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UN urged Turkey government to respect freedom of expression [this day at law]
March 15, 2012 by Katherine Bacher
On March 15, 2011, the UN Office of the High Commission for Human Rights (OHCHR) urged the Turkish government to respect journalists' freedom of expression. The admonishment was in response to the arrest of nine journalists by Turkish officials earlier in March 2011. The arrests were based on.... [more]
Turkey police arrested dozens over alleged coup plot [this day at law]
January 7, 2012 by Cody Harding
On January 7, 2009, Turkish police arrested approximately 40 people in an investigation of an alleged attempt to overthrow the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). Those arrested in the coup included three retired generals, a journalist, a professor, and former head of the police anti-.... [more]
Turkey court opened military coup trial [this day at law]
December 16, 2011 by Cody Harding
On December 16, 2010, a Turkish court began the trial of 196 Turkish military officers accused of plotting to overthrow the government. The charges arose after the newspaper Taraf revealed the 2003 Balyoz Security Operation Plan, which included bombing mosques in Istanbul and provoking Greece into.... [more]
Turkish journalists on trial for alleged coup plot
November 22, 2011 by Sarah Posner
Trial began Tuesday for 13 journalists accused of plotting to overthrow the Islamic government in Turkey. The trial lasted only four hours before being adjourned to await a decision from Turkey's high court about whether the presiding judge can hear the case amid allegations by the defense counsel.... [more]
Justice Must be Brought to Turkish Journalists [comment]
April 2, 2011 by Brandy Ringer
Reporters Without Borders seconds the United Nations' call on the Turkish government to "guarantee freedom of opinion and expression," as the imprisonment and punishment of journalists on charges of challenging and acting to 'overthrow government via conspiracy' are ridiculous and unacceptable. In.... [more]
Turkish high court overturned civil prosecution of military personnel [this day at law]
January 21, 2011 by Dwyer Arce
On January 21, 2010, the Constitutional Court of Turkey overturned a law allowing the prosecution of military personnel in civilian courts and prevented military prosecution of civilians during peacetime. The court was unanimous in its decision to overturn the law, which was seen as necessary for.... [more]
Turkish court begins trial in Ergenekon coup plot
June 15, 2010 by Dwyer Arce
A Turkish criminal court on Tuesday began the trial of 33 retired and active naval officers accused of attempting to overthrow the government and establish military rule. The accused are before the Istanbul 12th High Criminal Court for their connection to a group called Ergenekon, which allegedly.... [more]
Turkish authorities charge 33 for alleged coup plot
March 20, 2010 by Bhargav Katikaneni
The Turkish government indicted 33 people Friday on charges of attempting to overthrow the government and establish military rule. The accused, some of whom include high-ranking military officials, are alleged to have plotted with a secret group called Ergenekon to assassinate prominent members.... [more]
Turkish government arrests 20 more in connection with Ergenekon coup plot
March 18, 2010 by Zach Zagger
Turkish police detained 20 people Thursday in connection with the alleged Ergenekon conspiracy to overthrow the Islamist-rooted government. Among those arrested are retired and active military officers, but the identities and ranks of the individuals have not been released. The arrests are part of.... [more]
Turkish court continues bringing charges against officers in alleged coup plot
February 26, 2010 by David Manes
A Turkish court charged an additional 11 military officers Friday morning as the investigation into the military's so-called Sledgehammer plot to overthrow the government continues, bringing the total charged so far to 31. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke at a Justic....... [more]
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