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Court of Cassation announces verdicts on cases related to pro-Kurdish Özgür Gündem newspaper
Court of Cassation announces verdicts on cases related to pro-Kurdish Özgür Gündem newspaper
One of the cases was against executives and columnists of the now-shut-down newspaper and the other was about a solidarity campaign carried out by rights advocates and journalists.
3 August 2023
Özgür Gündem trials: 'Solidarity became a reason for imprisonment'
Özgür Gündem trials: 'Solidarity became a reason for imprisonment'
After their acquittals were overturned, Prof. Şebnem Korur-Fincancı, RSF's Erol Önderoğlu and writer Ahmet Nesin are standing retrial for having taken part in the solidarity campaign for Özgür Gündem newspaper.
1 October 2021 Hikmet Adal
Four sentenced to prison in Özgür Gündem newspaper case
Four sentenced to prison in Özgür Gündem newspaper case
The court has convicted three defendants of "being a member of a terrorist organization" and one of "terrorist propaganda."
15 February 2021
Seventeen groups announce support for rights defenders ahead of retrial of Özgür Gündem case
Seventeen groups announce support for rights defenders ahead of retrial of Özgür Gündem case
Three rights defenders will stand trial again for having solidarized with Özgür Gündem newspaper after their acquittal was overturned.
2 February 2021
Prof. Korur-Fincancı: Overturn of acquittal intended to punish us
ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM NEWSPAPER TRIALS
Prof. Korur-Fincancı: Overturn of acquittal intended to punish us
Three rights defenders' acquittal in the case regarding a solidarity campaign for the now-closed Özgür Gündem newspaper has been overturned.
5 November 2020 Hikmet Adal
Appeals court overturns verdict of acquittal for Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu, Nesin
ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM NEWSPAPER TRIALS
Appeals court overturns verdict of acquittal for Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu, Nesin
Fifty-six people had participated in the "Editors-in-Chief on Watch" campaign launched in solidarity with Özgür Gündem newspaper, which was closed in 2016.
4 November 2020
HDP's Ayhan Bilgen acquitted in 'Özgür Gündem' trial
HDP's Ayhan Bilgen acquitted in 'Özgür Gündem' trial
The dismissed mayor of Kars has been acquitted of "breaking the unity of the state and the integrity of the country," and "propagandizing for a terrorist organization."
15 October 2020
Özgür Gündem trial: Prison sentences of 7 journalists upheld
Özgür Gündem trial: Prison sentences of 7 journalists upheld
The court of appeals has upheld the prison sentences of Ertuğrul Mavioğlu, Fehim Işık, Celal Başlangıç, İhsan Çaralan, Öncü Akgül ve Celalettin Can and Hüseyin Aykol who joined the Editors-in-Chief on Watch campaign in solidarity with Özgür Gündem.
23 September 2020
Prosecutor Appeals Against Verdict of Acquittal in Özgür Gündem Case
ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS
Prosecutor Appeals Against Verdict of Acquittal in Özgür Gündem Case
The prosecutor has appealed against the verdict of acquittal given for Şebnem Korur-Fincancı, Erol Önderoğlu and Ahmet Nesin, who were tried for participating in “Editors-in-Chief on Watch” campaign in solidarity with the closed Özgür Gündem.
10 September 2019
From Hüseyin Aykol to Journalists Outside: We Still Have so Much News to Report
From Hüseyin Aykol to Journalists Outside: We Still Have so Much News to Report
Imprisoned on July 11, former Co-Editor-in-Chief of the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper Hüseyin Aykol has sent a message from prison: “As one of the journalists inside, I wish good and beautiful news to all my colleagues ‘outside’.”
23 July 2019
Amnesty Turkey: Drop the Cases Against Everyone Solidarizing with Özgür Gündem
Amnesty Turkey: Drop the Cases Against Everyone Solidarizing with Özgür Gündem
Put on trial for being Editors-in-Chief of the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper, Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu and Nesin have been acquitted. Amnesty Turkey has expressed concerns over the ones convicted for having solidarized with the newspaper.
