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Metin Lokumcu case | 2 police officers on trial to be brought to court by force

BIANET IN TRABZON

Metin Lokumcu case | 2 police officers on trial to be brought to court by force

The trial over the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu as a result of the tear gas used by the police during a protest demonstration continued with its third hearing at the Trabzon 2nd High Criminal Court today, February 18, 2022.

18 February 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Metin Lokumcu case | ‘Those who gave the order must be put on trial’

EVRİM KEPENEK IN TRABZON

Metin Lokumcu case | ‘Those who gave the order must be put on trial’

The trial over the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu as a result of the tear gas used by the police continued at the Trabzon 2nd High Criminal Court. Rights organizations and politicians addressed the public after the hearing.

21 December 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Metin Lokumcu case: Decision of lack of jurisdiction

BİANET IN TRABZON

Metin Lokumcu case: Decision of lack of jurisdiction

Witnesses were heard at the second hearing of the trial over the killing of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu. Speaking about the day of the incident, witness Ustabaş said, “Those who went to the hospital to learn about his condition were attacked with bullets.”

29 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Metin Lokumcu case: Request for recusal rejected

Metin Lokumcu case: Request for recusal rejected

The court has rejected the request for recusal of the family of Metin Lokumcu, a retired teacher who was affected by pepper gas and had a heart attack during the police intervention into a protest before Erdoğan’s rally in Hopa.

31 May 2021 Evrim Kepenek

‘Metin Lokumcu case is just beginning now’

TRIAL STARTS AFTER 10 YEARS

‘Metin Lokumcu case is just beginning now’

Affected by pepper gas during a police intervention in 2011, Metin Lokumcu had a heart attack and lost his life. While the court board rejected all requests of the defense, the attorneys, MPs and the family made a statement after the first hearing.

22 April 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Request for recusal in Metin Lokumcu case

LIVE FROM TRABZON

Request for recusal in Metin Lokumcu case

The court has rejected all requests of the defense in the trial over the death of Metin Lokumcu, who was affected by pepper gas and had a heart attack during the police intervention into a protest before Erdoğan’s rally in Hopa.

21 April 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Metin Lokumcu’s stream is free, it will flow free...

EVRİM KEPENEK REPORTS FROM HOPA

Metin Lokumcu’s stream is free, it will flow free...

Having lost his life during police intervention into a protest demonstration, Metin Lokumcu’s son Ulaş says, “My father was killed because he defended his stream. This case filed into the use of chemical gases will perhaps set a precedent…”

20 April 2021 Evrim Kepenek

"Left-Wing Opposition Considered as 'the Enemy'"

HOPA DEMONSTRATIONS

"Left-Wing Opposition Considered as 'the Enemy'"

The anti-government demonstrations in Hopa are still creating a stir in several parts of the country. 19 people were taken into custody in Ankara, 26 people were interrogated in Antakya. The police try to find connections between the protestors and illegal organizations.

17 June 2011 Ekin Karaca

People of Hopa in Fear

People of Hopa in Fear

A report prepared by the two main Turkish human rights organizations, the Turkish Medical Association and a major national trade union centre gave an insight into the background and the aftermath of the massive police intervention in Hopa last week.

8 June 2011 Ayça Söylemez

12 Demonstrators Arrested, 3 Criminal Complaints against Police

UNREST IN HOPA AND ANKARA

12 Demonstrators Arrested, 3 Criminal Complaints against Police

A total of twelve people were arrested and imprisoned after the anti-government demonstrations in Hopa on 31 May. Three protestors in Ankara filed criminal complaints on the grounds of serious injuries suffered during the police intervention.

7 June 2011 Ekin Karaca,Ayça Söylemez

Six Protestors Arrested after Unrest in Hopa

PRE-ELECTION ANTI-GOVERNMENT DEMONSTRATIONS

Six Protestors Arrested after Unrest in Hopa

Six people were arrested after demonstrations related to Prime Minister Erdoğan's visit to Hopa. Ten people were released. A total of 31 protesters were taken into police custody during the anti-government demonstrations on 31 May.

Istanbul and Izmir under Clouds of Tear Gas

Istanbul and Izmir under Clouds of Tear Gas

The recent police intervention in Hopa fuelled protests in Izmir and Istanbul after demonstrators had already made their voices heard in Ankara. Again, the massive use of tear gas caused a heart attack. Several people were beaten and taken into police custody.

3 June 2011 Ekin Karaca,Haluk Kalafat

Ankara: 54 Protestors in Police Custody, 1 Seriously Injured

PROTEST AGAINST POLICE VIOLENCE IN HOPA

Ankara: 54 Protestors in Police Custody, 1 Seriously Injured

A demonstration against massive police intervention in Hopa lead to another police intervention in Ankara that left one women with a broken hip and 54 protestors in police custody. Four people were released later on.

2 June 2011 Ayça Söylemez

Massive Police Intervention against Anti-AKP Demonstrators

UNREST IN RUN-UP TO PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS

Massive Police Intervention against Anti-AKP Demonstrators

Heavy clashes occurred between demonstrators and the police before and after a meeting of PM Erdoğan in Hopa in north-eastern Turkey. The police threw many gas bombs and made use of water cannons. One person died, many protestors and policemen were injured.

1 June 2011 Ekin Karaca