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Police Operation with Helicopter into Grup Yorum Band

Police Operation with Helicopter into Grup Yorum Band

Police have raided İdil Cultural Center in which Grup Yorum band carries out its musical works, detained nine people. Properties and instruments have been damaged during the police search.

Policeman Advised to Stand Trial With “Possible Premeditated Murder” of Uğur Kurt

Policeman Advised to Stand Trial With “Possible Premeditated Murder” of Uğur Kurt

Istanbul 85th Assize Court overturned another court ruling on the killing of Uğur Kurt by a policeman under the charges of “neglected murder”, advising a retrial under the charge of “possible premeditated murder”.

30 October 2014

Stay of Execution on Okmeydanı Reconstruction Plans

Stay of Execution on Okmeydanı Reconstruction Plans

The court issued a stay of execution of the reconstruction plans encompassing Okmeydanı neighborhood, an official risk area and long-time combatant of urban transformation.

17 July 2014 Nilay Vardar

Commemoration for Berkin Elvan in Okmeydanı

Commemoration for Berkin Elvan in Okmeydanı

A commemoration was held in Istanbul’s Okmeydanı neighborhood for the first injury anniversary of Berkin Elvan, a 15 year old boy who was died after a comatose of 269 days due to a police gas bomb canister.

One More Death in Okmeydanı

One More Death in Okmeydanı

After the incidents related the murder of Uğur Kurt at the backyard of cemevi in Okmeydanı, an unidentified person lost his life. It was claimed that the explosion was caused by a handmade bomb.

Uğur Kurt, a Protest Bystander, Killed By Police Fire

Uğur Kurt, a Protest Bystander, Killed By Police Fire

Uğur Kurt (30), a municipal worker who was coincidentally visiting a cemevi for funeral in Istanbul’s Okmeydanı, died of police fire during a nearby protest dedicated to Berkin Elvan. While clashes resumed all night, 9 were injured including 7 policemen.

Youngster Killed in Okmeydanı

Youngster Killed in Okmeydanı

The fight between two groups last night in Istanbul’s Okmeydanı district left Burak Can Karamanoğlu (22) dead and two other wounded.