Abdullah Öcalan

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HDP deputy says police broke his leg 'in a planned attack'

HDP deputy says police broke his leg 'in a planned attack'

Habip Eksik has said that he will file a lawsuit against the officers who attacked him and the police chiefs who gave them instructions.

12 October 2022

Police detain many, break HDP deputy's leg at 'Öcalan protests'

Police detain many, break HDP deputy's leg at 'Öcalan protests'

Protests took place in several provinces on the anniversary of the PKK leader being forced to leave Syria before eventually being captured by Türkiye's security officers in Kenya. Police detained more than 130 people.

10 October 2022

Many were detained for protesting isolation imposed on Öcalan

Many were detained for protesting isolation imposed on Öcalan

Several activists have been detained in İstanbul for protesting the isolation of the PKK leader Öcalan who has been kept in solitary confinement since 1999.

PKK leader Öcalan's family apply to visit him in prison

PKK leader Öcalan's family apply to visit him in prison

His brother was able to speak with Öcalan over the phone for this first time in over two years.

Constitutional Court rejects the application of jailed PKK leader Öcalan’s lawyers

Constitutional Court rejects the application of jailed PKK leader Öcalan’s lawyers

The Asrın Law Office applied to the Constitutional Court as they are unable to meet or hear from their clients held in İmralı Prison. The top court rejected the application on January 12 and notified the lawyers on January 31.

3 February 2022

Erdoğan should let Öcalan speak rather than speaking on his behalf, says Demirtaş

Erdoğan should let Öcalan speak rather than speaking on his behalf, says Demirtaş

The president recently claimed that there is a rift between Demirtaş and the PKK leader and there will be a "showdown."

20 January 2022

Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan given two new bans on visitation

LAWYERS’ REQUESTS REJECTED

Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan given two new bans on visitation

The Asrın Law Office has announced that their application for meeting Öcalan and their other clients in the İmralı Prison, of whom they have not heard for 8 months, has been rejected and Öcalan has been given two new bans on visitation.

30 November 2021

Jailed PKK leader Öcalan’s lawyers apply to rights organizations, bar associations

Jailed PKK leader Öcalan’s lawyers apply to rights organizations, bar associations

Saying that they have been unable to receive any news of Abdullah Öcalan and the other three prisoners held in İmralı for 8 months, the Asrın Law Office have urged the rights organizations and bar associations to take action about the issue.

26 November 2021

PKK leader Öcalan's lawyers: No news from İmralı Prison for 8 months

PKK leader Öcalan's lawyers: No news from İmralı Prison for 8 months

The Asrın Law Office has applied to the Justice Ministry, Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses and Human Rights Department, requesting that the state of receiving no information from Abdullah Öcalan and other prisoners be brought to an end.

25 November 2021

PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan’s brother Osman Öcalan loses his life

RÛDAW REPORTS

PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan’s brother Osman Öcalan loses his life

Rûdaw has reported that Osman Öcalan, the brother of jailed PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, has died in Erbil, where he was in treatment for COVID-related health problems.

15 November 2021

Right of visitation in İmralı Prison taken to ECtHR

Right of visitation in İmralı Prison taken to ECtHR

The Asrın Law Office has applied to the European Court of Human Rights regarding the convicts in İmralı Prison who are denied their right to have family visitation.

Hunger strikes in Turkey’s prisons end on 290th day

Hunger strikes in Turkey’s prisons end on 290th day

Prisoners went on an indefinite-rotating hunger strike in protest against the isolation of PKK leader Öcalan in prison and the rights violations committed in prisons, especially during the pandemic. The periods were increased from 5 to 15 days as of July 14.

13 September 2021

Isolation of PKK leader Öcalan, hunger strikes in prisons on Parliamentary agenda

Isolation of PKK leader Öcalan, hunger strikes in prisons on Parliamentary agenda

HDP MPs Tosun, Özgüneş and Öcalan have submitted separate Parliamentary questions regarding the isolation of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı Prison and prisoners’ hunger strikes for an end to the isolation for 200 days.

PKK leader Öcalan talks to his brother on the phone after 11 months

PKK leader Öcalan talks to his brother on the phone after 11 months

Amid allegations that he died in prison, Kurdistan Workers’ Party leader Abdullah Öcalan had a brief phone call with his brother. Asrın Law Bureau has stated that the call was interrupted after a very short time and the conversation could not proceed.

PKK leader Öcalan in good health, prosecutor's office say after death rumors

PKK leader Öcalan in good health, prosecutor's office say after death rumors

Rumors about Öcalan's death spread on social media over the past two days as he is not allowed to communicate with his lawyers and family members.

