World News: Police and protesters clash in Turkiye, more than 1,000 arrested

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Amid the widespread protests in Turkiye following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu more than one thousand people have been arrested.

The country's interior minister reported on Monday that 1,133 people across Turkiye had been taken into custody between March 19 and March 23 for illegal activities carried out while protesting the arrest of Imamoglu, a prominent opposition figure, and potential presidential candidate.

Tens of thousands took to the streets in cities such as Istanbul and Ankara, participating in the largest demonstrations in the country in more than a decade.

Law enforcement responded by employing tear gas, water cannons, and rubber bullets to disperse crowds.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the demonstrations, calling them a "movement of violence."

The United Nations has announced a reduction in its operations within the Gaza Strip following a fatal incident involving personnel from the organization.

An Israeli tank strike on March 19 resulted in the death of a UN employee and injuries to five others.

In response, the UN spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced Monday that the UN will temporarily withdraw around one-third of its staff members from the region.

The decision follows escalated risks faced by humanitarian workers after Israel restarted military operations in the enclave.

Finally, in the UK, London has turned into an open-air gallery with the launch of The Big Egg Hunt 2025 which runs from March 24 to April 27 ahead of Easter.

The event features over 100 artist-designed egg sculptures, each standing about 60 centimeters tall, scattered across iconic locations within the city.

Organized by the wildlife charity Elephant Family, the initiative, launched in 2021, aims to raise awareness and funds for Asian wildlife conservation projects.

Participants can download The Big Egg Hunt app to track eggs they've discovered through QR code scans and unlock rewards along the way.

Choi Chi-hee, Arirang News.