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Deadly attack on Şenyaşar family: Prosecutor changed for 9th time in 3.5 years

Deadly attack on Şenyaşar family: Prosecutor changed for 9th time in 3.5 years

The prosecutor conducting the investigation into the attack carried out by the relatives of a ruling AKP MP on Şenyaşar family and claiming the lives of three family members in Urfa’s Suruç in southeast Turkey has been charged for the 9th time.

15 November 2021

Solidarity with Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk, who faces an investigation over his novel

STATEMENTS BY PUBLISHERS

Solidarity with Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk, who faces an investigation over his novel

The Yapı Kredi Publishing House and Turkish Publishers Association have released statements about Nobel-winning writer Orhan Pamuk, who is investigated again for “insulting Atatürk and the flag of Turkey” with his novel “Nights of Plague”.

12 November 2021

PEN Turkey: Don’t put Orhan Pamuk on trial by inventing nonexistent crimes

PEN Turkey: Don’t put Orhan Pamuk on trial by inventing nonexistent crimes

PEN Turkey has criticized the investigation against Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk over his novel “Nights of Plague” for the second time: “Don’t put Orhan Pamuk on trial by inventing nonexistent crimes; don’t make Atatürk sad.”

11 November 2021

Request for hearing former intelligence chief Eymür as a witness in Midyat JİTEM case

Request for hearing former intelligence chief Eymür as a witness in Midyat JİTEM case

In the wake of his remarks on enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings, lawyer Kuzu requests that Eymür, a former head of the counterterrorism department of the National Intelligence Organization, be heard as a witness in the Midyat JİTEM case.

10 November 2021

Another investigation against Emine Şenyaşar for ‘insulting’ the police

ŞENYAŞAR FAMILY ON JUSTICE WATCH

Another investigation against Emine Şenyaşar for ‘insulting’ the police

With her two sons and spouse killed in an attack by the relatives of an AKP MP and one son arrested, Emine Şenyaşar is now also investigated for “insulting” the police with her statement on the 24th day of her ‘justice watch’ in Urfa.

10 November 2021

Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk investigated again over his book ‘Nights of Plague’

Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk investigated again over his book ‘Nights of Plague’

A petition submitted to the İzmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has argued that Pamuk, in his novel “Nights of Plague”, insulted Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of the Republic, thereby provoking the public to hatred and hostility.

8 November 2021

Competition Authority fines 6 chain stores, suppliers over ‘excessive prices’

Competition Authority fines 6 chain stores, suppliers over ‘excessive prices’

In the investigation into “excessive prices”, BİM, CarrefourSA, Migros, ŞOK, A101 and Savola Gıda grocery store chains have been given an administrative fine of 2 billion 671 million lira in total, which is approximately 280 million US dollars.

29 October 2021

Journalist Fırat Fıstık investigated over report on Boğaziçi University rector

Journalist Fırat Fıstık investigated over report on Boğaziçi University rector

The report documented that the rector identified the students who protested against him and filed a criminal complaint against them, which resulted in the arrest of two students.

22 October 2021

Former minister’s ‘confession’ about corruption allegations won’t be investigated

Former minister’s ‘confession’ about corruption allegations won’t be investigated

The İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has concluded that there is no ground for investigating the remarks of the then Minister of Environment and Urbanization Minister Erdoğan Bayraktar, who said, “Whatever is in my file is true.”

20 October 2021

Investigation against journalist who covered massacre of Kurdish family in Konya

Investigation against journalist who covered massacre of Kurdish family in Konya

An investigation has been launched against JinNews reporter Öznur Değer over the news that she shared about the massacre of 7 Kurdish citizens from the Dedeoğulları family in Konya’s Meram.

2 September 2021

Investigation into some social media messages about forest fires

Investigation into some social media messages about forest fires

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into some social media messages about the fires raging across Turkey, stating that the related posts “tried to degrade the state and government of the Republic of Turkey.”

Onur Yaser Can case: New investigation against 5 police officers

Onur Yaser Can case: New investigation against 5 police officers

In the trial over the death of 28-year-old Onur Yaser Can, who committed suicide after being tortured in detention, the İstanbul Regional Administrative Court has requested an investigation against five police officers.

Attack, threat against journalist Acarer: Germany extends the investigation

Attack, threat against journalist Acarer: Germany extends the investigation

In a statement released by the police in Germany, it has been announced that the connection between the recent knife attack and a threatening message targeting journalist Erk Acarer will be investigated.

Former CHP MP Berhan Şimşek indicted for ‘degrading the state’

Former CHP MP Berhan Şimşek indicted for ‘degrading the state’

Berhan Şimşek, an MP for the main opposition CHP and actor, has been indicted for saying, “The governor is a militant, the sub-governor is a militant.” Charged with "degrading the state and its bodies", Şimşek faces up to 2 years in prison.

One person arrested over the disappearance of Hurmüz Diril

One person arrested over the disappearance of Hurmüz Diril

Briefly detained before as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Hurmüz and Şimuni Diril in Şırnak province, Apro D. has been arrested.

