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Protesters shout slogans during a gathering after Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested and sent to prison in Istanbul, 25 March, 2025

Video. CHP party leader visits Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in prison

Updated: 26/03/2025 - 6:34 GMT+1

İmamoğlu's arrest has been widely viewed as politically motivated and sparked demonstrations in cities across the country, some of which have turned violent.

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