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Citizen sentenced to prison for ‘insulting Erdoğan’ with a news headline

Citizen sentenced to prison for ‘insulting Erdoğan’ with a news headline

Diken news website in Turkey covered a news report by Germany’s BILD newspaper, which said “Dictator Erdoğan” in its headline. 62-year-old Tekiner has been sentenced to 1 year, 3 months in prison for sharing Diken’s news on social media.

27 September 2021

ECtHR Convicts Turkey Twice Over Newroz

ECtHR Convicts Turkey Twice Over Newroz

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has announced its judgement on the applications of two people penalized for participating in demonstrations for Newroz and education in mother language. Turkey will pay 8,500 Euro in damages in total.

27 May 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey Ranks First in Violations in between 1959-2011

EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Turkey Ranks First in Violations in between 1959-2011

Turkey ranks first among the number of countries convicted for rights violations by the European Court of Human Rights in between 1959-2011.

Monetary Fine for Turkey from Strasbourg

EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Monetary Fine for Turkey from Strasbourg

Yunus Aysu, found guilty by Turkish courts of membership in the Hizbullah, won his case at the European Court of Human Rights. The Turkish government is to pay € 19,000 in compensation on the grounds of multiple violations of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Five-Year Sentence for Susurluk Defendant Ağar

Five-Year Sentence for Susurluk Defendant Ağar

Former Chief of Police Ağar was sentenced to imprisonment of five years on charges of "establishing an armed organization to commit crimes". After the approval of the Court of Appeals and the usual reductions, Ağar will be in jail for three years and nine months.

16 September 2011

ECHR: "State Responsible for Death of Soldier"

ECHR: "State Responsible for Death of Soldier"

In the case of the alleged suicide of a soldier, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that "the government is responsible for a death at the military" and that "people addicted to alcohol and narcotics should not be conscripted".

2 September 2011

Convicted for "Passing on Greetings"

Convicted for "Passing on Greetings"

Mehmet Bayraktar, lawyer of imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan, was sentenced to one year behind bars on the grounds of delivering Öcalan's greetings at a meeting. The decision was brought to the Court of Appeals.

Ogün Samast Sentenced to 22 Years in Jail

HRANT DINK MURDER TRIAL

Ogün Samast Sentenced to 22 Years in Jail

Detained defendant Ogün Samast was sentenced to imprisonment of 22 years and ten months for the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink.

25 July 2011 Işıl Cinmen

2 Convictions at 2 Courts for 1 "Offence"

2 Convictions at 2 Courts for 1 "Offence"

One press release was reason for two convictions of pro-Kurdish politician Uzun. One court charged him with "propaganda for an illegal organization", the other court found Uzun guilty of both propaganda and "committing a crime on behalf of an illegal organization".

University Student Edemir Released after Conviction

University Student Edemir Released after Conviction

Middle East Technical University graduate student Edemir was sentenced to more than six years behind bars on charges of "membership of a terrorist organization". He was released from detention at the same time. The file was forwarded to the Court of Appeals.

24 June 2011 Ayça Söylemez

10-Month Prison Sentence for Kurdish Politician Ayna

10-Month Prison Sentence for Kurdish Politician Ayna

Independent MP Emine Ayna was sentenced to imprisonment of ten months on the grounds of a speech she delivered at the Newroz celebrations in Siirt in 2007. She was charged with "propaganda" together with a further 25 defendants.

Journalist Convicted for News on PKK Leader

Journalist Convicted for News on PKK Leader

Journalist Atay from Batman was sentenced to jail for 1 month and 7 days for a news item about KCK leader Karayılan. "We were punished for a statement that was published by everybody", Atay criticized. News about Karayılan brought also other journalists to court.

9 June 2011 Ayça Söylemez

Six Months' Imprisonment for Colonel Öz and Captain Yıldız

HRANT DINK TRIAL

Six Months' Imprisonment for Colonel Öz and Captain Yıldız

Colonel Ali Öz and Captain Metin Yıldız were sentenced to six months in jail on charges of negligence of duty prior to the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink. Another four defendants received prison terms of four months each, two defendants were acquitted.

Convicted for Threats against Local Newspaper

Convicted for Threats against Local Newspaper

The Tunceli Emek newspaper won their case against former Vice Director of the Tunceli National Education Department Çakmak and Samsun Municipality employee Erdoğan. At the same time, twelve trials are pending against the local daily.

30 May 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

20 Months to Jail for News on Kurdish Question

20 Months to Jail for News on Kurdish Question

Journalist Irmak Saadet was handed down prison sentences of a total of 20 months and monetary fines adding up to TL 18,140. The convictions were based on several articles and news items published in the Yeni Yorum magazine and the Ülkede Yorum newspaper.

30 May 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Heavy Prison Sentence for Journalist Abay

Heavy Prison Sentence for Journalist Abay

The Istanbul 12th High Criminal Court sentenced publisher Abay to almost 19 years imprisonment on charges of managing the MLKP organization. Former Atılım newspaper chief editor Duman was handed down a life sentence. The decision was taken to the Court of Appeals.

6 May 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

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.

