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Violation of Şık’s Right to Defence Stirs Criticism in Özgür Gündem Trial

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Violation of Şık’s Right to Defence Stirs Criticism in Özgür Gündem Trial

The latest hearing of Erol Önderoğlu, Ahmet Nesin and Prof. Dr. Şebnem Korur-Fincancı standing trial over attending the Editorship in Chief on Watch Campaign for the now-closed Özgür Gündem daily, was held yesterday.

27 December 2017 Beyza Kural

Trials of Özgür Gündem Editors-in-Chief on Watch

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Trials of Özgür Gündem Editors-in-Chief on Watch

Investigations have been launched into 50 of the 56 Editors-in-Chief on Watch who have participated in the campaign “Editors-in-Chief on Watch” of the now closed Özgür Gündem daily.

23 October 2017 Elif Akgül

Journalist Murat Çelikkan Released

Journalist Murat Çelikkan Released

Journalist Murat Çelikkan who was sentenced to 18 months in prison for participating in the Editors-in-Chief on Watch campaign for the now-closed newspaper Özgür Gündem, has been released.

23 October 2017

Journalist Murat Çelikkan Behind Bars in Kırklareli Prison

Journalist Murat Çelikkan Behind Bars in Kırklareli Prison

Rights defender and journalist Murat Çelikkan entered Kırklareli Prison yesterday. Çelikkan will serve 13 months in prison if he is not released on probation.

Önderoğlu: ‘Case Should Result in a Positive Way Not Only For Us But For All Friends in Solidarity’

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Önderoğlu: ‘Case Should Result in a Positive Way Not Only For Us But For All Friends in Solidarity’

The latest hearing in the trial of Özgür Gündem daily Editors-in-Chief on Watch Şebnem Korur Fincancı, Erol Önderoğlu and Ahmet Nesin was held today.

5 Özgür Gündem Editors-in-Chief Face 46 Years in Prison

5 Özgür Gündem Editors-in-Chief Face 46 Years in Prison

Standing trial due to their participation in the Özgür Gündem daily Editors-in-Chief on Watch campaign Ayşe Düzkan, Mehmet Ali Çelebi and Ragıp Duran as well as Özgür Gündem’s former co-Editor-in-Chief Hüseyin Aykol and writer Hüseyin Bektaş are facing 46 years in prison.

Warrant to Take Özgür Gündem Editor on Watch Nesin Forcibly To Testify

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Warrant to Take Özgür Gündem Editor on Watch Nesin Forcibly To Testify

The court in the hearing of Özgür Gündem Editors in Chief on Watch Önderoğlu, Korur-Fincancı and Nesin ruled that Nesin be taken forcibly to give testimony and be released after his statement has been taken.

Önderoğlu, Nesin, Korur-Fincancı To Stand Trial on March 21

Önderoğlu, Nesin, Korur-Fincancı To Stand Trial on March 21

Özgür Gündem Editors in Chief on Watch Erol Önderoğlu, Ahmet Nesin and Şebnem Korur-Fincancı standing trial on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” will have their third hearing tomorrow.

Hearings of Özgür Gündem Editors-in-Chief on Watch Kural, Bakır Adjourned

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Hearings of Özgür Gündem Editors-in-Chief on Watch Kural, Bakır Adjourned

The hearings of Jülide Kural who joined closed Özgür Gündem newspaper’s Editors-in-Chief on Watch campaign and Özgür Gündem columnist İlham Bakır have been adjourned.

7 March 2017 Elif Akgül

Özgür Gündem Editor-in-Chief on Watch Hasan Cemal Fined

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Özgür Gündem Editor-in-Chief on Watch Hasan Cemal Fined

Journalist and columnist Hasan Cemal, who joined closed Özgür Gündem newspaper’s Editors-in-Chief on Watch campaign, appeared before judge today (March 7) following Mater and Türker. Cemal was fined 6,000 TL (1,500 Euros) on charge of “publishing statement of an [illegal] organization”.

7 March 2017 Elif Akgül

Jail Term for Özgür Gündem Editor-in-Chief on Watch Türker

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Jail Term for Özgür Gündem Editor-in-Chief on Watch Türker

Journalist and columnist Yıldırım Türker, who joined closed Özgür Gündem newspaper’s Editors-in-Chief on Watch campaign, appeared before judge today (March 7) following Nadire Mater. Türker has been sentenced to 1 year, 10 months and 15 days in prison (deferred).

7 March 2017 Elif Akgül

Journalists Cemal, Güç, Mater, Eryılmaz Testify

Journalists Cemal, Güç, Mater, Eryılmaz Testify

Journalist and bianet Project Consultant Nadire Mater, journalists Tuğrul Eryılmaz, Hasan Cemal and Mehmet Güç are testifying today at İstanbul Courthouse for joining the “Editor-in-Chief on Watch” campaign launched in support of the Özgür Gündem daily.

23 September 2016 Nilay Vardar

Objection to Aslı Erdoğan’s Arrest Overruled

Objection to Aslı Erdoğan’s Arrest Overruled

An objection raised against Özgür Gündem daily Publishing Consultant Board member, novelist and columnist Aslı Erdoğan’s arrest has been overruled today by İstanbul 5th Criminal Court of Justice.

5 September 2016

9 Özgür Gündem Editors-in-Chief on Watch Summoned to Testify

9 Özgür Gündem Editors-in-Chief on Watch Summoned to Testify

9 individuals who have participated in the “Editors-in-Chief on Watch” campaign including Nadire Mater, Tuğrul Eryılmaz and Hasan Cemal, have been summoned to give testimony.

1 September 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Necmiye Alpay, Özgür Gündem Board Member Arrested

Necmiye Alpay, Özgür Gündem Board Member Arrested

Necmiye Alpay, Özgür Gündem daily’s Publishing Consultant Board member, linguist and writer, has been arrested on charges of “being a member of an armed terrorist organization” and “subverting the unity and integrity of the state”.

1 September 2016

Özgür Gündem Daily’s Editor-in-Chief Kaya, Chief Editor Kızılkaya Arrested

Özgür Gündem Daily’s Editor-in-Chief Kaya, Chief Editor Kızılkaya Arrested

Özgür Gündem daily’s Editor-in-Chief Zana Kaya and Chief Editor İnan Kızılkaya have been arrested by the court they were referred to after testifying before the prosecution.

22 From Özgür Gündem Daily Taken Into Custody, Released

22 From Özgür Gündem Daily Taken Into Custody, Released

The 22 people, among whom there were 20 journalists, detained in the police raid on Özgür Gündem daily testified to the prosecutors Umut Tepe, Metin Küçükerdem and Emin Aydinç and were later released.