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Conscientious Objector Savda Arrested again
Conscientious Objector Savda Arrested again
Conscientious objector Savda was arrested and taken to prison upon the approval of a five-month prison sentence on charges of "alienating the public from military service". Amnesty International Turkey and the Human Rights Foundation condemned his arrest.
27 February 2012 Ekin Karaca
Conscientious Objector Delice on Hunger Strike
Conscientious Objector Delice on Hunger Strike
Four days ago, conscientious objector Delice started a hunger strike because he was allegedly beaten and forced to pay protection money. According to his lawyer Erkan, torture in prison is done systematically.
20 December 2011 Ekin Karaca
"Our New-Born Babies did not Wear Uniforms"
"Our New-Born Babies did not Wear Uniforms"
The fourth hearing of the "Everybody is born as a baby" trial against Savda, Aydemir and Atak, supporters of conscientious objector Aydemir, was held on 14 December. The defendants' request to consult a gynaecologist on the topic was dismissed.
16 December 2011 Ekin Karaca
Conscientious Objector Savda in Custody
Conscientious Objector Savda in Custody
Conscientious Objector Savda was taken into custody at the airport in Istanbul when he was about to travel to Paris. His custody is allegedly based on Savda's conviction on charges of "alienating the public from the military".
7 December 2011 Ekin Karaca
Landmark Ruling on "Conscientious Objection"
EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Landmark Ruling on "Conscientious Objection"
For the first time, the European Court of Human Rights sentenced Turkey for a breach of Article 9 on freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Applicant Erçep's lawyer Alsancak said the verdict manifested the right to conscientious objection in Turkey.
23 November 2011 Işıl Cinmen
Possible Reduction of Sentence for İnan Süver
CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION
Possible Reduction of Sentence for İnan Süver
The examination of conscientious objector Süver at the GATA military hospital it was determined in the related report to reduce his penalty and to have him serve his sentence at hospital. Süver was convicted on charges of "absence without leave".
28 October 2011 Ekin Karaca
Conscientious Objector Süver Stopped Hunger Strike
Conscientious Objector Süver Stopped Hunger Strike
Conscientious objector İnan Süver stopped his hunger strike after 39 days. He stopped his protest when he got to know that he was going to be transferred to the Gülhane Military Medical Academy.
17 October 2011 Ekin Karaca
Gynaecologist Requested as Expert in Conscientious Objection Trial
CONSCIENTOUS OBJECTION
Gynaecologist Requested as Expert in Conscientious Objection Trial
The five defendants tried for having supported conscientious objector Enver Aydemir appeared before the court at their third hearing in Eskişehir on 6 October. Lawyer Doğanoğlu reiterated his request to call a gynaecologist for an expert opinion.
7 October 2011 Işıl Cinmen
Council of Europe Pushed Turkey to Take Concrete Steps
CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION
Council of Europe Pushed Turkey to Take Concrete Steps
Based on the application of conscientious objector Ülke, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe urged Turkey to declare concrete steps to be taken by Turkey until December regarding the right to conscientious objection.
26 September 2011 Ekin Karaca
Torture Suspect Officers Not Attended the Enver Aydemir Trial
Torture Suspect Officers Not Attended the Enver Aydemir Trial
Colonel M.Ö. and petty officer İ.S., who are on trial with charges of torturing Enver Aydemir, a conscientious objector that was taken into custody on December 24, 2009 and arrested, did not come to the hearing. Aydemir’s lawyers challenged the court arguing that it lacks fair trial standards.
5 July 2011 Ekin Karaca
Conscientious Objector on Hunger Strike for 14 Days
Conscientious Objector on Hunger Strike for 14 Days
Conscientious objector Süver started a hunger strike 14 days ago after his escape from prison and his arrest one day later. On 3 May, he was taken to a closed prison in Manisa where a 20-day isolation punishment was imposed on him. Reportedly, he is not in good health.
5 May 2011 Ekin Karaca
Five-Month Sentence for Conscientious Objector Savda
Five-Month Sentence for Conscientious Objector Savda
The Court of Appeals upheld and finalized a five-month prison sentence for conscientious objector Savda on the grounds of a press release critic of Israel and supportive of Israeli conscientious objectors.
4 March 2011 Mustafa Sütlaş
Conscientious Objector's Relatives Also Persecuted
Conscientious Objector's Relatives Also Persecuted
Five people stand trial in Eskişehir on charges of "alienating the public from military service" on the grounds of their support for conscientious objector Enver Aydemir. Aydemir's father and his lawyer are among the defendants.
25 January 2011 Emir Çelik
Conscientious Objector Süver to be Hospitalized on Compulsion
Conscientious Objector Süver to be Hospitalized on Compulsion
Conscientious objector Süver will have been detained for four months by the coming hearing in December. The Military Court decided again to issue a medical report and to transfer Süver to a military prison.
15 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Conscientious Objector Süver Remains in Prison
Conscientious Objector Süver Remains in Prison
The Izmir Şirinyer Military Court dismissed the request for the release of conscientious objector İnan Süver. Süver is said to have been sentenced to imprisonment of 35 months. The case was adjourned to 15 November.
