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International Observer Speaks Up on Büşra Ersanlı’s Trial

International Observer Speaks Up on Büşra Ersanlı’s Trial

Leiv K. Sydnes, Chairman of the Committee on Freedom and Responsibility in the conduct of Science, visited Turkey to observe the case of Büşra Ersanlı - an academician standing trial in KCK Istanbul Main case.

1 December 2014 Beyza Kural

Court Rules to Release Prof. Büşra Ersanlı After 8.5 Months

KCK ISTANBUL TRIAL

Court Rules to Release Prof. Büşra Ersanlı After 8.5 Months

A court finally released eminent academic Prof. Büşra Ersanlı during the eighth hearing of the Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) trial in Istanbul along with 15 other suspects. The next hearing is scheduled for Oct. 1.

FM Davutoğlu: “I Do Not Believe Ersanlı is a Terrorist”

FM Davutoğlu: “I Do Not Believe Ersanlı is a Terrorist”

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu told journalists that he did not believe that eminent academic Prof. Büşra Ersanlı was a terrorist. Authorities had arrested Prof. Ersanlı on terrorism related charges on Nov. 1, 2011.

Lawyers Storm out of the Courtroom in Landmark KCK Case

KCK ISTANBUL TRIAL KICKS OFF

Lawyers Storm out of the Courtroom in Landmark KCK Case

A specially authorized Istanbul court rejected all the defendants’ demands in the Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) trial during the first hearing of the case on Monday. Eminent publisher Ragıp Zarakolu and academic Büşra Ersanlı are also facing charges as part of the probe.

2 July 2012 Nilay Vardar

Video Support from Her Students

FREEDOM TO BÜŞRA ERSANLI

Video Support from Her Students

In order to protest the imprisonment of Büşra Ersanlı, “The Students of Büşra Ersanlı” prepared a video series. Ersanlı speaks about ‘love’, with the help of her supporters' voice.

Academic Ersanlı Alleged of Being KCK Executive

KCK INDICTMENT ANNOUNCED

Academic Ersanlı Alleged of Being KCK Executive

According to the indictment of the trial related to the Union of Kurdish Communities prepared by Prosecutor Çimen, Prof Ersanlı is facing imprisonment of 22.5 years on charges of leadership of an illegal organization. Nobel Peace candidate Zarakolu is facing 15 years in jail.

Academic Ersanlı and Writer Zarakolu - 100 Days in Jail

EĞİTİM SEN

Academic Ersanlı and Writer Zarakolu - 100 Days in Jail

"We want Justice and Freedom on the 100th day of arrest" demanded the Eğitim-Sen Istanbul Universities Branch on 8 February. The protestors marked the 100th day in detention for academic Ersanlı and writer Zarakolu with a demonstration in front of the Beşiktaş Courthouse.

9 February 2012 Serhat Korkmaz

Detained Prof. Büşra Ersanlı Becomes KA.DER Board Member

Detained Prof. Büşra Ersanlı Becomes KA.DER Board Member

Detained Prof. Büşra Ersanlı was elected member of the Advisory Board of the Association for Support and Education for Women Candidates. KA.DER President Aydın expressed her hopes that Ersanlı was going to be able to join their work soon.

1 February 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Turkey: Everyone is Considered Guilty until Proven Innocent(!)

Turkey: Everyone is Considered Guilty until Proven Innocent(!)

In the country which was hoped to initiate public debates during the preparation of a new constitution, the new waves of arrests impose silence. Accusations and arrests stand by the system as "invisible hammers."

23 November 2011 Bülent Kale

Lawyer Gülbahar: "Judiciary Plays Ready-Made Scenario"

ERSANLI'S REQUEST FOR RELEASE DISMISSED

Lawyer Gülbahar: "Judiciary Plays Ready-Made Scenario"

The court rejected the request for Prof Ersanlı's release. Her lawyer Gülbahar is of the opinion that "the judiciary plays a scenario prepared from outside the judiciary".

18 November 2011 Ekin Karaca

"KCK Arrests Deepen Freedom of Expression Concerns"

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

"KCK Arrests Deepen Freedom of Expression Concerns"

The Amnesty International Turkey Branch wrote a letter to the Ministry of Justice to express their concern about the arrest of 44 people in the scope of KCK operations on 1 November, among them publisher Zarakolu and academic Ersanlı.

16 November 2011

Appeal and Protest against KCK Arrests

Appeal and Protest against KCK Arrests

A bill of exception was handed to court regarding the arrest of 46 people, including academic Ersanlı and publisher Zarakolu, in the scope of the KCK operation. A group of academics protested the arrests in front of the courthouse.

4 November 2011 Nilay Vardar

"Allegations against Ersanlı Lack legal Basis"

"Allegations against Ersanlı Lack legal Basis"

According to lawyer Gülüm, Pof Ersanlı's arrest was based on the assumption that the Political Academy of the BDP has connections with an armed terrorist organization. Gülüm claims that the allegations lack a legal basis and that the arrest of her client is politically motivated.

3 November 2011 Ekin Karaca

44 People Arrested - among them Ersanlı and Zarakolu

44 People Arrested - among them Ersanlı and Zarakolu

44 out of 50 people who were taken into police custody were arrested on 1 November and taken to prison in the scope of the KCK operations.

2 November 2011

Prosecutor Demanded Arrest of Ersanlı and Zarakolu

KCK OPERATION

Prosecutor Demanded Arrest of Ersanlı and Zarakolu

The prosecutor demanded the arrest of Prof. Ersanlı and writer Zarakolu, two out of 47 people who were taken into police custody on 28 October in the course of the latest KCK operations.

1 November 2011

How CHP and MHP Can Be Part of the Solution

How CHP and MHP Can Be Part of the Solution

According to Prof. Dr. Ersanlı, the opposition parties need to rethink their attitude, while the AKP needs to be pushed to more radical steps.

13 August 2009 Tolga Korkut