21.03.2025 13:50
Following the detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, street protests continued, and CHP leader Özgür Özel made a statement that further escalated tensions. Özel said, "If there are those who obstruct us with unlawful orders, break through without harming the police, break through."
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While the repercussions of the detention of dozens of people, including Ekrem İmamoğlu, in the investigation against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality continue, a noteworthy call came from CHP Chairman Özgür Özel.
"TEAR DOWN WITHOUT HARMING THE POLICE"
In his speech in Beylikdüzü, Özel called on citizens to take to the streets after iftar this evening, stating, "I invite all of Turkey to the rallies, squares, and streets we will hold after iftar today. If there are those who obstruct us with unlawful orders, tear down without harming the police, tear down without harming the police."
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