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‘Gezi Park’s Second Hearing Confirms Lack of Rule of Law’

JOINT STATEMENT BY INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

‘Gezi Park’s Second Hearing Confirms Lack of Rule of Law’

Led by PEN International, 20 international organizations have released a joint statement denouncing the interlocutory ruling of Gezi trial. They have called the EU “to put urgent, consistent and collective pressure upon Turkey.”

'Terror Investigation’ Against Animal Rights Defender 6 Years After Gezi

'Terror Investigation’ Against Animal Rights Defender 6 Years After Gezi

A “terror investigation” has been launched against animal rights defender Burak Özgüner, who protested in an attempt to raise concerns over the animals killed and injured as a result of police violence in 2013 Gezi Resistance.

Access Block on ‘We Defend Gezi’ Website

Access Block on ‘We Defend Gezi’ Website

An access block has been imposed on the website that has been opened to give up-to-date information about the ongoing Gezi trial.

Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu Appear Before the Judge After Months

THE FIRST DAY OF GEZİ TRIAL

Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu Appear Before the Judge After Months

The 16-defendant Gezi trial has started today. While Osman Kavala has stood before the judge on the 601st day of his arrest, Aksakoğlu has appeared in court after 220 days. They have made their defense against the indictment.

24 June 2019 Hikmet Adal

His Friends Celebrate the Birthday of Yiğit Aksakoğlu in Front of Silivri Prison

His Friends Celebrate the Birthday of Yiğit Aksakoğlu in Front of Silivri Prison

His friends and family have met in front of Silivri Prison to celebrate the birthday of Yiğit Aksakoğlu, the Netherlands-based Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Representative to Turkey who has been behind bars since November 17, 2018.

Music Video by Ferhat Tunç in 6th Year of Gezi

Music Video by Ferhat Tunç in 6th Year of Gezi

Musician Ferhat Tunç has prepared a music video for his song “Come and Find me Mother in June” in the 6th year of Gezi resistance. Tunç has stated that he wants to refresh the memories with this video clip.

‘Constitutional Court Should Give a Judgement Without Fear, Considering its Prestige’

LAWYER TURGUT KAZAN COMMENTS

‘Constitutional Court Should Give a Judgement Without Fear, Considering its Prestige’

The Constitutional Court will examine the application of Osman Kavala in its meeting on May 22. Speaking to bianet, lawyer Turgut Kazan has stated that “the court should give its judgement by considering its own prestige and without feeling any fear.”

21 May 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Appeal to European Court of Human Rights for Yiğit Aksakoğlu

Appeal to European Court of Human Rights for Yiğit Aksakoğlu

Being arrested as part of the lawsuit into the Gezi resistance, Yiğit Aksakoğlu has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) after his application to the Constitutional Court was left unanswered.

Examination Conducted in Elvan Case, Expert Report Not Prepared in Ayvalıtaş Case

Examination Conducted in Elvan Case, Expert Report Not Prepared in Ayvalıtaş Case

Examination has been conducted at the scene of incident where Berkin Elvan died after being shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi resistance. In the case of Ayvalıtaş, who died in the same period, the court has given 15 days for expert report.

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.”

First Hearing of Gezi Protests Case on June 24

First Hearing of Gezi Protests Case on June 24

Accepting the indictment filed into the Gezi Park protests, the İstanbul 30th Heavy Penal Court has ruled that the first hearing of the case shall be held on June 24.

Gezi Indictment Against 16 People Including Osman Kavala Accepted

Gezi Indictment Against 16 People Including Osman Kavala Accepted

The indictment against 16 people, including Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu, who have been arrested as part of the investigation, has been accepted by the İstanbul 30th Heavy Penal Court. The indictment was completed on February 20.

One-Person Protest in Gezi Park After 5 Years

One-Person Protest in Gezi Park After 5 Years

Having participated in the Gezi Park protests five years ago, Oruç Karacık has staged a single-person protest by sitting on the stairs of Gezi Park in Taksim. Karacık has protested the recent investigations launched against the protesters.

12 December 2018

Gezi Investigation Against 600 People in Ankara

Gezi Investigation Against 600 People in Ankara

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation against 600 people as part of the investigation that was launched into Gezi Park protests in 2013. The office issued an indictment against 120 people and sent to the court.

6 December 2018

Arrest Warrant for Journalist Can Dündar

Arrest Warrant for Journalist Can Dündar

An arrest warrant has been issued for journalist Can Dündar on the allegation that he took active part in the Gezi Park protests.

6 December 2018

Victims’ Families of Ankara, Suruç, Gezi on İstiklal Street

Victims’ Families of Ankara, Suruç, Gezi on İstiklal Street

Families of those who lost their lives in Gezi protest, and Suruç and Ankara bomb attacks have expressed on İstiklal street that their pain is common, and demanded trial against the ones who are responsible for the killings.

23 March 2016 Beyza Kural

Acquittal For çArşı

Acquittal For çArşı

35 persons from Beşiktaş sports fan group çArşı, who had attended the demonstrations during Gezi Resistance and have been put on trial with charges of coup, have been acquitted.

29 December 2015

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