‘Hunger strikers demand an end to isolation’

‘Hunger strikers demand an end to isolation’

Civil society organizations have made a press statement about the ongoing hunger strikes in Turkey’s prisons, calling on the authorities to protect prisoners’ rights, primarily their right to health and life.

9 February 2021

European Free Alliance: Release Leyla Güven

European Free Alliance: Release Leyla Güven

Releasing a written statement, the European Free Alliance (EFA) has demanded the release of jailed politician Leyla Güven and political prisoners and called for an end to the isolation of imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı Prison.

26 January 2021

Law office: PKK leader not able to communicate with outside world since April 2020

Law office: PKK leader not able to communicate with outside world since April 2020

The four prisoners at the İmralı Prison had one meeting and one phone conversation with their family members, according to their attorneys.

13 January 2021

Guards raid hunger-striking women politicians' wards

Guards raid hunger-striking women politicians' wards

Women prisoners announced that they started a hunger strike in protest of the rights violations in prisons and the "isolation" of PKK leader Öcalan.

30 November 2020

PACE urges Turkey to stop harassing the opposition

ANKARA SHARPLY CRTICIZED BY EUROPE

PACE urges Turkey to stop harassing the opposition

Parliamentary Assembly of The Council of Europe warns Turkey that Council of Europe membership might be at stake unless human rights, democracy and rule of law are reinstated and harassment of the opposition is immediately ended.

24 October 2020

Öcalan, 3 prisoners banned from meeting their attorneys for 6 months

Öcalan, 3 prisoners banned from meeting their attorneys for 6 months

Held in İmralı Prison, PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, Ömer Hayri Konar, Veysi Aktaş and Hamili Yıldırım have been banned from meeting their attorneys for six months.

PKK leader, three prisoners apply to ECtHR against communication ban

PKK leader, three prisoners apply to ECtHR against communication ban

Öcalan has not been able to have a phone talk with his family since late April.

Abdullah Öcalan’s Attorney: We Made 962 Applications to Meet Him, Only 5 Accepted

Abdullah Öcalan’s Attorney: We Made 962 Applications to Meet Him, Only 5 Accepted

Rezan Sarıca, an attorney from Asrın Law Bureau, has announced that they have made 962 applications to meet imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı Prison since 2011, only five of these applications have been accepted.

PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan Talks to His Family on the Phone After 21 Years

PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan Talks to His Family on the Phone After 21 Years

Held in İmralı Prison, PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan has talked to his brother Mehmet Öcalan for the first time after 21 years. The other three inmates imprisoned in İmralı have also talked to their families on the phone.

Imprisoned PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan Meets His Brother After Months

Imprisoned PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan Meets His Brother After Months

Asrın Law Bureau has announced that three inmates held in İmralı Prison, including imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, met their families yesterday. The last family visitation was held in İmralı on August 13, 2019.

Collecting Signatures Demanding Freedom for Öcalan Falls Within Freedom of Expression

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING

Collecting Signatures Demanding Freedom for Öcalan Falls Within Freedom of Expression

Two members of the BDP had been sentenced to 10 months in prison for "terrorist propaganda" over a campaign for the PKK leader.

3 February 2020

Imprisoned PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan Meets His Brother

Imprisoned PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan Meets His Brother

Held in İmralı Type F High-Security Closed Prison to serve his aggravated life sentence, PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan has met his brother Mehmet Öcalan. The meeting has been announced by the Asrın Law Bureau on social media.

PKK Leader Öcalan: Let's Resolve the Kurdish Question

PKK Leader Öcalan: Let's Resolve the Kurdish Question

The Asrın Law Bureau has published Öcalan's remarks in his meeting with his attorneys on August 7.

PKK Leader Öcalan's Attorneys Apply for Meeting

PKK Leader Öcalan's Attorneys Apply for Meeting

The applications by attorneys have been rejected since June 18.

AKP on Öcalan's Leaked Letter: 'We Would Do It in a Different Way'

AKP on Öcalan's Leaked Letter: 'We Would Do It in a Different Way'

AKP Spokesperson Çelik has responded to claims on the PKK leader's letter that was leaked just days before the İstanbul election rerun.

HDP Co-Chair: We Invite Turkey to Negotiation Process

HDP Co-Chair: We Invite Turkey to Negotiation Process

Temelli has urged "everyone" to speak with PKK leader Öcalan and called for a new constitution based on "equal citizenship."

Social Media Reactions to Announcement of Öcalan's Letter by Academic Özcan

Social Media Reactions to Announcement of Öcalan's Letter by Academic Özcan

After imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan's letter on İstanbul repeat elections was shared with the public, the letter has sparked reactions on social media. While some refer to “vain efforts” of AKP, others refer to Academics for Peace charged with “terror propaganda.”

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