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Arrest warrant against politician Leyla Güven

Arrest warrant against politician Leyla Güven

The 9th Heavy Penal Court in Diyarbakır has ruled that Democratic Society Congress (DTK) Co-Chair Güven shall be sentenced to 22 years, 3 months in prison. The court has also issued an arrest warrant against the politician.

21 December 2020

Child dies in occupational homicide, company official arrested

Child dies in occupational homicide, company official arrested

Halil Şenbüyük (16), who was driving an excavator, lost his life on December 10 after the vehicle went off the road and fell off a 50-meter cliff in Antalya.

14 December 2020

Lawyer Aytaç Ünsal arrested

Lawyer Aytaç Ünsal arrested

People’s Law Bureau (HHB) has announced that lawyer Aytaç Ünsal has been arrested without being referred to the courthouse. He was taken into custody in Turkey’s northwestern province of Edirne with three others yesterday.

11 December 2020

TTB Honorary Board member Dr. Gökalp, 4 people arrested

DTK INVESTIGATION

TTB Honorary Board member Dr. Gökalp, 4 people arrested

Five people, including Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Honorary Board member Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp, have been arrested. They were among the 72 people who were detained as part of the operation against the Democratic Society Congress (DTK).

24 November 2020

Dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca arrested

Dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca arrested

Taken into custody in Kars province on October 1, four people, including dismissed Co-Mayor of Kars Şevin Alaca, have been arrested.

Human rights group demands ‘effective, transparent investigation’ into Kobanê incidents

Human rights group demands ‘effective, transparent investigation’ into Kobanê incidents

The Human Rights Association (İHD) has stated, “No effective or transparent inquiry, work or investigation has been conducted by legal or administrative bodies regarding the social incidents known as Kobanê incidents of October 6-8, 2014.”

Detained in Kars, 3 people arrested

Detained in Kars, 3 people arrested

Taken into custody on October 1, HDP’s dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca’s detention period has been extended by four days along with 14 other detained people. While three people have been arrested, three people have been released on probation.

4 political parties from Switzerland: Release HDP politicians

4 political parties from Switzerland: Release HDP politicians

In a statement released by 67 politicians, it has been stated, “The peoples of Turkey demand respect for their fundamental freedoms and democratic rights. HDP is a legal party that received more than 11 percent of votes in the last national election.”

One more person arrested over feminicide of Pınar Gültekin

One more person arrested over feminicide of Pınar Gültekin

As part of the investigation launched into the killing of Pınar Gültekin in Muğla, a man named Mertcan A. has been arrested on charge of “spoliation of evidence”. Mertcan A. is also the brother of Cemal Metin A., who has been arrested for killing Gültekin.

17 HDP politicians arrested

17 HDP politicians arrested

While Altan Tan, Sırrı Süreyya Önder and Gülfer Akkaya have been released on probation, 17 people, including Kars Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen, have been arrested as part of the Kobani investigation launched by Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Investigation against ‘Movement of the Nameless’: 3 people arrested

Investigation against ‘Movement of the Nameless’: 3 people arrested

Taken into custody as part of an investigation against the “Movement of the Nameless”, Şehmus Kavak, Misli Cihan Şenleten and Özgür Doğuş Erhan have been arrested on charge of “insulting the President.”

29 September 2020

Two people arrested over attempted attack on health workers

Two people arrested over attempted attack on health workers

Detained as part of the investigation into the attempted attack on health workers in the capital city of Ankara, two people have been arrested. Five people were previously detained in relation with the incident.

24 September 2020

The author of children’s book with a rape scene arrested

The author of children’s book with a rape scene arrested

An investigation was previously launched against writer Musa Dinç by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office of Didim in Aydın province.

Arrested journalists’ request for release rejected

Arrested journalists’ request for release rejected

The court has rejected the request for release of journalists Barış Pehlivan, Murat Ağırel and Hülya Kılınç “because they might destroy evidence and have flight risk.” The journalists are behind bars for disclosing the identity of an intelligence officer.

12 people arrested in Hakkari

12 people arrested in Hakkari

Detained in Turkey’s eastern province of Hakkari on August 14, 12 people from the Democratic Society Congress (DTK) have been arrested for “membership of the organization.” One person has been released after deposing at the security directorate.

Nuriye Gülmen and Rıdvan Akbaş arrested

Nuriye Gülmen and Rıdvan Akbaş arrested

Taken into custody in a police raid against İdil Cultural Center ahead of Grup Yorum concert in İstanbul, Nuriye Gülmen and Rıdvan Akbaş have been arrested, Yasemin Karadağ, Fırat Kaya and Ezgi Kul have been released on probation.

