Police violence

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Minister's Defense of Police Officer Accused of Sexual Assault on Parliamentary Agenda

Minister's Defense of Police Officer Accused of Sexual Assault on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Kemalbay has submitted a parliamentary question regarding Interior Minister Soylu's and Ankara Security Directorate's defense of the police officer who is accused of sexual assault. HDP MP Kaya held a press conference with the woman who was assaulted.

22 February 2019

No Lawsuit Against Officer Despite 'Service Fault' Verdict

No Lawsuit Against Officer Despite 'Service Fault' Verdict

The case of 12-year-old Helin Şen, who lost her life by police fire, has been concluded. The court has ruled that the Ministry of Interior shall pay compensation to the family. Yet a lawsuit has not been filed for three and a half years against the officer who shot her.

23 January 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey Sentenced to Pay 5 Thousand Euro in Damages for Injury with Rubber Bullet

Turkey Sentenced to Pay 5 Thousand Euro in Damages for Injury with Rubber Bullet

The ECtHR has announced its judgement regarding unionist Kadri Kılıcı, who was injured with a rubber bullet during a police intervention. The court has sentenced Turkey to pay 5 thousand Euro in non-pecuniary damages for violating the “prohibition of torture”.

27 November 2018 Ayça Söylemez

1 Person Killed in Police Operation

1 Person Killed in Police Operation

Shot with a gun during a police raid launched in Sarıyer this morning, İbrahim Devrim Top has lost his life.

13 September 2018

Police Kill Civilian in Ardahan

Police Kill Civilian in Ardahan

Ardahan Governorship has announced that İsmail Karakaş was killed for failing to comply with police’s “stop” warning.

Police Threaten Journalist: ‘Be Careful, You May be Cut in a Nook’

Police Threaten Journalist: ‘Be Careful, You May be Cut in a Nook’

Journalist Afşin has said that the police officers who were doing criminal record check at metro exit told her that her outfit was “inconvenient” and then threatened her: “Be careful, you may be cut in a nook”.

Police Violence During March 8 Events on Parliamentary Agenda

PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY

Police Violence During March 8 Events on Parliamentary Agenda

CHP MP Gamze Akkuş-İlgezdi has drawn attention to the violence inflicted by police upon the women who intended to organize a March 8 event around the same moment when the Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım stated in Muğla that ‘they condemn violence against women.’

Police Intervention in March 8 Demonstration in Ankara

Police Intervention in March 8 Demonstration in Ankara

Stating that Ankara Governorship doesn’t allow the demonstration due to State of Emergency, police intervened in the women who rallied in front of Çankaya Municipality. The 18 detained women were fined and then released.

Compensation for Fan Who Lost His Eye with Plastic Bullet

Compensation for Fan Who Lost His Eye with Plastic Bullet

The court has ordered Yılmaz, who lost his eye with a plastic bullet fired by police, to be paid 376 thousand 879 liras. The police officer was sentenced to 6 months and 20 days in prison.

22 December 2017

Court Confirms Öner’s Death Was ‘Not an Accident But Willful Murder’

Court Confirms Öner’s Death Was ‘Not an Accident But Willful Murder’

Regional Court of Justice has confirmed that the death of 19 year-old Şahin Öner who was hit by an armoured vehicle, was “not an accident but a willful murder”. The case has been referred to heavy criminal court.

15 December 2017

ECtHR Convicts Turkey For Police Violence on May 1, 2007

ECtHR Convicts Turkey For Police Violence on May 1, 2007

The ECtHR has ruled on the application of trade union representatives complaining about the security forces’ intervention on May 1, 2007 during a demonstration on Taksim Square in İstanbul. Turkey has been convicted of violating the right to freedom of assembly and association.

12 December 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Trial Hearing for Elvan, Killed During Gezi Resistance, Held Without Suspect

Trial Hearing for Elvan, Killed During Gezi Resistance, Held Without Suspect

The third hearing in the case of Berkin Elvan, who lost his life after being shot on the head with a gas cartridge during the Gezi protests in 2013, was held today. The police officer who is the suspect of the trial was not brought to court, and his testimony could not be taken due to a failure of the Audio and Visual Information System.

16 November 2017

Students Detained at İstanbul University Released

Students Detained at İstanbul University Released

Detained at İstanbul University on October 10, 67 students were released on probation.

12 October 2017

67 Detentions in October 10 Commemoration at İstanbul University

67 Detentions in October 10 Commemoration at İstanbul University

The students who wanted to mark the Ankara massacre at İstanbul University have been battered and detained.

10 October 2017

Police Attack on Those Marching Towards Ankara Massacre Commemoration

Police Attack on Those Marching Towards Ankara Massacre Commemoration

Police have intervened in groups that attempted to march towards the commemoration being held on second anniversary of the Ankara massacre with pepper gas and plastic bullets.

10 October 2017

Police Officer Battering Harassed Women Released

Police Officer Battering Harassed Women Released

Osman Y., a police arrested for battering two women who asked him for help after being harassed in Izmir province has been released after two days.

Criminal Complaint by Elvan Over Police Breaking Her Arm

Criminal Complaint by Elvan Over Police Breaking Her Arm

Gülsüm Elvan, taken into custody during a protest in solidarity with the arrested academics Gülmen and Özakça on hunger strike, has filed a criminal complaint over the police breaking her arm while handcuffing her from the back.

