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Trial of 89 politicians begins in second Kobanî case

Trial of 89 politicians begins in second Kobanî case

The defendants are charged with "financing" the deadly 2014 Kobanî protests.

Kobanî investigation | Detentions of 48 people extended for four days

Kobanî investigation | Detentions of 48 people extended for four days

The new investigation into the deadly 2014 protests concern the "financial aspect" of the incidents.

Kobanî detentions: 'We are faced with another politically motivated investigation'

Kobanî detentions: 'We are faced with another politically motivated investigation'

Prosecutors launched a new investigation into the "financial aspect" of the 2014 Kobanî protests, with dozens of people detained during house raids. The suspects had to be invited to testify but their homes were raided, says the Human Rights Association.

Kobanî investigation: Dozens detained in police raids in 13 cities

Kobanî investigation: Dozens detained in police raids in 13 cities

Ninety-one people are suspected of "providing financial assistance to PKK members" following the 2014 events, the prosecutors have said.

Journalist not having a press card cited as a reason for life imprisonment

Journalist not having a press card cited as a reason for life imprisonment

The court has issued the detailed ruling in the case of journalist Rojhat Doğru. A judge dissented from the verdict, citing an expert witness report.

23 February 2022 Hikmet Adal

Kobanî trial: Statements reveal 'plaintiffs' don't know defendants

Kobanî trial: Statements reveal 'plaintiffs' don't know defendants

Fifteen "plaintiffs" whose property was damaged during the Kobanî protests have withdrawn their complaints.

11 February 2022

Journalist Rojhat Doğru sentenced to life in prison

Journalist Rojhat Doğru sentenced to life in prison

News camera operator Rojhat Doğru, put on trial for attending the 2014 Kobanî protests where he was covering news, has been given a life sentence and 12 years, 1 month in prison. An arrest warrant has also been issued against the journalist.

Judge of Kobanî case dismissed

Judge of Kobanî case dismissed

The replacement of the presiding judge means a special court has been established for the Kobanî case, which is against the Constitution, the defense attorneys have argued.

8 November 2021

Erdoğan's communications director calls HDP politicians 'murderers'

KOBANÎ TRIAL

Erdoğan's communications director calls HDP politicians 'murderers'

"Thankfully, we have full faith in justice. Our state and nation always stand against all centers that want to divide Turkey," Altun has remarked.

Prosecutors seek to lift immunity of nine HDP deputies over 'Kobanê protests'

Prosecutors seek to lift immunity of nine HDP deputies over 'Kobanê protests'

We have spoken with HDP deputies Paylan and Temelli about the 2014 protests and the new indictment into the incidents.

18 January 2021 Ruken Tuncel

108 people face aggravated life sentence over 2014 protests in Kurdish-majority cities

108 people face aggravated life sentence over 2014 protests in Kurdish-majority cities

The court has accepted the indictment that was prepared more than six years after the incidents that claimed more than 40 lives in the eastern and southeastern provinces.

HDP detentions: Hasankeyf Coordination calls for release of Prof. Beyza Üstün

HDP detentions: Hasankeyf Coordination calls for release of Prof. Beyza Üstün

More than 80 members of the HDP have been detained over the 2014 "Kobani protests" in mostly Kurdish-populated regions.

30 September 2020

Detained HDP politicians start 'food boycott' due to 'maltreatment'

KOBANI INVESTIGATION

Detained HDP politicians start 'food boycott' due to 'maltreatment'

The detention period for 20 central executive committee members of the party was extended by four days.

29 September 2020

HDP politicians' detention period extended by four days

HDP politicians' detention period extended by four days

More than 80 politicians from the party were detained on Friday over 2014 protests in Kurdish-majority regions.

28 September 2020

Mass detention of HDP politicians aimed at 'weakening the party before elections'

HDP MP DANIŞ-BEŞTAŞ

Mass detention of HDP politicians aimed at 'weakening the party before elections'

More than 80 members of the HDP, including mayors and former lawmakers, were detained today.

25 September 2020 Ruken Tuncel