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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.

#FreeEzhel Call on Social Media for Arrested Rapper Ezhel

#FreeEzhel Call on Social Media for Arrested Rapper Ezhel

Following rapper Ezhel being arrested on charge of “promoting use of drugs”, hashtag FreeEzhel has become TT on Twitter in Turkey in a short time.

‘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.

‘Social Media’ Arrest in Eskişehir

‘Social Media’ Arrest in Eskişehir

One woman has been arrested in Eskişehir by criminal judgeship of peace on charge of insulting the president.

Trump Tweets About Priest Brunson Jailed in Turkey: I am More Spy Than He is

Trump Tweets About Priest Brunson Jailed in Turkey: I am More Spy Than He is

Tweeting in the wake of court ruling continuation of arrest of US citizen Priest Brunson, who has been tried in Turkey, Trump said, “They call him a spy. I am more a spy than he is”.

‘Social Media’ Arrests in İzmir

‘Social Media’ Arrests in İzmir

10 of 15 people taken into custody in İzmir for allegedly “preparing for a demonstration” due to their social media posts have been arrested.

‘Social Media’ Arrest in Erzincan

‘Social Media’ Arrest in Erzincan

One of seven people who were detained on charge of “promoting illegal organization” was detained in Erzincan today.

6 Arrests in ‘Social Media Operation’

6 Arrests in ‘Social Media Operation’

Six more people have been arrested due to their social media posts about Afrin operation, increasing the number of arrestees to at least 32. There is EMEP Deputy Chair Türkmen among the arrestees.

31 January 2018

66-Year-Old Retired Person Arrested Due to ‘Afrin Post’ on Social Media

66-Year-Old Retired Person Arrested Due to ‘Afrin Post’ on Social Media

66-year-old retired V.S. has been arrested in Sakarya due to his or her social media post about Afrin operation.

29 January 2018

311 Detentions, at Least 15 Arrest in ‘Social Media Operation’

311 Detentions, at Least 15 Arrest in ‘Social Media Operation’

According to the Ministry of Interior, 311 people have been detained on charge of “terrorism propaganda” due to their social media posts about Afrin operation. At least people have been arrested in the first 10 days of the operation.

29 January 2018

ECtHR Had Convicted Turkey of ‘Extended Detention’, They Are Arrested Again

ECtHR Had Convicted Turkey of ‘Extended Detention’, They Are Arrested Again

Cabadan and Durman, who were granted material compensation by the ECtHR due to “extended period of detention”, have been arrested for “being a member of an illegal organization”. Their compensation has been seized.

2 January 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Reason for Arrest: 'Decent Human Being Goes to May 1 Once, No Need to Go All the Time'

Reason for Arrest: 'Decent Human Being Goes to May 1 Once, No Need to Go All the Time'

Concerning Kopran, who was arrested due to a phone call he made with his brother in Hatay, Antakya, prosecutor has said, “In my eyes, those who regularly attend May 1 are members of an organization. A decent human being goes to May 1 once, there is no need to go to May 1 all the time”.

20 November 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Bozdağ: Nobody Arrested Over Tweets; Ministry of Interior: 1,656 People Arrested

Bozdağ: Nobody Arrested Over Tweets; Ministry of Interior: 1,656 People Arrested

Government Spokesperson Bozdağ has said that “There is not a single soul who was arrested in Turkey for posting tweet”, however, there are probes against tens of thousands of people, and 1,656 people were arrested only during March-August 2016, according to the Ministry of Interior.

Attorney of Gülmen, Özakça: They Have Been Arrested Based on Instruction

Attorney of Gülmen, Özakça: They Have Been Arrested Based on Instruction

Attorney Kozağaçlı has said that “the reason for their arrest is that "they would disturb the functioning of the justice system”, and added, “It is an unprecedented arrest decision. There is no such reason for arrest in our law”.

Grup Yorum Band Members Arrested Over ‘Green Shirt’

Grup Yorum Band Members Arrested Over ‘Green Shirt’

Seven of Grup Yorum band members and a worker working at a cultural center construction during raid have been arrested. Gas masks in the cultural center, green shirts and magazines were shown as evidence by judgeship’s decision of arrest.

24 November 2016 Ayça Söylemez

Human Rights Organizations Demand Release of Rights Defenders

Human Rights Organizations Demand Release of Rights Defenders

The rights organizations have demanded release of arrested Human Rights Foundation of Turkey Cizre Representative Küni, and detained Human Rights Association Hakkari Branch Chair Akbulut.

21 October 2016

Village Headperson not Letting Imam Recite Sala Arrested

Village Headperson not Letting Imam Recite Sala Arrested

The village headperson not allowing the imam to recite sala in Düzce has been reportedly arrested over “promoting coup”. The attorney Eyüboğlu has said there is no such crime in law but the arrests are mostly based on TCK 309 prescribing aggravated life imprisonment.

Statement by Boydak Holding

Statement by Boydak Holding

Boydak Holding issuing press statement upon arrest of Board Chairperson Hacı Boydak and its CEO Memduh Boydak has expressed that the holding has been acting over 59 years in principle of “sharing its gain with society”.

