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Taksim Solidarity: We will continue to be stubborn, naughty kids of Gezi

Taksim Solidarity: We will continue to be stubborn, naughty kids of Gezi

The Taksim Solidarity platform made a press statement in criticism of the conviction of eight people in Gezi retrial. Police intervened against the groups going to Cihangir, battering and detaining several people, including journalists.

27 April 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Ruling in Berkin Elvan case: 16 years, 8 months in prison

Ruling in Berkin Elvan case: 16 years, 8 months in prison

In the trial over the death of Berkin Elvan, who was shot in the head with a tear gas canister during Gezi, the court has ruled that police officer F.D. shall be sentenced to 16 years, 8 months in prison for “killing with eventual intent.” F.D. has not been arrested.

Commemoration under police blockade: ‘Gezi is not our past, it is our future’

Commemoration under police blockade: ‘Gezi is not our past, it is our future’

In the wake of a ban imposed by the Beyoğlu Governor’s Office, the Taksim Solidarity platform has made a press statement on the 8th anniversary of Gezi under police blockade. “The darkness passes, Gezi remains,” they have stated.

‘We say the same thing even if you put us on trial a thousand times’

TAKSİM SOLIDARITY ON GEZİ

‘We say the same thing even if you put us on trial a thousand times’

Ahead of the Gezi retrial on May 21, the Taksim Solidarity Platform has said, “Gezi is the honorable, righteous struggle of this land.”

‘What Took Away Berkin Elvan and George Floyd is the Same Darkness’

7TH ANNIVERSARY OF GEZİ

‘What Took Away Berkin Elvan and George Floyd is the Same Darkness’

The 7th anniversary of Gezi Resistance has been marked in Taksim: “The darkness that took Berkin, Ethem, Medeni, Ali İsmail, Hasan Ferit, Abdullah, Ahmet and Mehmet away from us in Gezi is the same darkness that stopped George Floyd’s breath.”

2 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Taksim Solidarity: We Will Defend Gezi

AHEAD OF SIXTH HEARING OF GEZİ TRIAL

Taksim Solidarity: We Will Defend Gezi

Holding a press statement about the sixth hearing of Gezi trial to be held on February 18, Taksim Solidarity platform has said, “We have to defend Gezi to the end for our losses whose names are not even mentioned in this trial.”

11 February 2020 Tansu Pişkin

We Reject Your Futile Efforts to Smear Gezi!

FULL TEXT OF TAKSİM SOLIDARITY STATEMENT

We Reject Your Futile Efforts to Smear Gezi!

It was us who lived Gezi, and we know this well: Gezi is this land’s hope for equality, freedom and justice.

'Gezi is This Land's Hope for Equality, Freedom And Justice'

STATEMENT BY TAKSİM SOLIDARITY

'Gezi is This Land's Hope for Equality, Freedom And Justice'

The Taksim Solidarity has held a press conference on the 657-page Gezi Park indictment that charges rights defenders with life imprisonment.

11 March 2019 Hikmet Adal

Statement on ‘Gezi Indictment’ by Taksim Solidarity

Statement on ‘Gezi Indictment’ by Taksim Solidarity

Taksim Solidarity platform has made a statement regarding the Gezi indictment: “We will not let you turn the Gezi Resistance into a protest associated with crime, terror and coup.”

Gezi Park Under Blockade Again on 5th Year

Gezi Park Under Blockade Again on 5th Year

The people who came to mark 5th anniversary of the Gezi Resistance gathered in front of the police barricades set up in front of French Consulate.

Gezi Park, Some Roads Leading to Taksim Closed

THE 5th ANNIVERSARY OF GEZİ RESISTANCE

Gezi Park, Some Roads Leading to Taksim Closed

After a call has been made to Gezi Park for the 5th anniversary of the Gezi Resistance, the police have closed the park with barricades. Some roads leading to Taksim have also been closed to vehicle traffic.

All Defendants Acquit from Taksim Solidarity Case

All Defendants Acquit from Taksim Solidarity Case

All defendants has acquitted from the “Taksim Solidarity” Case, in which 26 people were tried.

Artist Completes the Painting of Gezi Resistance

Artist Completes the Painting of Gezi Resistance

Painter Haydar Özay’s oil canvas entitled “Gezi Resistance” can be seen in Mimarlar Odası Karaköy Branch in Istanbul throughout September and October.

9 September 2014

Taksim Solidarity Members Summoned By Prosecutors Again

Taksim Solidarity Members Summoned By Prosecutors Again

Prosecutors summoned 4 members of Taksim Solidarity for their statement for charges related to “forming an illegal organization” after being subjected to police violence on the anniversary of Gezi Resistance.

24 June 2014 Ayça Söylemez

“We will Take the Squares on May 31”

“We will Take the Squares on May 31”

Taksim Dayanışması (Taksim Solidarity Group) declared that they will be in Taksim Square at the anniversary of Gezi Resistance.

27 May 2014 Nilay Vardar

Taksim Solidarity Members Freed

Taksim Solidarity Members Freed

An Istanbul court freed 12 member from Taksim Solidarity who have been charged with prison sentences for “founding a crime organization”.

“All Detainees Must Be Released”

TAKSİM SOLIDARITY RELEASED A STATEMENT

“All Detainees Must Be Released”

Taksim Solidarity held a press conference this morning, urging the immediate release of their detained members. “It was the people who ensured the status of park as it is,” they said.

9 July 2013 Nilay Vardar

“All Taksim Projects Cancelled Including Barracks”

TAYFUN KAHRAMAN FROM TAKSİM SOLIDARITY COMMENTED

“All Taksim Projects Cancelled Including Barracks”

Tayfun Kahraman from Taksim Solidarity underlined the importance of latest’s court rejection on the suspension order of construction projects, reminding the expert report.

3 July 2013 Yüce Yöney

Gezi Park Discusses Next Steps

Gezi Park Discusses Next Steps

Taksim Solidarity counted its meeting with PM Erdoğan to Gezi Park protestors. A forum has been launched to determine on the next steps of the process. The group will have a press a statement at 10 am tomorrow.

14 June 2013 Yüce Yöney

"People Will Evaluate the Meeting's Results”

TAKSIM SOLIDARITY

"People Will Evaluate the Meeting's Results”

A delegation from Taksim Solidarity has been received by PM Erdoğan last night in Ankara. The government spokesperson Hüseyin Çelik made a declaration after the meeting, saying that they will wait for court’s final decision on the future of Gezi Park and go on a plebiscite no matter the outcome of the ongoing prosecution. He also pledged that the government will make necessary investigations on police violence and take necessary measures.

"Gezi" Awaits Constructive Steps from Government

"Gezi" Awaits Constructive Steps from Government

Tayfun Kahraman from Taksim Solidarity and Betül Tanbay from Taksim Platform shared with bianet their latest insights on the Gezi Resistance.

7 June 2013 Nilay Vardar

Taksim Solidarity Announces Its Demands

Taksim Solidarity Announces Its Demands

Releasing a statement at Gezi Park in downtown Istanbul, Taksim Solidarity group declared that they were against Topçu Barracks or any building that would harm the park, and demanded all detainees to be released.

4 June 2013 Nilay Vardar