Demonstrators chanted slogans in support of İmamoğlu, insisting he was "not alone" and calling for his immediate release.
Despite the escalating tensions, Ersöz emphasized the importance of the rule of law, saying, "Regardless of the circumstances, Turkiye remains a country governed by law."
Meanwhile, internet watchdog NetBlocks reported that Turkish authorities had restricted access to several social media platforms, including X, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
İmamoğlu, a key opposition figure and vocal critic of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has faced multiple legal challenges. In 2022, he was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison and handed a political ban for allegedly "insulting" election officials—a verdict he has since appealed.
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