In July 2016, Zehra Doğan was arrested for creating a painting of Turkish city Nusaybin bombarded by state security forces. In 2017, she was sentenced to nearly three years in prison for spreading “terrorist propaganda.” After 600 days in prison, on February 24, 2019, Doğan was released. As of 2021, Doğan was based in London, continuing to make art. Her sentence was overturned in February 2024, and on May 9, 2024, Doğan was retried and acquitted.
Zehra Doğan
Is case active: Yes
Country:Türkiye
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Female
Status:Released
Years active:2019