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Özgür Gündem trials: 'Solidarity became a reason for imprisonment'

Özgür Gündem trials: 'Solidarity became a reason for imprisonment'

After their acquittals were overturned, Prof. Şebnem Korur-Fincancı, RSF's Erol Önderoğlu and writer Ahmet Nesin are standing retrial for having taken part in the solidarity campaign for Özgür Gündem newspaper.

1 October 2021 Hikmet Adal

TİHV-HRFT calls for solidarity ahead of ‘Özgür Gündem’ retrial

HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 30

TİHV-HRFT calls for solidarity ahead of ‘Özgür Gündem’ retrial

Put on trial for being editors-in-chief on watch for Özgür Gündem newspaper and with their acquittal overturned by the appeals court, Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu and Nesin will once again appear before the judge on September 30.

28 September 2021

Local court doesn’t defy reversal of acquittals in Özgür Gündem trial

Local court doesn’t defy reversal of acquittals in Özgür Gündem trial

The İstanbul 13th Heavy Penal Court has not defied the ruling of the appeals court which previously overturned the acquittals of Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu and Nesin. The retrial will be held, as ruled by the appeals court.

3 February 2021 Hikmet Adal

Seventeen groups announce support for rights defenders ahead of retrial of Özgür Gündem case

Seventeen groups announce support for rights defenders ahead of retrial of Özgür Gündem case

Three rights defenders will stand trial again for having solidarized with Özgür Gündem newspaper after their acquittal was overturned.

2 February 2021

Prof. Korur-Fincancı: Overturn of acquittal intended to punish us

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM NEWSPAPER TRIALS

Prof. Korur-Fincancı: Overturn of acquittal intended to punish us

Three rights defenders' acquittal in the case regarding a solidarity campaign for the now-closed Özgür Gündem newspaper has been overturned.

5 November 2020 Hikmet Adal

Appeals court overturns verdict of acquittal for Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu, Nesin

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM NEWSPAPER TRIALS

Appeals court overturns verdict of acquittal for Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu, Nesin

Fifty-six people had participated in the "Editors-in-Chief on Watch" campaign launched in solidarity with Özgür Gündem newspaper, which was closed in 2016.

4 November 2020

Prosecutor Appeals Against Verdict of Acquittal in Özgür Gündem Case

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS

Prosecutor Appeals Against Verdict of Acquittal in Özgür Gündem Case

The prosecutor has appealed against the verdict of acquittal given for Şebnem Korur-Fincancı, Erol Önderoğlu and Ahmet Nesin, who were tried for participating in “Editors-in-Chief on Watch” campaign in solidarity with the closed Özgür Gündem.

10 September 2019

Journalist Ahmet Nesin to Apply for Renunciation of Citizenship

Journalist Ahmet Nesin to Apply for Renunciation of Citizenship

Nesin has said that he will make the application because he has not been given his passport back although he is acquitted in the trial of the "Editors-in-Chief on Watch" campaign in solidarity with the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper.

24 July 2019 Ekin Karaca

Amnesty Turkey: Drop the Cases Against Everyone Solidarizing with Özgür Gündem

Amnesty Turkey: Drop the Cases Against Everyone Solidarizing with Özgür Gündem

Put on trial for being Editors-in-Chief of the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper, Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu and Nesin have been acquitted. Amnesty Turkey has expressed concerns over the ones convicted for having solidarized with the newspaper.

Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu and Nesin Acquitted

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS

Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu and Nesin Acquitted

Put on trial for having participated in the “Editors-in-Chief on Watch” campaign in solidarity with the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper, Şebnem Korur-Fincancı, Erol Önderoğlu and Ahmet Nesin have been acquitted.

17 July 2019 Tansu Pişkin

Önderoğlu: We Give 2.5 Years of Our Lives to an Indictment Prepared in One Day

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS

Önderoğlu: We Give 2.5 Years of Our Lives to an Indictment Prepared in One Day

Erol Önderoğlu has made his defense in the tenth hearing of the case filed against Önderoğlu, Nesin and Korur-Fincancı for having participated in the “Editors-in-Chief on Watch” campaign in solidarity with the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper.

Önderoğlu, Nesin and Korur-Fincancı Demanded to Be Penalized

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS

Önderoğlu, Nesin and Korur-Fincancı Demanded to Be Penalized

Announcing its opinion as to the accusations, Prosecutor’s Office has demanded that Önderoğlu, Nesin and Korur-Fincancı be penalized for “propagandizing for a terrorist organization”, “inciting to commit crime” and “praising the crime and the criminal.”

27 February 2019 Tansu Pişkin

Arrest Warrant Previously Issued Against Writer Ahmet Nesin Revoked

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS

Arrest Warrant Previously Issued Against Writer Ahmet Nesin Revoked

The next hearing of the case filed against Önderoğlu, Nesin and Korur-Fincancı for having solidarized with the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper will be held on February 27. The arrest warrant previously issued against Ahmet Nesin has been revoked.

28 January 2019 Tansu Pişkin

No Verdict Announced in Case of Önderoğlu, Korur-Fincancı, Nesin

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS

No Verdict Announced in Case of Önderoğlu, Korur-Fincancı, Nesin

The next hearing of the case, which has been filed against Önderoğlu, Nesin and Korur-Fincancı on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” after they solidarized with the closed Özgür Günden newspaper, will be held in January 2019.

