British band, Muse, have scrapped a concert in Istanbul after the concert promoter insulted anti-government protesters, prompting pressure from fans and local artists.

The band said it fully respected the concerns of fans, after promoter Abdulkadir Ozkan, denounced some opposition protesters’ acts as treason. 

Turkey has been gripped by protests following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on 19 March over corruption charges, which he denies.

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