Turkey arrests 17 in latest crackdown on alleged Gülen members
A Turkish court has ordered the arrest of 17 people over alleged links to the faith-based Gülen movement,…
Kavala says Turkey must comply with ECtHR rulings after new hearing in Strasbourg
Imprisoned Turkish businessman and civil society figure Osman Kavala said Turkey is constitutionally required to comply with rulings…
Turkey’s ruling bloc rejects inquiry into officials’ wealth amid growing corruption debate
Turkey’s parliament on Wednesday voted down a proposal to investigate unusual gains in wealth among senior officials and…
İstanbul court jails 9 for spreading PKK propaganda in probe of Kurdish Nevruz celebrations
A court in İstanbul jailed nine people pending trial on Wednesday on charges of disseminating propaganda for the…
Lawyers tell ECtHR Turkey has kept Kavala jailed on same discredited evidence despite Strasbourg rulings
Lawyers for imprisoned Turkish businessman and civil society figure Osman Kavala told the European Court of Human Rights…
Inmates report 45 held in wards built for 7 at Turkish prison, medical care delayed for more than a year
Inmates at a prison in northwestern Turkey are being held in wards built for seven people but which…
Turkish court orders arrest of journalist on disinformation charges
A Turkish court on Sunday ordered the arrest of journalist İsmail Arı of the BirGün daily on charges…
3 Turkish officials suspended, 1 detained, over alleged access to justice minister’s land records
Three public officials in Turkey have been suspended and one of them detained over allegations that they improperly…
Disabled Turkish prisoner allegedly beaten, denied medical care
Two Turkish rights groups have alleged that a disabled prisoner was beaten and denied adequate medical care during…
HRW urges Turkey to lift courtroom restrictions in İmamoğlu trial
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday urged Turkish authorities to remove restrictions on lawyers, journalists and the public seeking to…
Turkey has investigated at least 70 journalists under controversial ‘disinformation law’ since 2022
Photo: AFP Turkish authorities have investigated at least 70 journalists under a controversial “disinformation law” since 2022, among…
Jailed opposition mayor faces up to 35 years in prison
Prosecutors in İstanbul have drafted an indictment seeking up to 35 years in prison for jailed Beyoğlu Mayor…