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ECtHR Rejects Balyoz Case Application on Procedural Grounds

ECtHR Rejects Balyoz Case Application on Procedural Grounds

The court has unanimously rejected an application by former military officials Doğan and Çakmak.

Protest of Generals at the Courtroom

“SLEDGEHAMMER” COUP CASE

Protest of Generals at the Courtroom

At the 91. hearing of Sledgehammer case, some of the defendants wore t-shirts writing “We demand fair trial” and that created a tension in between the delegation of the court and the defendants.

Another Two Military Officers Detained

BALYOZ COUP PLAN

Another Two Military Officers Detained

With the two latest arrests of Colonel Özçoban from Konya and Lieutenant Colonel Kelleli a total of 35 suspects have been taken into detention regarding the "Balyoz" coup plans. Özçoban stands accused of being involved into the plan of bombing the Beyazit Mosque in Istanbul.

2 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

High-Ranking Military Officers Arrested in Balyoz Investigation

"BALYOZ" COUP PLAN

High-Ranking Military Officers Arrested in Balyoz Investigation

Five admirals, three of them retired, and two retired colonels have been arrested related to the Balyoz coup plan. Six people were released. Retired commanders Fırtına and Örnek were taken to the courthouse. The Prime Minister held a meeting with the ministers in the evening.

24 February 2010 Tolga Korkut

16 Military Officials Arrested

BALYOZ COUP PLAN

16 Military Officials Arrested

Six retired commanders and a further ten colonels were arrested in relation with the "Balyoz Coup Plan". Prime Minister Erdoğan said the incident is now taken under "legal procedures"; Chief of Staff Başbuğ did not comment but cancelled his visit to Egypt.

23 February 2010 Erol Önderoğlu