Protests Erupt in Turkey Following Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

Protests have erupted across Turkey following the predawn arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Demonstrations took place in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Adana, with police using water cannon in some locations. Imamoglu, a member of the Republican People's Party (CHP) and a potential rival to President Erdogan, faces multiple charges, including bribery, corruption, and alleged collaboration with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). A recent nullification of his university diploma has also raised concerns about a potential ban from politics. The protests are expected to continue into the weekend, despite a four-day ban imposed by the government. Trading on the Turkish market was temporarily halted, and the lira fell to a record low following the arrest.