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7 students face up to 3 years in prison in ‘exhibition’ investigation

PROTESTS AGAINST APPOINTED RECTOR

7 students face up to 3 years in prison in ‘exhibition’ investigation

Facing an investigation over a picture featuring Kaaba in an exhibition at the South Campus as part of Boğaziçi University protests, seven students have been indicted by the prosecutor’s office.

26 February 2021

Non-prosecution for journalist making fun of TV series in a tweet

Non-prosecution for journalist making fun of TV series in a tweet

The chief public prosecutor’s office has given a decision of non-prosecution for journalist Oktay Candemir, who was investigated over a tweet critical of TV series about the Ottoman times.

25 February 2021 Hikmet Adal

Investigation against 5 HDP MPs

Investigation against 5 HDP MPs

Ağrı MP Berdan Öztürk is investigated over a speech while Van MPs Sezai Temelli, Muazzez Orhan Işık, Tayip Temel and Murat Sarısaç face an investigation over their social media messages.

24 February 2021

HDP MP Taşdemir to Soylu: Where is this camera footage?

HDP MP Taşdemir to Soylu: Where is this camera footage?

HDP MP Dilan Dirayet Taşdemir has announced that she will file a criminal complaint against Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu, who alleged that she had gone to Gare. Shortly after these remarks, an investigation was launched against the MP.

22 February 2021

'We went to Qandil with knowledge, approval of Erdoğan,' says HDP Co-Chair

INVESTIGATION AGAINST AĞRI MP

'We went to Qandil with knowledge, approval of Erdoğan,' says HDP Co-Chair

After Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu alleged that HDP MP Dilan Dirayet Taşdemir went to Gare, where 13 security officers of Turkey have recently lost their lives, an investigation has been launched against the MP.

22 February 2021

Human Rights Association demands investigation about ‘Gare’

Human Rights Association demands investigation about ‘Gare’

Condemning the ones who caused the death of 13 soldiers and police officers during a military operation in northern Iraq, the Human Rights Association (İHD) has said that the responsible parties must be brought to account before the court.

15 February 2021

Investigation against HDP MPs Kaya and Gergerlioğlu over ‘Gare’ posts

DEATH OF 13 SOLDIERS, POLICE OFFICERS

Investigation against HDP MPs Kaya and Gergerlioğlu over ‘Gare’ posts

While the prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the social media posts about the 13 soldiers and police officers who died during a military operation in northern Iraq, the HDP has released a statement about the losses of life.

15 February 2021

‘Boğaziçi’ investigation against Ahmet Şık: ‘It proves that I am right’

‘Boğaziçi’ investigation against Ahmet Şık: ‘It proves that I am right’

“I said, ‘You cannot struggle against the mafia with a judiciary which has surrendered to the mafia.’ This investigation is the very proof of what I said,” says Independent MP Ahmet Şık about the recent investigation launched against him.

5 February 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Investigation against HDP MP Katırcıoğlu

Investigation against HDP MP Katırcıoğlu

An investigation has been launched against HDP MP Katırcıoğlu for giving a victory sign while passing by Diyarbakır Mothers, who have been protesting in front of the HDP Diyarbakır Office for their children whom they say were abducted by the PKK.

22 January 2021

Investigation against columnist for writing parliament’s name in lower case

Investigation against columnist for writing parliament’s name in lower case

The Parliament of Turkey is officially called the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and abbreviated as “TBMM” in Turkish. Columnist Yılmaz Özdil now faces an investigation over an article titled "Tbmm..."

21 January 2021

Turkey investigates WhatsApp over privacy terms, promotes state-controlled alternative

Turkey investigates WhatsApp over privacy terms, promotes state-controlled alternative

After WhatsApp announced its new privacy policy, it has faced backlash from users in Turkey as many are moving to other messengers.

11 January 2021

Deutsche Welle journalists investigated over article on 'suspicious transactions'

FINCEN FILES LEAK

Deutsche Welle journalists investigated over article on 'suspicious transactions'

Journalist Pelin Ünker has a history of being targeted by businesspeople and politicians because of her reports about leaked documents.

Operation against members of Land Forces

Operation against members of Land Forces

Detention warrants have been issued against 29 people, including colonels and majors; 22 people have been detained.

Journalist Can Ataklı investigated after saying Erdoğan 'won't go with an election'

Journalist Can Ataklı investigated after saying Erdoğan 'won't go with an election'

The journalist was accused of "implying a coup attempt against the government" after a one-minute excerpt from a video on his YouTube channel was circulated on social media.

Investigation against former CHP MP over his remarks about veiled judges

Investigation against former CHP MP over his remarks about veiled judges

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an ex officio investigation against Fikri Sağlar on charge of “inciting the public to enmity and hatred.”

