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Union General Secretary Released From Detention

Union General Secretary Released From Detention

Arzu Çerkezoğlu, general secretary of Turkey’s DISK union have been detained in Istanbul while supporting a protest at a university hospital. Later on in the afternoon, she was released along with 35 other women.

25 February 2015 Elif Akgül

Not Crime to Wear Helmet on May Day, Court Rules

Not Crime to Wear Helmet on May Day, Court Rules

Defendants charged with wearing construction helmets, diving goggles, gas masks and eye solutions during May Day protests this years have been acquitted as their acts “didn’t constitute a crime”.

27 November 2014 Ayça Söylemez

6 Detained After Death of 3 Soldiers

6 Detained After Death of 3 Soldiers

Following the killing of 3 guerrillas in Kars province on Thursday, 3 plain cloth Turkish soldiers were killed in Yüksekova district on Saturday, an incident that subsequently led to the detention of 6 suspects and media ban on the funeral ceremonies.

27 October 2014

Police Intervenes in Validebağ Grove, Detains Advocate

Police Intervenes in Validebağ Grove, Detains Advocate

Police forcefully detained 5 individuals including advocate Can Atalay during protests to stop a demolition of a grove in Istanbul. 2 filed complaints against municipality workers for assault.

23 October 2014 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey Convicted From “Halt Warning”

Turkey Convicted From “Halt Warning”

The European Court of Human Rights found Turkey guilty of prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment on the case of Yusuf Çoraman, an applicant who was subjected to police fire detention for a traffic offense.

16 July 2014 Ayça Söylemez

All May Day Detainees Released

All May Day Detainees Released

Various courts released 171 defendants who have been detained for being insisting to celebrate the May Day in Istanbul's Taksim Square. On the other hand, 4 were released within an order to submit signatures to a police station on a weekly basis.

12 Journalists Attacked, 1 Detained on May Day

12 Journalists Attacked, 1 Detained on May Day

The May Day bans affected civilians, tourists and journalists in Turkey with at least 12 journalists attacked and 1 detained by the police. Journalists’ Society of Turkey (TGC) condemned the police violence.

2 May 2014 Erol Önderoğlu

Police Intervenes Greif Worker Resistance

Police Intervenes Greif Worker Resistance

Early this morning, police intervened the 60-day long worker resistance at Greif Company in Istanbul’s Hadımköy district. While police detained several people including two journalists, workers are struggling to have a collective labor agreement.

Nolle Prosequi in Police Station Rape Case

Nolle Prosequi in Police Station Rape Case

An Istanbul prosecutor decided not to follow charges in R.T. case where a woman was allegedly raped by 3 men including a retired police officer.

2 December 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Barış Atay Detained For "Redhack Connection”

Barış Atay Detained For "Redhack Connection”

While police detained artist Barış Atay and 7 individuals for their “connection with Redhack” in Istanbul, the toll exceeded 10 along with other detainees across Turkey.

22 November 2013 Ayça Söylemez

82 Students Expelled From Residence Due to Gezi Protests

82 Students Expelled From Residence Due to Gezi Protests

82 university has been expelled from state-run student residences in Samsun for attending Gezi Resistance protests - a penalty that also included the suspension of their scholarships and loans.

1 November 2013

Police Storms in Gülsuyu and Gazi Neighborhoods

Police Storms in Gülsuyu and Gazi Neighborhoods

Police stormed several apartments and rights organization offices in Istanbul’s Gülsuyu and Gazi neighborhoods, detaining at least 10 individuals.

Police Detains Soccer Fans

Police Detains Soccer Fans

Police raided several apartments this morning, detaining around 80 soccer fans from Beşiktaş, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe teams including Alen Markaryan (Beşiktaş) and Sefa Kalya (Genç Fenerbahçeliler).

27 September 2013

Violence Victim Academician Faces Trial

Violence Victim Academician Faces Trial

Osman Erden, an assistant professor who was detained and subjected to police violence in downtown Istanbul during Gezi Resistance, was ordered to stand trial for “resisting police officers and attending an illegal demonstration”. Erden is facing prison sentence up to 3 years.

20 September 2013 Ayça Söylemez

Protestors Allegedly “Strip-Searched” in Kadıköy

Protestors Allegedly “Strip-Searched” in Kadıköy

Advocate Aysel Tekerek alleged that two of her female clients were subjected to a strip-search in Kadıköy İskele Police Station on Wednesday.