12 October 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Torture Case - Colonel's Hand "Slipped"
CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION
Torture Case - Colonel's Hand "Slipped"
Colonel Özmen, tried for alleged torture of conscientious objector Aydemir, said in his defence: "I am a human being, I may have cursed. I held him by the shoulders to lead him out of the room, maybe my hand slipped across his face".
24 September 2010 Berivan Tapan
Journalists Acquitted from Charges for the Term "Murderers"
Journalists Acquitted from Charges for the Term "Murderers"
Journalists Kurt and Kökçüoğlu were finally acquitted by an Ankara court. They were tried for defending the right to conscientious objection and because they called the people responsible for the death of 12-year-old Uğur Kaymaz "murderers".
9 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Kurdish Politician Investigated for Call to Refuse Military Service
Kurdish Politician Investigated for Call to Refuse Military Service
The Batman prosecutor launched an investigation into Peace and Democracy Party group deputy chair Yıldız under charges of "alienating the public from military service". He had publicly called to refuse military service.
23 June 2010 Erhan Üstündağ
Supporters of Conscientious Objector Convicted
Supporters of Conscientious Objector Convicted
Ankara Prosecutor Karakuş demanded the acquittal of 19 defendants who were tried for supporting conscientious objector Aydemir. Yet, one defendant received a prison sentence of 1.5 years, three defendants were each sentenced to six months in jail.
18 June 2010 Burçin Belge
15 Months of Military Service or 3 Years of Torture!
CONSCIENTIOS OBJECTOR FREE
15 Months of Military Service or 3 Years of Torture!
Conscientious objector Aydemir was relaeased upon an "incapability report". His lawyer criticized that the legislation lacks provisions on conscientious objection. Turkey is one of three countries of the European Council that does not recognize the right to conscientious objection.
11 June 2010 Erhan Üstündağ
"Right to Conscientious Objection instead of 'Paid' Exemption"
"Right to Conscientious Objection instead of 'Paid' Exemption"
Sönmez from the Pacifist Group stated that exemption from military service by payment will not be put on Turkey's agenda because the General Staff opposes the idea. Sönmez demanded Turkey's recognition of the right to conscientious objection.
21 April 2010 Burçin Belge
Conscientious Objector in Jail, his Supporters on Trial
Conscientious Objector in Jail, his Supporters on Trial
Enver Aydemir, conscientious objector for religious reasons, has been treated as a "deserter" for about three years now. His lawyers stated a lack of authority of the military court. The court declined their request and sentenced Aydemir to ten months imprisonment.
5 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Disciplinary Fine for Detained Conscientious Objector Aydemir
Disciplinary Fine for Detained Conscientious Objector Aydemir
The Eskişehir Military Court imposed a one-month disciplinary fine on conscientious objector Enver Aydemir because of his refusal to wear prison clothes and disobedience of orders. Aydemir is not allowed for one month to see anybody else but his lawyer.
11 February 2010 Bawer Çakır
Torture Allegations by Conscientious Objector Aydemir
FREEDOM FOR CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR AYDEMİR
Torture Allegations by Conscientious Objector Aydemir
Conscientious objector Enver Aydemir claims that he was exposed to torture and maltreatment in prison for refusing to wear military clothes. Aydemir started a hunger strike to express his protest. His wife, his father and lawyer Yılmaz filed a criminal complaint.
30 December 2009 Bawer Çakır
Four Rights Activists Still on Trial
Freedom of Expression
Four Rights Activists Still on Trial
Four supporters of a conscientious objector are still being tried for "alienating the public against the military".
9 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
Pacifists Support Conscientious Objectors
Against Compulsory Military Service
Pacifists Support Conscientious Objectors
Marking Conscientious Objection Day, pacifists staged a protest in front of a military site in Istanbul.
17 May 2009
Acquittal for Conscientious Objector’s Statement
An Ankara court has acquitted Mustafa Karayay, who faced three years imprisonment for criticising military service.
13 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
Renewed Discussions about Military Service
Renewed Discussions about Military Service
YARSAV President Eminağaoğlu has argued that the constitution speaks of “service to the country” and not military service, thus renewing discussions about conscientious objection. At the same time, the number of people demanding to pay instead of doing military service is steadily rising.
25 March 2009 Emine Özcan
Conscientious Objector Özkan Faces Court
Doğan Özkan read a press briefing of the Human Rights Association in front of Selimiye Barracks in Üsküdar in 2004. Now he is facing court for discouraging people from doing military service.
5 February 2009 Bawer Çakır
Conscientious Objection Is on EU Accession Agenda
Conscientious Objection Is on EU Accession Agenda
Answering the questions of Dutch MEP Erik Meijer, the European Commission said that EU accession negotiations would also include a discussion of the right to conscientious objection or social instead of military service.
3 February 2009 Erhan Üstündağ
Conscientious Objector Bal’s Case Postponed To February 3
The third hearing for the trial of the four people who wounded and tried to kill conscientious objector Mehmet Bal was held. One of the accused was at the hearing. The other four will be listened at the next hearing.
30 December 2008
Journalist Mağden Acquitted Of Her Conscientious Objection Article
Journalist Mağden Acquitted Of Her Conscientious Objection Article
Journalist Perihan Mağden, who was on trial for her article in support of the conscientious objection, has been acquitted. She says it is only in Turkey and Azerbaijan where the conscientious objection is still not recognized.
27 November 2008 Erol Önderoğlu
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