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

  • Written by Ahmet T. Kuru, Professor of Political Science, San Diego State University
Why Istanbul's mayor was sentenced to jail – and what it means for Turkey's 2023 presidential raceEkrem Imamoglu -- heading to jail or the presidency. Onur Dogman/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

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...

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