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Police intervention against commemoration of Gezmiş, Aslan and İnan

Police intervention against commemoration of Gezmiş, Aslan and İnan

It has been 49 years since Deniz Gezmiş, Yusuf Aslan and Hüseyin İnan, the leading figures of the 68 Generation, were executed. Police officers have intervened against the commemoration in the capital city of Ankara.

Deniz Gezmiş, Yusuf Aslan and Hüseyin İnan Commemorated with Carnations

48TH YEAR OF THEIR EXECUTION

Deniz Gezmiş, Yusuf Aslan and Hüseyin İnan Commemorated with Carnations

It has been 48 years since Deniz Gezmiş, Yusuf Aslan and Hüseyin İnan, the leading figures of the 68 Generation, were executed. They have been commemorated with carnations on their death anniversary.

Investigation Against Musician Alpay, Who Commemorated Berkin Elvan in His Concert

Investigation Against Musician Alpay, Who Commemorated Berkin Elvan in His Concert

An investigation has been launched against musician Alpay on the allegation that “he praised members of terrorist organizations and degraded the state” by commemorating Berkin Elvan, Deniz Gezmiş, Yusuf Aslan and Hüseyin İnan in his concert.

Gezmiş, İnan, Aslan Commemorated in Hour of Their Execution

Gezmiş, İnan, Aslan Commemorated in Hour of Their Execution

A commemoration ceremony was held at first light of Saturday for Deniz Gezmiş, Yusuf Aslan and Hüseyin İnan, the three well known leaders of the 68 generation.

AP’s Turkey Archive from the Capture of Deniz Gezmiş to 1999 Marmara Earthquake

AP’s Turkey Archive from the Capture of Deniz Gezmiş to 1999 Marmara Earthquake

bianet compiled 13 videos from AP’s archive: the moment when Deniz Gezmiş was captured, 1980 Coup d’état, Erdoğan’s imprisonment, police violence in 1990s and others…

1971-1972: Last Days of Young Revolutionaries before Execution

6 May

1971-1972: Last Days of Young Revolutionaries before Execution

37 years ago, three student revolutionary leaders were executed on 6 May. Here is an account of the days leading up to their deaths.

6 May 2009 Semra Çelebi

37 Years after Military Coup

On 12 March 1971, a military coup took place in Turkey. Although it has been the topic of a popular TV series, Turkey needs more than one TV programme to face up to its past.

13 March 2008 Erhan Üstündağ