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Gezi trial prisoner Tayfun Kahraman faces ill-treatment

Gezi trial prisoner Tayfun Kahraman faces ill-treatment

Kahraman’s spouse reported that officers escorting her husband tightened his handcuffs excessively, causing pain and injury and refused to leave the examination room, defying the law.

‘Gezi case defendants imprisoned based on indictment by coup plotters’

‘Gezi case defendants imprisoned based on indictment by coup plotters’

Tayfun Kahraman, one of the eight prisoners of the case concerning the 2013 Gezi Park protests, released a message on the anniversary of the 2016 coup attempt.

New panel of judges appointed to evaluate Kavala’s retrial request

New panel of judges appointed to evaluate Kavala’s retrial request

The change in the panel is due to technicalities, and there is no imminent release for the philanthropist, his lawyer told bianet.

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His wife wants everyone to join her in asking what the criminal act of Tayfun Kahraman is

INTERVIEW WITH GEZİ PARK CASE CONVICT KAHRAMAN'S WIFE:

His wife wants everyone to join her in asking what the criminal act of Tayfun Kahraman is

Meriç Demir Kahraman, who has been fighting for the release of her husband Tayfun Kahraman, an urban planner, a Gezi Park case convict sentenced to 18 years and imprisoned for 602 days now, says, "You are speaking to a large part of the country from behind the glass, and you cannot make your voice heard. A reality is happening here. How can this be ignored?"

18 December 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Top prosecutor pushes for MP Atalay’s continued imprisonment despite supreme court verdict

Top prosecutor pushes for MP Atalay’s continued imprisonment despite supreme court verdict

Two weeks ago, the Constitutional Court issued a ruling in favor of Atalay's release from prison. Lower courts defy the verdict.

7 November 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Constitutional Court finds violation in imprisoned MP Can Atalay’s case

Constitutional Court finds violation in imprisoned MP Can Atalay’s case

One of the defendants in the Gezi Park case, Atalay was not released from prison despite being elected an MP in the May elections. His lawyer has welcomed the top court's decision.

25 October 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Mücella Yapıcı released from prison: ‘I cannot comprehend this notion of justice’

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Mücella Yapıcı released from prison: ‘I cannot comprehend this notion of justice’

Three of the eight defendants’ sentences were overturned in the case concerning the 2013 Gezi Park protests.

29 September 2023

Gezi Park trial: Çiğdem Mater hopes for fair judgment in top court

Gezi Park trial: Çiğdem Mater hopes for fair judgment in top court

"I maintain my hope that there are judges in the Court of Cassation who will take into account the law, the Constitution, and international treaties," said Mater, who was given a 18-year prison term in the case.

HRW calls for 'end to injustice' in Gezi Park case following top prosecutor's opinion

HRW calls for 'end to injustice' in Gezi Park case following top prosecutor's opinion

"The Gezi trial is a mockery of justice and exemplifies Turkey's rule of law and human rights crisis," a HRW official has said.

Constitutional Court rejects appeals of three Gezi convicts

Constitutional Court rejects appeals of three Gezi convicts

The top court ruled that the application for Yapıcı, Kahraman and Atalay was "clearly unfounded."

EU: Gezi Park Indictment Creates a Climate of Fear

EU: Gezi Park Indictment Creates a Climate of Fear

"The indictments announced yesterday against Osman Kavala and 15 others raise questions as to the adherence of the Turkish judiciary to international and European standards," said the EU Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

22 February 2019