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Turkish police used pepper spray, plastic pellets and water cannon against protesters. The demonstrations began last week following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Imamaglu was jailed pending trial on corruption charges many see as politically motivated. Demonstrations involving hundreds of thousands of largely peaceful protesters have swept across major cities. Some demonstrations have been marred by violence as police used water cannons, tear gas, plastic pellets and pepper spray to breakup protests that have been banned in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. Eleven journalists were arrested and sent to jail Wednesday after covering the protests. Protesters often say they have come out against Turkey's democratic backsliding and increasing authoritarianism. Imamoglu was confirmed as the CHP candidate for presidential elections.

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