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Message from Çiğdem Mater

GEZİ TRIAL

Message from Çiğdem Mater

In her message, Mater has said, "I hear and know your voice, your words, your support. Thank you. I am quite fine because we are quite right. Lots of love from Bakırköy."

‘Gezi’ protest in Germany: Aslı Erdoğan speaks in handcuffs

‘Gezi’ protest in Germany: Aslı Erdoğan speaks in handcuffs

Held by journalists and writers from Turkey in Germany, the protest against the Gezi ruling was supported by the politicians from Germany and representatives from NGOs such as Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders.

Osman Kavala: Gezi trial unveiled the state of the judiciary

Osman Kavala: Gezi trial unveiled the state of the judiciary

Commenting on the convictions in Gezi retrial, jailed businessperson Kavala has said, “The decision is arbitrary, and taken in violation of legal norms under political pressure.”

Over 50 organizations from France condemn the verdict in Gezi trial

Over 50 organizations from France condemn the verdict in Gezi trial

“We condemn this political ruling and demand the immediate release of the arrestees,” says the Assembly of Citizens from Turkey (ACORT) in a joint statement calling for justice for the eight people convicted and arrested in the Gezi retrial.

Gezi trial | Verdict to be protested in Berlin

CALL BY 5 PEOPLE

Gezi trial | Verdict to be protested in Berlin

“A reproduction of a cell in Silivri Prison, Europe’s biggest prison in the outskirts of İstanbul that symbolizes the repressive regime in Turkey, will accompany this march”, which will also be joined by RSF and Amnesty International.

Campaign on social media: ‘Free Çiğdem Mater’

PRISONERS OF GEZİ TRIAL

Campaign on social media: ‘Free Çiğdem Mater’

In a message shared by @freecigdemmater Twitter account, it is said that the account may be followed to send messages to Çiğdem Mater, who is currently held in Bakırköy Women’s Closed Prison in İstanbul.

Convictions in Gezi trial protested in the US

Convictions in Gezi trial protested in the US

Groups gathering under the name of “Gezi North America” have protested the verdict in the Gezi retrial in New York, Boston and Los Angeles: “We were all in Gezi then, and we continue to stand with Gezi now.”

Message from women prisoners of Gezi: 'It is not only about the eight people'

Message from women prisoners of Gezi: 'It is not only about the eight people'

CHP deputy Utku Çakırözer has visited Mücella Yapıcı, Mine Özerden and Çiğdem Mater in prison.

Life sentence for Gezi protests, a new hope for İstanbul Convention

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Life sentence for Gezi protests, a new hope for İstanbul Convention

Gezi verdict draws international criticism while Erdoğan is confident that "it is over now" • Council of State prosecutor says Turkey's withdrawal from İstanbul Convention was "unlawful" • The president visits Saudi Arabia after handing over the Khashoggi case

30 April 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Germany summons Turkey's ambassador over Osman Kavala's life sentence

Germany summons Turkey's ambassador over Osman Kavala's life sentence

Berlin calls for the immediate release of Kavala in accordance with an ECtHR decision.

Kavala case no longer ECtHR's business after Gezi verdict, says Erdoğan

Kavala case no longer ECtHR's business after Gezi verdict, says Erdoğan

"They don't know international law. The domestic Soros will pay the price for attacking the state," the president has said.

Erdoğan repeats false allegations about Gezi protests

Erdoğan repeats false allegations about Gezi protests

"Remember the Dolmabahçe Mosque. The garbage heads who sit in the mosque with cans of beer came to our office," the president said.

'My mother is annoyed when someone asks why a 72-year-old is in prison'

GEZİ TRIAL

'My mother is annoyed when someone asks why a 72-year-old is in prison'

Mücella Yapıcı, an architect and a rights defender, is among the eight convicts of the Gezi Park case. "We have been living through the same things for eight years," says her daughter.

28 April 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Kavala: If they had had a rope in their hands, they would have hanged me

Kavala: If they had had a rope in their hands, they would have hanged me

CHP MPs including Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel visited the convicts of Gezi Trial, Osman Kavala, Can Atalay, Tayfun Kahraman and Hakan Altınay in Silivri Prison.

Erdoğan is 'flexing muscles'

Erdoğan is 'flexing muscles'

The "cross-border operation," the "Gezi Trial," and the "lynch attempt" against Garo Paylan are just the opening moves. It is almost certain that 2022 and 2023 will be full of similar attempts with increased numbers and violence. More than not being frightened by "muscle flexing" is needed for an effective opposition.

