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The 'assailant with machete' during the Gezi Park protests killed in a fight

The 'assailant with machete' during the Gezi Park protests killed in a fight

Sabri Çelebi, also known as the 'assailant with machete,' for attacking protesters with a machete during the Gezi Park protests, has died as a result of an armed attack in İstanbul's Beyoğlu district.

2 February 2024

Police violence in Gezi Park protests: Three officers stand trial for battering journalists

Police violence in Gezi Park protests: Three officers stand trial for battering journalists

Police officers Halil Y., Faruk T., and Sinan K. started to stand trial nine years after battering journalist Erdal İmrek on the first anniversary of the Gezi Park protests and spraying pepper gas on his face.

26 May 2023 Hikmet Adal

Working in Prison

ÇİĞDEM MATER/BAKIRKÖY WOMEN'S PRISON

Working in Prison

In the last eight years, none of the prison guards got an indefinite contract. All of them work on a contract basis. When I ask, "But what about job security?" The answer is significant: "Our job security is that no one else wants to do it."

12 January 2023 Çiğdem Mater

Timeline of Gezi Resistance

Timeline of Gezi Resistance

The countrywide protests attended by millions of people started nine years ago.

27 May 2022 Yağmur Karagöz,Açelya Köse

Gezi trial: Aggravated life sentence for Osman Kavala, 18 years in prison for seven others

Gezi trial: Aggravated life sentence for Osman Kavala, 18 years in prison for seven others

Osman Kavala has been given an aggravated life sentence for "attempted overthrow," the other defendants have been sentenced to 18 years in prison for assisting this crime.

25 April 2022 Hikmet Adal,Melin Durmaz

Gezi trial | Kavala's arrest to continue

Gezi trial | Kavala's arrest to continue

Osman Kavala didn't attend the hearing because it became "pointless" after President Erdoğan's statements targeting him.

26 November 2021 Hikmet Adal

Osman Kavala: Charges are reminiscent of Nazi Germany

GEZİ TRIAL

Osman Kavala: Charges are reminiscent of Nazi Germany

"Prolonging my detention on flimsy grounds is extrajudicial execution. It is an effort to create misperception," Kavala said at today's hearing.

Gezi trial: Appeals court overturns acquittal of nine defendants, including Kavala

Gezi trial: Appeals court overturns acquittal of nine defendants, including Kavala

A court in February acquitted the defendants, who were charged with "attempting to overthrow Turkey's government.

22 January 2021

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

The Court: Police Interference in Right to Demand Information is Unacceptable

The Court: Police Interference in Right to Demand Information is Unacceptable

İstanbul 3rd Administrative Court convicted Ministry of the Interior paying a fine of 825 Euros to photo-journalist Mehmet Kaçmaz, injured by rubber bullet fired by police during Gezi Park Resistance.

5 August 2015 Elif Akgül

What Will Happen to Artillery Barracks Projects?

What Will Happen to Artillery Barracks Projects?

State Council terminated cancellation decision related to Artillery Barracks Project in Gezi Park. Now, either local court resists or another verdict is to be expected.

15 July 2015 Nilay Vardar

Police Torture Nonsuited: Not a Systematic Battery

Police Torture Nonsuited: Not a Systematic Battery

Complaints of 30 people, 2 of them were lawyers, who were allegedly tortured by police during Gezi Park Resistance in Eskişehir province were nonsuited since “it wasn’t a systematic torturing.”

15 July 2015 Ayça Söylemez

Taksim Solidarity: We’re Everywhere on 2nd Anniversary of Gezi Park Resistance

Taksim Solidarity: We’re Everywhere on 2nd Anniversary of Gezi Park Resistance

2nd anniversary of Gezi Park Resistance will be commemorated on May 31 in Gezi Park at 13 a.m. There will be meetings for Gezi in Beşiktaş and Kadıköy districts of İstanbul at 15 a.m.

28 May 2015 Elif Akgül

Harvey: Gezi Park Resistance Still Continues Despite Leaving Park

Harvey: Gezi Park Resistance Still Continues Despite Leaving Park

Social scientist Prof. Dr. David Harvey attended the meeting of Taksim Solidarity: ”Gezi was a struggle to create an objective unalienated alternative in an alienated environment.”

27 May 2015 Elif Akgül

Machete-Carrying Man Released Again

Machete-Carrying Man Released Again

Sabri Çelebi, a machete-carrying aggressor who attacked Gezi Park protestors and police officers with a capture warrant, has been detained upon his return to Turkey. Following the judicial procedures, he has been released again.

29 August 2013 Ayça Söylemez

Ethem Sarısülük Library Opens

Ethem Sarısülük Library Opens

Dozens of Gezi Parkers gathered in Mamak Halkevi in Ankara on Sunday after the appeal “Bring your book and attend our concert” - a campaign that aimed to turn the house into Ethem Sarısülük Library.

No Penalty For #resist T-Shirt

No Penalty For #resist T-Shirt

Timuçin Köprülü, assistant professor of law at Uludağ University who became subjected to disciplinary investigation for wearing a t-shirt that said “#resist”, was acquitted from all charges.

New Suspect Arrested

KILLING OF ALI ISMAIL KORKMAZ

New Suspect Arrested

A new suspect, who has been detected through surveillance camera footage, has been arrested for the killing of Ali Ismail Korkmaz. While defense lawyer requested the release of their clients, the total number of arrests climbed to 5.