18 July 2019
Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu and Nesin Acquitted
ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS
Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu and Nesin Acquitted
Put on trial for having participated in the “Editors-in-Chief on Watch” campaign in solidarity with the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper, Şebnem Korur-Fincancı, Erol Önderoğlu and Ahmet Nesin have been acquitted.
17 July 2019 Tansu Pişkin
A Journalist Who Has Served His Life in Prison: Hüseyin Aykol
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A Journalist Who Has Served His Life in Prison: Hüseyin Aykol
He was detained, tortured, served years and years in prison. He continued doing journalism. He has been arrested again at the age of 63. Journalist Hüseyin Aykol continues being the voice of truth from prison.
17 July 2019 Evrim Kepenek
Journalist Hüseyin Aykol Arrested
Journalist Hüseyin Aykol Arrested
Former Co-Editor-in-Chief of the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper Hüseyin Aykol has been arrested and sent to Sincan Prison for the execution of his prison sentence of 3 years and 9 months, which was previously upheld by the court of appeal.
12 July 2019
Journalist Hüseyin Aykol Detained
Journalist Hüseyin Aykol Detained
Sentenced to 3 years, 9 months in prison on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” for being the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper, journalist Hüseyin Aykol has been detained for the execution of his sentence.
11 July 2019
Washington Post: Journalism is not a Crime, Support Erol Önderoğlu
Washington Post: Journalism is not a Crime, Support Erol Önderoğlu
The Washington Post has run a full-page advertisement for Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Representative to Turkey Erol Önderoğlu: “Our colleague in Turkey could face years in prison for supporting a Kurdish newspaper. Journalism is not a crime.”
11 July 2019
7 People Sentenced to Prison in Özgür Gündem Trial
7 People Sentenced to Prison in Özgür Gündem Trial
While seven columnists and executives of the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper have been sentenced to prison, the court has ruled that the case files of seven defendants shall be separated and eight people shall be acquitted.
22 May 2019
Önderoğlu: We Give 2.5 Years of Our Lives to an Indictment Prepared in One Day
ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS
Önderoğlu: We Give 2.5 Years of Our Lives to an Indictment Prepared in One Day
Erol Önderoğlu has made his defense in the tenth hearing of the case filed against Önderoğlu, Nesin and Korur-Fincancı for having participated in the “Editors-in-Chief on Watch” campaign in solidarity with the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper.
15 April 2019
Verdict of Release for Grant Holder of Newspaper Kemal Sancılı
ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM MAIN TRIAL
Verdict of Release for Grant Holder of Newspaper Kemal Sancılı
The court has given a verdict of release for Sancılı, the Grant Holder of Özgür Gündem newspaper closed by a Statutory Decree. Being arrested pending trial, he has been sent back to prison as he has a definitive prison sentence in another case.
10 April 2019 Tansu Pişkin
9 People Sentenced to Prison in Trial of Editors-in-Chief on Watch
ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS
9 People Sentenced to Prison in Trial of Editors-in-Chief on Watch
In the lawsuit filed against 13 journalists for participating in Editors-in-Chief on Watch campaign in solidarity with Özgür Gündem newspaper, 9 journalists have been sentenced to prison. The sentences of Can and Kocakaya have not been deferred.
3 April 2019 Tansu Pişkin
Önderoğlu, Nesin and Korur-Fincancı Demanded to Be Penalized
ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS
Önderoğlu, Nesin and Korur-Fincancı Demanded to Be Penalized
Announcing its opinion as to the accusations, Prosecutor’s Office has demanded that Önderoğlu, Nesin and Korur-Fincancı be penalized for “propagandizing for a terrorist organization”, “inciting to commit crime” and “praising the crime and the criminal.”
27 February 2019 Tansu Pişkin
Arrest Warrant Previously Issued Against Writer Ahmet Nesin Revoked
ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS
Arrest Warrant Previously Issued Against Writer Ahmet Nesin Revoked
The next hearing of the case filed against Önderoğlu, Nesin and Korur-Fincancı for having solidarized with the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper will be held on February 27. The arrest warrant previously issued against Ahmet Nesin has been revoked.
