Turkey tops ECHR list in freedom of expression violations in 2019 Duvar English by Didem Atakan Turkey ranked first regarding violations of freedom of expression in 2019, the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECHR) annual activity report revealed on Jan. 29. Among the total 68 judgements in which the court has found a violation of freedom of expression … Read more
GEZİ TRIAL: Osman Kavala Not Released Despite ECtHR Verdict of Right Violation Bianet :: English In the fourth hearing of Gezi trial held today, the court has ruled that the arrest of businessperson and rights defender Osman Gezi Trial: Kavala Says Continuation of His Arrest ‘Damages Reputation of Judiciary’ Bianet :: English “I hope that … Read more
Fact Sheet – Turkey’s Absurd Gezi Trial Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED) – Dec 9 December 24 is the next hearing in Turkey’s “Gezi” trial, in which 16 Turkish citizens—philanthropist Osman Kavala, along with civic activists, architects, actors, and a journalist—are preposterously accused of
Gezi Trial: Arrest of Kavala to Continue Bianet :: English The court has ruled that the Kavala’s arrest shall continue due to “suspicion of escape.” Turkish court rules to keep Kavala in prison in interim decision on Gezi trial | Ahval An Istanbul court on Tuesday ruled for the continuation of arrest for Turkish philanthropist Osman… … Read more
THE SECOND DAY OF GEZİ TRIAL: Arrested Rights Defenders Kavala and Aksakoğlu Greeted with Applause in Court Hall Bianet :: English The trial of 16 rights defenders charged with “attempting to overthrow the government” with Gezi resistance continued today. Yiğit Aksakoğlu Released: There are Lots of Innocent People Behind Bars Arrested on November 17, … Read more
Just a day after the İstanbul election re-run. Kavala and Aksakoğlu should be released under normal conditions. But you know, nothing is normal now and the palace is just too vengeful… Gezi Protest trial to begin on June 24 | Ahval The highly controversial trial of 16 individuals -actors, journalists, lawyers and activists- for HRW on Gezi … Read more