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Developments in two cases regarding police violence show that it is still difficult to pursue perpetrators. In the death of Nigerian refugee Okey, the trial is dragging on. In the death of Ete, the police officer has received a reduced sentence.

Police officer Ali Mutlu stands accused of “deliberately causing death”; the prosecution is demanding 8-12 years for the death of Feyzullah Ete.

A police officer said to have kicked a young man in Avcilar who then died has been arrested. IHD calls for reduction in police powers.