RIGHTS - Bianet

RIGHTS

Page 102

Detention Period of Journalist Ece Sevim Öztürk Extended

Detention Period of Journalist Ece Sevim Öztürk Extended

The detention period of journalist Ece Sevim Öztürk, who has been in custody for the last week, has been extended for another seven days.

2 People Released from Prison in Hrant Dink Case

2 People Released from Prison in Hrant Dink Case

Yakup Kurtaran from Samsun Security Directorate and Özkan Mumcu from Trabzon Security Directorate, who have been tried in Hrant Dink case, have been released from prison.

13 June 2018 Elif Akgül

2 Academics from Boğaziçi University Present Their Statements of Defence

2 Academics from Boğaziçi University Present Their Statements of Defence

Two academics from Boğaziçi University have had their second hearings and presented their statements of defence. The court board has rejected the request of the attorney Eyüboğlu for the extension of prosecution, allowed time for additional statements of defence and adjourned both hearings.

12 June 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Arrest Over ‘Direct Insult’ against President

Arrest Over ‘Direct Insult’ against President

A person has been arrested for “insulting Erdoğan” due to what he wrote on Presidency Communication Center.

Ministry of Interior: 624 Social Media Accounts Investigated in 1 Week

Ministry of Interior: 624 Social Media Accounts Investigated in 1 Week

The Ministry of Interior has announced that 624 social media accounts have been investigated and legal action has been taken against 306 social media users over last week.

Amnesty: Launch Investigation into Torture Against High School Students in Kadıköy

Amnesty: Launch Investigation into Torture Against High School Students in Kadıköy

Amnesty International’s senior Turkey researcher Gardner has said that an investigation needs to be launched into torture against high school students and those who are responsible should be brought before judge.

Journalist Ece Sevim Öztürk Taken Into Custody

Journalist Ece Sevim Öztürk Taken Into Custody

Journalist Ece Sevim Öztürk, who is also the chief editor of the Çağdaş Ses news website, has been taken into custody.

EU: Turkey Needs to Ensure Right to Fair Trial

EU: Turkey Needs to Ensure Right to Fair Trial

EU Delegation to Turkey has said that human rights defenders’ right to fair trial has to be ensured in line with the European Convention of Human Rights, stressed that Taner Kılıç and Osman Kavala are still behind bars.

12 Academics Have Had Their First Hearings

12 Academics Have Had Their First Hearings

The trials of Academics for Peace have continued in İstanbul Çağlayan Courthouse at three different courts. 12 academics from Boğaziçi University have had their first hearings while an academic from Kadir Has University has had his second hearing.

7 June 2018 Tansu Pişkin

225 Investigations Brought against Rights Association Members During State of Emergency

225 Investigations Brought against Rights Association Members During State of Emergency

Announcing its report on violations against rights defenders, the Human Rights Association has stated that 225 lawsuits or investigations have been brought its members and managers during State of Emergency and many rights defenders have been arrested.

5 June 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Prof. Dr. Büşra Ersanlı Sentenced to 1 Year, 3 Months in Prison Without Deferment

Prof. Dr. Büşra Ersanlı Sentenced to 1 Year, 3 Months in Prison Without Deferment

Prof. Dr. Büşra Ersanlı, who has been tried for having signed the declaration “We will not be a party to this crime”, has been sentenced to 1 year and 3 months in prison. The prison sentence of Ersanlı has not been deferred.

5 June 2018 Beyza Kural

Call from Boğaziçi University Students’ Families for First Hearing

Call from Boğaziçi University Students’ Families for First Hearing

First hearing of Boğaziçi University students will be held at İstanbul Courthouse tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. Families of 21 students 14 of whom are pending trial in custody have called for solidarity in their statement.

Ninth Hearing of Özgür Gündem Trial Held

Ninth Hearing of Özgür Gündem Trial Held

The ninth hearing in the main trial of Özgür Gündem newspaper has been held. The court board has ruled that the international travel ban of Eren Keskin and the arrest of Kemal Sancılı shall continue. The next hearing will be held on October 10, 2018.

‘Urgent Action’ Campaign by Amnesty Calling for Release of Rapper Ezhel

‘Urgent Action’ Campaign by Amnesty Calling for Release of Rapper Ezhel

Amnesty International has said that there is no material evidence to cause the arrest of rapper Ezhel, and demanded that Ezhel be immediately released without any reservation.

Student Accused of Wearing T-Shirt Reading Hero Acquitted

Student Accused of Wearing T-Shirt Reading Hero Acquitted

Accused of entering the hearing with a t-shirt reading “Hero”, the university student has acquitted. The hero writing was allegedly linked with the Fethullahist Terrorist Organization.

