Verdict of Release for 2 Grup Yorum Music Band Members

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The İstanbul 35th Heavy Penal Court has ruled that two members of Grup Yorum music band Helin Bölek and Bahar Kurt shall be released.

Behind bars for almost two years now, Bölek and Kurt have been on an indefinite hunger strike. They will have their next hearing on February 12.

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They are on a hunger strike

In today's hearing (November 20), the court has also ruled for the release of the following three people: Fikret Akar, Yeliz Kılıç and Dilan Uludağ. They were charged with "membership of a terrorist organization".

The arrested members of Grup Yorum, among whom are also the recently released Helin Bölek and Bahar Kurt, have been on an indefinite hunger strike, requesting the fulfilment of following demands:

* End the police raids against İdil Cultural Center, which is constantly raided, attempted to be terrorized and where the group is conducting its activities

* Remove the Grup Yorum members from the wanted lists of the Ministry

* Remove the ban on the concerts of Grup Yorum, all concerts of which have been banned for almost three years.

* Drop the lawsuits filed against Grup Yorum members

* Release all arrested Grup Yorum members (EMK/AS/SD)