In January 2007, Dink was murdered in Istanbul by a 17-year-old Turkish nationalist with the help of police. Prior to his death, Dink was an outspoken critic of Türkiye’s denial of the Armenian genocide and had been prosecuted three times for “denigrating Turkishness.” His assassination sparked outrage, leading to years of legal proceedings and public commemoration. In the years following his murder, Turkish courts sentenced several individuals connected to the killing, including Yasin Hayal, who received life in prison, and others for assisting in the crime.
Hrant Dink
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Journalist
Country:Türkiye
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Male
Status:Murdered