The Turkish government’s crackdown on alleged Gülen Movement affiliates has drawn severe criticism from international human rights experts. Accusations include mass arrests, torture, and transnational abductions. A UN letter highlights systematic abuses and calls for judicial reforms, underscoring concerns over eroding freedoms and the dangerous conflation of dissent with terrorism.
In a significant development, the Kayseri 2nd Assize Court has reaffirmed the conviction of Mr. Yüksel Yalçınkaya, defying a previous ruling by the ECHR. This decision comes despite the Grand Chamber’s judgment, which found that Türkiye had violated Articles 6, 7, and 11 of the European Convention.
Plight of Turkey’s purge victims: 5½ years after the end of the state of emergency, their lives are still marked by discrimination and deprivation.
In the case of imprisoned politician Can Atalay, Turkish constitutionalism has plunged into obscurity as the Court of Cassation revolts against the Constitutional Court. Our video delves into details of the case and its implications.
In two cases, ECHR found that the detention of 366 individuals unlawful and awarded more than €1 Million in compensation.
How does Turkey extend repression beyond borders? Dr. Emre Turkut draws striking parallels between Turkey’s transnational repression campaign and Nazi Germany’s ‘Night and Fog’ Regime.