content tagged with Temel Demirer

Anadolu Agency: 24 activists detained over 'provocative social media posts'

Anadolu Agency: 24 activists detained over 'provocative social media posts'

Journalists, lawyers, and authors are among the detained, according to reports.

25 September 2020

Operation Against HDP in 6 Cities: 49 People Detained

Operation Against HDP in 6 Cities: 49 People Detained

49 people have been taken into custody in a simultaneous operation that was conducted in six cities. While the house of the family of Ethem Sarısülük, who was killed during Gezi resistance, has been raided, writer Temel Demirer has also been detained.

Another 301 Trial for Journalist Demirer

Another 301 Trial for Journalist Demirer

Journalist Demirer faces another trial under Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code after making a speech following the postponement of his initial trial under the same article.

12 March 2013 Elif Akgül

Rişvanoğlu Case Proceeds, Writer Demirer Tried at Snail Pace

Rişvanoğlu Case Proceeds, Writer Demirer Tried at Snail Pace

The Adana court decided to send the file of lawyer and journalist Rişvanoğlu to an expert. Rişvanoğlu is tried for his statements made on Roj TV. The case was postponed to 11 January 2011. No progress was made in the case against writer Demirel which has been pending for 3 years.

29 October 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalists Tahmaz and Demirer Still in the Dock

Journalists Tahmaz and Demirer Still in the Dock

Hakan Tahmaz will have to appear at court on 1 June for his interview with PKK leading official Karayılan. Temel Demirer will stand trial on 20 May for his statement that Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink was killed for recognizing the Armenian genocide.

18 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Writer's Case Pending for 2 Years

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Writer's Case Pending for 2 Years

Writer Temel Demirer is still on trial under article 301 for saying that Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink was murdered for recognizing the Armenian genocide. At the same time, Demirer is also still waiting for a reply from the administrative court.

16 December 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Writer Demands Annullment of Ministerial Permission to Prosecute Him

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Writer Demands Annullment of Ministerial Permission to Prosecute Him

Writer Demirer is on trial under Article 301 after the Minister of Justice approved his prosecution. He went to an administrative court to have the approval revoked.

14 May 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Writer Demirer awaiting Court’s 301 Decision

The trial against writer Temel Demirer has been stalled by an appeal for cancellation to an administrative court. Demirer spoke of a “murderous state” when referring to the assassination of journalist Hrant Dink.

9 February 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Writer Defends Himself Against Minister's Accusations In A Freedom Of Expression Case

Writer Defends Himself Against Minister's Accusations In A Freedom Of Expression Case

Writer Temel Demirer defends himself against Justice Minister's latests statements vilifying him. The minister has just recently given permission for the trial of the writer under article 301, designed to restrict the freedom of expression.

11 December 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Justice Minister's Comments Jeopardize Article 301 Suspect Temel Demirer’s Safety

Justice Minister's Comments Jeopardize Article 301 Suspect Temel Demirer’s Safety

The Initiative for Freedom of Thinking of Ankara demanded resignation of Minister of Justice Mehmet Ali Şahin for declaring Temel Demirer guilty under article 301 before he was even tried.

20 November 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Writer Demirer on Trial for "Armenian Genocide"

In protest at Hrant Dink's murder, writer Demirer had called on others to commit the same "crime" as Dink had done, i.e. to recognise the factuality of an "Armenian genocide." He is now facing a trial under Articles 301 and 216.

5 March 2008 Erol Önderoğlu