13 September 2013 Beyza Kural

Police Detains 6 People “Just in Case”

Police Detains 6 People “Just in Case”

Police detained 6 individuals at the entry of Izmir International Fair on the possibility that they could “launch a Gezi Resistance protest”. Released after the ceremony, detainees have filed complaints on policemen for “arbitrary detention and ill-treatment”.

30 August 2013 Ayça Söylemez

"Iftar Detainees" Released

"Iftar Detainees" Released

Detained after attempting to break their Ramadan fasts in Gezi Park, 6 individuals have been released. While four detainees were released after their testimonies to police and prosecutors, Haluk Ağabeyoğlu and Ahmet Batal have been released after their testimony to a court.

Osman Erden Shares His Police Violence Story

Osman Erden Shares His Police Violence Story

“The attitude of political power on police authorities brings along the violence,” said Osman Erden, assistant professor at MSGSÜ who has been subjected to police violence and detained on Saturday during a TMMOB press statement in downtown Istanbul.

15 July 2013 Beyza Kural

“All Detainees Must Be Released”

TAKSİM SOLIDARITY RELEASED A STATEMENT

“All Detainees Must Be Released”

Taksim Solidarity held a press conference this morning, urging the immediate release of their detained members. “It was the people who ensured the status of park as it is,” they said.

9 July 2013 Nilay Vardar

Swedish Journalist to Apply to ECHR on Turkey

Swedish Journalist to Apply to ECHR on Turkey

Sarah Olsson, a journalist from Sweden who was detained and deported by Turkish police for insulting PM during a solidarity event for Lice incident, said she will file a complaint to ECHR.

Police Points Gun in Ankara Again

Police Points Gun in Ankara Again

Police allegedly pointed guns at civilians and were stopped during a raid in Ankara where 20 individuals were detained. In the southern province of Adana, 6 have been arrested for “participating protests through organizations broadcasting on internet”.

25 June 2013 Ayça Söylemez

Police Raids ESP, ETHA, Özgür Radio, Atılım Newspaper

Police Raids ESP, ETHA, Özgür Radio, Atılım Newspaper

Around 5 am local time this morning, police raided several buildings of Socialist Party of the Oppressed (ESP), Özgür Radio, Etkin News Agency and Atılım newspapers, detaining scores of individuals.

“Yield to Ambulance” Tweet Faces Prosecution in Turkey

“Yield to Ambulance” Tweet Faces Prosecution in Turkey

38 individuals faced prosecution in the western city of Izmir for “encouraging to rebellion and violating laws” due to their tweet messages.

5 June 2013 Ayça Söylemez

“Police Attacked Infirmary in Ankara”

“Police Attacked Infirmary in Ankara”

Contemporary Lawyers Association claimed that Gezi Park resistance detainees in Ankara became subjected to injustice and were not allowed to meet attorneys and doctors for hours.

Forensics: Police Officer Testimony Not Credible

Forensics: Police Officer Testimony Not Credible

Turkey's main forensics institute did not the claims of police officer who said "I slipped and then my gun fired" in the Demirkaya case.

Anti-Terror Police Detains Lawyers, Musicians

Anti-Terror Police Detains Lawyers, Musicians

Police raided several dozens of apartments and offices this early morning in Turkey's 3 biggest cities, detaining 63 individuals suspected for "terrorism" including activist lawyers and musicians.

18 January 2013

Journalist Metin Göktepe Remembered

Journalist Metin Göktepe Remembered

Dozens of family members, beloved ones and colleagues headed to Kemer Cemetary in Istanbul yesterday to remember journalist Metin Göktepe on the 17th anniversary of his death due to police brutality.

9 January 2013 Elif Akgül

Families Accuse Police For Torturing Their Kids

Families of the high school children who were tortured in the police station turn to the Association of Human Rights. They report the crime and the Public Prosecutor starts an investigation.

13 May 2008 Tolga Korkut

"Police Cover Up in Okey's Death"

The Contemporary Lawyers' Association (CHD) calls for police officers, responsible for Nigerian immigrant Okey off duty and an immediate investigation by the prosecution.

13 September 2007 Tolga Korkut