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Officer receives prison sentence for fatal shooting of 20-year-old in Van

Officer receives prison sentence for fatal shooting of 20-year-old in Van

The lieutenant has been convicted of "involuntary killing," while the plaintiff's attorney argues for "intentional killing" charge.

Killing of Kemal Kurkut: Police officer charged with reckless killing

Killing of Kemal Kurkut: Police officer charged with reckless killing

Kurkut was shot dead by the police at a checkpoint in Diyarbakır during Newroz celebrations in 2017.

TV Presenter Who Said "We Would Start Killing Civilians in Cihangir" Resigns

TV Presenter Who Said "We Would Start Killing Civilians in Cihangir" Resigns

Akit TV presenter Ahmet Keser has resigned from his post at the channel following backlash, while Justice and Development Party (AKP) Spokesperson Ünal has stated that they cannot approve Keser's words. Prosecutors have launched an investigation into Keser.

28 February 2018

Soldier's Acquittal: Precedent Case for Impunity after Killing Civilians

POLICE VIOLENCE

Soldier's Acquittal: Precedent Case for Impunity after Killing Civilians

The Court of Appeals approved the acquittal of a specialist sergeant who killed a civilian when he fired his gun into the crowd of a demonstration.

23 September 2009 Erhan Üstündağ