Mock Campaign Launched to Choose TOMAs

Mock Campaign Launched to Choose TOMAs

“Dakar TOMA”, “TOMAZILLA”, “At-At TOMA”, “TOMAdurma”, “Çapulsavar”, “TOMAĞĞĞ”... What’s your favorite TOMA?

14 August 2013 Figen Kopuz

4 Arrested in Ali Ismail Murder Case

4 Arrested in Ali Ismail Murder Case

A court arrested four suspects (including a policeman) for the willful murder of Ali Ismail Korkmaz, a Gezi Park protestors who died in the results of massive beating in Eskişehir province.

7 August 2013 Beyza Kural

5 Detained in Mersin

5 Detained in Mersin

Police held searches in 20 apartments in the southern province of Mersin this morning, detaining 5 individuals on the ground that they organized Gezi protests.

“Everywhere Taksim Everywhere Resistance” Slogan Faces Ban

“Everywhere Taksim Everywhere Resistance” Slogan Faces Ban

The Turkish government is reportedly paving its way to ban the use of Gezi Resistance-related slogans including “Everywhere Taksim, Everywhere Resistance” in stadiums across Turkey.

Machete-Carrying Man Charged With 27 Years of Prison

Machete-Carrying Man Charged With 27 Years of Prison

Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office released its charges on Sabri Çelebi, the machete-carriying man who attacked Gezi Resistance protestors. Charged with “attempting to assault purposefully”, Çelebi is facing prison sentence up to 27 years.

“59 Journalists Laid Off, Forced to Quit During Gezi Resistance”

TGS ISTANBUL BRANCH

“59 Journalists Laid Off, Forced to Quit During Gezi Resistance”

Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) Istanbul Branch released a statement saying that at least 22 media staff were laid off and 37 forced to quit work during Turkey’s Gezi Resistance protests. “Media in Turkey is going through one of its darkest periods,” branch chairperson Durmuş said.

22 July 2013 Elif Akgül

“Police Pulled His Gun and Attacked”

KILLING OF ETHEM SARISÜLÜK

“Police Pulled His Gun and Attacked”

“Policeman Ahmet Şahbaz pulled his gun even before approaching to protestors and set his weapon mechanism ready while kicking a protestor,” expert report on the death moment of Ethem Sarısülük - a report that denied Şahbaz’s allegations “I pulled my gun because I was afraid”.

18 July 2013 Ayça Söylemez

Ethem Sarısülük Case Suspended

Ethem Sarısülük Case Suspended

Ankara 6th High Criminal Court suspended the trial of policeman Ahmet Şahbaz in the Ethem Sarısülük case, saying that necessary permission have not been taken on the prosecution of a policeman. “Police is being protected by the arm of justice. Justice process is blocked,” said advocate Bayraktar.

17 July 2013 Ayça Söylemez

“Prosecutor Protection” Over Shooter Policeman

KILLING OF ETHEM SARISÜLÜK

“Prosecutor Protection” Over Shooter Policeman

Sarısülük family attorneys has submitted an official objection to Ethem Sarısülük murder case indictment, claiming that it was the “mutual product of police chiefs and prosecutors who took up the advocate role for a murder suspect”.

17 July 2013 Ayça Söylemez

16 y.o. Kid Charged With 7 Years of Prison

GEZI PROTESTS

16 y.o. Kid Charged With 7 Years of Prison

Detained on June 2 for “attending Gezi Park protests”, M.Y. (16) has been charged with up to 7 years of prison and roughly 20,000 euros fine. The indictment, on the other hand, has yet to include any evidence.

17 July 2013 Ayça Söylemez

“Suspected Policeman Might Receive No Prison Sentence”

KILLING OF ETHEM SARISÜLÜK

“Suspected Policeman Might Receive No Prison Sentence”

An Ankara court accepted the prosecutor’s indictment on the case of Ahmet Şahbaz - a policeman who will stand trial for shooting Gezi protestor Ethem Sarısülük dead. “He might receive no prison sentence if the courts orders suspension due to low limit sentence,” Sarısülük family’s advocate said.

16 July 2013 Ayça Söylemez

“Rebellion” Raids in Istanbul

GEZI RESISTANCE

“Rebellion” Raids in Istanbul

Police raided several apartments in Istanbul this morning, detaining 55 individuals with a majority of university students for one of the charges related to “provoking public to rebellion”. Film spools were listed in the confiscated items.

16 July 2013 Ayça Söylemez

Suspect Released Under Judicial Control

KILLING OF ALI ISMAIL KORKMAZ

Suspect Released Under Judicial Control

The only suspect on the killing of Gezi Park protestor Ali Ismail Korkmaz has been released last night under judicial control. “There is little possibility that suspect is the doer of the killing. We regard the court’s decision as normal,” Korkmaz’s advocate said.

16 July 2013 Beyza Kural

Arrested Detainees Used Right to Remain Silent, Court Logs Say

GEZI RESISTANCE

Arrested Detainees Used Right to Remain Silent, Court Logs Say

8 Gezi Parkers including a flag seller, who were arrested for “not dispersing as non-armed demonstrators after police warning”, have objected their arrest this morning. “Suspects used their rights to remain silent at police headquarters,” court logs cited.

15 July 2013 Ayça Söylemez

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