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Hunger strike leaves behind a month

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16:07 26/12/2020

Prisoners entered the 30th day of hunger strike against isolation and violations of their rights.

Kazan: "Erdoğan is committing a crime saying ECtHR decision is not binding for him'

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16:06 26/12/2020

Stating that Erdoğan not recognizing the decision of the ECtHR means 'Turkey is no longer a state recognizing the rule of law, therefore we do not recognize the ECtHR decision', İstanbul Bar Association former Chair Turgut Kazan said Erdoğan is committing a constitutional crime.

Reverse law in Roboski: 34 died, 34 people from the victim families sued

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11:28 26/12/2020

The legal process regarding the Roboski Massacre, which is said to not disappear in the "tunnels of Ankara", is working backwards. While the perpetrators are being acquitted, there are countless law suits against the villagers two of whom are currently behind bars.

Attorney with the ÖHD: Do what the legislation dictates

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11:27 26/12/2020

One of the attorneys of ÖHD, Muhittin Muğuç made a call to the Ministry of Justice regarding the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan and the violations of rights in prison and said, "Fulfill the existing legislations regarding the prisons."

Appeal for release of Figen Yüksekdağ

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09:41 26/12/2020

The attorneys of HDP former Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ applied to the Ankara 16th High Criminal Court for her release, citing the ECtHR decision on Selahattin Demirtaş as a precedent.

Jinnews reporter Gülistan Azak taken into custody

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09:40 26/12/2020

Police has taken Jinnews reporter Gulistan Azak into custody in Pertek, Dersim.

HDP Ağrı Provincial Co-chair taken into custody

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14:04 24/12/2020

HDP Provincial Co-chair Cemal Akar was detained during a raid on his home in Ağrı.

Güven's Attorney: This decision is a legal scandal

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12:52 24/12/2020

Stating that people can not be arrested before they are heard according to the CMK, but the DTK Co-Chair Leyla Güven was arreested with a decision in her absence, Güven's attorney Serdar Çelebi said the decision is a legal scandal.

Shengal action marks its 23rd day

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12:49 24/12/2020

The sit in initiated by the Shengal people to support the Êzidixan Asayish (Public Security) continues on its 23rd day.

Our reporter Karataş faces year long wait behind bars for court hearing

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12:49 24/12/2020

The indictment against our reporter Dindar Karataş who being held in Erzurum Type H Closed Prison was prepared. The prosecutor seeks up to 15 years of prison sentence for Karataş who is accused of the news he wrote regarding torture and isolation.

Hunger strike enters day 28: 7 prisoners join in Van

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11:31 24/12/2020

The hunger strike launched by the prisoners in differen prisons enters 28th day. 7 prisoners from Van joins the action.

Apology for imprisonment for 5 years without any proof

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11:07 24/12/2020

Serhat Güzel and Vedat Bayram who were held responsible from the death of two police officers without any concrete evidence have been released from prison after 5 years and 2 months imprisonment.

‘ECtHR judgement confirms that Demirtaş is behind bars for political reasons'

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09:46 24/12/2020

"The judgment demonstrates how the Erdoğan presidency weaponizes detention and prosecution to remove opponents from the political scene and threatens free democratic debate,” says HRW's Europe and Central Asia Director Williamson.

Demirtaş's attorneys apply for his release after ECtHR

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09:45 24/12/2020

The European top court has ruled for the immediate release of the politician.

Can Dündar sentenced to 27 years 6 months

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13:52 23/12/2020

Journalist Can Dündar was sentenced in absentia to 18 years and nine months in prison for "espionage" and to a further eight years and nine months for "supporting terrorism".