Investigation into death of Ayas with autism

Investigation into death of Ayas with autism

The father of Muratcan Ayas has said that he learned about his son’s heart attack from hospital reports. He has filed a criminal complaint against the care home where his son with autism was staying; an autopsy was done as part of the investigation.

23 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

‘FETÖ’ investigation into ‘strip search’ posts

‘FETÖ’ investigation into ‘strip search’ posts

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation against the ones who shared social media posts alleging that there is strip search in Turkey. It is now investigated whether their messages are “deliberate posts in favor of the FETÖ.”

23 December 2020

CHP İstanbul Chair faces up to 10.5 years in prison

CHP İstanbul Chair faces up to 10.5 years in prison

İstanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has reversed the decision of non-prosecution and issued an indictment against main opposition CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancığlu upon the objection of Presidential Communications Director Altun.

15 December 2020

Lawsuit against Saturday People over their 700th gathering

Lawsuit against Saturday People over their 700th gathering

The indictment prepared based on a police report requests that Saturday Mothers/People, who demand justice for their enforced disappeared relatives, be penalized for violating the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations.

23 November 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Tortured by police, 3 children face up to 26 years in prison

Tortured by police, 3 children face up to 26 years in prison

Subjected to torture at a police station, three children aged between 13 and 17 now face a lawsuit while there has been no progress in the investigation launched against the police officers who allegedly tortured the children.

23 November 2020

AKP: Investigation launched against Çakıcı

AKP: Investigation launched against Çakıcı

Ruling AKP Group Deputy Chair Turan has announced that the prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation against Alaattin Çakıcı, who shared insulting and threatening messages about main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu.

19 November 2020

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu: To me, Canal İstanbul is not a state project

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu: To me, Canal İstanbul is not a state project

In a statement explaining the reason for the investigation launched against İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor İmamoğlu, the Ministry of Interior has referred to Canal İstanbul as a “state project,” to which İmamoğlu has responded: “To me, it is not.”

17 November 2020

‘Canal İstanbul’ investigation against İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu

‘Canal İstanbul’ investigation against İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu

İYİ Party Chair Akşener has announced that an investigation has been launched against İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu due to his objection to the Canal İstanbul project. Municipality's spokesperson has confirmed the investigation.

16 November 2020

‘FETÖ’ investigation against İYİ Party İstanbul Chair Kavuncu

‘FETÖ’ investigation against İYİ Party İstanbul Chair Kavuncu

Shortly after İYİ Party MP Ümit Özdağ accused him of having links to the FETÖ, which is held responsible for the coup attempt in 2016, İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation against İYİ Party İstanbul Chair Kavuncu.

28 October 2020

Investigation into banned Kurdish theater play

Investigation into banned Kurdish theater play

In a statement released by the Governor’s Office of İstanbul, it has been indicated, “No matter in which language, Turkish or Kurdish, terror propaganda is forbidden by our laws and such initiatives cannot be permitted.”

14 October 2020

Investigation against 81 people for protesting a landscaping project

Investigation against 81 people for protesting a landscaping project

The Ovacık Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation against 81 people who formed a human chain against the landscaping project that will ruin the Munzur Springs in Turkey’s eastern province of Dersim.

14 October 2020

Kars Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca detained

OPERATION AGAINST HDP

Kars Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca detained

As part of an operation against the HDP in Turkey’s Kurdish majority eastern province of Kars, several people, including Kars Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca, have been detained.

International reactions to detention of HDP politicians

International reactions to detention of HDP politicians

While the Socialist Alliance of Australia “condemns the anti-democratic attacks waged by the Erdoğan regime” against the HDP, the Movement for Change from Greece says that “the EU cannot remain indifferent to illegal practices.”

28 September 2020

Two people detained over attack on health workers in Ankara

Two people detained over attack on health workers in Ankara

Two suspects have been taken into custody as part of an investigation launched into the attempted attack on health workers in a public hospital in Ankara.

23 September 2020

Investigation into attempted attack on health workers

Investigation into attempted attack on health workers

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has released a statement and announced that an ex officio investigation has been launched against the suspects who attempted to attack health workers in a public hospital in the capital city of Ankara.

23 September 2020

Investigation against İstanbul Bar over picture of death fasting lawyer

Investigation against İstanbul Bar over picture of death fasting lawyer

An investigation has been launched against the İstanbul Bar Association due to the picture of Ebru Timtik hung on its building after the lawyer died on a death fast. The bar was previously targeted by Erdoğan and Ministers Soylu and Gül over this picture.

21 September 2020

Student faces investigation for protesting male violence after Pınar Gültekin’s death

Student faces investigation for protesting male violence after Pınar Gültekin’s death

Ege University has launched an investigation against its student Emine Akbaba, who joined the protests in İzmir after Pınar Gültekin, a university student in Muğla, was murdered by a man named Cemal Metin A.

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