Human Rights Foundation of Turkey Documentation Center[1][2][3][4][5]
24 -26 October 2026 Daily Human Rights Report
(10/152) People Subjected to Discriminatory and Phobic Attacks in Istanbul…
It was learned that, on 24 October 2026, during the 128th Ordinary General Assembly of the Istanbul Bar Association, those who unfurled the LGBTI+ flag were subjected to physical assault by a phobic and discriminatory group.
(10/153) A Prisoner on Hunger Strike in Prison…
According to news reports on 24 October 2026, Güzin Tozlu, a prisoner held at the Izmir Aliağa Women’s Prison who had been on hunger strike for 103 days demanding an end to the compulsory carrying of identity cards and her transfer to another prison, it was reported that she ended her hunger strike after her request was granted and she was transferred to Istanbul Bakırköy Women’s Prison.
(10/154) Torture and Other Ill-Treatment in Prison…
According to press reports on 23 October 2026, it was learnt that the gloves used by the ailing prisoner Deniz Kaytan, who is being held at Bolu F-Type Prison and who was prescribed them by a doctor, were confiscated following an order reportedly issued by the prison’s newly appointed deputy governor.
According to press reports on 26 October 2026, it was learned that in the cell where journalist İsmail Arı—who had been arrested on 21 October 2026 and placed in Ankara Sincan Prison—was being held, the number of prisoners (62) exceeded the cell’s capacity (28), resulting in some prisoners having to sleep on the floor.
(10/155) Mayor and Others Detained in Muğla…
On 20 October 2026, as part of an investigation into the municipality of Milas in Muğla, operations were carried out in 13 provinces (Muğla, Adana, Ankara, Bursa, Elazığ, Hakkari, Istanbul, Gaziantep, Kilis, Kocaeli, Manisa, Van and Ordu), 35 people were detained; of these, 18 – including Milas Mayor Fevzi Topuz – were arrested on charges of “membership of a criminal organisation”, “bribery”, “tampering with a tender”, “forgery of official documents” and “aggravated fraud”. Seventeen people were released, two under judicial supervision and 15 following their statements to the police.
(10/156) Political Party Members Arrested in Istanbul…
Nevin Tekin and Nehir Dizdar, members of the Turkish Workers’ Party (TİP), who were detained on 25 October 2026 on the grounds that they had hung banners to protest against the Minister of National Education’s planned visit to Kadıköy High School in Istanbul, were arrested by the magistrates’ court to which they were referred on the same day.
(10/157) Individuals Detained in Bolu…
On 26 October 2026, as part of an investigation into Bolu Municipality, four people – including Deputy Mayor Rasim Özdemir – were detained on allegations of ‘tender fraud’ and ‘misappropriation of public funds’.
(10/158) The Trial of the Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality…
The trial of Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, and 11 others—allegedly for using his personal vehicle as an official car whilst serving as Mayor of Beylikdüzü—continued on 23 October 2026 at the Istanbul Büyükçekmece Criminal Court of First Instance No. 21. The indictment seeks the conviction of Ekrem İmamoğlu on charges of “abuse of office”. Following the defence statements, the court adjourned the hearing until 12 February 2027.
(10/159) The Trial of the Co-Mayor of Tunceli…
The final hearing in the case brought before the Tunceli Heavy Penal Court No. 1 against Cevdet Konak, the Co-Mayor of Tunceli Municipality—who had been replaced by an administrator—on the grounds of speeches he made during the election period, took place on 21 October 2026. The court acquitted Cevdet Konak of the charge of “making organisation propaganda”.
(10/160) Investigation Launched Against a Journalist…
According to news reports published on 25 October 2026, it was learned that the Istanbul Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office had launched an investigation into journalist Ardan Zentürk on the grounds of a social media post, alleging “insulting the President”.
(10/161) Mayor Removed from Office…
Emrah Kozay, the Mayor of the Çukurova district of Adana, who was arrested on 23 October 2026, was removed from office by the Ministry of the Interior on the same day.
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