Protesters clash with police in Istanbul over mayor’s arrest

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00:00Protesters clashed with police during a protest outside Istanbul city on Sunday night

00:05in a demonstration over the arrest of the city's mayor, a key rival to Turkish president.

00:14The protesters were seen with flares as police attempted to disperse them with paper spray.

00:20Earlier in the day, a court formally arrested Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

00:25and ordered him jail pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges.

00:30His detention Wednesday morning sparked the latest wave of street demonstrations in Turkey

00:35in more than a decade, with large crowds gathering outside City Hall for the fifth night in a row.

00:42It also deepened concerns over democracy and rule of law in Turkey.

00:47His imprisonment is widely regarded as a political move to remove a major contender

00:52from the next presidential race currently scheduled for 2028.

00:57Government officials rejected the accusations and insist that Turkey's courts operate independently.

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