Protests erupt in Turkey after rival's detention

Protests have erupted across Turkey following the detention of Istanbul's mayor, who is also the main rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Thousands of citizens took to the streets on Wednesday to voice their anger at the government. The protests highlight rising tensions in the country. Many people believe that the mayor’s arrest is politically motivated. Demonstrators are calling for his immediate release and for democracy to be respected. In another development, the social media platform X has objected to a Turkish government request to block over 700 accounts. These accounts belong to news organizations, journalists, and political figures. X claims the government's actions are unlawful and harmful to free speech. X announced its plans to challenge the blocking orders in court. The company stated that restricting access to information hinders political discourse in Turkey. This situation comes amid warnings from Human Rights Watch that social media platforms could face penalties if they refuse to comply with the Turkish government’s demands.