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Kurdish lawyer, politician Şerafettin Kaya laid to rest in Muş

Kurdish lawyer, politician Şerafettin Kaya laid to rest in Muş

Having lost his life in Germany, Şerafettin Kaya has been laid to rest in Turkey’s Muş. Defending young Kurdish people after the military memorandum in 1971, he was subjected to inhuman treatment alongside them in Diyarbakır Prison after the 1980 coup.

His family searching for his grave for 40 years: Where is Veysel Güney?

His family searching for his grave for 40 years: Where is Veysel Güney?

The Revolutionary 78s Federation has released a statement about Veysel Güney, who was executed on June 10, 1981 following the military coup in 1980 and whose deceased body was buried in an unknown place by a soldier.

Time Limit for Prosecution Exceeded in September 12 Coup Torture Investigation in Mamak Prison

Time Limit for Prosecution Exceeded in September 12 Coup Torture Investigation in Mamak Prison

A verdict of non-prosecution has been passed on the investigation launched on demand of those tortured and families of those killed in detention in Mamak Prison in Ankara following the September 12 coup.

29 September 2016

Museum of Shame Opens in Ankara

Museum of Shame Opens in Ankara

Launched with the slogan “Freedom and Hopes Still Standing”, Turkey’s Museum of Shame opened its doors with exhibitions telling the stories of victims from September 12 Military Coup as well as scenes from Gezi Resistance, Roboski, Rojava, Soma and Palestine.

12 September 2014

The Prosecutor Wins Againt The Architect Of September 12 Military Coup

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) sentenced Turkey to pay 41 thousand euro for trying to intimidate former Adana prosecutor Sacit Kayasu for trying to prosecute general Kenan Evren, architect of the September 12 Military Coup.

13 November 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

The Kurdish Genocide Claim Arouses Reactions

The Kurdish Genocide Claim Arouses Reactions

The Democratic Society Party (DTP) stands behind Ahmet Türk by stating that the text Türk read reflects the opinion of the party on the matter and emphasizes the importance of Abdullah Öcalan in the Kurdish problem.

23 October 2008 Tolga Korkut

Witnesses Put September 12 Coup On Trial

Witnesses Put September 12 Coup On Trial

The symbolic court organized by the Initiative of 70 Million Steps Against Coups tries the generals responsible for the coup of September 12. Those who witnessed the brutal tortures of the period talked about their experiences.

12 September 2008 Onur Açıkgöz