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Police disperse protesters near City Hall in Istanbul

(25 Mar 2025) FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4564290 RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Istanbul, Turkey – 25 March 2025 ++NIGHT SHOTS++ 1. Various of anti-government protesters gathering near Istanbul City Hall, holding placards, flags and flares 2. Pan from items being thrown by protesters to media 3. Various of protesters moving 4. Various of protesters and police 5. Police walking near protesters STORYLINE: Police dispersed anti-government protesters on Tuesday in the Turkish city of Istanbul who had gathered to show support for the city's jailed mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. Thousands joined the rally outside City Hall with many waving flags and chanting slogans against the government. Imamoglu, arrested on March 19 on corruption charges, is seen as the main challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s 22-year rule. His arrest has been widely viewed as politically motivated and sparked demonstrations, some turning violent, across the country. The government insists Turkey’s judiciary is independent and free of political influence. =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: info@aparchive.com. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...