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Day 1 #GeziPark #Kavala trial saw a packed courtroom in Istanbul & a high number of international observers.
Of poignant note was the Greek delegation of lawyers from Kavala, Greece.
Tomorrow expected to be a full day.
A full report to follow. @BarHumanRights @article19org
Of poignant note was the Greek delegation of lawyers from Kavala, Greece.
Tomorrow expected to be a full day.
A full report to follow. @BarHumanRights @article19org
@BarHumanRights @article19org The Court heard the defence statements of Osman Kavala, Yiğit Aksakoğlu, Mucella Yapıcı, Çiğdem Mater & Hakan Altınay. Others to follow.
Worth noting a crowded courtroom rose to give both Kavala & Aksakoğlu a long, hearty and respectful applause, many times over. #GeziPark
Worth noting a crowded courtroom rose to give both Kavala & Aksakoğlu a long, hearty and respectful applause, many times over. #GeziPark
@BarHumanRights @article19org #GeziPark Day 2 trial update.
The Court heard from 4 other Defendants, & lawyers’ statements for Kavala & Aksakoğlu. Court refused to allow public back for interim decision. A few international observers eventually permitted to stay, including @BarHumanRights.
The Court heard from 4 other Defendants, & lawyers’ statements for Kavala & Aksakoğlu. Court refused to allow public back for interim decision. A few international observers eventually permitted to stay, including @BarHumanRights.
@BarHumanRights @article19org #GeziPark Day 2 trial update.
Interim Decision: Aksakoğlu is released from detention, subject to judicial control. Osman Kavala is not released after 20 months & his detention continues. No other Defs had travel bans lifted. The concluding hearing will be on 18-19 July.
Interim Decision: Aksakoğlu is released from detention, subject to judicial control. Osman Kavala is not released after 20 months & his detention continues. No other Defs had travel bans lifted. The concluding hearing will be on 18-19 July.
@BarHumanRights @article19org Suffice to say at this stage, and on this medium, there are a number of reasons for very serious concern, even on an interim basis, which we will set out in a report/statement shortly. #GeziPark #Turkey
@BarHumanRights @article19org #GeziPark trial will continue 18/19 July. Kavala remains incarcerated.
@BarHumanRights @article19org Following his release last night, his defence team have published @yigitaksakoglu full defence statement. #GeziPark yigitaksakoglu.com/yigit-aksakogl…
@BarHumanRights @article19org @yigitaksakoglu A powerful and poignant closing as part of Aksakoğlu‘s defence statement.
This was a common feature of all of the Defendants who spoke - they contextualised the trial in the context of a bigger picture of constitutionally protected rights in Turkey. #GeziPark
This was a common feature of all of the Defendants who spoke - they contextualised the trial in the context of a bigger picture of constitutionally protected rights in Turkey. #GeziPark
@BarHumanRights @article19org @yigitaksakoglu I dropped by #GeziPark late last night. An ordinary urban space where children play, families walk, people sit.
Reflecting on the need for space for civil society & its vital role in internationally protected rights to assemble, to discuss, to peacefully protest in a democracy.
Reflecting on the need for space for civil society & its vital role in internationally protected rights to assemble, to discuss, to peacefully protest in a democracy.
