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Investigation into lawyers over statement about Turkey's Afrin operation dismissed 4 years later

Investigation into lawyers over statement about Turkey's Afrin operation dismissed 4 years later

"The real crime was opening an investigation into a statement for the press. Positive that a case was not filed but not giving the decision for four years kept those who were investigated under pressure," lawyer Kemal Aytaç has said.

11 April 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Making ‘peace news’ against Afrin operation, journalist sentenced to prison

Making ‘peace news’ against Afrin operation, journalist sentenced to prison

The Bursa 10th Heavy Penal Court has ruled that Ozan Kaplanoğlu, who reported on the statement against Turkey’s operation into Syria in 2018 with the headline “We side with peace, not war”, shall be sentenced to prison.

Doctors' Prison Terms for Criticizing Afrin Operation on Parliamentary Agenda

Doctors' Prison Terms for Criticizing Afrin Operation on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Beştaş has submitted a parliamentary question on the prison sentences given to the Turkish Medical Association members for a declaration they published on Turkey's military operation in Syria's Afrin.

'Court of Appeal's Acquittal Verdict Can Establish a Precedent for Academics for Peace'

İHD MEMBER ACQUITTED OF TERRORIST PROPAGANDA

'Court of Appeal's Acquittal Verdict Can Establish a Precedent for Academics for Peace'

İHD member Pişkin has been acquitted of terrorist propaganda by the court of appeal in a case that he was previously sentenced to 30 months in prison. Pişkin's attorney has said the verdict can establish a precedent for the Academics of Peace.

14 March 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Doctors Who Say 'War is a Public Health Problem' Appear Before Judge

Doctors Who Say 'War is a Public Health Problem' Appear Before Judge

The hearing of 11 doctors who are members of the Turkish Medical Association has been adjourned. The doctors, who are tried for the declaration “War is a public health problem”, have stated that they acted in accordance with the Hippocratic Oath.

27 December 2018

Order of Investigation Issued Against 170 Signatories of Afrin Letter Withdrawn

Order of Investigation Issued Against 170 Signatories of Afrin Letter Withdrawn

The investigation launched against 170 people, including politicians, journalists and academics, who sent a letter to the parliament against the Afrin Operation, has been withdrawn upon the instruction of the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

27 December 2018

‘Investigation into Afrin Letter Launched Based on News, Not Content of Letter’

AHMET FARUK ÜNSAL

‘Investigation into Afrin Letter Launched Based on News, Not Content of Letter’

Former AKP MP Ünsal, who has been summoned to depose as part of the investigation launched against 170 signatories of the Afrin letter, has spoken to bianet: “The targeting language of news led the Prosecutor’s Office to launch the investigation.”

12 December 2018 Hikmet Adal

Investigation Launched Against Signatories of Afrin Letter

Investigation Launched Against Signatories of Afrin Letter

An investigation has been launched against 170 people, including politicians, journalists and academics, who sent a letter to the parliament against the Afrin Operation earlier this year. Some of the signatories have been summoned to depose.

10 December 2018

2 More Boğaziçi University Students Taken Into Custody

2 More Boğaziçi University Students Taken Into Custody

Two more students from Boğaziçi University have been taken into custody. 10 students have been arrested and four students have been detained so far as part of the investigation.

Families of Arrested Boğaziçi University Students: Stop Unlawfulness

Families of Arrested Boğaziçi University Students: Stop Unlawfulness

The families of the arrested Boğaziçi University students have made a statement for press at İstanbul Medical Chamber, which has been attended by a large number of politicians, academics and students.

10 April 2018 Tansu Pişkin

‘We Will Return Afrin to Elected Government’

CANİKLİ RESPONDS TO LAVROV

‘We Will Return Afrin to Elected Government’

In response to Russia’s Lavrov saying “We hope Turkey will return Afrin to government of Syria”, Minister of Defense Canikli has said, “We will return it to the elected government after all terrorism threat is eliminated”.

Lavrov: ‘Russia Hopes Turkey Returns Afrin Under Syrian Government Control’

Lavrov: ‘Russia Hopes Turkey Returns Afrin Under Syrian Government Control’

Foreign Minister of Russia Lavrov has stated that “the easiest way to normalize the situation in Afrin would be to return the territory under the control of the government of Syria.”

HRW: Afrin Residents Blocked from Fleeing

HRW: Afrin Residents Blocked from Fleeing

HRW has stated that Syrian government forces are blocking civilians fleeing the Afrin operation of Turkey from entering territory under government control. Civilians are reported to be stranded in areas with limited food, clean water and medical supplies.

9 Boğaziçi University Students Arrested

9 Boğaziçi University Students Arrested

Nine of 16 detained Boğaziçi University students have been arrested on charge of allegedly “attempting to show the state as an illegitimate power engaging in illegitimate activities.”

