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Court Rules Continuation of Arrest of Nuriye Gülmen

Court Rules Continuation of Arrest of Nuriye Gülmen

In his dictum, prosecutor demanded release of academic Gülmen, who has been on hunger strike, on the ground that “there is no potential of her running away” but the court has ruled continuation of her arrest.

27 November 2017

Feyzioğlu: Don’t Expect Me to be Sympathetic to Nuriye, Semih

Feyzioğlu: Don’t Expect Me to be Sympathetic to Nuriye, Semih

Union of Turkish Bar Associations Chair Feyzioğlu has said, “Nobody should expect me to be sympathetic to Nuriye and Semih”.

16 November 2017

Women’s Organizations Report 4 Prisoner Women Being Tortured in Elazığ Prison

Women’s Organizations Report 4 Prisoner Women Being Tortured in Elazığ Prison

Holding a statement regarding the claims of torture in Elazığ Prison, women’s organizations have informed, that four political prisoner women have been on a hunger strike since November 1 and have been kept in solitary confinement cells.

15 November 2017 Tansu Pişkin

56 Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Edirne Prison

56 Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Edirne Prison

56 prisoners, who have protested PKK Leader Öcalan not being allowed to meet his lawyer and family, have gone on hunger strike.

24 October 2017

Özakça: Only Changing Isolation Conditions Was Getting Rid of Isolation Torture

Özakça: Only Changing Isolation Conditions Was Getting Rid of Isolation Torture

Entering the 227th day of the hunger strike at his home, teacher Özakça has said, “Our heart, mind, opinion and thought are with Nuriye at Numune Hospital”.

23 October 2017

Semih Özakça Released, Nuriye Gülmen’s Detention Continues

Semih Özakça Released, Nuriye Gülmen’s Detention Continues

Semih Özakça has been released in the trial of hunger strikers academic Gülmen, teacher Özakça and discharged teacher Karadağ. The court has ruled continuation of arrest of Gülmnen.

20 October 2017

Nuriye Gülmen: I Could At Least See The Sun in Prison

Nuriye Gülmen: I Could At Least See The Sun in Prison

Trial of Gülmen, who is on hunger strike, has been held at Numune Hospital since she may be in fatal condition; Gülmen said hospital conditions are very bad and she will make her statement of defense if she is discharged.

17 October 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Gülmen Transferred From Intensive Care to Hospital’s Prisoner Facility

Gülmen Transferred From Intensive Care to Hospital’s Prisoner Facility

On the 217th day of her hunger strike, academic Nuriye Gülmen has been transferred to the hospital’s prisoner facility from the intensive care unit. Meeting Gülmen in prison, CHP MP Ağbaba pointed to the poor prison conditions and to the lack of a sitter/companion in her cell.

11 October 2017

Hearing on 204th Day Of Hunger Strike: No Release for Gülmen, Özakça

Hearing on 204th Day Of Hunger Strike: No Release for Gülmen, Özakça

Second hearing was held today for Gülmen and Özakça, who are on the 204th day of their hunger strike, and for the discharged teacher Karadağ. Özakça was brought to hearing in a wheelchair while Gülmen was kept in intensive care. Court ruled that Gülmen and Özakça remain in detention on remand.

28 September 2017

2nd Hearing on 204th Day of Hunger Strike of Gülmen, Özakça

2nd Hearing on 204th Day of Hunger Strike of Gülmen, Özakça

Second hearing of the trial of Gülmen and Özakça, who have been on hunger strike demanding their jobs back for 204 days, and discharged teacher Karadağ, will be held today.

28 September 2017

‘Gülmen Taken to Intensive Care to Prevent Her From Attending Next Hearing’

‘Gülmen Taken to Intensive Care to Prevent Her From Attending Next Hearing’

Gülmen still on hunger strike in detention, was taken to intensive care unit in a conscious state yesterday evening. Her attorney Yılmaz said, they predicted an intention to stop Gülmen from attending the hearing.

26 September 2017 Beyza Kural

14 Detained Attorneys of Gülmen, Özakça on Hunger Strike Arrested

14 Detained Attorneys of Gülmen, Özakça on Hunger Strike Arrested

14 of the 16 detained attorneys of academic Gülmen and teacher Özakça who have been continuing their hunger strike in prison, have been arrested.

21 September 2017

Gülmen, Özakça Not Released in 1st Hearing Held Without Defendants

Gülmen, Özakça Not Released in 1st Hearing Held Without Defendants

In the first hearing held without the presence of the defendants, the court ruled that Gülmen and Özakça remain further in detention on remand. The defendants have been on a hunger strike for 190 days and are behind bars since May 23. The next hearing will be on September 28.

14 September 2017 Beyza Kural

1st Hearing of Gülmen, Özakça Begins Without Defendants, Their Attorneys

1st Hearing of Gülmen, Özakça Begins Without Defendants, Their Attorneys

The first hearing in the trial of academic Gülmen and teacher Özakça who have been on a hunger strike for 190 days after being dismissed from their positions through a statutory decree, will begin today. Gendarmerie refuses to bring them to the courtroom on the pretext that “[someone] could cause them to escape”

14 September 2017 Beyza Kural

Trial of Gülmen, Özakça on Hunger For 189 Days Begins Tomorrow

Trial of Gülmen, Özakça on Hunger For 189 Days Begins Tomorrow

The first hearing in the trial of academic Gülmen and teacher Özakça who have been on a hunger strike for 189 days after being dismissed from their positions through a statutory decree, will be held tomorrow. Solidarity and call for support to the trial continue on social media.

