content tagged with murder

Deniz Poyraz murder case: Assailant sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment

Deniz Poyraz murder case: Assailant sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment

An ultranationalist assailant stormed the HDP office in İzmir last year, killing party worker Deniz Poyraz.

27 December 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Kurdish journalist Nagihan Akarsel killed in armed attack in Iraqi Kurdistan

Kurdish journalist Nagihan Akarsel killed in armed attack in Iraqi Kurdistan

Akarsel has been living in Sulaymaniyah for years as part of her studies on "jineology."

Killing of environmentalist couple to be taken to Constitutional Court

Killing of environmentalist couple to be taken to Constitutional Court

The daughter of Ali Ulvi and Aysin Büyüknohutçu, who were killed in Antalya in 2017, has said that “since the beginning, a ‘hidden hand’ has tried to tamper with the evidence” and announced that she will apply to the Constitutional Court.

Khashoggi's fiancee appeals against court verdict passing murder case to Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi's fiancee appeals against court verdict passing murder case to Saudi Arabia

"It is clear that a fair trial will not be held by the Saudi authorities, and this is mentioned even in the indictment in Turkey," the lawyer of Hatice Cengiz has stated.

‘At least 3 people were at the scene of incident when Halil Falyalı was killed’

NORTHERN CYPRUS POLICE

‘At least 3 people were at the scene of incident when Halil Falyalı was killed’

Ahmet Soyalan, the Police Director General of Northern Cyprus, has announced that 11 people in total, eight in Turkey and three in Northern Cyprus, have been arrested over the murder of ‘betting and casino tycoon’ Halil Falyalı.

22 February 2022

Journalist Güngör Arslan killed in an armed attack in Kocaeli province

'TWO PEOPLE INSTIGATED ME'

Journalist Güngör Arslan killed in an armed attack in Kocaeli province

Released in September 2021 in the trial where he was facing “blackmail" charges, Kocaeli Ses newspaper’s owner Güngör Arslan has lost his life in an armed attack. A day before, he wrote about a tender at the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality.

21 February 2022

Halil Falyalı murder | The number of detained suspects rises to 6

Halil Falyalı murder | The number of detained suspects rises to 6

As part of the investigation launched into the assassination of casino and hotel owner Halil Falyalı in Northern Cyprus, police officers have detained one more person in İstanbul. The number of detained may reportedly increase.

14 February 2022

Trans woman killed in İzmir: ‘Our lives are valuable’

Trans woman killed in İzmir: ‘Our lives are valuable’

48-year-old Günay Özyıldız was stabbed to death at the entrance to her house in İzmir’s Karabağlar district. An inquiry has been launched into her killing.

18 January 2022

A migrant from Syria killed at his house in İstanbul's Bayrampaşa

A migrant from Syria killed at his house in İstanbul's Bayrampaşa

Raiding the house where young migrants from Syria live in İstanbul’s Bayrampaşa, a group of people in masks stabbed Nail Alnaif to death. Five people have been reportedly taken into custody.

12 January 2022

Jamal Khashoggi murder | One of the suspects caught in Paris

Jamal Khashoggi murder | One of the suspects caught in Paris

“It is excellent news that the French police did not turn a blind eye to the presence in France of Khaled al-Otaibi, a suspected member of the team that carried out the Khashoggi murder,” says RSF Secretary General Christophe Deloire.

8 December 2021

Prosecutor seeks life sentence for police officer who shot Syrian refugee dead

Prosecutor seeks life sentence for police officer who shot Syrian refugee dead

Ali Hemdan, 18, was shot dead by a police officer when he went out to go to work during the coronavirus lockdown last year.

25 November 2021

‘Sarı’s death is reminiscent of systematic attacks on Syriac community in 1990s’

FEDERATION OF SYRIAC ASSOCIATIONS

‘Sarı’s death is reminiscent of systematic attacks on Syriac community in 1990s’

The SÜDEF has released a statement about Gevriye Sarı, who was killed in Mardin’s Nusaybin on August 8. The Federation has raised concerns that his death is reminiscent of the previous systematic and premeditated attacks on Syriac people.

Investigation into journalist Kutlu Adalı's killing after confessions of mob boss

Investigation into journalist Kutlu Adalı's killing after confessions of mob boss

In his YouTube videos targeting current and former government officials, Peker explained how he and his brother had been involved in a failed attempt to assassinate the journalist from Cyprus.

Tahir Elçi murder case: Defendant police officers not arrested

Tahir Elçi murder case: Defendant police officers not arrested

The renowned lawyer and rights advocate was killed while making a statement for the press in Diyarbakır in 2015.

'Journalists are threatened today because justice not served for Hrant Dink for 14 years'

JOURNALISM ORGANIZATIONS

'Journalists are threatened today because justice not served for Hrant Dink for 14 years'

Marking the anniversary of Dink's murder, journalism groups also pointed to the recent attacks on journalists.

19 January 2021

Statute of Limitations Suspended in Case of 15-Year-Old's Killing

Statute of Limitations Suspended in Case of 15-Year-Old's Killing

Çağla Tuğaltay, a high school student, was found dead with her throat slit in 2000.

