Lawyers form 'chain of justice' in Turkey on Gezi Resistance anniversary
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Lawyers and citizens gathered in front of the Izmir Courthouse to protest injustices on the 13th anniversary of the Gezi Resistance.
- Izmir Bar Association President Sefa Yฤฑlmaz stated that the judiciary has become politicized and reiterated calls for an independent and impartial judiciary.
- The group formed a human chain, calling it a "chain of justice hand in hand," to express their discontent.
On the 13th anniversary of the Gezi Resistance, lawyers and citizens gathered in front of the Izmir Courthouse. Organized by the Izmir Bar Association, the group formed a "chain of justice hand in hand" to protest what they described as lawlessness and injustice.
Gezi is our honor.
Izmir Bar Association President Sefa Yฤฑlmaz addressed the gathering, asserting that the judiciary has been politicized. He reiterated the demand for an independent and impartial judicial system. The protest aimed to voice discontent with the current state of justice and advocate for fundamental legal principles.
The judiciary has become politicized.
The event, held in front of the courthouse, symbolized a collective stand against perceived injustices. Participants emphasized the significance of the Gezi Resistance and its ongoing relevance to the struggle for justice and rights in Turkey.
We demand an independent and impartial judiciary.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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