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Gezi trial | Arrest warrant against Yiğit Ali Ekmekçi

Gezi trial | Arrest warrant against Yiğit Ali Ekmekçi

Having sentenced Yiğit Ali Ekmekçi to 18 years in prison along with six others in Gezi retrial, the İstanbul 13th High Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant against him.

Warrant against former national swimmer Derya Büyükuncu over a tweet

Warrant against former national swimmer Derya Büyükuncu over a tweet

Over his tweet allegedly about the health condition of President Erdoğan, who has tested positive for COVID-19, former national swimmer Derya Büyükuncu has also been permanently deprived of his rights by the Turkish Swimming Federation.

7 February 2022

Another warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç

TRIAL FOR 'INSULT'

Another warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç

The court board has issued a warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç in the trial for “insulting” Binali Yıldırım, the then Prime Minister of Turkey from the ruling AKP.

22 October 2021

Turkey requests a red notice for journalist Can Dündar

Turkey requests a red notice for journalist Can Dündar

The İstanbul 14th High Criminal Court has ruled that a red notice shall be issued against journalist Can Dündar, the then Editor-in-Chief of Cumhuriyet newspaper who has been sentenced to 27 years, 6 months in prison in the MİT Trucks case.

İzmir earthquake: Warrants against 22 people

117 PEOPLE DIED

İzmir earthquake: Warrants against 22 people

As part of an investigation into the earthquake that claimed the lives of 117 people in İzmir, warrants have been issued against 22 people based on a new expert report. The prosecutor has also requested permission to investigate 17 public officials

Warrant against 3 suspects over attack on Future Party Vice Chair

Warrant against 3 suspects over attack on Future Party Vice Chair

Detention warrants have been issued against three suspects as part of the investigation launched into the physical assault on Future Party Vice Chair Selçuk Özdağ. Two suspects were previously arrested as part of the same investigation.

22 January 2021

Warrant against journalist Cengiz Çandar

Warrant against journalist Cengiz Çandar

The court has issued a warrant against journalist Cengiz Çandar, who is standing trial over his social media posts about Ayşe Deniz Karacagil, known as “the girl with the red scarf” during the Gezi resistance of 2013.

20 January 2021

Warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç

Warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç

Germany has rejected Turkey’s request for “mutual judicial assistance” to take testimony of Ferhat Tunç on the ground that it is against freedom of expression. Standing trial for “insulting the President”, Tunç now faces a warrant for his detention in Turkey.

15 September 2020

Reactions Against Detention Warrant for Osman Kavala

Reactions Against Detention Warrant for Osman Kavala

Several politicians, lawyers, artists and journalists have criticized the detention warrant issued against arrested rights defender and businessperson Osman Kavala, for whom the court gave a verdict of acquittal and release in Gezi trial yesterday.

19 February 2020

Detention Warrant Against Osman Kavala

Detention Warrant Against Osman Kavala

Shortly after the court has ruled for the acquittal and release of Osman Kavala in Gezi trial, the İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has issued a detention warrant against him as part of an investigation launched into July 15 coup attempt.

18 February 2020

Journalist and Writer Ahmet Altan Detained

Journalist and Writer Ahmet Altan Detained

Released from prison last week after serving 1,138 days behind bars, journalist and writer Ahmet Altan has been detained. An arrest warrant was issued against him yesterday.

13 November 2019

Arrest Warrant for Memet Ali Alabora

Arrest Warrant for Memet Ali Alabora

An arrest warrant has been issued for actor Memet Ali Alabora, against whom a series accusations were brought by the pro-government media outlets during Gezi Park protests.

5 December 2018