Issue 242
Download PDF 3-9 February 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 51 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 […]
Issue 241
Download PDF 27 January – 2 February 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 32 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 Gülen Movement: Challenging Turkey’s “Terrorist Organization” Narrative Through Global Perspectives
Download PDF This report examines and challenges the Turkish government’s designation of the Gülen Movement as a terrorist organization by systematically comparing Turkey’s allegations with global media reporting, international organization positions, state practice, and judicial decisions across multiple jurisdictions, demonstrating that no major international body, democratic state, or independent court recognizes the movement as a […]
Issue 240
Download PDF 20-26 January 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 76 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 239
Download PDF 13-19 January 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 98 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 Condemns Türkiye’s Ongoing Misuse of Anti-Terror Laws Against Human Rights Defenders
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, has expressed grave concern over Türkiye’s continued use of counter-terrorism laws to imprison peaceful human rights defenders and lawyers, calling it a blatant violation of international human rights obligations. In a statement released this week, Lawlor condemned the long-term detention of nine […]
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. […]
