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Arrested over Boğaziçi protests, 3 students released

Arrested over Boğaziçi protests, 3 students released

Arrested for protesting the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, Akın Karakuş, Necmettin Erdem and Hasan Koral Hacıbeyoğlu have been released.

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Türkdoğan released

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Türkdoğan released

Detained on March 19, İHD Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan has been released on probation.

Sexual assault on trans woman: Perpetrator released

Sexual assault on trans woman: Perpetrator released

Having sexually assaulted a trans woman in İstanbul last week, Harun S. has been released from detention. Lawyer Levent Pişkin has protested the decision.

Arrested over Boğaziçi protests, one student released

8 PEOPLE STILL BEHIND BARS

Arrested over Boğaziçi protests, one student released

Detained during the protests against the appointed rector in İstanbul’s Kadıköy and arrested shortly afterwards, Murat Can Demirci has been released on probation. Eight people are still behind bars due to the protests…

‘Kavala case is emblematic of the crisis facing the rule of law in Turkey’

3 NGOS TO COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS

‘Kavala case is emblematic of the crisis facing the rule of law in Turkey’

Human Rights Watch (HRW), International Commission of Jurists and Turkey Human Rights Litigation Support Project have submitted a recommendation to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe regarding the Osman Kavala case.

Appeals against defendant’s release in Pınar Gültekin feminicide case

Appeals against defendant’s release in Pınar Gültekin feminicide case

After the local court released one of the defendants in the trial over the killing of Pınar Gültekin, both the Muğla Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office and the family’s attorney have objected to the release of the defendant.

17 February 2021

Beyza Buldağ and Muhammed Ünal released

BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY PROTESTS

Beyza Buldağ and Muhammed Ünal released

Arrested over their social media posts amid the Boğaziçi University protests against the appointed rector, Beyza Buldağ and Muhammed Ünal have been released.

13 February 2021

US State Department calls on Turkey to release Osman Kavala immediately

US State Department calls on Turkey to release Osman Kavala immediately

Ned Price, the Spokesperson for the US Department of State, has released a statement about arrested businessperson and rights defender Kavala: “We urge Turkey to abide by the European Court of Human Rights’ rulings.”

11 February 2021

Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp released

Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp released

The court has ruled for the release of Turkish Medical Association (TTB) High Honorary Board member Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp, who is standing trial over his professional activities as a physician and was arrested in late November 2020.

10 February 2021

53 people released from detention on probation

'UNITED STRUGGLE FORCES' DECLARATION

53 people released from detention on probation

Detained in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, where they gathered to declare the foundation of the United Struggle Forces platform, 53 of the 61 detained have been released by the court on probation. Eight people were previously released by the prosecutor’s office.

9 February 2021

Referred to court to be arrested, 30 students released

BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY PROTESTS

Referred to court to be arrested, 30 students released

Taken into custody in front of the Rector’s Office at Boğaziçi University on Monday evening, 30 of the 51 students were referred to court with a request for their arrest. All have been released by the court.

4 February 2021

Boğaziçi University protests: 98 students released from detention

PROTEST AGAINST APPOINTED RECTOR

Boğaziçi University protests: 98 students released from detention

Detained by the police during their protests against the appointed rector at and outside the South Campus of Boğaziçi University, 98 students have been released from detention after giving their statements at the police department.

2 February 2021

Teacher Acun Karadağ released

Teacher Acun Karadağ released

Arrested while protesting for her reinstatement, Acun Karadağ, a teacher discharged from public service, has been released. The court has ruled that the other protestors Alev Şahin, Mehmet Dersulu and Nazan Bozkurt shall remain behind bars.

28 January 2021

European Parliament: Release Selahattin Demirtaş, all prisoners of conscience

European Parliament: Release Selahattin Demirtaş, all prisoners of conscience

Approving the resolution on the human rights situation in Turkey, notably the case of Selahattin Demirtaş and other prisoners of conscience, MEPs call on the country to follow the ECtHR orders to immediately release Demirtaş without any conditions.

22 January 2021

Child abuser's family celebrates his release with music

Child abuser's family celebrates his release with music

Having sexually abused his niece in Mardin, Osman Ç. has been released from prison despite evidence. He was welcomed by his family in front of the prison in a musical ceremony where drums and wind instruments were played.

19 January 2021

Operation against the ESP: 5 people arrested

Operation against the ESP: 5 people arrested

Detained as part of the operations against the Socialist Party of the Oppressed (ESP), five people have been arrested, five people have been placed under house arrest and 37 people have been released on probation.

