From Global News.

Turkish authorities detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the biggest political rival of President Tayyip Erdogan, on Wednesday.

Imamoglu faces charges including alleged corruption and allegations of aiding a terrorist group.

Protesters took over the streets of Turkey, calling the detention of the Istanbul mayor a "coup against democracy."

Turkey’s justice minister said that linking President Tayyip Erdogan to ongoing legal moves, including the detention of Imamoglu amounted to overstepping and insolence.

Meanwhile, a protester said, "We knew very well that we would wake up in the morning with such a decision… We are all here until the decision is changed and justice is served. We are ready to provide support."

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