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Turkey: Life Sentence Sought for 'Attempt to Overthrow Government'

Published February 11, 2026, 09:29
Turkey: Life Sentence Sought for 'Attempt to Overthrow Government'

The Turkish prosecutor is seeking a life sentence for manager Ayşe Barım, as part of the investigation into the Gezi protests. Barım is accused of 'attempting to overthrow the Government of the Turkish Republic', an offense that, according to the prosecution, is evaluated as a crime against the constitutional order. The case has attracted public interest and a trial date is expected to be set.