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Latin American rights groups demand release of Şebnem Korur-Fincancı

Latin American rights groups demand release of Şebnem Korur-Fincancı

The Turkish Medical Association chair was remanded in custody in late October over comments about allegations of chemical warfare against Türkiye.

20 December 2022

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan acquitted

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan acquitted

Türkdoğan has been acquitted of "being a member of an illegal organization." There are two ongoing cases against him for "insulting the Turkish nation" and "insulting" the interior minister.

İHD Co-Chair Türkdoğan appears before the judge: ‘They want to intimidate’

İHD Co-Chair Türkdoğan appears before the judge: ‘They want to intimidate’

Lawyer and Human Rights Association Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan had his first hearing in the trial where he faces charges over his rights advocacy activities. The court has ruled that his international travel ban shall remain in effect.

22 February 2022

UN rapporteur urges Turkey to 'stop misusing the law to detain human rights defenders'

UN rapporteur urges Turkey to 'stop misusing the law to detain human rights defenders'

The case of imprisoned businessperson and rights advocate Osman Kavala is an "emblematic of a pattern of judicial harassment against human rights defenders in Turkey," according to UN Special Rapporteur Lawlor.

Rights defenders sentenced to 24 years, 3 months in Turkey in a year

TİHV REPORT

Rights defenders sentenced to 24 years, 3 months in Turkey in a year

According to the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey, 17 rights defenders stood trial in 7 separate cases in 2020; seven rights defenders were sentenced to a total of 24 years, 3 months in prison.

9 Demands from 393 Women for Prisoners’ Right to Life and Health

9 Demands from 393 Women for Prisoners’ Right to Life and Health

393 rights defenders have shared nine demands with the public so that the right to life and health of arrested and convicted people can be safeguarded in prisons of Turkey amid coronavirus pandemic.

Human Rights Association Malatya Chair Sentenced to 6 Years, 3 Months in Prison

Human Rights Association Malatya Chair Sentenced to 6 Years, 3 Months in Prison

Human Rights Association (İHD) Malatya Branch Chair Gönül Öztürkoğlu has been sentenced to 6 years, 3 months in prison on charges of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” and “aiding the organization".

18 December 2019

‘We are Together Against the Attempt to Eliminate Civil Society’

JOINT STATEMENT BY RIGHTS DEFENDERS

‘We are Together Against the Attempt to Eliminate Civil Society’

Holding a joint press conference, rights defenders have stated that “they stand together against the attempts to eliminate independent civil society.” They have also raised concerns about the indictment against Osman Kavala and 15 civil society representatives.

27 February 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Court Rules Continuation of Taner Kılıç’s Arrest

Court Rules Continuation of Taner Kılıç’s Arrest

Court has ruled continuation of arrest of Amnesty Turkey Chair Taner Kılıç, who has been kept in custody for a year. Next hearing is on November 7.

EU: Turkey Needs to Ensure Right to Fair Trial

EU: Turkey Needs to Ensure Right to Fair Trial

EU Delegation to Turkey has said that human rights defenders’ right to fair trial has to be ensured in line with the European Convention of Human Rights, stressed that Taner Kılıç and Osman Kavala are still behind bars.

Taner Kılıç Released in Büyükada Trial

Taner Kılıç Released in Büyükada Trial

Third hearing of Büyükada trial in which 11 rights defenders have been tried is being heard. The court has released Taner Kılıç, who was the only defendant pending trial in custody. "They were going swimming in the pool or eating like normal customers", hotel manager testified.

31 January 2018

‘Freedoms Restricted, Rights Defenders Targeted’

REPORT OF HUMAN RIGHTS AT RISK IN 2017

‘Freedoms Restricted, Rights Defenders Targeted’

Büyükada trial and murdered nature defenders Aysin Büyüknohutçu and Ali Ulvi Büyüknohutçu were included in the “Human Rights Defenders at Risk in 2017” released by Front Line Defenders.

No Release for Rights Advocate Kılıç, Only Defendant Still in Detention Pending Trial

2nd HEARING OF BÜYÜKADA TRIAL

No Release for Rights Advocate Kılıç, Only Defendant Still in Detention Pending Trial

In the second hearing in trial of 11 rights defenders detained over a workshop in Büyükada, Court ruled that rights advocate Taner Kılıç remain in detention pending trial. Next hearing will be on January 31, 2018.

22 November 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

100 Investigations Launched into 92 Rights Defenders from Rights Association in Adana

100 Investigations Launched into 92 Rights Defenders from Rights Association in Adana

100 investigations have been launched into 92 rights advocated from Human Rights Association Adana Branch. 75 of the investigations continue; 17 rights advocates were convicted; 75 have still been tried.

13 November 2017

Rights Defenders to Appear Before Judge After 113 Days

Rights Defenders to Appear Before Judge After 113 Days

Denouncing the trial date being delivered to the media before the lawyers, lawyer Gülbahar has demanded that the rights defenders, who have been imprisoned for 105 days, be immediately released.

17 October 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Campaign By Amnesty International to Release Rights Advocates Behind Bars For 100 Days

Campaign By Amnesty International to Release Rights Advocates Behind Bars For 100 Days

Amnesty International has launched a campaign to release the rights advocates detained during a training workshop on July 5 in Büyükada, who were later arrested and have been been behind bars for 100 days.

12 October 2017

Indictment Drafted for Rights Advocates Detained in Büyükada

Indictment Drafted for Rights Advocates Detained in Büyükada

The Prosecutor’s Office has drafted the indictment for rights advocates from various rights organizations who were detained during a training workshop on July 5 in Büyükada and were later arrested.

Rights Defenders Ali Garawi, Peter Steudtner Referred to Silivri Prison

BÜYÜKADA OPERATION

Rights Defenders Ali Garawi, Peter Steudtner Referred to Silivri Prison

Following İdil Eser, Özlem Dalkıran and Nalan Erkem, rights defenders Ali Garawi and Peter Steudtner were referred to Silivri Prison as well.

2 August 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Detention Warrant Allegedly Issued for 4 Rights Advocates

BÜYÜKADA OPERATION

Detention Warrant Allegedly Issued for 4 Rights Advocates

Detention warrants have been allegedly issued for four rights advocates who were detained in Büyükada and released on probation. Their attorneys said that they haven’t been informed.

‘Government Tries to Prevent Rights Organizations from Reflecting Rights Violations’

‘Government Tries to Prevent Rights Organizations from Reflecting Rights Violations’

Rights organizations have said that works of rights defenders have been obstructed by the government in order to prevent the organizations from determining and reflecting the rights violations during the State of Emergency.

Rights Advocate Doctor Necdet İpekyüz Detained

Rights Advocate Doctor Necdet İpekyüz Detained

Human Rights Foundation of Turkey Executive Board member and former President of Diyarbakır Chamber of Medicine Dr. Necdet İpekyüz was taken into custody together along with other seven people this morning in Diyarbakır.

Detained Human Rights Advocates Sent to Police Stations in Anatolian Side

Detained Human Rights Advocates Sent to Police Stations in Anatolian Side

Being detained in Büyükada in İstanbul, eight human rights advocates have been referred to four police stations in districts of Maltepe, Pendik and Kartal. Two educators are kept in Büyükada.

6 July 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Human Rights Organizations Demand Release of Rights Defenders

Human Rights Organizations Demand Release of Rights Defenders

The rights organizations have demanded release of arrested Human Rights Foundation of Turkey Cizre Representative Küni, and detained Human Rights Association Hakkari Branch Chair Akbulut.

21 October 2016