The arrest of Mehmet Pehlivan, who represents jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, adds to mounting concerns over Türkiye’s sweeping response to nationwide anti-government demonstrations. Türkiye has detained Mehmet Pehlivan, the lawyer for jailed opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, amid growing political tensions. The arrest comes as protests over Imamoglu’s detention continue nationwide, triggering a wave of mass arrests. Rights groups and opposition figures warn of an escalating crackdown on