Continuing clashes in Istanbul between Turkish protesters and police+film
reports Mehr News Agency quoted by al-Arabiya /pan>. The protesters are following the allegations related to the arrest of Akram Imam Oglu, the mayor of Istanbul.
AKP reaction to Imamoglu’s arrest
AKP, who holds the sovereignty in Turkey, responded to the clashes that are increasing every day, saying: “One should not interfere in judicial matters or make it political.
He rejected any connection with Akram Imam Gho’s arrest to the Turkish presidential election and said: “There are still five years left until the election.
AKP deputy said: Imamoglu does not respond to charges and within the Republican People’s Party, there is a fierce internal competition.
also the images of some media outlets show that the Istanbul municipality building has been controlled by Turkish opposition.
Following the arrest of Istanbul mayor Akram Imam Oglu, who is the main rival of Turkish President Rejab Erdogan, its cities, especially Istanbul and Izmir , became the scene of widespread protests against the government.