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ECtHR: Freedom of expression of academics Oran, Kaboğlu violated

ECtHR: Freedom of expression of academics Oran, Kaboğlu violated

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has concluded that freedom of expression of academics Baskın Oran and İbrahim Kaboğlu has been violated.

21 October 2020

Court says Interior Minister calling professor 'despicable,' 'henchman' was free expression

Court says Interior Minister calling professor 'despicable,' 'henchman' was free expression

Prof. Baskın Oran "should be open to criticism," the court has stated.

19 October 2020

ECtHR Condemns Turkey in ‘Minority Report’ Case of Kaboğlu and Oran

ECtHR Condemns Turkey in ‘Minority Report’ Case of Kaboğlu and Oran

ECtHR has given its judgement in the case of Kaboğlu and Oran, who applied to the court after hate speech and threats they were subjected to due to their Minority Report were met with impunity. The court has sentenced Turkey to pay 7 thousand Euro in damages.

30 October 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Oran sues President Erdoğan for Damages Over Defaming Academics

Oran sues President Erdoğan for Damages Over Defaming Academics

Baskın Oran has brought a defamation claim against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in amount of 3,110 Euro damages for defaming the academics with expressions such as “despicable”, “tyrant”, “dark as pitch”, “ignorant”, “disgusting”, “tainted souls”.

ECHR Dismisses Complaint on Right to Stand for Election

ECHR Dismisses Complaint on Right to Stand for Election

Prof. Dr. Baskın Oran stood for election as an independent candidate in the Turkish parliamentary elections of 2007. He submitted a complaint about Turkish citizens living abroad not having the right to vote for independent candidates in customs and not being able to campaign on radios and TVs to Strasbourg.

16 April 2014 Erol Önderoğlu

TİT Sent Fourth Death Threat to Rights Defender Oran

TİT Sent Fourth Death Threat to Rights Defender Oran

Journalist and academic Baskın Oran received his fourth death threat signed by the Turkish Revenge Brigade. The message was sent to the Armenian Agos newspaper and read "your time has come to die".

15 June 2011 Ekin Karaca

Kurdish Speaking Defendants Silenced at Court

DIYARBAKIR KCK TRIAL

Kurdish Speaking Defendants Silenced at Court

In the third week of the "KCK trial", procedures reached the presentation of the defence. 152 defendants are tried for their alleged affiliation with the Democratic Confederation of Kurdistan. When the defendants spoke Kurdish, the microphone was switched off.

5 November 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

Prof. Oran Filed Lawsuit against Wiretapping of General Staff

Prof. Oran Filed Lawsuit against Wiretapping of General Staff

Prof. Baskın Oran filed a criminal complaint at the Ankara Chief Prosecution related to allegations of illegal wire tapping concerning the Deputy Chief of General Staff. The Presidency of the General Staff meanwhile launched a criminal investigation.

2 September 2010 Erol Önderoğlu,Burçin Belge

Harsh Criticism Part of Freedom of Expression

Harsh Criticism Part of Freedom of Expression

The Judicial Office decreed to account journalist Mustafa Balbay's pronouncement as part of freedom of expression, regarding his reference to Prof. Baskın Oran as an example of "bought-out intellectuals". The comment was assessed as "harsh criticism".

15 February 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Free University Supports Academics Oran and Kaboğlu

Free University Supports Academics Oran and Kaboğlu

Members of the Free University have criticised the decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal's plenary assembly not to punish insults directed at academics Oran and Kaboğlu.

22 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Minority Report Case Goes To Justice Ministry To Obtain Permission For Trial Under Article 301

Since the Supreme Court of Appeals did not give permission to prosecute under article 301 the case in which academicians Kaboğlu and Oran are accused of "inciting hatred and hostility" by writing a report about minority rights, the 28th Criminal Court of First Instance sent the file to the Justice Ministry for permission to try it under article 301.

17 December 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Baskın Oran Receives Another Threat From The Turkish Revenge Brigade

Baskın Oran Receives Another Threat From The Turkish Revenge Brigade

Prof. Dr. Baskın Oran, one of the leading figures in defense of the minority and cultural rights in Turkey, has received another threat mail from the Turkish Revenge Brigade.

Turkish Revenge Brigade Threatens Minority Rights Defender Baskın Oran

Following the police protection he was given, Prof. Dr. Baskın Oran, one of the leading figures in defense of the minority and cultural rights, has now received a death threat from the Turkish Revenge Brigade.

5 June 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Prosecutor Demands Acquittal for “Minority Report”

The Chief Prosecutor at the Supreme Court of Appeals has called for the acquittal of academics Kaboglu and Oran to be ratified.

6 November 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Academics Support Oran and Kaboglu

114 lecturers at Bosphorus University have come out in support for Professors Oran and Kaboglu.

1 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

"Erdogan Must Be Joking"

Erdogan had said: "Our intellectuals keep too quiet." Oran and Insel have called on him to "think before talking".

13 September 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü