Issue 250
Download PDF 31 March – 6 April 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 78 people over alleged links to the Gülen movement. In October 2020, a UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) opinion said that widespread or systematic imprisonment of individuals with alleged links to the […]
Issue 249
Download PDF 24-30 March 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 7 people over alleged links to the Gülen movement. In October 2020, a UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) opinion said that widespread or systematic imprisonment of individuals with alleged links to the group may amount […]
The Latest Example of Unlawful Asset Seizure Under the Pretext of Terrorism Charges in Turkey: Maydonoz Döner Case
Download PDF This report details the unlawful seizure of Maydonoz Döner, a successful Turkish fast-food chain, under fabricated terrorism financing charges in February 2025, exposing how Türkiye’s government weaponizes anti-terror laws to suppress perceived opponents and confiscate private assets. Despite the company’s legal operations and international growth, authorities appointed government-aligned trustees and used minimal links […]
Issue 248
Download PDF 17-23 March 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 22 people over alleged links to the Gülen movement. In October 2020, a UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) opinion said that widespread or systematic imprisonment of individuals with alleged links to the group may amount […]
Women’s Struggle for Adequate Medical Care in Incarceration
Download PDF This report highlights the systemic denial of healthcare access to women detained in Türkiye due to alleged ties to the Gülen movement, documenting how medical needs—including cancer treatment, prenatal care, and emergency interventions—have been ignored or obstructed by authorities. Drawing on firsthand testimonies and legal evidence, the report exposes how the use of […]
Issue 247
Download PDF 10-16 March 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 19 people over alleged links to the Gülen movement. In October 2020, a UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) opinion said that widespread or systematic imprisonment of individuals with alleged links to the group may amount […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons, Violations of Probation and Conditional Release Rights – Yılmaz Çerçel
Profile VICTIM : Yılmaz ÇerçelINCIDENT : The release of a prisoner suffering from schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease was prevented.LOCATION : Eskişehir, TurkeySITUATION : He was sentenced to life imprisonment on the charge of “undermining the unity and integrity of the state.” Case Summary Yılmaz Çerçel, who is currently held in Eskişehir Prison, was tried in […]
Issue 246
Download PDF 3-9 March 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 1 people over alleged links to the Gülen movement. In October 2020, a UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) opinion said that widespread or systematic imprisonment of individuals with alleged links to the group may […]
UN Expert Warns of Counter-Terrorism Abuses Targeting Civil Society in MENA Region
During a side event at the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Ben Saul, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism, issued a stark warning about the growing misuse of counter-terrorism frameworks across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Speaking virtually, Saul criticized […]
Step-by-Step Guide to Fighting Discrimination
1. What Is Discrimination? Discrimination means being treated unfairly because of who you are – such as your gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, or legal status – without a valid reason. In Belgium, this is illegal. Protected characteristics include: – Gender (e.g. being a woman, pregnant, LGBTQ+) – Race, skin color, nationality, or ethnic origin – Religion […]