content tagged with Police violence

19-year-old suspect in İstanbul police killing transported in trash bag and animal control vehicle

19-year-old suspect in İstanbul police killing transported in trash bag and animal control vehicle

An opposition MP criticized the suspect's treatment, accusing authorities of "fueling public anger and inciting a lynch mob mentality by releasing images of torture."

23 September 2024

Police officers in Urfa face investigation after video shows beating of motorcyclist

Police officers in Urfa face investigation after video shows beating of motorcyclist

A bystander captured the incident on their cell phone, and the footage quickly spread across social media, leading to public criticism.

18 September 2024

Interior minister deems police violence towards bianet journalists ‘proportionate’

Interior minister deems police violence towards bianet journalists ‘proportionate’

Despite repeatedly saying that “I am a journalist,” the police forced Tuğçe Yılmaz to the ground, pressing on their throat while physically assaulting them during the Newroz celebrations. Ali Dinç was also subjected to violent treatment.

11 September 2024 Hikmet Adal

Police attack bianet reporters during Newroz celebrations

Police attack bianet reporters during Newroz celebrations

Tuğçe Yılmaz and Ali Dinç faced police violence as Yılmaz was filming the violent treatment of another individual.

Police obstruct Pride event, assail Green Left MP in Adana

Police obstruct Pride event, assail Green Left MP in Adana

MP Kaya said that the police had subjected her to restraints despite introducing herself as an MP.

METU Pride March marred by interventions, detentions

METU Pride March marred by interventions, detentions

Posters promoting the "protection of the family" were hung on campus prior to the parade.

9 June 2023 Evrim Kepenek,Tuğçe Yılmaz

Police officers ordered to pay fine in installments for beating two people, including a minor

Police officers ordered to pay fine in installments for beating two people, including a minor

The assault took place while the two individuals were wearing traditional Kurdish attire. The court deferred the sentence.

Police detain, torture young people enjoying Kurdish music in İstanbul

Police detain, torture young people enjoying Kurdish music in İstanbul

The HDP has condemned the degrading treatment of the individuals, including being forced to listen to the Ottoman march while restrained on the ground with handcuffs.

Journalist Sedat Yılmaz tortured in custody

Journalist Sedat Yılmaz tortured in custody

The journalist was left without food for 24 hours and suffered hearing loss after being hit in the head multiple times.

Three police officers arrested for torture of child in Diyarbakır

Three police officers arrested for torture of child in Diyarbakır

A 14-year-old child was hospitalized after being beaten by officers in the Kurdish-majority city.

Neighborhood guards beat quake survivors: 'We are the state here'

Neighborhood guards beat quake survivors: 'We are the state here'

A man was beaten by neighborhood guards while he was trying to pick up the belongings of his sister-in-law from her apartment.

20 March 2023 Ayça Söylemez

No sentence for police officer who shot student dead during Newroz celebrations

No sentence for police officer who shot student dead during Newroz celebrations

The 23-year-old Kemal Kurkut was shot dead in 2017 while he was entering the celebration area.

18 January 2023

Police officer receives 25-year prison sentence for killing film worker

Police officer receives 25-year prison sentence for killing film worker

An officer had shot a man dead in 2020 in İstanbul after he allegedly disobeyed his warning to stop.

29 December 2022

Police officer slaps HDP İstanbul head, journalist who filmed the incident detained

Police officer slaps HDP İstanbul head, journalist who filmed the incident detained

HDP members gathered to demand freedom for ill prisoners. Police dispersed the crowd.

19 December 2022

Accusing police of torture, Gülten Matur files complaint

Accusing police of torture, Gülten Matur files complaint

Matur, 51, alleges that she had been informally detained and tortured for eight days in İstanbul last month.

8 December 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Police detain at least 25 in protests in Kadıköy

Police detain at least 25 in protests in Kadıköy

Two separate demonstrations were held in İstanbul's Kadıköy against the detention of 11 Kurdish journalists and the head of the Turkish Medical Association.

