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Turkey: Erdogan rival Imamoglu sentenced to two years in prison

Istanbul's deposed mayor and leading opposition figure Ekrem Imamoglu has been sentenced to two years in prison, a verdict widely seen as politically motivated. The ruling, which follows a pattern of legal actions against Erdogan's rivals, could end Imamoglu's political career if upheld. The case underscores the erosion of judicial independence in Turkey and raises questions about the fairness of upcoming elections.

FAZabout 7 hours agoTRCredibility 59%View source

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