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Lawyers, politicians say 'Let's make Ebru, Aytaç live'

DEATH FASTING LAWYERS

Lawyers, politicians say 'Let's make Ebru, Aytaç live'

"We were subjected to systematic torture with my spouse in that confinement cell. They watched us 24 hours," Aytaç Ünsal's spouse has said.

Death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal: They eat doner kebab at my door

Death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal: They eat doner kebab at my door

Hospitalized after the court rejected his request for release despite a forensic medical report, death fasting lawyer Ünsal has sent a letter: “I saw two soldiers sitting behind the glass and eating doner kebab or meatball sandwiches while looking me in the eye.”

20 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Constitutional Court rejects death fasting lawyers’ request for release

Constitutional Court rejects death fasting lawyers’ request for release

Rejecting death fasting lawyers’ request for release, the Constitutional Court neither examined the medical reports nor their statements on not being treated at hospital. “There is no serious danger posed to their material or immaterial integrity,” it has concluded.

14 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Thirty-three bar associations demand death fasting lawyers' release

Thirty-three bar associations demand death fasting lawyers' release

"With their release, we guarantee that we will insist our colleagues to reconsider the decision they have made about their lives," the bar associations have said in a joint statement.

‘State is obligated to ensure fair trial’

‘State is obligated to ensure fair trial’

Rights and health organizations have made a statement for death fasting arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal, who are not released despite a Forensic Medicine Institution report and are currently hospitalized in İstanbul.

Same court, same report, two different decisions

DEATH FASTING LAWYERS

Same court, same report, two different decisions

The attorneys of Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal stated in their application to the Constitutional Court that the lower court's decision not to release the lawyers was "contradictory, unlawful and arbitrary."

11 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

'Their only demand is a fair trial': Main opposition MP calls for death fasting lawyers' release

'Their only demand is a fair trial': Main opposition MP calls for death fasting lawyers' release

Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal have been on a death fast for 221 and 190 days, respectively.

Application to Constitutional Court for ‘immediate release’ of death-fasting lawyers

Application to Constitutional Court for ‘immediate release’ of death-fasting lawyers

An application has been made to the Constitutional Court for the release of death-fasting arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal. It has been noted that the lawyers are held in pandemic hospitals in conditions worse than prison.

10 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Dissenting opinion to death fasting lawyers' imprisonment: 'Judicial control could be applied'

Dissenting opinion to death fasting lawyers' imprisonment: 'Judicial control could be applied'

A member of the İstanbul 37th Heavy Penal Court, which rejected the objection to the arrest of Timtik and Ünsal, attached a dissenting opinion to the verdict stating that judicial control measures would be "more proportional".

5 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal: We will resist until the end

Death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal: We will resist until the end

"Ebru fell to 35 kilos. Go to her. Look after her. Don't let her be isolated there. We will win," Aytaç said in his message.

Message from death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal: Don't allow forced intervention

Message from death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal: Don't allow forced intervention

Lawyers Ünsal and Timtik were taken to the hospital after a court rejected their release from prison.

Death fasting lawyers: 'Conditions in prison were better than hospital'

Death fasting lawyers: 'Conditions in prison were better than hospital'

After the court rejected their request for release, Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal were taken to the hospital for force-feeding.

Forced intervention to death-fasting arrested lawyers

Forced intervention to death-fasting arrested lawyers

Shortly after the court ruled for the continuation of their arrest despite a Forensic Medicine Institution report indicating that “they were not in a state to stay in prison,” death-fasting lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal have been hospitalized.

Death-fasting arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal not released

Death-fasting arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal not released

Physicians of Forensic Medicine Institution who examined death fasting lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal have prepared a report indicating that “it is not suitable for them to stay in prison.” The court has rejected their request for release.

30 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Death fasting lawyers taken to Forensic Medicine Institution for examination

Death fasting lawyers taken to Forensic Medicine Institution for examination

After the institution's report, the court will decide whether the lawyers should be released.

29 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

‘Arrested lawyers must be released’

‘Arrested lawyers must be released’

Releasing a statement about the lawyers arrested as part of Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) trial, the People’s Law Bureau (HHB) has stressed that all arrested lawyers, especially death fasting Timtik and Ünsal, must be released.

Death fasting arrested lawyers referred to Forensic Medicine Institution

Death fasting arrested lawyers referred to Forensic Medicine Institution

The court has accepted the request that death fasting arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal be examined by the Forensic Medicine Institution.

27 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

CHP’s Çakırözer visits Osman Kavala, Ebru Timtik in prison

CHP’s Çakırözer visits Osman Kavala, Ebru Timtik in prison

Main opposition CHP MP Utku Çakırözer met businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala, who has been behind bars for 1,000 days, and lawyer Ebru Timtik, who has been on a death fast for her right to a fair trial for 207 days.

