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Rights Groups Urge Turkey to Release Critically Ill Lawyer
The Arrested Lawyers Initiative and 15 organizations are demanding the immediate suspension of imprisoned lawyer Süleyman Yıldırım’s sentence due to his critical health condition. They warn his continued imprisonment violates human rights, urging Turkey to prioritize his medical needs.
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The Court of Cassation defies ECHR, upholds the conviction of 12 lawyers to 80+ years
The Ankara Regional Court of Appeal and the Court of Cassation upheld the convictions of 12 lawyers, totaling over 80 years in prison, defying the European Court of Human Rights’ Yalcinkaya ruling. Turkey’s judiciary shows significant disregard for international law and judicial independence, raising concerns over human rights enforcement in the country.
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International Outcry Over Prosecution against the Leadership of Istanbul Bar
The trial of Istanbul Bar Association President İbrahim Kaboğlu and board members has been postponed until January 2026. Legal leaders and international organizations decry this as an attack on judicial independence and human rights.
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Turkey’s Judiciary Accused of Running a “Trial Marketplace” to Target Istanbul Opposition
Turkey’s judiciary faces mounting corruption claims as opposition voices decry a “trial marketplace.” Allegations of extortion, fabricated evidence, and political manipulation highlight deep systemic decay, with Istanbul’s opposition mayors targeted in what critics call lawfare serving President Erdoğan’s political agenda.
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How Turkey’s Legal Guardianship System Turned Against Its Most Vulnerable
The guardianship scandal at the Anatolian Courthouse in Istanbul revealed yet another instance of major judicial corruption. The systematic exploitation of vulnerable citizens, particularly the elderly, suggests collusion among judges and lawyers. Investigations have highlighted systemic failures, inadequate oversight, and a disregard for early warning signs.
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Turkey’s Post-Coup Crackdown: Nine Years On
Nine years after the declaration of a state of emergency following the controversial coup attempt, official figures show that the Turkish government’s campaign against the Gülen Movement continues relentlessly and has reached an industrial scale
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Turkish legal scholar faces imprisonment over his criticism about the Court of Cassation
3 August 2026
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Avrupa Parlamentosu Türkiye Hakkında Ağır Bir Karar Kabul Etti
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Inside the Leviathan: The State Tried to Erase Lawyer Hallaçoğlu — He Fought Back
1 April 2026
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CHD lawyer Naim Eminoğlu placed in pretrial detention over false terrorism charges
16 December 2025