content tagged with Abdûllah Ocalan

PKK leader Öcalan's lawyers acquitted in 'terror' case

PKK leader Öcalan's lawyers acquitted in 'terror' case

Eight lawyers were on trial of "being a member of a terrorist organization."

PEN condems journalist Merdan Yanardağ's arrest

PEN condems journalist Merdan Yanardağ's arrest

The well-known journalist was remanded in custody for criticizing PKK leader Öcalan's prison conditions.

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ remanded in custody over 'PKK' remarks

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ remanded in custody over 'PKK' remarks

The journalist who urged the authorities to grant Öcalan his right to meet his family and lawyers has been arrested for "making propaganda for a terrorist organization."

Communication with imprisoned PKK leader cut off for 27 months, says legal team

Communication with imprisoned PKK leader cut off for 27 months, says legal team

Abdullah Öcalan's lawyers have urged the government to comply with a UNHCR decision to allow him unrestricted access to his lawyers.

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ detained after criticizing confinement of PKK leader

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ detained after criticizing confinement of PKK leader

Shortly before his detention, the journalist told bianet that "I did not praise Öcalan but cricitized the AKP's hypocrisy."

26 June 2023 Hikmet Adal

Ensarioğlu says 'the state' always talks to Abdullah Öcalan

Ensarioğlu says 'the state' always talks to Abdullah Öcalan

Besides the long-term AKP politician from Diyarbakır, the Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ have also responded to the claim put forward by journalist Amed Dicle that the government has sent a delegation to meet Abdullah Öcalan in prison and said, "Technical teams go there."

Presidential Spokesperson denies claims of talks in İmralı prison

Presidential Spokesperson denies claims of talks in İmralı prison

"I would like to say that this is a plain lie" Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın stated referring to the claims that the government has held talks with Abdullah Öcalan in prison on the İmralı island.

Altaylı: 'Interviewing Öcalan is not something to be ashamed of, it is good journalism'

Altaylı: 'Interviewing Öcalan is not something to be ashamed of, it is good journalism'

Journalist Fatih Altaylı responded to those criticizing him pointing at a photograph showing him with PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in a column article.

HDP MPs on Justice Watch against isolation in İmralı prison

HDP MPs on Justice Watch against isolation in İmralı prison

"We are concerned about the health and also the life of Abdullah Öcalan and the other prisoners, Veysi Aktaş, Ömer Hayri Konar and Hamili Yıldırım who are kept in the İmralı prison," say the MP's.

27 January 2023

Demirtaş explains his application to visit PKK leader

Demirtaş explains his application to visit PKK leader

"Saying delegations should be sent to İmralı is much more moral and legitimate than saying soldiers should be send across the border," Demirtaş wrote.

8 December 2022

'Did CPT delegation meet PKK leader Öcalan in prison?'

'Did CPT delegation meet PKK leader Öcalan in prison?'

The CPT reportedly neither confirmed nor denied the allegations that Öcalan did not show up during a visit in September.

30 November 2022

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

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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.

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