Istanbul residents are frustrated with suspended mayor Ekrem Imamoglu for failing to fulfill earthquake preparedness promises and mismanaging funds.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, Turkish political analyst Yasin Aktay discussed the implications of Abdullah Ocalan’s call to lay down arms, the future of the Kurdish issue in Turkiye, and the impact of recent developments in Syria on regional stability.

Between street pressure and judicial tactics, Turkiye's political landscape is at a pivotal moment as the opposition challenges President Recep Tayyip Erdogan by calling for early elections.

Ekrem Imamoglu is under investigation for allegedly facilitating PKK support through urban reconciliation in exchange for political backing, with accusations of corruption and terrorism ties.

The timing of protests in Turkiye after Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest and the demonstrations in Iran's Urmia appears to be purely coincidental, as each stems from entirely different causes.