Paramedic Injured in Afrin Loses His Life

Paramedic Injured in Afrin Loses His Life

Paramedic from National Medical Rescue Team has lost his life in explosion of an improvised explosive device in Afrin.

Sergeant Major Injured in Afrin Loses His Life

Sergeant Major Injured in Afrin Loses His Life

Injured in explosion of an improvised explosive device during Afrin operation last week, Infantry Sergeant Major Yiğit lost his life in the military hospital in Ankara this morning.

Manbij Message in National Security Council Statement

Manbij Message in National Security Council Statement

It has been stated in National Security Council’s statement that Turkey may launch offensives into Manbij of Syria as well as Qandil and Sinjar of Iraq.

Mattis: We Want to See PKK Pull Out of Sinjar

Mattis: We Want to See PKK Pull Out of Sinjar

US Secretary of Defense Mattis has called on PKK to leave Sinjar.

3 Soldiers in Afrin, 1 Other in Bitlis Lose Their Lives

3 Soldiers in Afrin, 1 Other in Bitlis Lose Their Lives

Three soldiers have lost their lives, three others have been wounded by an explosive device exploding in Afrin operation. One soldier has lost his life, another has been wounded in an operation launched in Bitlis.

‘Turkey Deports Those Fleeing Idlib’

‘Turkey Deports Those Fleeing Idlib’

Human Rights Watch has said Turkey has routinely intercepted hundreds, and at times thousands, of asylum seekers at the Turkey-Syria border since at least December 2017 and deported them to Idlib governorate in Syria.

Merkel: ‘Afrin Operation is Unacceptable’

Merkel: ‘Afrin Operation is Unacceptable’

Concerning Afrin operation, Chancellor of Germany Merkel has said, “Afrin operation is unacceptable. We condemn it in the strongest way”.

US Department of State on Manbij: That’s Funny Because No Agreement Reached

US Department of State on Manbij: That’s Funny Because No Agreement Reached

Responding to Presidential Spokesperson Kalın’s statements about Manbij, US State Department Spokesperson Nauert has said, “That’s funny, because no agreement has been reached”.

149 People Detained in ‘Social Media’ Operations in 8 Cities

149 People Detained in ‘Social Media’ Operations in 8 Cities

149 people including one citizen of Syria have been detained due to their social media posts in eight cities in operations launched ahead of Newroz celebrations.

What Happened in Afrin: Photos Tell

What Happened in Afrin: Photos Tell

It has been claimed with the photos shared by TAF on Twitter that Afrin operation hasn’t led to any destruction. The photos shared by news agencies demonstrate another view.

Citizen of England Anna Campbell Killed in Afrin

Citizen of England Anna Campbell Killed in Afrin

Joining the Women’s Protection Units to fight ISIS, Campbell has lost her life in Afrin. Cambell had dyed her hair black to be in the front lines.

Statement by NGOs in Diyarbakır About Afrin

Statement by NGOs in Diyarbakır About Afrin

Gathering in Diyarbakır, NGOs, professional associations, political parties have said, “Afrin was an oasis of co-existence, peace and fraternity which hosts those who ran away from tyranny of ISIS. This oasis is attempted to be dried".

Afrin Canton: Resistance Has Moved to a New Phase

Afrin Canton: Resistance Has Moved to a New Phase

In a press conference held yesterday, Afrin Canton Democratic Autonomous Administration has announced that they decided to evacuate the civilians to avoid a massacre and that the war has moved to a new phase.

Salih Müslim: Withdrawal from 1 Battle Doesn’t Mean Losing War

Salih Müslim: Withdrawal from 1 Battle Doesn’t Mean Losing War

Former PYD Co-Chair Salih Müslim has made a statement on his Twitter account about Afrin and said, “Withdrawal from one battle doesn’t mean losing war or giving up the struggle.”

Statue of Kaveh the Blacksmith Pulled Down in Afrin

Statue of Kaveh the Blacksmith Pulled Down in Afrin

FSA members have pulled down the statue of “Kaveh the Blacksmith”, which is the symbol of Newroz and revolt, in Afrin city center.

Erdoğan: Afrin Taken Under Control

Erdoğan: Afrin Taken Under Control

In his speech at Çanakkale yesterday, President Erdoğan said, “Afrin city center was taken under control by TAF-supported FSA members at around 8:30 a.m. this morning”.

Erdoğan Addresses EP: Keep Your Advices to Yourselves

Erdoğan Addresses EP: Keep Your Advices to Yourselves

Speaking prior to Erzurum Provincial Congress, concerning EP’s call for withdrawal from Afrin Erdoğan has said, “Hey the EP, since when have you started to give advice to this nation. You keep your advices to yourselves”.

FMs of Iran, Russia, Turkey Meet in Astana

FMs of Iran, Russia, Turkey Meet in Astana

Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Iran and Turkey have met in Astana one day after EP’s call on Turkey to withdraw from Afrin, and three weeks after UN’s call for ceasefire in Syria.

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