Yigit Ali Ekmekci

Turkish Protesters Urge Release of Jailed Opposition MP

Published by Balkan Insight on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 13:31

The Workers' Party of Turkey, TIP, holds a protest in Istanbul. Photo: Workers' Party of Turkey

"We demand respect for the will of the people of Hatay," the TIP said in a statement.

"What is happening is against the constitution in every way. End this illegality and enforce the laws from which you derive your authority," it added.

Turkey Detains Dozens in Gezi Park Trial Protest

Published by Balkan Insight on Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:34

Defying police intervention, thousands of protesters on Tuesday took to the streets of Istanbul to condemn a Turkish court's decision to jail for life philanthropist and human rights advocate Osman Kavala and others for their roles in the Gezi Park Protests in 2013, which the court insisted was a coup attempt.