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8th anniversary of Gezi: We remember the deceased with a demand for justice

8th anniversary of Gezi: We remember the deceased with a demand for justice

In the lawsuits filed into the killing of eight people during the Gezi resistance of 2013, the defendants were given “judicial fines”, they were “acquitted” or given “good conduct times.” No lawsuit has been filed into the death of Ahmet Atakan.

31 May 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Social media response to merging of cases: ‘Gezi unites’

GEZİ TRIAL

Social media response to merging of cases: ‘Gezi unites’

Following a local court ruling merging the files in Gezi trial, several social media have responded under the hashtag #GeziBirleştirir (Gezi unites).

Constitutional Court: Police violence during Gezi protests should be reinvestigated

Constitutional Court: Police violence during Gezi protests should be reinvestigated

The top court has concluded that the incident of police violence caused Erdal Sarıkaya to be injured in the eye shall be reinvestigated.

29 April 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Court of Cassation overturns acquittals in Gezi trial of çArşı fan group

Court of Cassation overturns acquittals in Gezi trial of çArşı fan group

The 16th Penal Chamber of the Court of Cassation has overturned the acquittal of 35 people from the Beşiktaş sports club’s fan group “çArşı” who were put on trial following the Gezi resistance of 2013.

Gezi trial: Court merges cases of seven defendants with main trial

Gezi trial: Court merges cases of seven defendants with main trial

The cases of the defendants, including journalists, actors and rights advocates, were previously separated because they were abroad.

Berkin Elvan commemorated on the 7th anniversary of his death

Berkin Elvan commemorated on the 7th anniversary of his death

It has been 7 years since Berkin Elvan lost his life after being shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi resistance in 2013. Elvan has been commemorated by his loved ones at his grave in İstanbul.

International travel ban on defendants ahead of Gezi retrial

International travel ban on defendants ahead of Gezi retrial

Preparing a preliminary proceedings report (a report issued ahead of a trial) for the retrial of Gezi defendants, the İstanbul 30th Heavy Penal Court has imposed an international travel ban on eight people. The first hearing will be held on May 21.

1 February 2021

‘Any attempt to associate Gezi with crime is in vain’

‘Any attempt to associate Gezi with crime is in vain’

After the court of appeals overturned the acquittals in Gezi trial, a statement has been released on #DefendingGezi social media account: “Gezi is stainless, Gezi is the people.”

28 January 2021

‘Judge calling Gezi “traitorous insurrection” should withdraw from Berkin Elvan case’

‘Judge calling Gezi “traitorous insurrection” should withdraw from Berkin Elvan case’

The family of Berkin Elvan, who was shot to death with a tear gas canister during Gezi, has appealed to court and requested that Judge Perk, who defines Gezi as a “traitorous insurrection and vandalism”, withdraw from the Berkin Elvan case.

26 January 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Constitutional Court: Rights of Yiğit Aksakoğlu violated

Constitutional Court: Rights of Yiğit Aksakoğlu violated

Having rejected the individual application of Osman Kavala, the Constitutional Court has concluded that the 7-month arrest of Yiğit Aksakoğlu in the Gezi trial was a violation of his rights and ruled that Aksakoğlu shall be paid damages.

31 December 2020

With his name not mentioned, officer who shot Berkin is now plaintiff in another trial

With his name not mentioned, officer who shot Berkin is now plaintiff in another trial

Standing trial for shooting 14-year-old Berkin Elvan with a tear gas canister during Gezi, police officer F.D. has become a plaintiff in another trial where journalists face charges for disclosing the name of another officer as a responsible party in the killing.

14 October 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Mother of Berkin Elvan: Enough is enough, we want to live fraternally

Mother of Berkin Elvan: Enough is enough, we want to live fraternally

Put on trial over the killing of 15-year-old Berkin Elvan with a tear gas canister during Gezi protests in 2013, defendant police officer F.D. has said, “I do not have anything to do with the wounding of anyone.”

23 September 2020

'Ali is gone, but has left a legacy for us'

2013 GEZİ PARK RESISTANCE

'Ali is gone, but has left a legacy for us'

Ali İsmail Korkmaz (19) died on July 10, 2013, after being beaten by police officers and civilian people during the Gezi Park Resistance.

‘With longing, son…’: 7th year since Berkin Elvan shot with a tear gas canister in Gezi

‘With longing, son…’: 7th year since Berkin Elvan shot with a tear gas canister in Gezi

Seven years ago today, 14-year-old Berkin Elvan was shot with a tear gas canister fired by police in Gezi. Being comatose for 269 days, he lost his life on March 11, 2014.

‘A Handful of Trees’ and Gezi Resistance

PENNED BY SUNA ARAS

‘A Handful of Trees’ and Gezi Resistance

As the government declared Gezi Resisters “marauders” and “terrorists” and regarded them as enemies... but, no matter what they did, İstanbul spread its arms wide for Gezi. People of all ages were streaming in, as if they had been going to a carnival.

7 June 2020 Suna Aras

Killed During Gezi, Ethem Sarısülük Commemorated After Police Intervention

Killed During Gezi, Ethem Sarısülük Commemorated After Police Intervention

Killed by a police bullet during Gezi protests in the capital city of Ankara in 2013, Ethem Sarısülük has been commemorated at Güvenpark. The statement for the press could be held following police intervention.

