content tagged with Ferhat Tunç

Another warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç

TRIAL FOR 'INSULT'

Another warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç

The court board has issued a warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç in the trial for “insulting” Binali Yıldırım, the then Prime Minister of Turkey from the ruling AKP.

22 October 2021

Turkey’s 'Ferhat Tunç' request rejected by Germany again

Turkey’s 'Ferhat Tunç' request rejected by Germany again

The Darmstadt Prosecutor’s Office has rejected the local court’s request for taking the statement of Ferhat Tunç in Germany. The musician is charged with “provoking the public to hatred and hostility” and “insulting the President” with a social media post.

Musician Ferhat Tunç on trial: Germany rejects Turkey’s request

Musician Ferhat Tunç on trial: Germany rejects Turkey’s request

Put on trial over his social media posts and charged with “terror propaganda”, musician Ferhat Tunç’s trial continued at the 37th İstanbul Heavy Penal Court. The Darmstadt Prosecutor’s Office has rejected Turkey's request for taking his statement in Germany.

30 December 2020

Freemuse campaign in 5 languages: 'Drop charges against Ferhat Tunç'

Freemuse campaign in 5 languages: 'Drop charges against Ferhat Tunç'

Freemuse has launched a campaign for musician Ferhat Tunç, who has been given prison sentences in several lawsuits in Turkey. The five-language campaign demands that the charges brought against him be dropped.

28 September 2020

Warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç

Warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç

Germany has rejected Turkey’s request for “mutual judicial assistance” to take testimony of Ferhat Tunç on the ground that it is against freedom of expression. Standing trial for “insulting the President”, Tunç now faces a warrant for his detention in Turkey.

15 September 2020

Musician Ferhat Tunç put on trial over album cover

Musician Ferhat Tunç put on trial over album cover

"I've been on exile for nearly two years. I have always hoped that I will return to my country, my home," Tunç has said.

8 September 2020

‘We need peace to stay alive’

WORLD PEACE DAY

‘We need peace to stay alive’

On the occasion of September 1 World Peace Day, musician Ferhat Tunç has shared a video message. “There is a need for an opposition that can unite for peace even if they cannot unite for anything else,” Tunç has underlined.

1 September 2020

Joint Statement by 3 Artists: ‘We Still Receive Death Threats, We are Concerned’

Joint Statement by 3 Artists: ‘We Still Receive Death Threats, We are Concerned’

Having announced that they receive threatening messages, artists Ferhat Tunç and Pınar Aydınlar and writer Gökhan Yavuzel have released another joint statement and expressed concerns that they are still being threatened.

‘We are Threatened, We will not Take Even a Single Step Back’

JOINT STATEMENT BY TUNÇ, AYDINLAR, YAVUZEL

‘We are Threatened, We will not Take Even a Single Step Back’

Artists Ferhat Tunç and Pınar Aydınlar, writer Gökhan Yavuzel announce that they are threatened on social media: “We do not take even a single step back because we follow in the footsteps of Pir Sultan, who said, ‘Let them return, I never return my way’.”

Another Arrest Warrant Issued for Musician Tunç

Another Arrest Warrant Issued for Musician Tunç

The hearings of the cases where Tunç is under trial for "provoking people into enmity and hatred" and "insulting the president" have been held in his absence.

19 September 2019

Music Video by Ferhat Tunç in 6th Year of Gezi

Music Video by Ferhat Tunç in 6th Year of Gezi

Musician Ferhat Tunç has prepared a music video for his song “Come and Find me Mother in June” in the 6th year of Gezi resistance. Tunç has stated that he wants to refresh the memories with this video clip.

Another Lawsuit Against Musician Tunç, This Time for Insulting Former PM

Another Lawsuit Against Musician Tunç, This Time for Insulting Former PM

A lawsuit has been filed against musician Ferhat Tunç for insulting then PM Binali Yıldırım in 2016. Tunç is now on trial in five different cases.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Musician Ferhat Tunç

Arrest Warrant Issued for Musician Ferhat Tunç

A court in İstanbul has issued an arrest warrant for musician Ferhat Tunç who left Turkey on March 5 after successive lawsuits and investigations were opened against him.

Musician Tunç Leaves Turkey: 'I Began a Hard Journey'

Musician Tunç Leaves Turkey: 'I Began a Hard Journey'

Musician Ferhat Tunç, who has been given a prison sentence and is being tried in three other cases, has left Turkey, saying, "I will continue to think, speak, produce abroad for a while."

Prosecutor Asks Tunç “Destruction in Sur”

Prosecutor Asks Tunç “Destruction in Sur”

Musician Ferhat Tunç, who was taken into custody at the İstanbul Atatürk Airport on his way back from Germany, has been released after deposing to the Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office via Audio and Visual Information System (SEGBİS).

14 January 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Ferhat Tunç Taken into Custody

Ferhat Tunç Taken into Custody

Musician Ferhat Tunç has been taken into custody at the İstanbul Atatürk Airport on his way back from Germany as part of an investigation conducted in Diyarbakır.

14 January 2019

Lawsuit Against Ferhat Tunç on Allegation of Insulting President

Lawsuit Against Ferhat Tunç on Allegation of Insulting President

A lawsuit has been filed against musician Ferhat Tunç on the allegation that he has insulted President Erdoğan with 10 tweets that he posted in 2016.

