Protesters clashed with police in Turkey

In Istanbul, the capital of Turkey, participants in rallies against the political decisions of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan clashed with the police. The relevant footage is published by Izvestia on July 8.

The published footage shows how law enforcement officers are trying to push back the crowd. Participants also occupy highways and chant slogans.

Some protesters express disagreement with the authorities from their homes: they lean out of the windows and knock on metal pots and similar kitchen utensils.

Mayoral feeling: Turkey is preparing for new protests after the arrest of the head of Istanbul

What strategy will the current authorities of the country choose to resolve the conflict?

On March 19, Turkish law enforcement agencies issued a warrant for the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. An anti-corruption operation has been launched against the Istanbul administration.

The mayor of the city was arrested on March 23. After that, the country's Interior Ministry reported that Imamoglu had been temporarily suspended from his duties. Against the background of his arrest, mass protests began in the republic.

On July 16, the arrested mayor was sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in prison for insulting the prosecutor.

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