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Who are the eight convicts of the Gezi case?

Who are the eight convicts of the Gezi case?

We are sharing the short biographies of the eight convicts of the Gezi trial, who spent their lives struggling for rights and equality.

Gezi trial: Aggravated life sentence for Osman Kavala, 18 years in prison for seven others

Gezi trial: Aggravated life sentence for Osman Kavala, 18 years in prison for seven others

Osman Kavala has been given an aggravated life sentence for "attempted overthrow," the other defendants have been sentenced to 18 years in prison for assisting this crime.

25 April 2022 Hikmet Adal,Melin Durmaz

Gezi trial | Kavala's arrest to continue

Gezi trial | Kavala's arrest to continue

Osman Kavala didn't attend the hearing because it became "pointless" after President Erdoğan's statements targeting him.

26 November 2021 Hikmet Adal

Mücella Yapıcı: Talking about strip search doesn't end it

STRIP SEARCH CASE

Mücella Yapıcı: Talking about strip search doesn't end it

The court has issued an arrest warrant for defendant police officer Songul E.K., whose testimony hasn't been taken.

9 November 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Osman Kavala: Charges are reminiscent of Nazi Germany

GEZİ TRIAL

Osman Kavala: Charges are reminiscent of Nazi Germany

"Prolonging my detention on flimsy grounds is extrajudicial execution. It is an effort to create misperception," Kavala said at today's hearing.

Merged with çArşı case, Gezi trial resumes: Osman Kavala's arrest to continue

Merged with çArşı case, Gezi trial resumes: Osman Kavala's arrest to continue

Attorneys said the merging of the two cases was against the law. After the court rejected the requests for the separation of the cases, attorneys left the courtroom.

8 October 2021 Hikmet Adal

Laws intentionally not implemented to keep Kavala in prison, say his attorneys

Laws intentionally not implemented to keep Kavala in prison, say his attorneys

A court gave consent to its own request two merge two cases concerning the 2013 Gezi Park protests, Osman Kavala's attorneys have said.

Constitutional Court: Police violence during Gezi protests should be reinvestigated

Constitutional Court: Police violence during Gezi protests should be reinvestigated

The top court has concluded that the incident of police violence caused Erdal Sarıkaya to be injured in the eye shall be reinvestigated.

29 April 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Gezi trial: Court merges cases of seven defendants with main trial

Gezi trial: Court merges cases of seven defendants with main trial

The cases of the defendants, including journalists, actors and rights advocates, were previously separated because they were abroad.

Prof. Korur-Fincancı fined for insulting Erdoğan in 2013 tweet

Prof. Korur-Fincancı fined for insulting Erdoğan in 2013 tweet

Korur-Fincancı was put on trial because of a tweet criticizing then-PM Erdoğan during the Gezi Park protests.

16 February 2021

Gezi trial: Appeals court overturns acquittal of nine defendants, including Kavala

Gezi trial: Appeals court overturns acquittal of nine defendants, including Kavala

A court in February acquitted the defendants, who were charged with "attempting to overthrow Turkey's government.

22 January 2021

Journalists appear before court over reports on Berkin Elvan's death during Gezi protests

Journalists appear before court over reports on Berkin Elvan's death during Gezi protests

Three journalists are charged with "targeting a public official who took part in the fight against terrorism."

17 September 2020

'Ali is gone, but has left a legacy for us'

2013 GEZİ PARK RESISTANCE

'Ali is gone, but has left a legacy for us'

Ali İsmail Korkmaz (19) died on July 10, 2013, after being beaten by police officers and civilian people during the Gezi Park Resistance.

Gezi is 7 Years Old

Gezi is 7 Years Old

Today marks the 7th anniversary of Gezi Resistance, which started in Gezi Park in Taksim to defend the trees and spread from İstanbul to 79 of 81 cities across Turkey. Here is a brief summary of what happened in summer 2013 and after that.

Police Officer Who Shot Abdullah Cömert During Gezi Protests Arrested

Police Officer Who Shot Abdullah Cömert During Gezi Protests Arrested

Police officer Ahmet Kuş was sentenced to 6 years and 10 months in prison for "killing by conscious negligence."

Berkin Elvan Commemorated on Sixth Anniversary of His Death

Berkin Elvan Commemorated on Sixth Anniversary of His Death

Berkin Elvan was shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi Resistance and lost his life at the age of 15.

Kavala's Detention After Release Order: Reactions from the World

Kavala's Detention After Release Order: Reactions from the World

Politicians, international organizations and rights defenders have reacted to the detention warrant on Osman Kavala after he was acquitted in the Gezi trial.

19 February 2020

Acquittals in Gezi Trial: How Did AKP React?

Acquittals in Gezi Trial: How Did AKP React?

"Coup", "treason" and "vandalism" were some of the words used by senior AKP figures to describe the Gezi Park protests.

