Gulgeç Akdeniz is a literary writer who has published three books in Kurdish. She was arrested on July 25, 2019 during raids across Bitlis province in eastern Türkiye. On December 3, 2020 she was sentenced to six years and three months in prison on charges of “being a member of a terrorist organization.” Her lawyer has appealed the conviction, but the appeal is still pending.
Gulgeç Akdeniz
Is case active: Yes
Country:Türkiye
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Female
Status:On Trial