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Convict who started the fire at Madımak Hotel in Sivas may be released

Convict who started the fire at Madımak Hotel in Sivas may be released

The Constitutional Court ruled that Yunis Karataş who started the fire that caused the Sivas Massacre in 1993 has "committed a terror crime" but cannot be evaluated as a "terror convict" since the latter requires the presence of a definite terrorist organization.

Court rejects the request for hearing the then state officials in Sivas massacre case

Court rejects the request for hearing the then state officials in Sivas massacre case

In the trial over the Sivas massacre, which claimed the lives of 35 people in Madımak Hotel in 1993, the court has rejected the requests for hearing the then state officials Köksal, Ağar and Karabilgin “because it will not have an effect on the ruling.”

20 January 2022

Sivas Massacre remembered on 28th anniversary

Sivas Massacre remembered on 28th anniversary

Thirty-two intellectuals, artists and writers, and two hotel workers were killed when a mob set fire to Madımak Hotel in Sivas in 1993.

Sivas Massacre: Opposition demands facing the past, opening of 'Museum of Shame'

Sivas Massacre: Opposition demands facing the past, opening of 'Museum of Shame'

While CHP and HDP deputies have submitted motions and law proposals about the 1993 massacre, an AKP member of the Sivas municipal council has filed a criminal complaint who define the incident as "massacre."

‘Commemorations are a warning against lynch culture’

27TH YEAR OF SİVAS MASSACRE

‘Commemorations are a warning against lynch culture’

Today marks the 27th anniversary of Sivas Massacre, which claimed the lives of 35 people in Madımak Hotel. Eren Aysan, who lost her father Behçet Aysan in the massacre, has spoken to bianet about the commemorations and the judicial process.

2 July 2020 Ayşegül Özbek

‘While There are 1,334 Ill Prisoners, Why Only the Convict of Sivas Massacre?’

SOCIAL MEMORY PLATFORM

‘While There are 1,334 Ill Prisoners, Why Only the Convict of Sivas Massacre?’

Social Memory Platform has released a written statement about the pardon granted to the convict of Sivas Massacre by President Erdoğan. “No matter who forgives murderers, we will not forgive them”, the Platform has said.

3 February 2020

From Zeynep Altıok to Erdoğan: There are Hundreds of Ill Prisoners

COMMUTATION GRANTED TO SİVAS MASSACRE CONVICT

From Zeynep Altıok to Erdoğan: There are Hundreds of Ill Prisoners

With the commutation granted by Erdoğan, 86-year-old convict of Sivas Massacre will not serve rest of his aggravated life sentence behind bars. "Can Erdoğan do the same thing for other ill inmates?”, asks Altıok, who lost her father in Madımak.

31 January 2020 Hikmet Adal

The Ones Massacred in Madımak 26 Years Ago Commemorated in Sivas

The Ones Massacred in Madımak 26 Years Ago Commemorated in Sivas

The ones massacred in Madımak Hotel in Sivas 26 years ago today have been commemorated in a ceremony in Sivas. Şenal Sarıhan, one of the attorneys of Sivas case, has spoken to bianet regarding the commemoration.

2 July 2019 Ekin Karaca

22nd Anniversary of Sivas Massacre

22nd Anniversary of Sivas Massacre

22nd Anniversary of Sivas Massacre which left 35 people dead will be commemorated in Sivas province of Turkey.

Sivas Massacre Case Submitted to Constitutional Court

Sivas Massacre Case Submitted to Constitutional Court

After that the statute of limitation have run out for Turkey's Sivas Massacre case and its approval by Supreme Court of Appeals, a plaintiff attorney is taking the case to the Constitutional Court.

13 August 2014 Ekin Karaca

Sivas Massacre Victims Remembered

Sivas Massacre Victims Remembered

A group of activists marched to Madımak Hotel in the eastern province of Sivas to commemorate the killing of 35 intellectuals in 1993.

