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17 – 19 October 2026 Daily Human Rights Report
(10/108) People Who Lost Their Lives as a Result of Torrential Rain in Istanbul…
As of 19 October 2026, the number of people who lost their lives due to the torrential rain that affected Istanbul and Kocaeli on 14 October 2026 stood at a total of 8 (6 in Istanbul and 2 in Kocaeli).
(10/109) Torture and Other Ill-Treatment in Prison…
According to news reports on 16 October 2026, lawyer Yunusemre Işık, a member of the Proggresive Lawyers’ Association (ÇHD), who was arrested as part of investigations launched ahead of the NATO Summit held in Ankara and subsequently detained at Istanbul Marmara (Silivri) No. 2 Prison, was sentenced to a six-month ban on visits following a disciplinary investigation into his alleged act of switching off the camera in his cell.
(10/110) People Subjected to Physical Violence by the Police at Ege University in Izmir…
According to news reports published on 17 October 2026, it was learned that the police intervened using tear gas and physical violence against those who protested the rounding up of nearly 200 dogs on the Ege University campus, which were under the care of the Ege University Animal Rights Society.
(10/111) The Mayor and Others Detained in Adana…
On 19 October 2026, as part of an investigation into the municipality of Çukurova district in Adana, 44 people – including Mayor Emrah Kozay and former Mayor Soner Çetin – were detained on allegations of “membership of a criminal organisation”, “aggravated fraud”, “bribery” and “tender rigging”.
(10/112) Individuals Detained in Ankara…
On 13 October 2026, as part of an investigation into the municipality of Etimesgut district in Ankara, 25 people were detained in operations carried out across five provinces; of these, seven – including Deputy Mayors Fikret Gözüoğlu and Gültekin Bayındır – were remanded in custody on 17 October 2026 by the magistrates’ court to which they were referred, on charges of “membership of a criminal organisation”, “misappropriation”, “bribery”, “extortion” and “tender rigging”, whilst 18 others – including four placed under house arrest as a condition of their release – were released.
(10/113) Individuals on Trial in Adana…
It has been reported that the indictment prepared by the Adana Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office—on the grounds of the protests organised in Adana in connection with the detention and arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu—has been accepted by the Adana Criminal Court of First Instance No. 41. The indictment seeks the prosecution of the three individuals in question on charges of “insulting a public official” and “violating the Law No. 2911 on Meetings and Demonstrations”. The first hearing in the case is scheduled for 2 February 2027. It has also been reported that, within the scope of the same investigation, the public prosecutor’s office has decided not to pursue charges against 22 other individuals.
(10/114) The Trial of Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Officials…
Proceedings continued on 16 October 2026 in the case brought before the Ankara Heavy Penal Court No. 34 against 14 individuals, on the grounds of concerts organised by the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality between 2021 and 2024. The indictment seeks the conviction of the 14 individuals on charges of ‘misappropriation’. The court adjourned the hearing until 16 December 2026.
(10/115) The Case Brought Regarding the CHP Istanbul Congress…
The hearing in the case brought before the Istanbul Civil Court of First Instance No. 45 regarding the annulment of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) Istanbul Provincial Congress, held on 8 October 2023, resumed on 16 October 2026. The court adjourned the hearing until 30 April 2027.
(10/116) Lawyer Under Investigation…
According to news reports published on 16 October 2026, it was learned that the Çorlu Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office had launched an investigation into Lawyer Mehdi Özdemir following a report by the Mesopotamia News Agency (MA) concerning the cameras in the cell occupied by a prisoner named Ersan Nazlıer, who is being held at the Tekirdağ Karatepe High-Security Prison.
(10/117) Television Channels and Platforms Fined by RTÜK…
According to press reports on 8 October 2026, it was learned that the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) had imposed administrative fines on the channels Sözcü TV and Koza TV due to their broadcasts concerning the funding crisis.
(10/118) Social Media Account Subject to Access Restrictions…
According to press reports on 16 October 2026, it was learned that the Instagram account belonging to the Yeni Yaşam newspaper had been suspended on the grounds of a ‘compliance with community guidelines’ review, whilst its TikTok account had been closed.
From news reports published on 17 October 2026, it was reported that the Instagram account belonging to the Azadiya Welat newspaper had been blocked.
(09/119) Individuals Detained as Part of an Investigation into the “Süleymancılar” Community…
According to press reports on 19 October 2026, it was learned that 22 people were detained during operations carried out in 12 provinces as part of an Ankara-based investigation into the community known as the “Süleymancılar”.
(10/120) Individuals Detained in Istanbul…
According to press reports on 16 October 2026, it was learned that a total of 24 people were detained as part of two separate investigations launched in Istanbul into the organisation’s current structure.
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