Erdogan Condemns Opposition Protests as 'Movement of Violence'

Turkish President Erdogan denounced opposition protests against the imprisonment of Istanbul's mayor as violent. Following a cabinet meeting, he accused the CHP of causing property damage and harm to police, predicting that their actions would lead to shame for their alleged wrongdoing in the country.

President of Turkey, Tayyip Erdogan, criticized the main opposition's protests on Monday, labeling them as a 'movement of violence' after Istanbul's mayor was jailed.

In a statement post-cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdogan attributed the responsibility for damages and police injuries during the protests to the main opposition CHP.

He further criticized their demonstrations as merely a 'show' destined to conclude with them feeling remorse for the perceived damage done to the nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)