‘Court of Cassation seems to be waiting for their death to announce its ruling’

ARRESTED LAWYERS ON A DEATH FAST

‘Court of Cassation seems to be waiting for their death to announce its ruling’

Nermin Ünsal, the mother and attorney of death fasting arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal, notes that their appeal has been awaiting a judgement for 5 months: “I think they are waiting for their death, delaying the judgement till the end of judicial recess.”

20 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Death fasting lawyer Ebru Timtik 'having difficulties talking'

Death fasting lawyer Ebru Timtik 'having difficulties talking'

Lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal have been on a hunger strike for "a fair trial." for 197 and 166 days respectively.

‘What is the Court of Cassation waiting for,’ asks death-fasting arrested lawyer Ünsal

‘What is the Court of Cassation waiting for,’ asks death-fasting arrested lawyer Ünsal

On a death fast behind bars, lawyer Aytaç Ünsal has sent a note for Ebru Timtik, another death-fasting arrested lawyer: “Join your lives with hers! Ask them on the phone, by fax and on every platform possible… What is the Court of Cassation waiting for?”

16 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

‘Ebru Timtik weighs less than 40 kilos on the 203rd day of her death fast’

ARRESTED LAWYERS ON DEATH FAST

‘Ebru Timtik weighs less than 40 kilos on the 203rd day of her death fast’

Speaking to bianet, lawyer Sevimli has said, “In the current situation, the risk of death is gradually getting higher” while main opposition CHP’s Bekaroğlu has noted that a public pressure is a must for the state to respond to death fasts.

13 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

‘Ebru Timtik has black discoloration on her hands, Aytaç Ünsal has muscle loss’

ARRESTED LAWYERS ON DEATH FAST

‘Ebru Timtik has black discoloration on her hands, Aytaç Ünsal has muscle loss’

While arrested lawyer Ebru Timtik has been on a death fast for 200 days, Aytaç Ünsal has been on a death fast for 159 days. Having visited them in prison, lawyers say that Timtik has sores on her throat, Ünsal suffers from muscle loss.

10 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Protest for death-fasting arrested lawyers at Ankara Courthouse

Protest for death-fasting arrested lawyers at Ankara Courthouse

A group of lawyers have opened a banner of “Fair trial is a right, accept their demands” for lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal, who have been on a death fast in prison for their right to a fair trial.

Aunt of death-fasting arrested lawyer Ebru Timtik arrested as well

Aunt of death-fasting arrested lawyer Ebru Timtik arrested as well

Sultan Kaya, the maternal aunt of death-fasting arrested lawyer Ebru Timtik, opened a banner to voice the demands of the ones on a death fast. Detained over this banner, she has been arrested because her detention was shared on social media.

1 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

From Selahattin Demirtaş to Justice Minister: May death fasting lawyers live

From Selahattin Demirtaş to Justice Minister: May death fasting lawyers live

A message has been shared on the social media account of imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş about arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal, who have been on a death fast for their right to a fair trial.

19 bar associations: May justice be served, Ebru and Aytaç live

19 bar associations: May justice be served, Ebru and Aytaç live

19 bar associations have expressed their support for arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal, who have been on a death fast for their right to a fair trial.

Lawyers’ Demand for Fair Trial Supported by 11,631 Signatories from 46 Countries

Lawyers’ Demand for Fair Trial Supported by 11,631 Signatories from 46 Countries

11 thousand 631 people from 46 countries have expressed support for arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal, who have been on a death fast for their right to a fair trial.

Death Fasting Lawyers’ Demand for Fair Trial is Legitimate, Say 1,273 Signatories

Death Fasting Lawyers’ Demand for Fair Trial is Legitimate, Say 1,273 Signatories

1,273 people have expressed their support for arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal on a death fast for their right to a fair trial: “We declare that we will keep working for a fair re-trial of the appealed files of Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal.”

‘Let Their Demand for Justice be Heard So That Timtik and Ünsal Can Live’

CALL FOR DEATH FASTING LAWYERS

‘Let Their Demand for Justice be Heard So That Timtik and Ünsal Can Live’

Arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal have been on a death fast for their right to a fair trial. Lawyers Güçlü Sevimli and Yaprak Türkmen and law apprentice Naim Feyzullah Eminoğlu have spoken to bianet about their colleagues.

25 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Application to Court of Cassation for Lawyer Ebru Timtik

Application to Court of Cassation for Lawyer Ebru Timtik

The attorneys of death fasting arrested lawyer Ebru Timtik have applied to the Court of Cassation and requested her release, indicating that her immune system has collapsed and prison conditions pose her a risk amid coronavirus outbreak.

‘Freedom for Defense Coordination’ by Lawyers, Rights Organizations

‘Freedom for Defense Coordination’ by Lawyers, Rights Organizations

Issuing a joint declaration, rights organizations and lawyers have noted that “the primary duty of the state is to keep alive” and requested that imprisoned lawyers and other political prisoners be released.

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