27 October 2022

HDP deputy says police broke his leg 'in a planned attack'

HDP deputy says police broke his leg 'in a planned attack'

Habip Eksik has said that he will file a lawsuit against the officers who attacked him and the police chiefs who gave them instructions.

12 October 2022

İstanbul governor refuses to permit investigation into police chief who beat LGBTI+ activists

İstanbul governor refuses to permit investigation into police chief who beat LGBTI+ activists

The decision issued by Governor Ali Yerlikaya said police detained 373 people by exercising "gradual and proportional force" during the Pride Parade.

29 September 2022 Evrim Kepenek

17-year-old says strip searched in detention

17-year-old says strip searched in detention

A 17-year-old child was among the detained during a demonstration of the families of ill prisoners.

RSF urges Turkey to end police violence against journalists

RSF urges Turkey to end police violence against journalists

The organization has called on the Interior Ministry to respect journalists covering demonstrations.

Court acquits police officer who killed waste worker in Diyarbakır

Court acquits police officer who killed waste worker in Diyarbakır

It was evident that the defendant had shot the waste worker, according to the plaintiff attorneys.

Protester beaten by police to be paid compensation, top court rules

Protester beaten by police to be paid compensation, top court rules

The Constitutional Court has ruled that Nuray Zencir, who was battered during a demonstration, was subjected to treatment incompatible with human dignity.

Police prevent Boğaziçi Pride March, detain dozens

Police prevent Boğaziçi Pride March, detain dozens

The attack on what would be the ninth Pride March of Boğaziçi University was the latest example of the systematic violence against the LGBTI+s at the school that has been going on for one and a half years.

Police officer facing 25 years in prison for killing waste worker not arrested again

Police officer facing 25 years in prison for killing waste worker not arrested again

Detention request for the police officer, who shot and killed waste worker Recep Hantaş, denied by the court board.

Police fire tear gas at crowd during Kurdish politician Aysel Doğan's funeral

Police fire tear gas at crowd during Kurdish politician Aysel Doğan's funeral

Doğan lost her life on May 11 in Germany, where she was in exile and receiving cancer treatment.

HDP MP Başaran: In my person, all Kurds, all women, and all HDP members were threatened

HDP MP Başaran: In my person, all Kurds, all women, and all HDP members were threatened

“I will nail you down is a sentence towards Turkey’s democracy,” said HDP MP Başaran regarding the threats by a police officer yesterday at HDP headquarters

'Illegal demonstration' charges against 40 women over Women's Day events

'Illegal demonstration' charges against 40 women over Women's Day events

"Participating in the March 8 marches is not against the law, it is a fundamental right. Prevent male violence, not women defending their rights," the Women's Defense Network has said.

Lawyer seriously injured after being run over by police in Şırnak

Lawyer seriously injured after being run over by police in Şırnak

The Şırnak Bar Association has denounced the incident, which it said showed "none of us are safe."

Metin Lokumcu case | 'Sub-governor gave the order'

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Metin Lokumcu case | 'Sub-governor gave the order'

In the trial over the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu as a result of the tear gas used by the police during a protest demonstration, the defendants and the family of Metin Lokumcu spoke at today’s hearing.

8 April 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Court: Disproportionate violence by police cannot be considered 'official misconduct'

BOĞAZİÇİ UNİVERSITY PROTESTS

Court: Disproportionate violence by police cannot be considered 'official misconduct'

A sub-governor's office had not permitted an investigation into police officers for inflicting violence on Boğaziçi University students. In a precedent ruling, an appeals court has reversed this decision.

24 March 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Police violence against Furkan Foundation members in Adana province

Police violence against Furkan Foundation members in Adana province

Police intervened against the protest demonstration of Furkan Foundation in Adana province. While the foundation has asked for Interior Minister Soylu’s resignation over the police violence, the videos of the incident have sparked criticisms on social media.

Turkish Medical Association: This intervention is against our profession

Turkish Medical Association: This intervention is against our profession

The Turkish Medical Association has released a statement about 89-year-old Dr. Erdinç Köksal, who fell to the ground during the police violence against physicians who wanted to lay a wreath on Taksim Square on March 14 Doctor’s Day.