Turkish Court Sentences Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu to 2 Years for Insulting Official

An Istanbul court sentenced opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to two years in prison for insulting a public official, a charge widely seen as politically motivated. The conviction, if upheld, could trigger his removal from office and bar him from politics, escalating tensions between the government and opposition ahead of elections. The ruling is likely to be appealed, and its enforcement remains uncertain.