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Trial of 89 politicians begins in second Kobanî case

Trial of 89 politicians begins in second Kobanî case

The defendants are charged with "financing" the deadly 2014 Kobanî protests.

Kobanî investigation | Detentions of 48 people extended for four days

Kobanî investigation | Detentions of 48 people extended for four days

The new investigation into the deadly 2014 protests concern the "financial aspect" of the incidents.

Kobanî detentions: 'We are faced with another politically motivated investigation'

Kobanî detentions: 'We are faced with another politically motivated investigation'

Prosecutors launched a new investigation into the "financial aspect" of the 2014 Kobanî protests, with dozens of people detained during house raids. The suspects had to be invited to testify but their homes were raided, says the Human Rights Association.

Kobanî investigation: Dozens detained in police raids in 13 cities

Kobanî investigation: Dozens detained in police raids in 13 cities

Ninety-one people are suspected of "providing financial assistance to PKK members" following the 2014 events, the prosecutors have said.

Journalist not having a press card cited as a reason for life imprisonment

Journalist not having a press card cited as a reason for life imprisonment

The court has issued the detailed ruling in the case of journalist Rojhat Doğru. A judge dissented from the verdict, citing an expert witness report.

23 February 2022 Hikmet Adal

Kobanî trial: Statements reveal 'plaintiffs' don't know defendants

Kobanî trial: Statements reveal 'plaintiffs' don't know defendants

Fifteen "plaintiffs" whose property was damaged during the Kobanî protests have withdrawn their complaints.

11 February 2022

Journalist Rojhat Doğru sentenced to life in prison

Journalist Rojhat Doğru sentenced to life in prison

News camera operator Rojhat Doğru, put on trial for attending the 2014 Kobanî protests where he was covering news, has been given a life sentence and 12 years, 1 month in prison. An arrest warrant has also been issued against the journalist.