Presiding Judge Orders Attorneys, Audience Out of Courtroom

Presiding Judge Orders Attorneys, Audience Out of Courtroom

Seven academics from Boğaziçi University have had their second hearings. Presiding judge has argued with the attorney who stated that she would make a statement as to the announcement of the verdict later on and ordered the attorneys and the audience out of courtroom.

30 May 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Prosecution Considers ‘Genocide’ Concept Within Scope of Freedom of Expression

Prosecution Considers ‘Genocide’ Concept Within Scope of Freedom of Expression

Human Rights Association using the word “genocide” has been regarded within the scope of freedom of expression by Press Offences Prosecutor.

Footage of Armored Vehicle Crashing in Case File

Footage of Armored Vehicle Crashing in Case File

Footage of the armored vehicle, which was driven by sergeant major S.K., that hit Pakize Hazar to death has been presented to the court.

Hearing of Filmmakers Mavioğlu, Demirel Adjourned

Hearing of Filmmakers Mavioğlu, Demirel Adjourned

The hearing of the filmmakers Ertuğrul Mavioğlu and Çayan Demirel, who face five years of prison sentence on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” due to the Bakur documentary, has been adjourned to October 23, 2018.

“Charges Against Filmmakers Demirel and Mavioğlu Should Be Dropped”

“Charges Against Filmmakers Demirel and Mavioğlu Should Be Dropped”

28 international rights organizations have shared a message of solidarity for the filmmakers Ertuğrul Mavioğlu and Çayan Demirel, who face five years of prison sentence due to the Bakur documentary.

Le Point Cover Taken Down in France Hung Again

Le Point Cover Taken Down in France Hung Again

After Le Point magazine’s cover of Erdoğan entitled “Le Dictateur” being taken down off, OSCE representative Désir has said, “Trying to export censorship to other countries is unacceptable”.

29th Heavy Penal Court Combines Case Files of 4 Academics

29th Heavy Penal Court Combines Case Files of 4 Academics

Five academics from Boğaziçi University have had their first hearings at the 29th Heavy Penal Court. The court board chaired by Mustafa Çakar has ruled that the files of two cases held today be combined with the files of two other cases that it has previously combined.

24 May 2018 Tansu Pişkin

6 Academics from Boğaziçi University Have Their First Hearings

6 Academics from Boğaziçi University Have Their First Hearings

Six academics from Boğaziçi University have had their first hearings. The court board has rejected the requests that the academics be immediately acquitted and their cases be combined. All hearings have been adjourned to later dates.

23 May 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Police Threaten Journalist: ‘Be Careful, You May be Cut in a Nook’

Police Threaten Journalist: ‘Be Careful, You May be Cut in a Nook’

Journalist Afşin has said that the police officers who were doing criminal record check at metro exit told her that her outfit was “inconvenient” and then threatened her: “Be careful, you may be cut in a nook”.

Call for Release of Osman Kavala

Call for Release of Osman Kavala

The call issued by Aysel Çelikel, Rakel Dink, Üstün Ergüder, Ayşe Soysal, Turgut Kazan, Yücel Sayman ve Murat Özçelik has read, “Either a serious indictment must be brought before public or Kavala should be released”.

Kurdish Journalist Baysal Wins Frontline Defenders Human Rights Prize

Kurdish Journalist Baysal Wins Frontline Defenders Human Rights Prize

Front Line Defenders has named Kurdish journalist Baysal its Global Laureate for Human Rights Defenders at Risk for 2018.

ECtHR Rejects Application About Roboski Massacre

ECtHR Rejects Application About Roboski Massacre

The ECtHR has found the application about Roboski massacre “inadmissible” by citing Constitutional Court’s decision to reject it. The Constitutional Court had rejected the application on the ground that “the lawyers sent the documents 2-day late”.

Requests That Files at Different Cases be Combined Rejected

Requests That Files at Different Cases be Combined Rejected

Nine academics from Boğaziçi University and two academics from İstanbul and Bahçeşehir Universities have had their first hearings. The requests that the files of the cases conducted separately be combined have been rejected by different courts on the same grounds.

17 May 2018 Tansu Pişkin

4 Sick Prisoners Demanding Medical Treatment on Hunger Strike

4 Sick Prisoners Demanding Medical Treatment on Hunger Strike

Four sick prisoners, who have been on hunger strike at İzmir Menemen Type R Prison since April 20, demand medical attention.

Barış Atay Released

Barış Atay Released

Barış Atay, who was detained yesterday due to his social media posts, has been released.

‘Social Media’ Arrest in Bodrum

‘Social Media’ Arrest in Bodrum

A construction worker was arrested in the district of Bodrum in Muğla on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” due to his social media posts.

HRW: Climate of Fear Created by Targeting Academics

HRW: Climate of Fear Created by Targeting Academics

“The Turkish government’s crackdown is targeting academics and damaging its universities”, said Hugh Williamson, Europe and Central Asia director at Human Rights Watch.