Protests in Izmir after mayor joins Erdogan's AK Party
More than 1,000 people gathered in Izmir on Wednesday to protest Mayor Cemil Tugay's decision to join President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party. The demonstration took place in Turkey's third-largest city and centred on the political shift that handed the ruling party control of the mayor's office. Protesters carried a coffin bearing Tugay's photograph and called for his resignation.Police blocked access to Republic Square and monitored the crowd during the protest. Tugay joined the AK Party on Wednesday after previously serving as an independent following his resignation from the opposition CHP in June. The move marks a notable change... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
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