Pro-democracy demonstrators in Istanbul rallied in support of jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who faces corruption charges he claims are politically motivated. The protests, which drew large crowds, included speeches from Imamoglu's party chairman and his wife, emphasizing unity against oppression. Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, has been a significant figure in Turkish politics and is seen as a potential presidential candidate for 2028. Despite peaceful demonstrations, earlier protests faced police violence, leading to numerous arrests, including journalists.