Akin Gurlek
Akin Gurlek is an Istanbul chief prosecutor who has been a central figure in the ongoing legal battles surrounding Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, facing accusations of intimidation by Imamoglu. Previously serving as a deputy justice minister under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Gurlek is viewed by the opposition as an instrument of political repression, dubbed a 'mobile guillotine' targeting Erdogan's opponents in Istanbul. His involvement in these high-profile cases has sparked significant controversy and protests against the Turkish government.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 6,146 | $190,000 | 112$ |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 33,469,203 | 49,219 | $57,000 | 84$ |
| Totals | 2 | 43,892,257 | 55,365 | $247,000 | 196$ |
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Uzbekistan:
Akin Gurlek is the Istanbul chief prosecutor mentioned in relation to Ekrem Imamoglu's statements.
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Greece:
Akin Gurlek played a significant role in major trials involving prosecutions against opposition figures.
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Slovakia:
Akin Gürlek is the chief Istanbul prosecutor whom Imamoglu allegedly insulted.
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Kazakhstan:
Akin Gürlek is the chief prosecutor involved in the case against Ekrem İmamoğlu.
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Portugal:
Akin Gurlek, the Istanbul chief prosecutor, is described by the opposition as a 'mobile guillotine' for political targets.
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United Kingdom:
Akin Gurlek has been accused by the opposition of acting as a 'mobile guillotine' for the president in targeting his opponents in Istanbul.
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