July 10, 2024


I would like to express my profound concern over the arrest and detention of two lawyers, Naim Eminoğlu and Doğa İncesu, from the Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) in Türkiye, which appears to be linked to their professional activities.

According to credible reports, Turkish authorities conducted early-morning raids on July 2, 2024, at the residences of Naim Eminoğlu and Doğa İncesu, subsequently detaining them without presenting clear charges and preventing them from attending scheduled court hearings for their clients. Without any documented risk of these lawyers attempting to flee, such armed raids and custody actions are highly irregular and disproportionate. 

Moreover, as it is reported, both lawyers were prohibited from meeting with their legal counsel for an extended period, during which police attempted to elicit information from them outside the presence of their lawyers.


Update: While Eminoğlu and İncesu were released on Friday, July 4th, the uncertainty surrounding potential charges against them remains a source of concern.

Alexis Anagnostakis

Human Rights Officer

European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA)

 
Read the whole Statement here.