‘Insulting Erdoğan’: Investigation for asking ‘missing’ Central Bank reserves

‘Insulting Erdoğan’: Investigation for asking ‘missing’ Central Bank reserves

An investigation has been launched against a citizen for asking on social media, “Where is 128 billion dollars?” The social media user is now being investigated for “insulting the President” as per the Turkish Penal Code (TCK).

Ministry probes municipality for writing off default interest of water bills

Ministry probes municipality for writing off default interest of water bills

The Ministry of Interior has launched an investigation against the 25 municipal council members of Siirt Municipality on the grounds that “the President has the authority to reduce the default interest.”

17 June 2021 Hikmet Adal

MP Ahmet Şık investigated over comments on Sedat Peker videos

MP Ahmet Şık investigated over comments on Sedat Peker videos

The Workers Party of Turkey MP is under investigation for saying "The state is a murderer" on two occasions.

84 retired admirals summoned to depose over ‘Montreux declaration’

84 retired admirals summoned to depose over ‘Montreux declaration’

An investigation has been launched against 84 people who signed the ‘Montreux declaration’ and have not given their statements. They are charged with “making an agreement to commit crime against the security of the state and constitutional order.”

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu now probed over ‘disinfectant purchase’

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu now probed over ‘disinfectant purchase’

The Ministry of Interior has launched a preliminary inquiry against İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu over the tender for purchasing 15 thousand liters of disinfectants for the Municipality in the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Investigation into death of Mammedov from Azerbaijan

Investigation into death of Mammedov from Azerbaijan

An investigation has been launched into the suspicious death of Bayram Mammedov, an Azerbaijani dissident, in İstanbul.

11 May 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Erdoğan files suit for damages against CHP MP, demands 250 thousand lira

Erdoğan files suit for damages against CHP MP, demands 250 thousand lira

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has filed a lawsuit for damages against main opposition CHP MP Erdoğdu, who said, “Erdoğan is the number one of criminal organization.” The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has also launched an investigation.

İstanbul mayor probed for 'walking with hands folded behind back at tomb of Ottoman Sultan'

İstanbul mayor probed for 'walking with hands folded behind back at tomb of Ottoman Sultan'

İmamoğlu is also under investigation for visiting HDP mayors who were dismissed by the Interior Ministry over "terrorism-related" investigations against them.

‘Service-stamped passport’ investigation against 30 people in Germany

‘Service-stamped passport’ investigation against 30 people in Germany

Amid reports of human smuggling with service-stamped passports as part of municipal programs, an investigation has been launched against 30 people suspected to bring or attempt to bring at least 213 people to Germany in October-November.

Permission to investigate state officials over set designer’s death of COVID-19

Permission to investigate state officials over set designer’s death of COVID-19

A permission has been granted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to launch an investigation against State Theaters’ Director General, İzmir State Theaters’ Director and Vice Artistic Technical Director over the death of Ali Cem Köroğlu.

İzmir earthquake: Warrants against 22 people

117 PEOPLE DIED

İzmir earthquake: Warrants against 22 people

As part of an investigation into the earthquake that claimed the lives of 117 people in İzmir, warrants have been issued against 22 people based on a new expert report. The prosecutor has also requested permission to investigate 17 public officials

‘Genocide’ investigation against Diyarbakır Bar Association

IN THE WAKE OF APRIL 24

‘Genocide’ investigation against Diyarbakır Bar Association

Diyarbakır Bar Association Chair Eren says, “Defending the freedom of expression of everyone to the end, the Diyarbakır Bar Association will not restrict its own freedom of expression due to pressures and investigations.”

‘Montreux declaration’: House raids on 6 retired admirals, 1 retired general

‘Montreux declaration’: House raids on 6 retired admirals, 1 retired general

As part of the investigation launched into the ‘Montreux declaration’, the prosecutor’s office has summoned 6 retired admirals and 1 retired general to depose and their houses have been searched. Electronic bracelets are now placed on released admirals.

78 lawsuits and investigations against 69 lawyers in a year

DİYARBAKIR BAR ASSOCIATION REPORT

78 lawsuits and investigations against 69 lawyers in a year

According to a report released by the Diyarbakır Bar Association, last year, at least 69 lawyers, including former bar chairs, faced at last 78 lawsuits and investigations over their institutional and professional activities.

‘It is absurd that opening a rainbow flag is considered a crime’

BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY PROTESTS

‘It is absurd that opening a rainbow flag is considered a crime’

The Rectorate of Boğaziçi University, currently headed by appointed rector Melih Bulu, has launched an investigation against a student for opening an LGBTI+ flag at the South Campus. The student has spoken to bianet.

24 March 2021 Dilek Şen

‘Newroz’ investigation against HDP Co-Chair Sancar

‘Newroz’ investigation against HDP Co-Chair Sancar

An investigation has been launched against HDP Co-Chair Mithat Sancar over his speech during the Newroz celebrations in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority province of Diyarbakır on March 21. 13 people were detained yesterday.

‘We were all there,’ say Boğaziçi University students

PROTESTS AGAINST APPOINTED RECTOR

‘We were all there,’ say Boğaziçi University students

Boğaziçi University students have supported their friends investigated for putting a sign on the Rector’s Office that reads “Trustee’s Office.” In their petitions, students want the appointed rector to launch an investigation against themselves, too.

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