How much support is there for Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul’s imprisoned mayor? | Explainer News

Supporters of the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, say millions have rallied to protest against his arrest on corruption charges. There are no official numbers, but observers say these are the largest antigovernment protests in a decade.

Imamoglu faces multiple charges, including “establishing and managing a criminal organisation, taking bribes, extortion, unlawfully recording personal data and rigging a tender”. He has denied the charges.

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