Turkey: Over 1,400 Arrested Amid Protests; Journalists Jailed

Protests continue in Turkey, with over 1,400 individuals detained since March 19 following demonstrations sparked by the detention of Mayor Imamoglu. Authorities report that those arrested are accused of participating in illegal gatherings. A court in Istanbul has ordered the provisional imprisonment of seven Turkish journalists, including AFP photographer Yasin Akgül, accused of involvement in these demonstrations, which have been banned in Turkey's three major cities since last week.

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