18 January 2021

Boğaziçi University protests: 24 people released from detention

Boğaziçi University protests: 24 people released from detention

Referred to judgeship with a request for their arrest, Azad Aksoy and Yıldız İdil Şen have been released on probation. While 40 people were detained over the protests at Boğaziçi University, 22 people were released earlier today.

Arrested for abusing his grandchild, man released due to pandemic

Arrested for abusing his grandchild, man released due to pandemic

Arrested for sexually abusing his 3.5-year-old grandchild in İstanbul, Cafer Y. has been released due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

28 December 2020

Behind bars for 334 days, journalist Aziz Oruç released

Behind bars for 334 days, journalist Aziz Oruç released

Arrested in Turkey’s eastern province of Ağrı after being forced to enter the country through the Iran border, journalist Aziz Oruç has been released at his third hearing.

9 November 2020

Journalist Pınar Gayıp released from detention

Journalist Pınar Gayıp released from detention

Taken into custody on October 7, 20 people, including Etkin News Agency (ETHA) reporter Pınar Gayıp, have been released from detention.

12 October 2020

Musician Hozan Canê released

Musician Hozan Canê released

Sentenced to 6 years, 3 months in prison on “terror” charges and behind bars for two years, Kurdish musician Hozan Canê, also a citizen of Germany, has been released as the court found her prison sentence disproportionate.

Mümtazer Türköne released

Mümtazer Türköne released

Behind bars for over four years, journalist Mümtazer Türköne, who was arrested shortly after the coup attempt, has been released by the ruling of the Court of Cassation. MHP Chair Bahçeli previously called on the authorities to reexamine his file.

25 September 2020

Arrested for revealing the identity of an intelligence officer, 3 journalists released

Arrested for revealing the identity of an intelligence officer, 3 journalists released

Shortly after the court ruled for their release on probation considering the time they had already spent behind bars, journalists Barış Pehlivan, Hülya Kılınç and Murat Ağırel have been released.

10 September 2020

Ruling of release for ill prisoner Makbule Özbek

Ruling of release for ill prisoner Makbule Özbek

Attorney Gülşen Özbek has said that the court has accepted the request for release of ill prisoner Makbule Özbek (72), who had a heart attack in prison yesterday.

4 September 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal released

Death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal released

Shortly after the ruling of release of the Court of Cassation, arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal has been released from the Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital in İstanbul on the 213th day of his death fast for a fair trial.

3 September 2020

Grup Yorum band member Ali Aracı released

Grup Yorum band member Ali Aracı released

Behind bars since June 2019, Grup Yorum music member Ali Aracı has been released.

3 September 2020

Arrested journalist Rawin Sterk released in his first hearing

Arrested journalist Rawin Sterk released in his first hearing

Detained while reporting on refugees in Edirne and arrested shortly afterwards, Rûdaw reporter Rawin Sterk has been released in his first hearing.

2 September 2020 Hikmet Adal

Application to Constitutional Court for ‘immediate release’ of death-fasting lawyers

Application to Constitutional Court for ‘immediate release’ of death-fasting lawyers

An application has been made to the Constitutional Court for the release of death-fasting arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal. It has been noted that the lawyers are held in pandemic hospitals in conditions worse than prison.

10 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Detained after opening a banner of ‘Enough is Enough,’ 7 women released

Detained after opening a banner of ‘Enough is Enough,’ 7 women released

Taken into custody on July 7 after opening a banner from the window of İstanbul Provincial Directorate of the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services, seven women have been released on probation. They will reportedly object to the ruling.

Dismissed Co-Mayor of Suruç released from prison

Dismissed Co-Mayor of Suruç released from prison

Arrested on November 19, 2019 after being removed from office by the Ministry of Interior, dismissed Suruç Co-Mayor Hatice Çevik has been released.

Stripped of MP Status, HDP’s Leyla Güven Released

Stripped of MP Status, HDP’s Leyla Güven Released

Stripped of MP status and arrested with CHP’s Berberoğlu and HDP’s Farisoğulları, HDP’s Leyla Güven has been released as her remaining one-month prison term has been deducted from an unfinalized case where she was arrested pending trial.

CHP’s Yüreğir Youth Organization Chair Eren Yıldırım Released

CHP’s Yüreğir Youth Organization Chair Eren Yıldırım Released

Arrested in Adana for allegedly trying to prevent the Vefa Social Support Group from aiding people affected by the pandemic, main opposition CHP’s Yüreğir Youth Organization Chair Yıldırım has been released after 17 days of imprisonment.

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