Murder suspect of Pınar Gültekin arrested

FEMINICIDE

Murder suspect of Pınar Gültekin arrested

Having confessed that he killed university student Pınar Gültekin in Muğla, the man named Cemal Metin A. has been arrested on charge of “killing with monstrous feeling.”

Death toll rises to 7 in firework factory explosion, 4 people arrested

Death toll rises to 7 in firework factory explosion, 4 people arrested

While the Governor’s Office of Sakarya has announced that seven people in total have lost their lives in the firework factory blast, one manager, one occupational safety specialist and two workmasters have been arrested as part of the investigation.

One person arrested for insulting Esra Albayrak and her family on social media

One person arrested for insulting Esra Albayrak and her family on social media

One person has been arrested in Mersin on the ground that he made insulting comments under the social media message where Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak announced that he and his wife Esra Albayrak had their fourth child.

15 more people arrested as part of an investigation against the DTK

15 more people arrested as part of an investigation against the DTK

15 more people have been arrested as part of the investigation launched against the Democratic Society Congress (DTK). While 45 people in total were detained, eight of them were also arrested on June 28.

8 people arrested as part of an investigation against Democratic Society Congress

8 people arrested as part of an investigation against Democratic Society Congress

Detained as part of an investigation against the Democratic Society Congress (DTK), eight of 16 people have been arrested while the rest have been released on probation.

Man arrested over sexist attack on Başak Demirtaş

Man arrested over sexist attack on Başak Demirtaş

Vedat M., who tweeted a sexist message about Başak Demirtaş, has been arrested.

Journalist Müyesser Yıldız Arrested

Journalist Müyesser Yıldız Arrested

Taken into custody on charge of “political and military espionage,” journalist Müyesser Yıldız has been arrested while journalist İsmail Dükel has been released on probation.

From Leila Khaled to HDP: We Shall Win Together

From Leila Khaled to HDP: We Shall Win Together

Leila Khaled, a symbolic figure of Palestinian resistance, has sent a message of solidarity to HDP following the arrest of Leyla Güven and Musa Farisoğulları, who have been sent behind bars shortly after they were stripped of MP status.

Stripped of MP Status, HDP's Güven and Farisoğulları, CHP's Berberoğlu Arrested

Stripped of MP Status, HDP's Güven and Farisoğulları, CHP's Berberoğlu Arrested

Stripped of their MP status yesterday, HDP’s Leyla Güven and Musa Farisoğulları and main opposition CHP’s Enis Berberoğlu have been arrested.

One More Person Arrested Over Threats Against Hrant Dink Foundation

One More Person Arrested Over Threats Against Hrant Dink Foundation

Having sent the second threatening message to Hrant Dink Foundation, suspect E.B. has been arrested. Another person was previously arrested as part of the investigation launched into the first threat sent to the foundation.

‘They Want to Give a Message to All Women by Arresting Rosa Women’s Association’

IMPRISONED WOMEN’S RIGHT DEFENDERS

‘They Want to Give a Message to All Women by Arresting Rosa Women’s Association’

Arrested in Diyarbakır province in May, eight women from Rosa Women’s Association have sent a message to bianet: “Let them know that Rosa has done it! She had struggled till the very moment she was arrested, she is still struggling.”

2 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Accused of Killing Barış Çakan, Three People Arrested

Accused of Killing Barış Çakan, Three People Arrested

Taken into custody as part of an investigation launched by the Ankara Western Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office into the killing of 20-year-old Barış Çakan, three people have been arrested by the Penal Judgeship of Peace on Duty.

Taylan Kulaçoğlu Arrested

Taylan Kulaçoğlu Arrested

Released from detention by the court following his deposition at the prosecutor’s office, Taylan Kulaçoğlu has been arrested after he was taken into custody again as a warrant was issued against him upon the objection of the prosecutor to his release.

HDP’s Dismissed Altınova Co-Mayor Budak Arrested

HDP’s Dismissed Altınova Co-Mayor Budak Arrested

Removed from office by the Ministry of Interior on May 15 and taken into custody shortly afterwards, HDP’s Muş Altınova Co-Mayor Casim Budak has been arrested on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization.”

‘Osman Kavala Arrested for Three Times as Part of the Same Investigation’

‘Osman Kavala Arrested for Three Times as Part of the Same Investigation’

Following the re-arrest of Osman Kavala yesterday, his attorney Koyuncu has released a statement: “Now they will say that ‘Osman Kavala has been arrested on another charge, so the ECtHR verdict of right violation cannot be implemented’.”

Osman Kavala Now Also Arrested for ‘Espionage’

Osman Kavala Now Also Arrested for ‘Espionage’

The new verdict of arrest for “espionage” has been given for imprisoned businessperson Osman Kavala one day before the ECtHR verdict of “right violation” and “immediate release” becomes final.

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