9 November 2018

‘Those Acting in Accordance with Current Political Power Betray Arts Itself’

DEFENSE OF FERHAT TUNÇ

‘Those Acting in Accordance with Current Political Power Betray Arts Itself’

“Considering this incentive, I can very well declare my intention - for my artistic sensitivity on the people’s pain is considered ‘terrorist organization propaganda’ in a rather ill-mannered way.”

25 September 2018 Ferhat Tunç

Tunceli Governorship Says ‘No Fire’, Ferhat Tunç Shares Video

Tunceli Governorship Says ‘No Fire’, Ferhat Tunç Shares Video

The Governorship of Tunceli has made a statement about the fire that broke out in Dersim and lasted during the last week. While the governorship has stated, “News about the fire do not reflect the truth,” Ferhat Tunç has shared a video of the fire captured on August 15.

Ferhat Tunç Prosecuted for ‘Commemorating Musa Anter’

Ferhat Tunç Prosecuted for ‘Commemorating Musa Anter’

An investigation has been launched against artist Ferhat Tunç due to his speech he delivered for commemorating Musa Anter. In his deposition, Tunç has said, “I stand by all my words written in the investigation text”.

Prosecutor’s Office Demands Prison Sentence for Musician Ferhat Tunç

Prosecutor’s Office Demands Prison Sentence for Musician Ferhat Tunç

Prosecutor’s Office has demanded prison sentence for musician and writer Ferhat Tunç on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” due to his social media posts.

Another Lawsuit Against Ferhat Tunç Over Tweets

Another Lawsuit Against Ferhat Tunç Over Tweets

A new lawsuit has been brought against Ferhat Tunç. The crime is writing “We won’t remain silent” on Twitter.

14 February 2018

Artist Tunç: The Accusations are Political, I Don’t Accept Them

Artist Tunç: The Accusations are Political, I Don’t Accept Them

Ferhat Tunç, who is being tried on the grounds of “making propaganda for a terror organization,” noted in his trial that the accusations were political, saying “everyone needs to have freedom of thought in this country”.

15 December 2017

Freemuse Urges to Drop Charges Against Musician Tunç

Freemuse Urges to Drop Charges Against Musician Tunç

Freemuse, an NGO advocating for and defending artistic freedom of expression has urged to release singer and artist Ferhat Tunç, who faces 10 years in prison. Tunç will stand trial on December 14, 2017.

11 December 2017

Artist Tunç Prosecuted Over ‘Terror Propaganda’

Artist Tunç Prosecuted Over ‘Terror Propaganda’

Artist Ferhat Tunç has been prosecuted for “promoting PKK, YPG and YPJ” on charge of “propagandizing for a terror organization” due to his tweets.

18 October 2017 Ekin Karaca

‘Kobani’ Attack on Ferhat Tunç’s Facebook Page

‘Kobani’ Attack on Ferhat Tunç’s Facebook Page

The management of Ferhat Tunç’s Fan Page has been taken over from him following the promotion of his album Kobani in three languages featured on the Fan Page.

1 February 2016 Elif Akgül

Turkish Army Attacks on Syria Border, Kills Activist

Turkish Army Attacks on Syria Border, Kills Activist

Turkish Army soldiers attacked members of Free Art Initiative who attempted to form a human chain in Turkey’s border town Suruç, wounding 4 activist and killing 1 woman activist.

7 November 2014

Court Sentences Singer to Two Years in Prison for Speech

Court Sentences Singer to Two Years in Prison for Speech

A specially authorized court in the eastern province of Malatya sentenced Kurdish-Alevi singer Ferhat Tunç to two years in prison on terrorism related charges due to his invocation of the names of deceased Turkish leftists during a speech on May 1, 2011.

27 June 2012 Ekin Karaca

One Artist, Seven Investigations, Two Trials

One Artist, Seven Investigations, Two Trials

Seven investigation and two trials were opened against Kurdish singer Ferhat Tunç by reason of speeches made during the run-up to the general election in June. Tunç claims his speeches were peaceful messages and did not intend to encourage the people to rebellion.

15 December 2011 Nilay Vardar

Kurdish Musician Tunç Tried for Saying "Guerrilla"

Kurdish Musician Tunç Tried for Saying "Guerrilla"

After more than a hundred cases were opened against Kurdish folk singer Tunç, he is now facing charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization" for using the term "guerrilla". Tunç sees this kind of trials as a means of intimidation. The case will start in May.

28 March 2011 Ekin Karaca

Kurdish Folk Singer Sentenced after Appeal

Kurdish Folk Singer Sentenced after Appeal

A Malatya court sentenced Kurdish folk musician Tunç to one month imprisonment on the grounds of his statement at a festival and postponed the pronouncement of judgement. The Court of Appeals had quashed the first verdict of the local court for Tunç's acquittal.

28 January 2011 Elvan Kısmet

Supreme Court Quashed Verdict for Acquittal of Kurdish Singer

Supreme Court Quashed Verdict for Acquittal of Kurdish Singer

The Court of Appeals quashed the verdict for Kurdish singer Tunç's acquittal of charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization". Tunç was initially tried for referring to the death of 17 MKP members in the course of a military operation in 2004 during a performance.

3 January 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

1
2