28 April 2022 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

International Bar Association condemns Kavala's aggravated life sentence

International Bar Association condemns Kavala's aggravated life sentence

The co-chairs of the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute have described the court verdict in the Gezi trial as a "blatant disregard" of the rule of law and called for the overturn of the verdict.

Erdoğan defends verdict in Gezi trial, calls Kavala 'Soros of Turkey'

Erdoğan defends verdict in Gezi trial, calls Kavala 'Soros of Turkey'

The president commented for the first time on the outcome of the case concerning the countrywide protests against his government in 2013.

Berlin Film Festival expresses solidarity with convicts of Gezi case

Berlin Film Festival expresses solidarity with convicts of Gezi case

"We are deeply shocked by and strongly condemn the verdict," Berlinale said in a statement

Governor of Uşak dismissed after her spouse criticized Gezi verdict

Governor of Uşak dismissed after her spouse criticized Gezi verdict

A former AKP deputy and the spouse of the governor has sharply criticized the court verdict in the Gezi trial on Twitter.

Akşener: Erdoğan has always feared the word 'Gezi'

Akşener: Erdoğan has always feared the word 'Gezi'

The İYİ Party leader has praised the 2013 Gezi Park protests and slammed Monday's court ruling.

Çiğdem Mater returned to Turkey for Gezi trial; she was arrested 'because she could flee'

Çiğdem Mater returned to Turkey for Gezi trial; she was arrested 'because she could flee'

Mater was living in Germany and returned to Turkey in February to attend the hearings of the Gezi trial.

Gezi trial | Arrest warrant against Yiğit Ali Ekmekçi

Gezi trial | Arrest warrant against Yiğit Ali Ekmekçi

Having sentenced Yiğit Ali Ekmekçi to 18 years in prison along with six others in Gezi retrial, the İstanbul 13th High Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant against him.

Taksim Solidarity: We will continue to be stubborn, naughty kids of Gezi

Taksim Solidarity: We will continue to be stubborn, naughty kids of Gezi

The Taksim Solidarity platform made a press statement in criticism of the conviction of eight people in Gezi retrial. Police intervened against the groups going to Cihangir, battering and detaining several people, including journalists.

27 April 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Gezi trial | PACE president says Kavala should be released immediately

Gezi trial | PACE president says Kavala should be released immediately

"I count on the Turkish judiciary to act in full compliance with the standards of the European Convention on Human Rights," Kox has said. Meanwhile, PACE has postponed a meeting in Ankara.

Who are the eight convicts of the Gezi case?

Who are the eight convicts of the Gezi case?

We are sharing the short biographies of the eight convicts of the Gezi trial, who spent their lives struggling for rights and equality.

Gezi trial | US calls for release of Osman Kavala

Gezi trial | US calls for release of Osman Kavala

The US State Department has expressed "deep trouble and disappointment" because of Osman Kavala's aggravated life sentence.

Reactions to Gezi trial from Europe: 'Turkey disrespects own commiments'

Reactions to Gezi trial from Europe: 'Turkey disrespects own commiments'

"This decision reconfirms the authoritarian character of the current system," Nacho Sanchez Amor and Sergey Lagodinsky said in a joint statement.

Judgment in Gezi trial a 'devastating blow' for human rights, says Amnesty International

Judgment in Gezi trial a 'devastating blow' for human rights, says Amnesty International

"Today, we have witnessed a travesty of justice of spectacular proportions. The court's decision defies all logic," said Amnesty International's Europe director.

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

Erdoğan once again changes tune on refugees

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Erdoğan once again changes tune on refugees

Anti-refugee sentiment is growing in Turkey amid the economic crisis • New military offensive into Iraq's Kurdistan Region • Gezi Trial is coming to an end • MP threatened with legal action after bill for genocide recognition

24 April 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Gezi trial | Judgement to be handed down on April 25

Gezi trial | Judgement to be handed down on April 25

At the sixth hearing of the Gezi trial, the statements of the defendants had been completed. Their lawyers protested the presiding judge’s decision to limit the duration of their defenses to 10 minutes. The hearing will continue on Monday.

22 April 2022 Hikmet Adal

'I find solace in possibility that those to be brought to justice receive a fairer treatment'

OSMAN KAVALA'S STATEMENT

'I find solace in possibility that those to be brought to justice receive a fairer treatment'

From Osman Kavala's statement in Gezi trial: "After losing four and a half years of my life, the only aspect I can find solace in is the possibility that the process I experienced could contribute to confronting the crucial problems in the judiciary of Turkey."

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