“It’s Been 20 Years, Our Wounds Still Open”

SIVAS MASSACRE

“It’s Been 20 Years, Our Wounds Still Open”

Thousands including family members, politicians and activists rallied in the central province of Sivas to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Sivas Masscare - the killing of dozens of Alevi intellectuals in Madımak Hotel arson incident.

State Audit Board to Investigate Sivas Massacre

State Audit Board to Investigate Sivas Massacre

President Abdullah Gul assigned the Turkish State Audit Board for the investigation of Sivas Massacre, events of July 2, 1993 which resulted in the deaths of 37 people, mostly Alevi intellectuals.

30 November 2012

Protests and Clashes after Time-barring Sivas Trial

Protests and Clashes after Time-barring Sivas Trial

Members of political parties and trade unions demonstrated against the decision to procedures of the Sivas trial by prescription. University students were attacked on campus when they protested the disputed decision.

Sivas Massacre - Procedures Time-Barred

Sivas Massacre - Procedures Time-Barred

The trial regarding the Sivas massacre was closed by prescription in line with the request of the prosecutor. Thousands of people gathered in front of the courthouse and demanded to accept the massacre as a crime against humanity and hence not to drop procedures.

AKP Supports Statute of Limitation for Sivas Massacre

DRAFT BILL REJECTED

AKP Supports Statute of Limitation for Sivas Massacre

AKP deputies voted against the initiative of CHP MPs to debate a proposal against the time-barring of the Sivas massacre in parliament. CHP deputy Tanrıkulu commented, "They will not be able to explain this to the public conscience".

7 March 2012 Ayça Söylemez

Trial on Sivas Massacre to be Closed by Prescription?

Trial on Sivas Massacre to be Closed by Prescription?

The trial on the Sivas Massacre in 1993 that left 37 people dead was continued on 21 June. The prosecutor demanded to drop procedures against six out of seven fugitive defendants due to the status of limitation.

Alevi Workshop Report Lacks Former Alevi Requests

Alevi Workshop Report Lacks Former Alevi Requests

The 7th report of the Alevi Workshop was presented to the prime minister on 7 February. The report does not include the requests put forward by the Alevi associations in the first workshop.

9 February 2010 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Arrest Warrant for Sivas Massacre Suspect after 16 Years

SİVAS MASSACRE

Arrest Warrant for Sivas Massacre Suspect after 16 Years

An Ankara court issued an arrest warrant for Cafer Erçakmak who played a provocative role in the Sivas Massacre 16 years ago. The court will gather information related to Erçakmak until the coming hearing on 24 December.

20 December 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Sivas Massacre Suspect Erçakmak Nested in France

SİVAS MASSACRE

Sivas Massacre Suspect Erçakmak Nested in France

New findings reveal that Erçakmak probably lives in France. The plaintiffs' lawyers demand Erçakmak's extradition to Turkey. The court accepted their request.

2 September 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

"Don't Forget Sivas"

Sivas Massacre

"Don't Forget Sivas"

Around 7,000 people gathered in Kadıköy on 2 July to commemorate the killing of Alevi intellectuals and artists in Sivas in 1993.

3 July 2009 Bawer Çakır

Victims of Sivas Massacre Commemorated

2 July 1993

Victims of Sivas Massacre Commemorated

In İstanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Sivas, crowds are gathering on the 16th anniversary of the Sivas Massacre.

2 July 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Court Nearly Dropped Case against Suspects in Sivas Massacre

SİVAS massacre

Court Nearly Dropped Case against Suspects in Sivas Massacre

Joint attorneys only found out by coincidence that the statute of limitations was running out on a case against suspects.

1 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Turkey Must Face The Sıvas Massacre

Turkey Must Face The Sıvas Massacre

The European Peace Assembly demands that the Turkish government bring to justice those responsible for the Sivas massacre fifteen years ago and meet the demands of the Alevi society.