13 September 2017

People’s Law Office Attorneys Detained

People’s Law Office Attorneys Detained

10 attorneys from People’s Law Office have been taken into custody. The Office representing academics Gülmen and Özakça on hunger strike said regarding the detention: “They want to leave Semih and Nuriye without legal representation”.

12 September 2017

Criminal Complaint by Elvan Over Police Breaking Her Arm

Criminal Complaint by Elvan Over Police Breaking Her Arm

Gülsüm Elvan, taken into custody during a protest in solidarity with the arrested academics Gülmen and Özakça on hunger strike, has filed a criminal complaint over the police breaking her arm while handcuffing her from the back.

22 August 2017 Tansu Pişkin

2 of 11 Beşiktaş Fans Arrested over “Nuriye, Semih Shall Live” Banners Released

2 of 11 Beşiktaş Fans Arrested over “Nuriye, Semih Shall Live” Banners Released

Two of the 11 Beşiktaş sports club fans arrested on the charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” for holding banners reading “Nuriye , Semih Shall Live” have been released upon objections by their attorneys.

10 Beşiktaş Fans Arrested over “Nuriye, Semih Shall Live” Banners

10 Beşiktaş Fans Arrested over “Nuriye, Semih Shall Live” Banners

10 Beşiktaş sports club fans have been arrested on the charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” for holding banners reading “Nuriye Semih Shall Live”.

Police Attack Protest in Solidarity With Özakça, Gülmen on Hunger Strike

Police Attack Protest in Solidarity With Özakça, Gülmen on Hunger Strike

Police have attacked protesters in Kadıköy demonstrating in solidarity with academic Gülmen and teacher Özakça who have been in hunger strike for 156 days to be reinstated to their jobs which they lost through a statutory decree.

43 Rights Advocates Released on Probation

43 Rights Advocates Released on Probation

43 rights advocates who were detained during their statement in support of Gülmen and Özakça were released on probation today.

Rights Advocates Detained During Solidarity Demonstration With Gülmen, Özakça Referred to Court

Rights Advocates Detained During Solidarity Demonstration With Gülmen, Özakça Referred to Court

43 rights advocates who have been taken into custody during a demonstration in solidarity with arrested academic Gülmen and teacher Özakça, who are on hunger strike in prison, have been referred to Court to testify before Prosecutor’s Office.

ECtHR Rejects Gülmen, Özakça’s Request for Interim Measures For Release

ECtHR Rejects Gülmen, Özakça’s Request for Interim Measures For Release

The European Court of Human Rights has rejected the request of Nuriye Gülmen and Semih Özakça that “the Court order the Government to release the applicants” deciding that the “applicants’ detention at the Sincan Hospital did not pose a real and imminent risk of irreparable harm to the life or limb of the applicants”.

Short Film for Gülmen, Özakça On Hunger Strike

Short Film for Gülmen, Özakça On Hunger Strike

The short film, “She is alive” tells the story of Nuriye Gülmen and Semih Özakça who are on a hunger strike being woken up in prison every night by guardians to check whether they are still alive.

Attorneys of Gülmen, Özakça on Hunger Strike Released

Attorneys of Gülmen, Özakça on Hunger Strike Released

2 Attorneys of Gülmen and Özakça who are on a hunger strike have been released after testifying before prosecutor’s office after four days in detention.

Gülmen, Özakça on Hunger Strike Undergo Medical Examination on ECtHR’s Demand

Gülmen, Özakça on Hunger Strike Undergo Medical Examination on ECtHR’s Demand

Gülmen and Özakça who have been on a hunger strike for 141 days demanding reinstatement to their jobs after being discharged through a statutory decree have undergone a medical examination upon demand by the ECtHR.

27 July 2017 Ekin Karaca

2 Lawyers Representing Gülmen, Özakça Remanded in Custody

2 Lawyers Representing Gülmen, Özakça Remanded in Custody

Two lawyers representing educators Gülmen and Özakça who have been on hunger strike have been detained and taken to Ankara Security Anti-Terror Bureau, and that Gülmen’s sister was detained as well on Yüksel Street and released following her statement.

Guardians Check on Gülmen, Özakça: “Are You Dead or Alive”

Guardians Check on Gülmen, Özakça: “Are You Dead or Alive”

Waking arrested academic Nuriye Gülmen who is now on the 126th day of her hunger strike from her sleep at night, guardians in prison say” We came to check on you whether you are dead or alive”.

12 July 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Police Raid Houses of Protesters on Yüksel Street Demanding Their Jobs Back

Police Raid Houses of Protesters on Yüksel Street Demanding Their Jobs Back

Police have raided the houses of Saçılık, Özakça, Karadağ, Onay and other demonstrators protesting on Yüksel Street in Ankara under the motto “I want my job back” after being discharged from their positions through statutory decrees.

Private Security Batters Teacher Staging Protest in Front of Education Ministry

Private Security Batters Teacher Staging Protest in Front of Education Ministry

Discharged teacher Onay has attempted to stage a protest with a banner reading “May Nuriye, Semih be reinstated to their jobs”, has been battered and detained by private security guards.

Ankara Bans Press Statements, Slogans, Demonstrations for Gülmen, Özakça on Hunger Strike

Ankara Bans Press Statements, Slogans, Demonstrations for Gülmen, Özakça on Hunger Strike

Ankara Governorship has put a ban on singing anthems and songs loudly as well as chanting slogans and making demonstration and press statements on Yüksel Street and the surrounding area where the protests and demonstrations continue against dismissals through statutory decrees and in solidarity with Özakça and Gülmen on hunger strike.

Demirtaş Asks Gülmen, Özakça to End Hunger Strike

Demirtaş Asks Gülmen, Özakça to End Hunger Strike

HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş has written a letter from prison for Gülmen and Özakça, asking them to end the hunger strike.

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