Sociologist Beşikçi and Lawyer Şimşek Convicted

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

Sociologist Beşikçi and Lawyer Şimşek Convicted

Sociologist Beşikçi was sentenced to 15 months in jail because of an article in the periodical of the Contemporary Lawyers Association. Lawyer and magazine executive Şimşek received a TL 16,660 monetary fine.

7 March 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Turkey Pays and Pays...

EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Turkey Pays and Pays...

The ECHR handed down monetary fines worth € 27,600 in total to Turkey. The latest sanctions stem from the refusal of national courts to return books to publisher Öztürk and from injuring lawyer Tuncer in a clash with the police at a demonstration.

9 February 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Turkey's Stumbling Blocks: Freedom of Speech and Torture

EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Turkey's Stumbling Blocks: Freedom of Speech and Torture

Turkey has to pay € 16,000 in compensation to Faruk Temel, member of the People's Democracy Party, by reason of a breach of the right to freedom of expression. German national Mehmet Desde was also compensated by the ECHR related to torture allegations.

2 February 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Turkish Singer Lands in Jail for Mentioning Revolutionist

Turkish Singer Lands in Jail for Mentioning Revolutionist

The Turkish singer Pınar Sağ was sentenced to imprisonment of ten months on charges of "praising" killed leftist revolutionist İbrahim Kaypakkaya. The Contemporary Lawyers Association criticized the decision and called for an end of the "judicial terror".

31 January 2011 Emir Çelik

Journalist Eker Convicted of "Propaganda"

Journalist Eker Convicted of "Propaganda"

A Diyarbakır court sentenced journalist Eker, Chief Editor of the Kurdish women magazine Renge Heviya Jine, to imprisonment of 2.5 years on the grounds of "spreading propaganda for an illegal organization". At the same time, Eker was released from detention.

27 January 2011 Emir Çelik

Sentenced for Comment at a Barber Shop

Sentenced for Comment at a Barber Shop

Businessman Akyüz from Antalya was sued and convicted because of a comment on a television news report he watched at a barber shop. The news was about the closure case of the ruling AKP. Akyüz will be on probation for five years since the sentence was postponed.

7 January 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Writer Nevin Berktaş Convicted - Deduction Dismissed

Writer Nevin Berktaş Convicted - Deduction Dismissed

Writer Nevin Berktaş received a ten-month prison sentence because of her book on her time in prison. Due to a mistake, she had previously been imprisoned for more than 5 years too long. Her request to take this time into account accordingly was dismissed. She filed an appeal.

14 December 2010 Burçin Belge

Journalist in Jail for Attending DTP Symposium

Journalist in Jail for Attending DTP Symposium

DİHA reporter Açıkyer received 10-month prison term under charges of "spreading propaganda for the PKK" because he attended a symposium of the pro-Kurdish DTP. The court handed down various sentences to13 defendants.

29 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Students Convicted for Criticism of Prime Minister

Students Convicted for Criticism of Prime Minister

18 students were sentenced to 1 year and 3 month each behind bars because of criticizing PM Erdoğan at the opening ceremony of the Istanbul Technical University. They had voiced their protest in slogans and banners.

24 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Pro-Kurdish Politicians Sentenced for "Propaganda"

Pro-Kurdish Politicians Sentenced for "Propaganda"

Atalay, mayor of the south-eastern province of Batman, was sentenced to 2.5 years in jail for alleged spreading of propaganda for an illegal organization. Gençdal from the Group for a Peaceful and Democratic Solution received a 20-month sentence.

24 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Prison Sentences for Commemorating 12-Year Old Kaymaz

Prison Sentences for Commemorating 12-Year Old Kaymaz

A Diyarbakır court convicted 6 defendants of "organizational propaganda" on the grounds of their commemorating Ahmet Kaymaz and his son Uğur who were killed by the police. One of the convicts is Uğur's uncle.

6 October 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Leading Kurdish Politician Convicted

Leading Kurdish Politician Convicted

A Diyarbakır court handed down a suspended ten-month prison sentence to BDP Co-chair Demirtaş, former president of the Human Rights Association branch, under charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization" because of a statement he made about PKK leader Öcalan.

29 September 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

Writer and Critic of Religion Ergündoğan Convicted Once More

Writer and Critic of Religion Ergündoğan Convicted Once More

Birgün newspaper writer Ergündoğan was convicted of insult of Haydar Baş, leader of the Kadiri order. He was handed down a TL 10,000 compensation fine on the grounds of a column that became subject of three different trials.

21 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Supporters of Conscientious Objector Convicted

Supporters of Conscientious Objector Convicted

Ankara Prosecutor Karakuş demanded the acquittal of 19 defendants who were tried for supporting conscientious objector Aydemir. Yet, one defendant received a prison sentence of 1.5 years, three defendants were each sentenced to six months in jail.

18 June 2010 Burçin Belge

3 Years' Sentence for Threat against Armenian Weekly

3 Years' Sentence for Threat against Armenian Weekly

Yasin Yıldız received a three-year prison sentence for threatening the Armenian Agos newspaper via e-mail after the killing of Agos chief editor Dink. He was handed down another three months in jail for insult. This is the fifth positive decision for Agos.

14 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

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