Thousands of Turks protested the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, deeming it undemocratic despite bans on gatherings, police barricades, and detentions linked to social media posts. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported that 37 individuals had been detained for online posts inciting unrest. Clashes erupted between protesters and police in various cities, with demonstrations spreading to at least 40 provinces, including Istanbul and Ankara, where protesters defied police warnings. Opposition leader Ozgur Ozel highlighted that the protests represented a unified call for democracy from diverse political backgrounds, as demonstrators chanted slogans of solidarity.