Riot police disperse protesters in Istanbul (VIDEO)

Turkish police have used violence to disperse the supporters of opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu

Police officers kicked and punched protesters in Istanbul as they moved to break up a demonstration in support of the arrested mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on Sunday evening.

Large-scale demonstrations continued for a fifth day, despite a ban on rallies in Istanbul, Türkiye’s largest city. While some gatherings were peaceful, others descended into clashes with police. 

Officers in riot gear tackled and threw people on the ground outside the city hall. Some officers were filmed kicking protesters and hitting them with batons. 

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