Turkish authorities have detained 37 individuals for allegedly making “provocative posts inciting crime and hatred” following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Interior Minister announced on Thursday.
The arrests come amid growing tensions after İmamoğlu, a key political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, was taken into custody. His detention has sparked widespread criticism and protests, with opposition figures calling it a politically motivated move. Turkish officials say the crackdown aims to prevent unrest, while critics argue it threatens freedom of expression.
