Bangladesh, March 24 -- Istanbul has become the epicenter of political unrest as riot police clashed with protesters rallying in support of Ekrem Imamoglu, the citys mayor, who was arrested on corruption and terrorism-related charges. Demonstrators gathered on March 23 for the fifth consecutive day, defying a ban on rallies as tensions between the opposition and the Turkish government continue to escalate. While some protests remained peaceful, others saw violent confrontations between citizens and law enforcement officers.

Eyewitnesses and video footage from the scene revealed police in riot gear forcibly dispersing crowds outside Istanbuls city hall. Officers tackled demonstrators to the ground, using batons to strike them and deliveri...