‘What Took Away Berkin Elvan and George Floyd is the Same Darkness’

7TH ANNIVERSARY OF GEZİ

‘What Took Away Berkin Elvan and George Floyd is the Same Darkness’

The 7th anniversary of Gezi Resistance has been marked in Taksim: “The darkness that took Berkin, Ethem, Medeni, Ali İsmail, Hasan Ferit, Abdullah, Ahmet and Mehmet away from us in Gezi is the same darkness that stopped George Floyd’s breath.”

2 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Resistance Seems to be Over, But It is Never Over’

‘GEZİ’ MESSAGE BY SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ

‘Resistance Seems to be Over, But It is Never Over’

HDP former Co-Chair Demirtaş has sent a message from prison on the 7th anniversary of Gezi: “Gezi is the most clear indication of the fact that different social groups can struggle and succeed together. That is why, the government is so afraid of it.

‘Love is Over’ Documentary Available Online on the 7th Anniversary of Gezi

‘Love is Over’ Documentary Available Online on the 7th Anniversary of Gezi

Looking back at the protests in Brazil through the lens of Gezi Resistance, the documentary “Love is Over” can be viewed online from May 31 to June 14.

Gezi is 7 Years Old

Gezi is 7 Years Old

Today marks the 7th anniversary of Gezi Resistance, which started in Gezi Park in Taksim to defend the trees and spread from İstanbul to 79 of 81 cities across Turkey. Here is a brief summary of what happened in summer 2013 and after that.

Police Officers Injuring a Teacher in Gezi Resistance to Stand Trial Again

Police Officers Injuring a Teacher in Gezi Resistance to Stand Trial Again

The Constitutional Court has ruled that a new investigation shall be launched against the police officers who injured teacher Melih Dalbudak on the head with a tear gas cartridge during Gezi resistance in 2013.

27 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Police Officer Who Shot Abdullah Cömert During Gezi Protests Arrested

Police Officer Who Shot Abdullah Cömert During Gezi Protests Arrested

Police officer Ahmet Kuş was sentenced to 6 years and 10 months in prison for "killing by conscious negligence."

Berkin Elvan Commemorated on Sixth Anniversary of His Death

Berkin Elvan Commemorated on Sixth Anniversary of His Death

Berkin Elvan was shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi Resistance and lost his life at the age of 15.

Protester Subjected to Police Violence in Gezi Resistance to be Paid Compensation

Protester Subjected to Police Violence in Gezi Resistance to be Paid Compensation

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the case shall be reinvestigated and the applicant shall be paid compensation for non-pecuniary damages.

25 February 2020 Ayça Söylemez

❝Gezi Has Invited Even the Court to Law❞

ACQUITTAL IN GEZİ TRIAL

❝Gezi Has Invited Even the Court to Law❞

After the court has given a ruling of acquittal for all defendants in Gezi trial, except for the ones currently abroad, several messages have been shared on social media. “Gezi has invited even the court to law”, defendant Mücella Yapıcı has said.

18 February 2020

Verdict of Acquittal in Gezi Trial, Ruling of Release for Osman Kavala

Verdict of Acquittal in Gezi Trial, Ruling of Release for Osman Kavala

Announcing its ruling in the sixth and final hearing of Gezi trial, the court has ruled that the files of the defendants currently abroad shall be separated from others. The court has ruled for the acquittal of all remaining defendants of all charges.

18 February 2020

Acquittal in Gezi Trial in Kırklareli

Acquittal in Gezi Trial in Kırklareli

Lawyer Metin İriz has announced that all 230 defendants have been acquitted again in the lawsuit filed against Gezi protesters in Kırklareli. “Justice and democracy have been served”, the lawyer has said.

17 February 2020

Statement by 1,376 Citizens: We Were All at Gezi

Statement by 1,376 Citizens: We Were All at Gezi

Signing a joint statement ahead of the sixth hearing of Gezi trial on February 18, 1,376 citizens have said, “We were all there. The aspirations that were voiced and requested at Gezi cannot be the subject of any judiciary procedure.”

16 February 2020

Taksim Solidarity: We Will Defend Gezi

AHEAD OF SIXTH HEARING OF GEZİ TRIAL

Taksim Solidarity: We Will Defend Gezi

Holding a press statement about the sixth hearing of Gezi trial to be held on February 18, Taksim Solidarity platform has said, “We have to defend Gezi to the end for our losses whose names are not even mentioned in this trial.”

11 February 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Arrest of Osman Kavala to Continue

5TH HEARING OF GEZİ TRIAL

Arrest of Osman Kavala to Continue

In the fifth hearing of Gezi trial, the defending attorneys' requests for recusation have been rejected. While the attorneys left in protest, the audience was ordered out of the court hall. The court has not released Osman Kavala despite ECtHR verdict.

28 January 2020

Berkin Elvan Would be 21 Years Old If He Were Alive Today

Berkin Elvan Would be 21 Years Old If He Were Alive Today

Yesterday was the 21st birthday of Berkin Elvan, who lost his life at the age of 15 after being shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi Park protests. The family and loved ones of Elvan flew sky lanterns, “wishing justice for Berkin and all massacred children."

Constitutional Court Ruling on Machete Attacker: Police Didn’t Act with Due Diligence

Constitutional Court Ruling on Machete Attacker: Police Didn’t Act with Due Diligence

The Constitutional Court has ruled that police officers did not act with due diligence in responding to the machete attack during Gezi Resistance. The journalist wounded in the incident will be paid 32,500 lira in non-pecuniary damages.

25 December 2019

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