While the judicial year starts This week, trials related to journalism and freedom of expression charges will continue to be heard. Throughout the week, MLSA's Case Monitoring Unit will share updates from the hearings in both Turkish and English via @MLSADavaTakip.
Tuesday, September 3
11.20 AM - The trial of journalist Burhan Ekinci, represented by MLSA, will be held at Istanbul 30th High Criminal Court. Ekinci is charged with “making propaganda for a terrorist organization” based on his social media posts.
Thursday, September 5
09:20 AM - The trial of journalist Mehmet Güleş, charged with “making propaganda for a terrorist organization” due to his social media posts, will be held at Diyarbakır 4th High Criminal Court.
09:25 AM - The trial of lawyer Burhan Arta, who was arrested and detained in April last year based on the testimony of a confessed witness named Ümit Akbıyık, will be held at Diyarbakır 4th High Criminal Court. Arta, who is charged with “membership in a terrorist organization,” is being tried without detention.
10:10 AM - The trial of journalists Osman Akın and Veysi Sarısözen, charged with “repeatedly making propaganda for a terrorist organization,” will be heard at Istanbul 13th High Criminal Court.
