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TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

Academic for Peace Füsun Üstel Imprisoned

Sentenced to 1 year and 3 months in prison for having signed the peace declaration, Academic for Peace Prof. Dr. Füsun Üstel has submitted herself to Eskişehir Women’s Closed Prison after her prison sentence has been upheld by the court of appeal.

8 May 2019

Judicial Fine for Journalist Cemal Over 'Silvan' Article

Hasan Cemal, who has been on trial for "propagandizing for a terrorist organization" because of his article titled, "From Silvan: They made us so accustomed to pain and death," has been sentenced to pay a judicial fine of 3,060 Turkish liras.

8 May 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

Academic Sentenced to 1 Year, 3 Months in Prison

Having her final hearing at the İstanbul 14th Heavy Penal Court, Nüket Esen from Boğaziçi University has been sentenced to 1 year, 3 months in prison for “propagandizing for a terrorist organization.” The announcement of the verdict has been deferred.

7 May 2019

Sentenced Academic Üstel: 'We are at Where Word Begins, Not Ends'

Academics have gathered for Prof. Füsun Üstel whose 15-month prison term for signing the Peace Declaration was approved by the court of appeals.

7 May 2019

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2 Academics Sentenced to 3 Years, 4 Months in Prison in Total

While one academic has been given a deferred prison sentence of 15 months for “terror propaganda”, another academic has been sentenced to 2 years, 1 month in prison for “aiding a terrorist organization” without deferment of the verdict.

3 May 2019

MAY DAY IN İSTANBUL

Detentions in Şişli and Beşiktaş

Police have intervened against the groups and members of political organizations who want to celebrate the May Day in Taksim Square. Several people have been taken into custody in the districts of Şişli and Beşiktaş.

1 May 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

One Academic Sentenced to 15 Months, One Academic to 30 Months in Prison

While academic Ömer Çelebi has been given a deferred prison sentence of 15 months, Süreyya Topaloğlu has been sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison. The prison sentence of Topaloğlu has not been deferred.

1 May 2019

CHP PROTESTS ATTACK AGAINST ITS CHAIR KILIÇDAROĞLU

Kaftancıoğlu: Those Who Sowed the Seeds of Hate in Society Share in This Attack

CHP İstanbul Provincial Organization gathered in Şişhane, Beyoğlu to protest the lynch attempt against Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Condemning the attack, protesters called for the resignation of Minister of Interior Soylu and Minister of Defense Akar.

22 April 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

Prison Sentence of Academic Increases by 7 Months Between Two Hearings

Güler Okman Fişek, whose 15-month deferred prison sentence was reversed by the upper court as her statement regarding the suspension of the announcement of the verdict was not taken, has been sentenced to 1 year, 10 months, 15 days in prison.

17 April 2019

Prosecutor Demands Journalist Hasan Cemal be Penalized for ‘Terror Propaganda’

Announcing his opinion as to the accusations in the lawsuit filed against journalist Hasan Cemal due to an article that he wrote three years ago, the prosecutor has demanded that Cemal be penalized for “propagandizing for a terrorist organization.”

16 April 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

Deferred Prison Sentence of 15 Months for One Academic

The court has sentenced academic Gökçe Çataloluk from Bilgi University, deferring the announcement of the verdict.

11 April 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

5 Academics Sentenced to 7 Years, 9 Months in Prison in Total

Two academics have been sentenced to 15 months; two academics have been sentenced to 18 months and one academic has been sentenced to 2 years, 3 months in prison for “terror propaganda.” The last prison prison sentence has not been deferred.

10 April 2019

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM MAIN TRIAL

Verdict of Release for Grant Holder of Newspaper Kemal Sancılı

The court has given a verdict of release for Sancılı, the Grant Holder of Özgür Gündem newspaper closed by a Statutory Decree. Being arrested pending trial, he has been sent back to prison as he has a definitive prison sentence in another case.

10 April 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

5 More Academics Sentenced to 1 Year, 3 Months in Prison

Having their hearings at three different courts, five Academics for Peace signatory to the peace declaration have been sentenced to 1 year and 3 months in prison. The pronouncement of all five verdicts has been suspended.

5 April 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

One More Academic Given Deferred Prison Sentence of 1 Year, 3 Months

One more Academic for Peace signatory to the peace declaration has been sentenced to 1 year and 3 months in prison. While the pronouncement of the verdict has been suspended, a verdict of rejection of venue has been given in files of 13 academics.

3 April 2019

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS

9 People Sentenced to Prison in Trial of Editors-in-Chief on Watch

In the lawsuit filed against 13 journalists for participating in Editors-in-Chief on Watch campaign in solidarity with Özgür Gündem newspaper, 9 journalists have been sentenced to prison. The sentences of Can and Kocakaya have not been deferred.

