The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office seeks the dismissal of the Istanbul Bar Association's leadership, accusing them of spreading terrorist propaganda and misleading information. This legal action follows the Bar's statement on the deaths of journalists in Syria. The Bar claims the investigation violates legal protections for their organization, highlighting increased government interference in Turkey's legal profession.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
The Council of Europe's advisory body adopts its report concluding that the executive branch controls the Turkish judiciary.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
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.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders