Issue 238
Download PDF 6-12 January 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 110 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 […]
Issue 237
Download PDF 30 December 2024 – 5 January 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 5 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 […]
OTHERS’ Human Rights Forum 2024
On the occasion of Human Rights Day, the Human Rights Forum was held on December 11th at VUB Promotiezaal D.2.01. This inspiring event tackled critical issues related to human rights, engaging a diverse audience of human rights defenders, academics, civil society representatives, and students. With three panels and a workshop, the forum provided a comprehensive […]
UN Working Group Declares Detention of Former Turkish Air Force Commander, Akın Öztürk, Arbitrary
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has issued an opinion declaring that the ongoing detention of Akin Öztürk, former Commander of the Turkish Air Force, is arbitrary and in violation of international law. The Group called on the Government of Türkiye to release him immediately and ensure accountability for the violations of his rights. […]
Forced Returns and Broken Protections: The Kenyan-Turkish Crackdown on Refugees
Download PDF This report documents the abduction and forced repatriation of seven Turkish nationals from Kenya on 18 October 2024, exposing a serious violation of international refugee protections. Despite holding UN refugee status, four of the abductees were deported to Turkey under apparent bilateral cooperation, breaching the 1951 Refugee Convention’s principle of non-refoulement. Drawing on testimonies, […]
Side Event at OSCE | Addressing Hate Speech: Empowering Youth, Protecting Minorities, and Countering Online Abuse
On 9 October 2024, Solidarity with OTHERS organized a high-impact panel titled “Addressing Hate Speech: Empowering Youth, Protecting Minorities, and Countering Online Abuse” as part of the OSCE Human Dimension Conference. The event, moderated by human rights lawyer Coskun Yorulmaz, gathered experts and advocates to explore systemic and digital dimensions of hate speech and the […]
Circular Abuse of the Anti-Terrorism System in the Triangle of the Police, Prosecutors and Judges: “Underage Girls” Case
Download PDF This report analyzes the “Underage Girls Case,” a striking example of how Turkey’s anti-terrorism system has been circularly abused by police, prosecutors, and courts. In May 2024, 48 people, including high school students, were detained in an operation that portrayed routine social and religious activities—such as staying in student housing, going to the […]
Call to Stand Together for Justice
In the report titled ‘Persons Associated with the Gülen Movement’ published by the Finnish Immigration Office in August 2024, the unlawful practices suffered by the Gülen Movement were revealed in detail. According to the report, based on information provided by a ‘Turkish legal expert and a representative of the Decree Law Victims Platform’, there were […]
The Politicization of Law and the Misuse of Terrorism Charges: An Analysis Report
Download PDF This report examines how terrorism charges in Turkey have been politicized and misused, turning into tools of oppression against legal professionals, minors, and dissidents. Focusing on the May 7, 2024 police operation and subsequent indictment, it highlights how the routine activities of high school and university students—some under 18—were portrayed as terrorist acts, […]
Appointment of Trustees to Companies
Download PDF This report examines the large-scale appointment of government trustees to thousands of companies in Turkey, primarily targeting those allegedly linked to the Gülen movement. It explores how, since 2014, this practice—initially introduced under Article 133 of the Criminal Procedure Code—has evolved into a systematic mechanism of state-led confiscation under the Erdoğan government, resulting […]