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Turkish Court Trials Over Anti-Government Protests Begin

Dozens, including journalists and students, face trial in Turkey for protesting the arrest of opposition Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, accused of corruption.


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In Turkey, 189 defendants, including students and journalists, are on trial for protesting the controversial arrest of opposition Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The protests, viewed as a response to political repression by President Erdogan, led to over 2,000 detentions. Human Rights Watch has denounced the trials as politically motivated and lacking in evidence. Supporters claim the protests are a manifestation of constitutional rights, while the government's stance insists on the judiciary’s independence. Observers warn of increasing authoritarianism as the opposition rallies around Imamoglu, a key challenger to Erdogan’s long-standing rule.

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The trials are seen as politically motivated actions against dissent, with many critics asserting the charges are unfounded and designed to suppress opposition to Erdogan's rule.

Human rights organizations criticize the government's handling of the protests and the judiciary's role in prosecuting those who challenge the regime.

Erdogan's government is characterized by increasing authoritarianism and a clampdown on press freedoms and civil liberties, according to reports.

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