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Istanbul Mayor Faces 2352 Years

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Turkish prosecutors sought a 2,352-year prison term for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, accusing him of leading a criminal organization; the opposition called the case politically motivated.

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A Turkish prosecutor has called for the jailed mayor of Istanbul to be sentenced to more than 2,000 years in prison, accusing him of running a criminal organization. The opposition called the case politically motivated. nyti.ms/4hZTfuS
Turkey Seeks Jail Sentence of Over 2,000 Years for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
Prosecutors accused Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, of leading a criminal organization. The opposition called the case politically motivated.
nyti.ms
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM

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Reposted by Bessma Momani

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The indictment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is a textbook example of how hybrid regimes operate: elections continue, but the field is tilted beyond recognition.

It’s a sobering signal for Turkey — and for other democracies, including the US - that is under threat.

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Istanbul's jailed mayor Imamoglu faces 142 criminal charges in corruption probe
Istanbul’s chief public prosecutor has filed an indictment against the city's jailed mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu.
apnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM

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“Le président de la cour d’appel a rappelé que l’ancien chef de l’Etat avait été définitivement condamné le 17 mai 2023 à trois ans de prison pour trafic d’influence et corruption, puis le 14 fév 2024 en appel à 1 an pour financement illégal de campagne” www.lemonde.fr/societe/arti...
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www.lemonde.fr
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 AM