Turkey in Turmoil After Arrest of Istanbul Mayor
Turkey is currently in the midst of a profound political crisis. The country has been rocked by mass demonstrations since 19 March, with Istanbul and other major cities bearing the brunt. These protests have not only disrupted daily life but also ignited a wave of unrest that has spread across the nation.
The arrest of an important political figure, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, set off the protests. As a key member of the main opposition party and a prominent rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, his detention has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. The subsequent arrest of dozens of his political allies has further fueled concerns about the state of democracy and the rise of authoritarianism in Turkey.
Ege Dündar, the youngest board member of PEN International and the leader of its Young Writers Committee, offers a unique perspective on the political turmoil gripping Turkey. In his piece for Tomorrow Club, Dündar delves into the broader implications of the crackdown and provides a detailed account of the events that have unfolded in Turkey since İmamoğlu’s arrest.
Read more here: https://www.tomorrowclub.world/articles/test-article.