Hearings of Önderoğlu, Korur-Fincancı, Nesin Adjourned to October

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS

Hearings of Önderoğlu, Korur-Fincancı, Nesin Adjourned to October

Next hearings of Önderoğlu, Korur-Fincancı and Nesin, against whom lawsuits have been filed on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” after their solidarity with the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper, will be held on October 9.

Önderoğlu: ‘Case Should Result in a Positive Way Not Only For Us But For All Friends in Solidarity’

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS

Önderoğlu: ‘Case Should Result in a Positive Way Not Only For Us But For All Friends in Solidarity’

The latest hearing in the trial of Özgür Gündem daily Editors-in-Chief on Watch Şebnem Korur Fincancı, Erol Önderoğlu and Ahmet Nesin was held today.

Call from TİHV for Editors-in-Chief Hearing to be Held on January 11

Call from TİHV for Editors-in-Chief Hearing to be Held on January 11

The TİHV has called on the public to monitor and act in solidarity with Önderoğlu, Korur-Fincancı and Nesin who will be tried over Özgür Gündem newspaper’s Editors-in-Chief campaign.

Arrested Editor-in-Chief Ahmet Nesin Released Too

Arrested Editor-in-Chief Ahmet Nesin Released Too

Journalist author Ahmet Nesin has been released as well following the release of Şebnem Korur Fincancı and Erol Önderoğlu.

Ahmet Nesin de Tahliye Edildi

Ahmet Nesin de Tahliye Edildi

Şebnem Korur Fincancı ve Erol Önderoğlu'nun ardından gazeteci yazar Ahmet Nesin de bugün tahliye edildi.

Journalists from 18 Countries in Solidarity with Colleagues from Turkey

Journalists from 18 Countries in Solidarity with Colleagues from Turkey

Journalists from 18 countries from Vietnam to Greece, from Ivory Coast to Canada are in solidarity with Özgür Gündem Editors-in-Chief on Watch.

24 June 2016 Beyza Kural

Journalists in Front of Metris Prison for Arrested Editors-in-Chief on Watch

Journalists in Front of Metris Prison for Arrested Editors-in-Chief on Watch

Journalists have made a press statement in front of Metris Prison demanding release of Erol Önderoğlu, Şebnem Korur Fincancı and Ahmet Nesin immediately.

24 June 2016 Haluk Kalafat

Message Sent from Arrested Editors-in-Chief on Watch

Message Sent from Arrested Editors-in-Chief on Watch

Three arrested editors-in-chief, Erol Önderoğlu, Şebnem Korur Fincancı, and Ahmet Nesin have sent a message from prison.

International Reaction Against Arrest of Önderoğlu, Nesin, Korur Fincancı

International Reaction Against Arrest of Önderoğlu, Nesin, Korur Fincancı

Right and press organizations, and the EU have reacted against the arrest of the TİHV Chair Korur Fincancı, RSF Turkey Representative and bianet rapporteur Önderoğlu and journalist author Nesin.

Protest Against Korur Fincancı, Önderoğlu, Nesin Getting Arrested

Protest Against Korur Fincancı, Önderoğlu, Nesin Getting Arrested

Those gathered in front of Çağlayan Court to act in solidarity with Önderoğlu, Korur Fincancı and Nesin arrested for having participated in Özgür Gündem daily’s Editor-in-Chief on Watch campaign have protested the court decision.

21 June 2016 Elif Akgül

Reaction from Journalism Organizations Against Arrest of Editors-in-Chief on Watch

Reaction from Journalism Organizations Against Arrest of Editors-in-Chief on Watch

TGS, DİSK Press Labor and TGC have reacted against arrest of Erol Önderoğlu, Şebnem Korur Fincancı and Ahmet Nesin who were among the Özgür Gündem daily’s Editors-in-Chief on Watch.

Özgür Gündem’s Editors in Chief on Watch; Önderoğlu, Nesin, Korur Fincancı Arrested

Özgür Gündem’s Editors in Chief on Watch; Önderoğlu, Nesin, Korur Fincancı Arrested

TİHV President Fincancı, RSF Turkey Representative and bianet rapporteur Önderoğlu and journalist author Nesin have been arrested on charge of "terror propaganda" for joining Özgür Gündem daily's Editor-in-Chief on Watch campaign.

Arrest Demanded for Özgür Gündem’s Editors in Chief on Watch; Önderoğlu, Nesin, Korur Fincancı

Arrest Demanded for Özgür Gündem’s Editors in Chief on Watch; Önderoğlu, Nesin, Korur Fincancı

Journalist and writer Ahmet Nesin, TİHV President Korur Fincancı and RSF Turkey Representative and bianet rapporteur Önderoğlu have been referred to the court demanding arrest for participating in the Editorship in Chief on Watch Campaign for Özgür Gündem daily.

20 June 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu,Elif Akgül

Arrest Demanded for Özgür Gündem’s Editors in Chief on Watch; Önderoğlu, Nesin, Korur Fincancı

Arrest Demanded for Özgür Gündem’s Editors in Chief on Watch; Önderoğlu, Nesin, Korur Fincancı

Journalist and writer Ahmet Nesin, TİHV President Korur Fincancı and RSF Turkey Representative and bianet rapporteur Önderoğlu have been referred to the court demanding arrest for participating in the Editorship in Chief on Watch Campaign for Özgür Gündem daily.