2.2 million people: Turkey holds record protests - demanding Imamoglu's freedom and early elections

“2.2 million people”: Turkey holds record protests - demanding Imamoglu's freedom and early elections The largest protest in recent years was held in Istanbul - according to the organizers, 2.2 million people came out to the rally demanding the release of the city's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and early presidential elections. There is no independent confirmation of the number of participants yet. ◼️ Those gathered in Maltepe Square were read an address by the arrested politician, in which he thanked the 15 million voters who supported him in the intra-party primaries and said his arrest gave the opposition a “unique chance.” ️ Organizers promise to expand the “actions” across Turkey. Will Erdogan hold on to power after these events? Source: Global News (EU, USA)