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‘Summary of the 3.5 years: Crime not found’

OSMAN KAVALA’S ATTORNEYS

‘Summary of the 3.5 years: Crime not found’

Releasing a statement ahead of the Gezi trial, arrested businessperson and rights defender Kavala’s attorneys have said, “The story of his detention is a remarkable example of the politicization of the judiciary and its use for political purposes.”

Beginning of "Sledgehammer" Coup Plan Trial

Beginning of "Sledgehammer" Coup Plan Trial

The first hearing of the "Sledgehammer" Coup Plan Trial is being heard today in Istanbul. 196 defendants, among them high-ranked military officers, are tried in the scope of case. They are facing imprisonment of 15-20 years each.

16 December 2010 Berivan Tapan

KCK Trial Starts with Protests

KCK Trial Starts with Protests

151 Kurdish politicians and rights defenders will appear at court for the first time on 18 October in the scope of the KCK trial. The case is being observed by many local and international organizations. Some defendants face life sentences.

18 October 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

HAMMARBERG REPORT SUMMARY

Human Rights of Minorities in Turkey - Part 2

Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg and his delegation visited Turkey from 28 June to 3 July 2009. In the course of this visit the Commissioner held discussions on certain human rights issues, including minorities, with national and local authorities, international and non-governmental organizations. The Commissioner held also meetings with institutions and representatives of minority groups.

3 October 2009 Thomas Hammarberg

HAMMARBERG REPORT - SUMMARY

Human Rights of Minorities in Turkey - Part 1

Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg and his delegation visited Turkey from 28 June to 3 July 2009. In the course of this visit the Commissioner held discussions on certain human rights issues, including minorities, with national and local authorities, international and non-governmental organizations. The Commissioner held also meetings with institutions and representatives of minority groups.

3 October 2009 Thomas Hammarberg

Münevver Karabulut - Summary of a Murder Case

MÜNEVVER KARABULUT MURDER

Münevver Karabulut - Summary of a Murder Case

Münevver Karabulut's body and dismembered head had been found in a waste container in Etiler, Istanbul, in March this year. Suspect C.Garipoğlu now surrendered to the police 7 months after the murder. The negligent handling of the case was criticized before by Karabulut's family and friends.

19 September 2009 Emine Özcan