This week several peace academics and journalists, including Ziya Ataman, represented by Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA) Legal Team, will appear before judges. Below is a list of this week’s journalism and free speech trials:
October 22, Monday
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The first hearing of Middle Eastern Technical University (METU) students who are charged with "insulting the president" due to a banner they carried during their graduation ceremony in July, will be held at Ankara 11. Court of First Instance.
October 23, Tuesday
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Hearing of academic İbrahim Kaboğlu, will be held at İstanbul 36. High Criminal Court at 11:00 AM. Kaboğlu is charged with "terrorist propaganda" due to his participation in the peace petition titled "We will not be a party to this crime" criticizing the state’s military involvement in the predominantly Kurdish populated cities. The petition was launched by Academics for Peace Initiative.
October 24, Wednesday
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Hearing of Evrensel newspaper reporter Kemal Özer who is charged with "membership in a terrorist organization" will be held at Tunceli 1. High Criminal Court.
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Hearing of Evrensel newspaper writer Kamil Tekin Sürek who is charged with "insulting the president" will be held at Bakırköy 2. Court of First Instance at 2:30 PM.
October 26, Friday
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Hearing of Bilgi University academic Ferda Keskin, will be held at İstanbul 22. High Criminal Court at 10:10 AM. Keskin is charged with "terrorist propaganda" due to his participation in the peace petition titled "We will not be a party to this crime" criticizing the state’s military involvement in the predominantly Kurdish populated cities. The petition was launched by Academics for Peace Initiative.
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Fifth hearing of journalist Ziya Ataman, represented by MLSA, will be held at Şırnak 1. High Criminal Court at 09:30 AM. Ataman is charged with "membership in a terrorist organization".
