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Climbing the Mountain of Truth and Justice

ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

Climbing the Mountain of Truth and Justice

Actress Arsinée Khanjian and lawyer Fethiye Çetin spoke about what it means to be an Armenian in Turkey and in the Diaspora in a series of programs called “Climbing the Mountain” launched by the Civilitas Foundation and Anatolian Culture.

10 September 2012 Nilay Vardar

Upper and Lower Fountains Re-opened

Upper and Lower Fountains Re-opened

Two historic fountains of the Habap village were restored upon the efforts of the Hrant Dink Foundation. The fountains were now re-opened in a ceremony attended by lawyer Fethiye Çetin, Governor Arslan, Mayor Yanılmaz and district headman Yarmadelen.

30 November 2011

Hrant Dink Murder Trial - Summary of Discrepancies

Hrant Dink Murder Trial - Summary of Discrepancies

One day after the conviction of Ogün Samast, who was sentenced for the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, joint attorney Çetin gave an extensive insight into the deficiencies and negligence the plaintiff party observed during in the course of the trial.

27 July 2011 Özgür Öğret

Court fully Protects Istanbul Police

HRANT DINK MURDER

Court fully Protects Istanbul Police

In disregard to the ECHR decision, the District Administrative Court again refused permission for an investigation about officials from the Istanbul Police Directorate on duty prior to the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink. Lawyer Çetin: "This is incredible".

7 February 2011 Erhan Üstündağ

"I Informed the Police of Dink Assassination," Testifies Witness

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

"I Informed the Police of Dink Assassination," Testifies Witness

Fethiye Çetin, joint attorney in the murder case of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink, said that the new statement of witness Özen should be taken seriously. She indicated to request the court in the coming hearing to investigate Özen's statement.

27 September 2010 Berivan Tapan

Lawyer Çetin: Violations Continue, New Trials to Come

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

Lawyer Çetin: Violations Continue, New Trials to Come

Lawyer Fethiye Çetin, joint attorney of the Dink family, criticized that rights violations continue in the trials and investigations related to the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Harnt Dink. Another application to the ECHR is on its way once domestic remedies are exhausted.

25 August 2010 Burçin Belge

Lawyer Çetin: "Hrant Dink Case Will Finish the Way it Started"

Lawyer Çetin: "Hrant Dink Case Will Finish the Way it Started"

The files of the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink at the ECHR and in Trabzon have reached their final stages. The Istanbul 14th Criminal Court hurries to decide the case without having considered all aspects. Lawyer Fethiye Çetin criticized the handling of the case.

12 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

No Special Prosecutor for Investigation of Hrant Dink Murder

JOURNALIST MURDER

No Special Prosecutor for Investigation of Hrant Dink Murder

The Istanbul Chief prosecution dismissed the request to appoint a special prosecutor for the murder case of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. 3.5 years after the murder it is still not clear which public officials are responsible and who pulled the trigger.

17 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Lawyers of the Family of Killed Journalist Dink Sue Deputy Governor

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

Lawyers of the Family of Killed Journalist Dink Sue Deputy Governor

The lawyers of the murder case of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink sue Istanbul Deputy Governor Güran because he did not let the lawyers have a copy of the inspectors' preliminary investigation report. The coming hearing of the Dink murder case is on 10 May.

6 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Only Effective Judiciary Can End Threats against Agos Newspaper

Only Effective Judiciary Can End Threats against Agos Newspaper

Armenian Agos newspaper was threatened frequently before and after the murder of editor-in-chief Hrant Dink. Now the newspaper's website has been hacked. Lawyer Çetin criticized that the judiciary lacks efficiency for crimes committed via the internet.

12 February 2010 Erhan Üstündağ,Bawer Çakır

Armenian Agos Newspaper Plaintiff in Poyrazköy Case

Armenian Agos Newspaper Plaintiff in Poyrazköy Case

Agos newspaper joint attorney Çetin announced that the weekly paper is a complainant in the Poyrazköy case recently accepted by an Istanbul civil court. Taraf newspaper journalist Görmüş highlights the importance of including the "Cage Action Plan" in the indictment.

29 January 2010 Burçin Belge

Solution of Dink Murder still in the Dark after Three Years

Solution of Dink Murder still in the Dark after Three Years

The murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink can only be solved by merging cases and pooling all facts from before and after the murder, joint attorneys Çetin and Tuna declared. "This murder cannot be solved by the measures taken until the present", the lawyers said.

14 January 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Armenian Newspaper Weary About Being a Target in Coup Plans

DINK MURDER AND AGOS

Armenian Newspaper Weary About Being a Target in Coup Plans

Lawyer Fethiye Çetin argues that it might be considered to merge the Dink murder case with the Ergenekon file if new findings occur that support the "Cage" Operation. He said they would follow up the operation plan's registry of Agos newspaper subscribers.

23 November 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Agos Lawyers Say “No Need For Defense, The Decision Is Already Made”

Agos Lawyers Say “No Need For Defense, The Decision Is Already Made”

The public prosecutor demanded punishment for Sarkis Seropyan and Aris Nalcı of the newspaper Agos. They are on trial for “obstructing proceedings for fair trial.” The lawyers say that there is no need for defense, since the decision has already been made.

27 May 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Dink Case May Help in Ergenekon Operation

Dink family lawyer Fethiye Cetin believes that the Dink murder trial may help to find those involved in the Ergenekon organisation who are still in official positions.

2 April 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Three Years Imprisonment for Threatening Agos Newspaper

After threatening Agos and Armenians pere mail, Zafer Filiz has been sentenced to three years imprisonment. Lawyer Cetin has welcomed the sentence.

20 March 2008 Erol Ön

Dink Lawyers: Co-Plaintiffs But Left in the Dark

Before the fourth hearing of the Hrant Dink murder trial on 25 February, there is stil evidence of lack of transparency as the co-plaintiffs are not informed of procedures.

19 February 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Decision by Regional Administrative Court:

Police again Protected in Dink Murder Case

The Regional Administrative Court has refused permission to try seven police officers from the Trabzon police department, arguing that they had no involvement in the murder of journalist Hrant Dink.

29 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu