Nabi Sensoy (25 May 1945,

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– 7 February 2018, İzmir, Turkey) was the

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to the

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. He held that office beginning in January 2006. He was recalled to Turkey in October 2007 after the

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passed a resolution condemning the

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in the

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. He returned to his position shortly afterwards. He resigned in December of 2009.

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1945 births 2018 deaths Diplomats from Istanbul Ankara University Faculty of Political Sciences alumni Ambassadors of Turkey to the United States Ambassadors of Turkey to Russia Ambassadors of Turkey to Spain {{Turkey-diplomat-stub

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