Statement by Boydak Holding

Statement by Boydak Holding

Boydak Holding issuing press statement upon arrest of Board Chairperson Hacı Boydak and its CEO Memduh Boydak has expressed that the holding has been acting over 59 years in principle of “sharing its gain with society”.

Co-Mayors of Sur and Silvan Districts in Diyarbakır Arrested Over ‘Self-Governance’ Claims

Co-Mayors of Sur and Silvan Districts in Diyarbakır Arrested Over ‘Self-Governance’ Claims

Co-mayors of two districts in the southeastern Diyarbakır province have been arrested on charges of “breaking up the unity of the state and integrity of the country.” Among the arrested were also the Democratic Regions Party (DBP) Sur district co-chair and an employee from Women’s Academy, Güneş Ölmez.

Police Arrest High School Student Without Any Evidence

Police Arrest High School Student Without Any Evidence

Police arrested B.B., a 15 year old high school student, for participating in a demonstration involving the use of molotov cocktails in August. B.B. has already spent nearly a month behind bars, while the only “evidence” officials have cited for his arrest is that his cell phone was turned off at the time of the demonstration.

3 October 2012 Ayça Söylemez

KESK Leader Özgen Released; More Arrests Follow

CRACKDOWN ON UNION

KESK Leader Özgen Released; More Arrests Follow

Authorities released Lami Özgen, the head of the Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions (KESK,) following Monday’s massive crackdown that led to the detention of dozens of union members. Officials arrested 28 of those detainees in the past two days, however.

Van Mayor Bekir Kaya Arrested

Van Mayor Bekir Kaya Arrested

Law enforcement officials arrested Bekir Kaya, the mayor of the eastern province of Van, and nine other members of the Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) as part of the probe into the Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK,) as hundreds gathered before the courthouse to protest the decision.

Police "Bonus" System for Custodies and Arrests?

Police "Bonus" System for Custodies and Arrests?

CHP member Onur asked in a parliamentary question how "bonus points" were going to prevent arbitrary custodies. Onur addressed Minister of the Interior Şahin with the question whether this system was applied in the Ergenekon, Hopa, KCK and Oda TV operations.

20 February 2012 Ayça Söylemez

Grup Yorum Band Facing ongoing Persecution

Grup Yorum Band Facing ongoing Persecution

"Freedom to Grup Yorum - Release Seçkin Aydoğan" was written on the banner of the Grup Yorum band. They started a series of weekly mini concerts on the Galatasary square in Istanbul to call for the release of group member Aydoğan.

7 February 2012 Ayça Söylemez

Kurdish Politician Alınak Back to Prison

Kurdish Politician Alınak Back to Prison

Mahmut Alınak was arrested again together with Mehmet Ayata, Yalçın Sarıtaş and Sebahat Zeynep Arat upon the prosecutor's appeal. They were taken to a prison in Istanbul. Alınak had initially been released pending trial after the KCK operation on 22 November.

9 December 2011 Ekin Karaca

Journalists Şık and Şener Detained for 200 Days

"JUSTICE 200"

Journalists Şık and Şener Detained for 200 Days

The 200th day of journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener in prison was marked by a demonstration of the group "Fellow Journalists of Ahmet and Nedim". They stated that the indictment proved the fact that Şık and Şener were jailed because of their journalistic activities.

19 September 2011 Ekin Karaca

Top-Level Military Officer Arrested

INTERNET MEMORANDUM TRIAL

Top-Level Military Officer Arrested

Yet another top-rank army officer has been arrested in the scope of the Internet Memorandum Trial. Lieutenant Gen. İsmail Hakkı Pekin, Head of the General Staff 's Intelligence Unit, was arrested on 5 September.

6 September 2011

Azadiya Welat Newspaper Writer Kılıç Arrested

Azadiya Welat Newspaper Writer Kılıç Arrested

Journalist Deniz Kılıç from the Kurdish Azadiya Welat newspaper was sentenced to more than two years in prison for his statements made on Roj TV. He had already served ten months in prison. Now he was arrested again to serve the remaining sentence.

Appeals against Detention of Journalists Rejected

AHMET ŞIK AND NEDİM ŞENER

Appeals against Detention of Journalists Rejected

The appeals against the detentions of journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener were rejected by court. Both were arrested on 6 March in the scope of the Ergenekon investigation. The decision does not mention a concrete reason. Turkey is facing national and international criticism.

18 March 2011 Ekin Karaca

IFEX: Forward your Concerns to Justice Minister Ergin

IFEX: Forward your Concerns to Justice Minister Ergin

International journalism and human rights organizations condemned the arrests of journalists Şener and Şık. The freedom of expression organization IFEX called for the release of the journalists and for sending appeals to Justice Minister Ergin by fax and mail.

8 March 2011 Ayça Söylemez

"Should Evidence Exist at all, It Has to Be Revealed!"

ARRESTED OF AHMET ŞIK

"Should Evidence Exist at all, It Has to Be Revealed!"

Tora Pekin, lawyer of arrested journalist Ahmet Şık, claims that both the investigation about his client and his arrest lack concrete evidence. Otherwise, the way the file is handled by the prosecution would constitute a violation of the right to defence, Pekin said.

8 March 2011 Ayça Söylemez

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