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Why Istanbul's mayor was sentenced to jail – and what it means for Turkey's 2023 presidential race

A Turkish court’s decision on Dec. 14, 2022, to jail Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu for two years and seven months for insulting public officials hung on comments he made three years ago. But its impact will be felt on an event taking place in a few months time: the Turkish…

The Conversation

A clampdown too far? ‘Bizarre’ prison sentence may give Erdogan’s rival a boost

Inside the Turkish government’s decision to push Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu out of politics

The Independent UK

Thousands protest against conviction of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu

Supporters of Ekrem Imamoglu rally in Istanbul after a court sentenced the mayor to prison and banned him from politics.

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Thousands protest after opposition Istanbul mayor banned from politics

Thousands of Turks swarmed a central Istanbul square on Thursday in solidarity with the city's opposition mayor after he was banned from politics ahead of next year's presidential election.

France 24

Analysis-Turkish court raises stakes in search for a challenger to Erdogan

Six months from an election in which Turkey's opposition has its best shot at unseating President Tayyip Erdogan in 20 years, a jail sentence against one of its brightest hopes has raised the stakes in the struggle to agree a presidential challenger.

Reuters

Thousands rally in Istanbul to support mayor facing ouster

Thousands of people have gathered for a rally outside the Istanbul municipal building for a second day to denounce a legal verdict that could lead to the city’s popular mayor getting ousted from office and barred from running in elections

The Independent UK

Why has Istanbul mayor Imamoglu been sentenced to prison?

Opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu has been handed a jail sentence and a politics ban ahead of general elections in 2023.

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Thousands protest in Turkey over Istanbul mayor's conviction

Thousands of people rallied in Turkey on Thursday to oppose the conviction and political ban of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, chanting slogans criticising President Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling AK Party before elections next year.

Reuters

Turkey seeks a trilateral mechanism with Russia, Syria -Erdogan

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was quoted on Thursday as saying he proposed to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin forming a trilateral mechanism with Russia and Syria to accelerate diplomacy between Ankara and Damascus.

Reuters

Istanbul mayor sentenced to prison for insulting public officials

Court also imposes political ban on Ekrem Imamoglu, seen as a potential opponent of President Erdogan in 2023 elections.

Al Jazeera

Turkish court gives Istanbul mayor prison term, politics ban

A Turkish court has sentenced the mayor of Istanbul to two years and seven months in prison on charges of insulting members of Turkey’s Supreme Electoral Council

The Independent UK

Turkey: Erdogan’s most 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

The Independent UK

Turkish Court Orders Jail, Political Ban for Erdogan Rival

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. Imamoglu was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison along with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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France 24

Turkish court orders jail, political ban for Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival

Reuters

Turkish court sentences Erdogan rival to jail with political ban

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan Says Türkiye ‘Will Not Ask for Permission’ to Launch Syria Operation

Türkiye asked for Russia’s support and discussed mutual steps in northern Syria, where Ankara has been seeking to carry out a ground operation, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday. “We asked for his (Russian President Vladimir Putin’s) support for making mutual decisions and maybe acting together to take steps…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye Asked for Russian Support in Northern Syria, Says Erdogan

Türkiye asked for Russia's support and discussed mutual steps in northern Syria, where Ankara has been seeking to carry out a ground operation, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday. "We asked for his (Putin's) support for making mutual decisions and maybe acting together to take steps together here (in…

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Turkey's Erdogan wants to create chaos to win next elections, says journalist Can Dundar

Can Dundar, the former editor-in-chief of Cumhuriyet, one of Turkey's main newspapers, discussed the press freedom situation in his native country during an interview with FRANCE 24. "If you are challenging the government's interests, you are branded a terrorist or a traitor," he said. Dundar added that President Recep Tayyip…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Expects Türkiye to Abandon Operation in Northern Syria

Russia expected that Türkiye would back down from a possible operation against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria, while a former US official warned of a “collapse” of relations between Washington and Ankara if the operation went ahead. In a meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on…

The Independent UK

Greek foreign minister slams Turkish leader's missile threat

Greece’s foreign minister has lashed out at Turkey after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened to hit Athens with ballistic missiles

Asharq Al-Awsat

Greek Foreign Minister Slams Türkiye’s Missile Threat

Greece’s foreign minister has lashed out at Türkiye after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened to hit Athens with ballistic missiles. “It is unacceptable and universally condemnable for threats of a missile attack against Greece to be made by an allied country, a NATO member,” Nikos Dendias said Monday, arriving…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Says US Is Not Taking a Constructive Approach to Istanbul Talks

Russia on Monday accused the United States of not taking a constructive approach to diplomatic talks in Istanbul, but said the Turkish city was a convenient place for such contacts to take place. A meeting between US Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns and Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia's SVR…

Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy renews diplomacy, Biden signals air defences a priority

Ukrainian president holds talks with US, French and Turkish presidents amid fierce, protracted battles on eastern front.

Reuters

Russia fires scores of missiles in one of its biggest attacks on Ukraine

Russia fired more than 70 missiles at Ukraine on Friday in one of its biggest attacks since the start of the war, knocking out power in the second-biggest city and forcing Kyiv to implement emergency blackouts nationwide, Ukrainian officials said.

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