Mass Protests Against Erdogan Erupt in Istanbul

Mass anti-government protests have erupted in Istanbul on the night of September 7, as reported by Zakon.kz. According to local media, hundreds of demonstrators gathered near the headquarters of the main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP), where clashes with the police commenced.

The protest is directed against the political decisions of Turkey's leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The issue at hand likely concerns a court decision that dismissed the CHP leadership in Istanbul and appointed a trusted individual from the ruling party.