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Published 1 year ago

Istanbul Mayor, an Erdogan Opponent, Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Prison

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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sentenced to more than two years in prison. Imamoglu, from the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) was tried over a 2019 speech in which he said those who annulled the Istanbul local elections at the time were "fools".

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Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu faces jail for insulting public officials

Ekrem Imamoglu's conviction could disqualify him from standing in Turkey's presidential election next year.

1 year ago·United Kingdom
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The GuardianThe Guardian

Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu sentenced to jail over ‘fools’ insult

Mayor expected to appeal against ruling that is seen as an effort to sideline an Erdoğan rival

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom
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The HinduThe Hindu

Istanbul mayor's 'insult' trial resumes ahead of elections

People who are sentenced to less than four years are rarely put behind bars in Turkey.

1 year ago·India
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The IndependentThe Independent

Turkey: Erdogan’s popular political rival sentenced to jail and banned from politics

Anger as president’s most feared political opponent could be banned from next year’s elections

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom
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ReutersReuters

Turkish court sentences Erdogan rival to jail with political ban

A Turkish court sentenced Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to jail on Wednesday and imposed a political ban on the opposition politician who is seen as a strong potential challenger to President Tayyip Erdogan in elections next year.

1 year ago·United Kingdom
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Turkey Sentences President Erdogan's Rival To Jail With Political Ban

A Turkish court sentenced Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to jail on Wednesday and imposed a political ban on the opposition politician who is seen as a strong potential challenger to President Tayyip Erdogan in elections next year.

1 year ago·New Delhi, India
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