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Fierce protests in Turkey after Erdogan rival jailed
Protests against the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who denies corruption charges, continued on Sunday.BBC News - 5d -
Thousands of people protesting in Turkey - here's why
Thousands have taken to the streets across Turkey to protest the arrest of an opposition politican.BBC News - 4d -
Police use force to break up protests at a university in Turkey's capital
Police have used pepper spray, plastic pellets and water cannon against protesters in Turkey’s capitalABC News - 1d -
Turkey warns against growing street protests over detained Istanbul mayor
Turkey’s government warned against “illegal” calls from the main opposition for street protests over the detention of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Huge pro-democracy protests grip Turkey after Erdogan rival is imprisoned
Turkey has been rocked by six nights of protests over the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a major rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.NBC News - 3d -
More journalists detained by Turkey after covering anti-government protests
Two journalists have been detained in dawn raids in Istanbul as part of a crackdown on media coverage of the largest protests in Turkey for more than a decadeABC News - 21h -
More journalists detained by Turkey after covering anti-government protests
Two journalists have been detained in dawn raids in Istanbul as part of a crackdown on media coverage of the largest protests in Turkey for more than a decadeABC News - 21h -
Erdogan accuses the opposition of wrecking Turkey's economy during protests over mayor's jailing
Turkey’s president has accused the political opposition of “sinking the economy” during the country’s largest protests in more than a decadeABC News - 2d -
Hundreds arrested in third night of Turkey protests
Police arrested Istanbul's mayor, a key opposition figure, on Wednesday, sparking protests.BBC News - 6d -
Fierce protests as eight-year-old rape victim dies in Bangladesh
An angry mob set fire to the house where the rape is alleged to have taken place.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
'Then, the phone rang': BBC's Mark Lowen on being deported from Turkey
The BBC correspondent was deported from Turkey this week after covering ongoing mass protests in the country.BBC News - 14h -
'Then, the phone rang': BBC's Mark Lowen on being deported from Turkey
The BBC correspondent was deported from Turkey this week after covering ongoing mass protests in the country.BBC News - 14h -
The Guardian view on Turkey’s protests: a rejection of Erdoğan’s autocracy | Editorial
The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, was a turning point for those already angered at political repression and a cost of living crisis . The tens of thousands who have taken to Turkey’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
Protests on International Women's Day in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence
Thousands of women have taken to the streets of Turkish cities to mark International Women’s Day, protesting inequality and violence against womenABC News - Mar. 8 -
Sixth night of protests in Turkey as Erdogan hits out at unrest
Thousands rally against the arrest of opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu, but his party says their planned protests are coming to an end.BBC News - 3d -
Thousands turn out for Turkey protests after more than 1,400 arrests
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says protesters want to turn the country into a "place of chaos".BBC News - 3d -
Turkey's opposition leader vows protests will continue 'in every city'
Ozgur Ozel tells the BBC's Orla Guerin protests will continue until the jailed Istanbul mayor is freed.BBC News - 2d -
BBC's Mark Lowen deported from Turkey after covering protests
Mark Lowen was covering the protests in Istanbul when he was arrested and later deported back to the UK, the BBC has said.BBC News - 1d -
Turkey's opposition leader visits jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
The head of Turkey’s main opposition party is visiting jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu after six nights of massive protests calling for his releaseABC News - 3d -
Turkey detains journalists as protests over Erdogan rival’s jailing intensify
A media workers union says Turkish authorities detained several journalists from their homes amid escalating protests triggered by the imprisonment of a top rival to President Recep Tayyip ErdoganABC News - 4d -
Turkey’s Opposition Calls for Boycott and Mass Protests After Arrest of Istanbul Mayor
To pressure President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the jailing of his top rival, the opposition wants Turks to boycott companies that back Mr. Erdogan and plans to organize a protest this weekend.The New York Times - 2d -
Political free fall: Turkey faces protests, investor flight after opposition leader's arrest
Concern over stability and economic security in Turkey could damage financial inflows at a time when investor confidence in the country is already shaky.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Turkey's opposition urges peaceful protests over Istanbul mayor's arrest despite bans
Turkey's opposition party has urged supporters to take to the streets for peaceful demonstrations against the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor and top rival to President Recep Tayyip ErdoganABC News - Mar. 21 -
More than 1,100 detained in Turkey amid huge demonstrations over mayor’s arrest – Europe live
Tens of thousands gathered in Istanbul with unrest likely to continue over treatment of presidential challenger to Erdoğan. People in Turkey: share your views and experiences of recent ...The Guardian - 4d -
Ros Atkins on... the media crackdown in Turkey
The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at the targeting of press freedom by the Turkish government, as protests in the country continue.BBC News - 4d -
1,100 arrested in furious Istanbul protests after Turkey's government jails the city's mayor
A Turkish court jailed Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu, President Erdogan’s main rival, pending a corruption trial and inflamed the biggest protests in a decade.NBC News - 4d -
For Some Autocrats, Even Rigged Elections Can Be Too Much of a Threat
Protests are raging in Turkey after the arrest of the country’s most prominent opposition politician.The New York Times - 1d -
For Some Autocrats, Even Rigged Elections Can Be Too Much of a Threat
Protests are raging in Turkey after the arrest of the country’s most prominent opposition politician.The New York Times - 1d -
For Some Autocrats, Even Rigged Elections Can Be Too Much of a Threat
Protests are raging in Turkey after the arrest of the country’s most prominent opposition politician.The New York Times - 1d -
For Some Autocrats, Even Rigged Elections Can Be Too Much of a Threat
Protests are raging in Turkey after the arrest of the country’s most prominent opposition politician.The New York Times - 1d -
Tens of thousands protest in Turkey against arrest of Erdoğan rival
Detention of Istanbul’s popular mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu galvanises opposition and leads to stock market plungeFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
Turkey detains hundreds of protesters as demonstrations over mayor’s arrest intensify
Detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu has set off economic and political turmoilFinancial Times - 6d -
Turkey’s protests over Istanbul mayor grow into ‘fight about democracy’
Anger over detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu becomes a touchstone for opposing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. When demonstrators gathered at Istanbul’s city hall last week in outrage at the arrest of ...The Guardian - 6d -
Turkey protests are about far more than fate of Istanbul's mayor
Freedom and democracy have been steadily eroded in the Erdogan era, writes Orla Guerin.BBC News - 4d -
Protests in Turkey Over Istanbul Mayor’s Detention: What to Know About the Turmoil
The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor on corruption charges has stoked worries that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is becoming more authoritarian in seeking to sideline a top rival.The New York Times - 4d -
Eight journalists covering anti-government protests held in Turkey
Arrests condemned as ‘unlawful’ by press freedom groups, highlighting growing repression amid demonstrations against President Erdoğan. A prosecutor in Istanbul has remanded eight journalists in ...The Guardian - 3d -
BBC reporter arrested and deported from Turkey after covering protests
Mark Lowen considered ‘threat to public order’ after reports on nationwide anti-government demonstrations . Europe live – latest updates The BBC correspondent Mark Lowen has been arrested and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Turkey Deports BBC Reporter Who Covered Mass Protests
Rights groups said the detention and deportation of the reporter, Mark Lowen, was part of an escalation in government pressure against independent journalism.The New York Times - 1d -
BBC journalist forced to leave Turkey over Erdoğan protest coverage
British broadcaster says its veteran correspondent Mark Lowen was held by police for 17 hours before being deportedFinancial Times - 1d -
Turkey deports BBC journalist over Erdoğan protest coverage
British broadcaster says veteran correspondent Mark Lowen was held by police for 17 hours before being forced to leaveFinancial Times - 1d