19 February 2020

Berkin Elvan Would be 21 Years Old If He Were Alive Today

Berkin Elvan Would be 21 Years Old If He Were Alive Today

Yesterday was the 21st birthday of Berkin Elvan, who lost his life at the age of 15 after being shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi Park protests. The family and loved ones of Elvan flew sky lanterns, “wishing justice for Berkin and all massacred children."

Constitutional Court Ruling on Machete Attacker: Police Didn’t Act with Due Diligence

Constitutional Court Ruling on Machete Attacker: Police Didn’t Act with Due Diligence

The Constitutional Court has ruled that police officers did not act with due diligence in responding to the machete attack during Gezi Resistance. The journalist wounded in the incident will be paid 32,500 lira in non-pecuniary damages.

25 December 2019

Gezi Trial: Kavala Says Continuation of His Arrest 'Damages Reputation of Judiciary'

Gezi Trial: Kavala Says Continuation of His Arrest 'Damages Reputation of Judiciary'

"I hope that the continuation of my arrest will contribute to a better understanding of the unlawfulness in the judiciary and the origins of that," Osman Kavala said after he was not released from prison despite an ECtHR decision.

25 December 2019

Verdict of Right Violation for Student Injured by Tear Gas Canister During Gezi

Verdict of Right Violation for Student Injured by Tear Gas Canister During Gezi

Announcing its verdict on Şahin, who was injured by a tear gas canister during Gezi Park protests in 2013, the Constitutional Court has ruled that his right to assembly and demonstration and prohibition of degrading treatment have been violated.

9 December 2019

Yiğit Aksakoğlu to be Released on Probation, Arrest of Osman Kavala to Continue

THE SECOND DAY OF GEZİ TRIAL

Yiğit Aksakoğlu to be Released on Probation, Arrest of Osman Kavala to Continue

Announcing its interlocutory judgement, the court has ruled that Yiğit Aksakoğlu shall be released on probation with an international travel ban and the arrest of Osman Kavala shall continue. The next hearing will be held on July 18, 2019.

25 June 2019 Hikmet Adal

Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu Appear Before the Judge After Months

THE FIRST DAY OF GEZİ TRIAL

Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu Appear Before the Judge After Months

The 16-defendant Gezi trial has started today. While Osman Kavala has stood before the judge on the 601st day of his arrest, Aksakoğlu has appeared in court after 220 days. They have made their defense against the indictment.

24 June 2019 Hikmet Adal

Music Video by Ferhat Tunç in 6th Year of Gezi

Music Video by Ferhat Tunç in 6th Year of Gezi

Musician Ferhat Tunç has prepared a music video for his song “Come and Find me Mother in June” in the 6th year of Gezi resistance. Tunç has stated that he wants to refresh the memories with this video clip.

Impunity in the Case of Ethem Sarısülük Taken to Constitutional Court

Impunity in the Case of Ethem Sarısülük Taken to Constitutional Court

The case file regarding Ethem Sarısülük, who was killed during Gezi resistance in 2013, has been taken to the Constitutional Court. The application aims to “contribute to the struggle to put an end to the policy of impunity in the police murders in Turkey.”

14 May 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Student Who Spent One Year Behind Bars Sentenced to 5 Months in Prison

Student Who Spent One Year Behind Bars Sentenced to 5 Months in Prison

University student Berkay Ustabaş who spent one year behind bars because of attending the funeral of Berkin Elvan has been sentenced to five months in prison, and this sentence has also been adjourned.

Examination Conducted in Elvan Case, Expert Report Not Prepared in Ayvalıtaş Case

Examination Conducted in Elvan Case, Expert Report Not Prepared in Ayvalıtaş Case

Examination has been conducted at the scene of incident where Berkin Elvan died after being shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi resistance. In the case of Ayvalıtaş, who died in the same period, the court has given 15 days for expert report.

Rights Groups and Bar Associations: Kavala and Aksakoğlu Should be Released

Rights Groups and Bar Associations: Kavala and Aksakoğlu Should be Released

Releasing a joint statement, 19 rights groups and bar associations have said that civil society figures Kavala and Aksakoğlu's arrest over the Gezi Park protests "has become a punishment that is at stark odds with international human rights law and standards."

Amnesty International: Release Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu

Amnesty International: Release Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu

The Amnesty International has launched an urgent action campaign for Osman Kavala, Yiğit Aksakoğlu and 14 other rights defenders: "The indictment attempts to rewrite the history of the Gezi Park protests and silence some of Turkey's most prominent civil society figures."

Berkin Elvan Commemorated in 5th Year of His Death

Berkin Elvan Commemorated in 5th Year of His Death

Berkin Elvan, who was shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi Resistance and lost his life at the age of 15 on March 11, 2014, has been commemorated at his grave in the Feriköy Cemetery in İstanbul.

We Reject Your Futile Efforts to Smear Gezi!

FULL TEXT OF TAKSİM SOLIDARITY STATEMENT

We Reject Your Futile Efforts to Smear Gezi!

It was us who lived Gezi, and we know this well: Gezi is this land’s hope for equality, freedom and justice.

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