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Appeal against Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp’s acquittal

Appeal against Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp’s acquittal

The prosecutor’s office has appealed against the acquittal of Turkish Medical Association (TTB) High Honorary Board member Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp.

22 November 2021

Doctor Şeyhmus Gökalp acquitted

Doctor Şeyhmus Gökalp acquitted

Having spent 80 days behind bars based on an informant’s statements, Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp has been acquitted of “terror” charges in the trial where he was facing 7 to 15 years in prison.

19 November 2021

International appeal for Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp ahead of his hearing

International appeal for Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp ahead of his hearing

Dr. Gökalp is facing up to 15 years in prison for "terrorism" charges. His next hearing will take place on November 19.

16 November 2021

International medical organizations express support for Dr. Gökalp

LETTER TO ERDOĞAN, MINISTERS

International medical organizations express support for Dr. Gökalp

The World Medical Association and Standing Committee of European Doctors have addressed an open letter to President Erdoğan and ministers, underlining that Şeyhmus Gökalp is tried “in absence of substantiated, lawfully obtained evidence.”

11 November 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

‘We believe that Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp will be released’

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

‘We believe that Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp will be released’

Arrested physician Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp will appear before the judge for the first time on February 10, 2021. Ahead of his first hearing, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has reiterated its demand for Gökalp’s release.

9 February 2021

Physicians from Mersin: Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp

Physicians from Mersin: Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp

Mersin Medical Chamber has noted that Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp has been arrested in an unfair and unjust manner without any concrete evidence.

11 January 2021

İzmir Medical Chamber: Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp

İzmir Medical Chamber: Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp

Holding a press statement about the continued arrest of Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp, the İzmir Medical Chamber has demanded his release. With the indictment accepted by the court, the physician is now facing up to 15 years in prison.

29 December 2020

Ankara Medical Chamber: Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp

Ankara Medical Chamber: Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp

Ankara Medical Chamber has made a statement about the arrest of Dr. Gökalp, the High Honorary Board member and former Central Council member of Turkish Medical Association: “His arrest is used to oppress professional organizations.”

25 December 2020

‘Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp arrested based on an informant’s lies’

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

‘Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp arrested based on an informant’s lies’

Releasing a written statement, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has said, “Our High Honorary Board member Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp is innocent, we stand with him in his righteous struggle. We demand an end to his unjust and unlawful arrest.”

15 December 2020

‘Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp, all other human rights defenders arrested in Turkey’

OBSERVATORY FOR PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS

‘Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp, all other human rights defenders arrested in Turkey’

In an open letter to the President, Ministers of Interior and Justice and Turkey’s ambassadors to the UN and EU, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Gökalp.

10 December 2020

Torture victims group calls on government to release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp

Torture victims group calls on government to release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp

The IRCT has stated that it believes the arrest and charges against Dr. Gökalp "are an attempt to silence him for conducting his professional and ethical duties."

8 December 2020

TTB Honorary Board member Dr. Gökalp, 4 people arrested

DTK INVESTIGATION

TTB Honorary Board member Dr. Gökalp, 4 people arrested

Five people, including Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Honorary Board member Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp, have been arrested. They were among the 72 people who were detained as part of the operation against the Democratic Society Congress (DTK).

24 November 2020