3 April 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

Academic Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison

Academic Saadet Sorgunlu has been sentenced to 1 year and 3 months in prison on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization.” While the announcement of the verdict has been deferred, the court has ruled for rejection of venue in three files.

2 April 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

Academic Sentenced to 1 Year, 10 Months, 15 Days in Prison

While one academic has been given a deferred prison sentence of 1 year, 10 months, 15 days, the court has also ruled that the speech of Bese Hozat, whose name is mentioned in indictment, shall be added to the case file upon the request of the lawyer.

28 March 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

2 Academics Sentenced to 15 Months, 1 Academic to 2 Years, 6 Months in Prison

While the 27th Heavy Penal Court has sentenced Feyza Akınerdem and Neş’e Bilgin to 15 months in prison, it has given a prison sentence of 2 years, 6 months to Ali Kerem Saysel, who concluded his remarks by saying “Demand for peace cannot be tried.”

27 March 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

Academic Sentenced to 2 Years, 1 Month in Prison

Academic Gevher Gökçe has been sentenced to 2 years and 1 month in prison on charge of “aiding a terrorist organization as a non-member.” The prison sentence of the academic has not been deferred.

27 March 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

4 Academics Sentenced to 15 Months, 1 Academic to 2 Years, 6 Months in Prison

Four academics have been sentenced to 15 months in prison; the announcement of the verdict has been suspended. Another academic has been sentenced to 2 years, 6 months in prison; the prison sentence of the academic has not been deferred.

25 March 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

2 Academics Sentenced to 15 Months, 1 Academic to 18 Months, 1 Academic to 2,5 Years in Prison

While Tuna Kuyucu and İlker Birbil have been given deferred prison sentences of 15 months by the 27th Heavy Penal Court, Taylan Tarhan has been sentenced to 18 months and Nevin Zeynep Yelçe has been sentenced to 2 years, 6 months by the same court.

20 March 2019

Witness Not Heard in Boğaziçi University Students' Case

In the hearing of the Boğaziçi University students who are charged with "terrorist propaganda" for having opened a banner about the Afrin operation that say, "Invasion, massacre cannot be marked with Turkish delight," the court has rejected the request of a witness to be heard.

19 March 2019

Supreme Court of Appeals Upholds Acquittal for ‘Freedom to Öcalan’ Petition

The 8th Penal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Appeals has upheld the verdict of acquittal given by the local court in a lawsuit filed for “terror propaganda.” Speaking to bianet, lawyer İnayet Aksu has defined the ruling as “just and libertarian.”

15 March 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

Academic Sentenced to 2 Years, 3 Months in Prison

Not allowing the audience to attend the hearing, the board of the 28th Heavy Penal Court has ruled that Çare Olgun Çalışkan shall be sentenced to 2 years, 3 months in prison for “propagandizing for a terrorist organization. The sentence has not been deferred.

15 March 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

15-Month Deferred Prison Sentence for two Academics

Two courts have sentenced two academics to 15 months in prison for the same charge, deferred the announcement of the verdicts.

14 March 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

Deferred Prison Sentence of 15 Months for 3 Academics, 18 Months for 1 Academic

While Takanay, Bartu Candan and Korkmaz have been sentenced to 15 months in prison, Erden has been sentenced to 18 months. The sentence of Takanay has been deferred on 2-year probation. The announcement of other verdicts has been suspended.

13 March 2019

Journalist Yasin Kobulan Sentenced to 1 Year, 6 Months, 22 Days in Prison

Mezopotamya Agency reporter Yasin Kobulan has been sentenced to 1 year, 6 months and 22 days in prison on charge of “repeatedly propagandizing for a terrorist organization.” The pronouncement of the verdict has been suspended by the court.

8 March 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

Deferred Prison Sentence of 1 Year, 3 Months for One Academic

Having the first hearing at the 30th Heavy Penal Court, Y.Ö. has been sentenced to 15 months in prison. The announcement of the verdict has been deferred. At the 33rd Heavy Penal Court, a verdict of rejection of venue has been given for 13 academics.

8 March 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

Prosecutor Demands 2 Academics Be Penalized for ‘Aiding Organization’

At the İstanbul 25th Heavy Penal Court, the prosecutor has announced his opinion as to the accusations and demanded that two academics be penalized on charge of “knowingly and willingly aiding a terrorist organization a non-member.”

7 March 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

Deferred Prison Sentence of 15 Months for 2 Academics

At the İstanbul 36th and 37th Heavy Penal Courts, two academics have been sentenced to 15 months in prison for “propagandizing for a terrorist organization.” The announcement of both verdict has been suspended.

6 March 2019

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

One Academic Sentenced to 1 Year, 6 Months in Prison

Başak Tuğ Onaran from İstanbul Bilgi University has been sentenced to 1 year, 6 months in prison. While her prison term has not been reduced since “she did not express remorse”, the announcement of the verdict has been suspended.

6 March 2019