‘Kurdish Music’ Allegation About Killing of 20-Year-Old Çakan

‘Kurdish Music’ Allegation About Killing of 20-Year-Old Çakan

Attacked by three people in the capital city of Ankara, 20-year-old Barış Çakan has been stabbed to death in the chest. His family says that Çakan was attacked because he was listening to Kurdish music.

Worker of Turkey-based Mining Company Kills a Villager in Burkina Faso

Worker of Turkey-based Mining Company Kills a Villager in Burkina Faso

France 24 has reported that a worker of Turkey-based MNG Gold mining company, the majority of whose investments are in Africa, has killed a villager in Burkina Faso.

"Saudis Should Cooperate" Urges Justice Minister Gül

KHASHOGGİ MURDER CASE

"Saudis Should Cooperate" Urges Justice Minister Gül

"A case involving the world public opinion can not be veiled. We are expecting the close cooperation of the Saudi officials for the thorough clarification of the case." Minister Gül reacted on the inconclusive talks with the Saudi Prosecutor on the Khashoggi murder case.

1 November 2018

Investigation Into Murder of Puppy; One Person Arrested

Investigation Into Murder of Puppy; One Person Arrested

An investigation has been launched into the death of a puppy, whose tail and paws were cut and which was abandoned in the woods in Sakarya. The digger operator, who was previously detained and released as part of the investigation, has been arrested.

Computer Teacher at Armenian School Murdered in Istanbul

Computer Teacher at Armenian School Murdered in Istanbul

İlker Şahin (40), a computer-subject teacher at Aramyan Armenian School in Istanbul, was found murdered in his apartment.

11 January 2013

Police Shoots Man to Death in Ankara

POLICE VIOLENCE

Police Shoots Man to Death in Ankara

Police officers shot Cem Aygün to death in Ankara’s Keçiören district on Thursday on the grounds that he did not comply with their orders to stop. The victim’s father İsmet Aygün told bianet that the police did not even provide him with an explanation.

31 August 2012 Ekin Karaca

Will the Justice Be Secured at the 107th Hearing?

Will the Justice Be Secured at the 107th Hearing?

The court will give a final ruling at the 107th hearing of Metin Yurtsever trial on 22 May 2012.

18 May 2012 Nilay Vardar

Testimony of 'Secret Witness' Expected

HAYIRSEVENER MURDER TRIAL

Testimony of 'Secret Witness' Expected

In the context of the trial on the murder of journalist Hayırsevener, the Istanbul 10th Special Authority High Criminal Court decided to summon 24 witnesses to the coming hearing in October. A secret witness might be heard as well.

27 May 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Final Plea Expected for Coming Hearing

HRANT DINK MURDER

Final Plea Expected for Coming Hearing

The prosecutor is going to prepare his final plea in the case against murder suspect Ogün Samast for the coming hearing on 17 June. Samast stands accused of murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink; he described himself as a victim of circumstances.

26 May 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Transgender Derya Y. Killed in Antalya

Transgender Derya Y. Killed in Antalya

35-year-old transsexual women Derya T. was stabbed to death at her home in Antalya on 8 February. The police are investigating the matter. Another transsexual woman was injured with a knife two days earlier in Ankara.

10 February 2010 Bawer Çakır

"Murder of Hayırsevener Was not a Personal Issue"

JOURNALIST MURDER

"Murder of Hayırsevener Was not a Personal Issue"

Prior to his murder journalist Hayırsevener had said that he was "preparing an important file". He was under police protection in the evenings since he saw suspicious persons in front of the office. However, the journalist was targeted in broad daylight.

12 January 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Hayırsevener Killed after Reports Critical of Rival Group

Journalist Hayırsevener Killed after Reports Critical of Rival Group

The murderers of journalist Hayırsevener have not been found yet. Güney Marmara Yaşam newspaper condemned the attack on the journalist and said "He was killed for doing journalism". Hayırsevener had frequently focused on the topic of local corruption.

22 December 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Ahmet Yıldız Murder Case Started. Fugitive Defendant: Yıldız's Father

LGBT MURDERS

Ahmet Yıldız Murder Case Started. Fugitive Defendant: Yıldız's Father

Yıldız's father could not be caught yet. He claimed to have killed his own son because of his being homosexual. Darama, who got injured in the course of the incident, was admitted to case. Lambda's request to join the case was denied. The witness claimed he had been threatened.

9 September 2009 Elif Gençkal

Gender-Based Violence Takes The Lives of 15 Women in August

Gender-Based Violence Takes The Lives of 15 Women in August

A scan of the "third pages" in national newspapers last month revealed nearly daily incidents of violence, rape and murder.

3 September 2009 Emine Özcan

Male Violence Kills 12 Women in 12 Days

Male Violence Kills 12 Women in 12 Days

bianet is keeping a count of the stream of male violence that is reported in Turkey every day. Since 1 March, 12 women have been killed.

12 March 2009 Emine Özcan

Hakkari Journalist Killed in Van

On Saturday, 22 September, journalist Kasim Ciftci was shot dead in Van. It is not clear whether the murder is related to his profession.

25 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

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