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Fate and Whereabouts of Mehmet Bal Unknown for 18 Days

Fate and Whereabouts of Mehmet Bal Unknown for 18 Days

The family of Mehmet Bal, whose fate and whereabouts have been unknown for 18 days now, have held a statement for the press at the Human Rights Association (İHD) İstanbul Office.

10 February 2020 Evrim Kepenek,Eslem Kınay

Four Rights Activists Still on Trial

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Four Rights Activists Still on Trial

Four supporters of a conscientious objector are still being tried for "alienating the public against the military".

9 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Conscientious Objector Bal’s Case Postponed To February 3

The third hearing for the trial of the four people who wounded and tried to kill conscientious objector Mehmet Bal was held. One of the accused was at the hearing. The other four will be listened at the next hearing.

30 December 2008

Supporting Conscientious Objection Not Allowed Either

A lawsuit against the four people who participated in an activity to protest what happened to the conscientious objector Bal has been filed under article 318 for “alienating people from the military service”.

24 November 2008 Bawer Çakır

Torture Goes Unpunished, Conscientious Objector May Be Sued For Insulting Military

Torture Goes Unpunished, Conscientious Objector May Be Sued For Insulting Military

The Military Prosecutor sees no need to file a lawsuit for the bad treatment and torture conscientious objector Bal had to endure. Instead, Bal may be sued under article 301 for insulting the Turkish Armed Forces.

20 August 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Human Rights Committee May Investigate Bal’s Ordeal

The Human Rights Investigation Committee may look into conscientious objector Bal’s ordeal, either when petitioned by the victim or informed about the subject.

12 June 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Mehmet Bal Is Arrested For Refusing Military Service

Bal, a conscientious objector, is arrested for refusing to return to his unit. He was manhandled in the military detention facility where he spent the night. The Human Rights Association plans to protest the incident.

10 June 2008 Bawer Çakır