22 August 2017 Tansu Pişkin

43 Rights Advocates Released on Probation

43 Rights Advocates Released on Probation

43 rights advocates who were detained during their statement in support of Gülmen and Özakça were released on probation today.

Police Batter Cellist Woman at Kadıköy Metro Station

Police Batter Cellist Woman at Kadıköy Metro Station

Police have seized and battered cellist Gülşah Erol at the Kadıköy Metro Station on the pretext of her carrying a bomb.

Detentions in İstanbul in Protests Staged in Support of Gülmen, Özakça

Detentions in İstanbul in Protests Staged in Support of Gülmen, Özakça

11 people in Kadıköy, 12 in Beşiktaş have been detained during the protests staged in support of Gülmen and Özakça, who are on hunger strike. Seven-day detention has been issued for those detained in Kadıköy.

Attorneys Staging Protest for Gülmen, Özakça Detained

Attorneys Staging Protest for Gülmen, Özakça Detained

Three women attorneys, who are from the ÇHD), attempting to protest the authorities’ unresponsiveness for the hunger strike of Gülmen and Özakça have been dragged on the floor and taken into custody.

Police Attack on 'Justice Watch' in Courthouse

Police Attack on 'Justice Watch' in Courthouse

Riot squad forces have attacked justice watch launched for attorneys Bülent Utku, Akın Atalay and Mustafa Kemal Güngör, who are under arrest as part of the Cumhuriyet investigation.

6 April 2017 Ekin Karaca

Judgement Passed in Trial of Korkmaz Killed in Gezi Resistance

Judgement Passed in Trial of Korkmaz Killed in Gezi Resistance

In the trial concerning the killing of Korkmaz during Gezi Resistance demonstrations, the court passing the verdict after the Supreme Court of Appeal reversing the contested decision has sentenced the two suspects.

10 Students Detained at Kocaeli University

10 Students Detained at Kocaeli University

Police have attacked the press conference to be held in Kocaeli University in support of the expelled academics. 10 students have been detained and one student’s hand has been broken.

13 February 2017 Damla Sandal

Police Violence against bianet Reporter to be Brought to Constitutional Court

Police Violence against bianet Reporter to be Brought to Constitutional Court

Attorneys will apply to the Constitutional Court after their objection to verdict of non-prosecution for the police officers, who beat and handcuffed bianet reporter Kural from behind on November 6, 2015, was rejected.

16 December 2016

Solidarity Call by HDP to German Tourist Facing Police Violence

Solidarity Call by HDP to German Tourist Facing Police Violence

HDP Vice Co-Chair in Charge of Foreign Affairs Hişyar Özsoy has called Leonard Viohl, who was subjected to police violence for having papers reading “Free Demirtaş” in his pocket.

24 November 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

‘Who is Demirtaş’ Violence by Police Against Tourist from Germany

‘Who is Demirtaş’ Violence by Police Against Tourist from Germany

Leonard Viohl, from Germany, has been beaten by police as police found a paper reading “Free Demirtaş” on the day when HDP politicians were arrested. Viohl took audio record during the incident.

22 November 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

‘How Could a 12 Year-Old Child Provoke Police’, Asks Attorney of Kazanhan Shot to Death

‘How Could a 12 Year-Old Child Provoke Police’, Asks Attorney of Kazanhan Shot to Death

The verdict has been rendered in the trial of 12 year-old Nihat Kazan’s murder by police in Cizre. The police was first sentenced to aggravated lifetime imprisonment and the sentence was then abated to 13 years and 4 months. The family and attorneys will challenge the decision.

11 November 2016 Ayça Söylemez

Beaten Son of HDP Deputy: They Beat Me Worse as They Knew I was Son of Hüda Kaya

Beaten Son of HDP Deputy: They Beat Me Worse as They Knew I was Son of Hüda Kaya

Detained in the wake of the protest organized following arrest of HDP MPs and got his L4 bone in his spine broken by being pounded in custody, Cihad Ebrari, the son of HDP MP Hüda Kaya explained to bianet what happened.

8 November 2016 Ekin Karaca

HRW: Statutory Decrees in State of Emergency Facilitate Torture in Custody

HRW: Statutory Decrees in State of Emergency Facilitate Torture in Custody

Referring to cases of police torture and ill-treatment in custody, Human Rights Watch in its report has pointed out that the Statutory Decrees issued in the State of Emergency set ground for rights violations.

25 October 2016

ECtHR: Mahsum Mızrak’s Right to Life Violated

ECtHR: Mahsum Mızrak’s Right to Life Violated

ECtHR appeal by family of Mahsum Mızrak, who was shot to death in his head by gas cartridge fired in a police attack in Diyarbakır 10 years ago has been concluded; Turkey has been fined to pay compensation for violating right to life.

18 October 2016 Ayça Söylemez

Verdict of Non-prosecution in Investigation into ‘Handcuffing bianet Correspondent from Behind’

Verdict of Non-prosecution in Investigation into ‘Handcuffing bianet Correspondent from Behind’

A verdict of non-prosecution has been issued in the investigation, which was launched a year ago, launched into the incident of bianet correspondent Beyza Kural being beaten up and handcuffed from behind by police.

13 October 2016