28 January 2019 Tansu Pişkin
Court to Evaluate Request That Özgür Gündem Cases Be Combined
Court to Evaluate Request That Özgür Gündem Cases Be Combined
In the Özgür Gündem case, where Hüseyin Aykol, Eren Keskin, Reyhan Çapan and Hasan Başak have been tried, the court board has ruled that the request for the combination of Özgür Gündem case files shall be evaluated in the next hearing.
22 January 2019 Tansu Pişkin
‘Digital Reports’ to Be Examined in Özgür Gündem Main Trial
‘Digital Reports’ to Be Examined in Özgür Gündem Main Trial
In the main trial of the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper, where nine people have been tried, the court board has ruled that the arrest of newspaper’s grant holder Kemal Sancılı shall continue. The next hearing of the case will be held on April 10, 2019.
17 January 2019 Tansu Pişkin
Prison Sentences of 5 Editors-in-Chief on Watch Upheld by Court of Appeal
TRIALS OF EDITORS-IN-CHIEF ON WATCH
Prison Sentences of 5 Editors-in-Chief on Watch Upheld by Court of Appeal
The prison sentences, which were previously given to journalists Ayşe Düzkan, Ragıp Duran, Mehmet Ali Çelebi, Hüseyin Bektaş and Hüseyin Aykol in the trial of Özgür Gündem Editors-in-Chief on Watch, have been upheld by the Court of Appeal.
29 November 2018
3 Journalists Sentenced to a Total of 4 Years, 9 Months, 12 Days in Prison
TRIALS OF EDITORS-IN-CHIEF ON WATCH
3 Journalists Sentenced to a Total of 4 Years, 9 Months, 12 Days in Prison
The court board has announced its verdict in the case of journalists İnan Kızılkaya, İhsan Çaralan and Hüseyin Aykol, who have been tried on charge of “insulting the president”. While the journalists have been sentenced to a total of 4 years, 9 months and 12 days in prison, the prison sentence of Aykol has not been suspended.
25 October 2018
Presiding Judge: We Value Right of Defense
TRIALS OF EDITORS-IN-CHIEF ON WATCH
Presiding Judge: We Value Right of Defense
The next hearing of 13 journalists, who have been tried for participating in the Editors-in-Chief on Watch campaign launched for the Özgür Gündem newspaper, which was closed as per a Statutory Decree, will be held on March 28, 2019.
10 October 2018
International Travel Ban of Eren Keskin Lifted
ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM MAIN TRIAL
International Travel Ban of Eren Keskin Lifted
The tenth hearing in the main trial of Özgür Gündem newspaper, which was closed as per a Statutory Decree, has been held. While the court board has lifted the international travel ban of Eren Keskin, it has ruled that the arrest of Kemal Sancılı shall continue.
10 October 2018
No Verdict Announced in Case of Önderoğlu, Korur-Fincancı, Nesin
ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS
No Verdict Announced in Case of Önderoğlu, Korur-Fincancı, Nesin
The next hearing of the case, which has been filed against Önderoğlu, Nesin and Korur-Fincancı on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” after they solidarized with the closed Özgür Günden newspaper, will be held in January 2019.
9 October 2018
Trial of 13 Journalists to Continue on October 10
Trial of 13 Journalists to Continue on October 10
Having been tried for participating in Editors-in-Chief on Watch campaign launched by Özgür Gündem newspaper, which was closed by decree, 13 journalists haven’t attended the hearing. Lawyers’ objection to "contrariety to constitution".
16 July 2018 Tansu Pişkin
Ninth Hearing of Özgür Gündem Trial Held
ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM MAIN TRIAL
Ninth Hearing of Özgür Gündem Trial Held
The ninth hearing in the main trial of Özgür Gündem newspaper has been held. The court board has ruled that the international travel ban of Eren Keskin and the arrest of Kemal Sancılı shall continue. The next hearing will be held on October 10, 2018.
4 June 2018
Journalist Reyhan Çapan Arrested
Journalist Reyhan Çapan Arrested
Reyhan Çapan, the former editor-in-chief of Özgür Gündem daily newspaper, which was closed by a statutory decree, has been arrested in Artvin. She was previously sentenced to 1 year and 3 months in prison.
14 May 2018
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