Biden and the State Department support Imamoglu: “The prison sentence is unfair, we are very disappointed”

Today, the US State Department expressed concern and disappointment about the prison sentence imposed by the Turkish judiciary on the mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamoglu.

“Deeply disappointed,” a spokesperson for Biden’s office said of the Turkish government’s decision.

“This unjust ruling goes against respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law,” said foreign ministry spokesman Vedant Patil. “We remain particularly concerned about the continued indictment of civil society, media, political and business leaders in Turkey, as well as their prolonged pre-trial detention.”

Imamoglu: imprisonment for two years, seven months and 15 days

Turkish court He was sentenced earlier Today, Imamoglu has been jailed for two years, seven months and 15 days for insulting members of the Electoral Council. At the same time, it deprived him of his political rights during this period, six months before the crucial presidential elections in Turkey.

Ekrem Imamoglu will file an appeal that has a suspensive nature against the ruling.

The 52-year-old Istanbul mayor, who belongs to the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), is one of the potential candidates who could face Erdogan in the June presidential election.

The Republican People’s Party has not yet chosen its candidate for the presidency of Turkey.