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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denied any suggestion a political ban on rival Ekrem Imamoglu would have an impact on the nation’s politics.Erdogan made his remarks in response to domestic and international criticism surrounding the recent conviction of Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul. The latter was accused of insulting public officials during a mayoral race in 2019. Imamoglu was sentenced last week to slightly more than two years and seven months in prison. He is expected to appeal. Additionally, a political ban could lead to his removal from office and prevent him from standing in elections set for next June.The U.S. Department of State said in a statement that it was deeply troubled and disappointed" by the court’s verdict against the mayor. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement that Imamoglu’s conviction "is inconsistent with respect for human rights
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