Turkiye’s Victory Party leader Umit Ozdag faces trial for ‘inciting hatred’
Turkish court orders Umit Ozdag’s custody over accusations of public incitement and anti-Syrian refugee riots.
Turkey opposition leader to stand trial for inciting public hatred
A Turkish court late on Tuesday ordered far-right Victory Party leader Umit Ozdag be held in custody pending trial on charges of inciting public hatred through social media, prompting widespread condemnation from opposition leaders.
Turkiye Detains Umit Ozdag for Allegedly Inciting Violence Against Refugees on Social Media
Umit Ozdag, leader of Turkiye's Victory Party, arrested for inciting violence against refugees via social media posts. Political implications arise.
Turkey arrests leader of far-right party on charges of inciting violence through social media
Turkish authorities on Tuesday arrested the leader of a far-right opposition party on charges of inciting violence through a series of anti-refugee posts on social media, his party said. Umit Ozdag, the leader of Turkey's anti-immigrant Victory Party,
Victory Party Leader Ümit Özdağ Arrested on Charges of Inciting Hatred and Hostility
Ümit Özdağ, leader of Türkiye's far-right Victory Party, was arrested on Tuesday for “inciting people to hatred and hostility” following his detention on allegations of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Far-right party Chair Özdağ arrested for inciting hatred
Far-right Victory Party (ZP) Chairperson Ümit Özdağ, who was detained on Monday, has been arrested on charges of “publicly inciting hatred and hostility,” the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office announced Tuesday.
Türkiye's opposition party leader arrested for "inciting hatred, hostility"
Umit Ozdag chairman of Tampuumlrkiye opposition Victory Party was arrested on Tuesday in connection with an ongoing investigation on openly incit
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Turkish Political Tensions Surge Over Umit Ozdag's Arrest
Umit Ozdag, leader of Turkey's far-right Victory Party, faces charges of inciting public hatred. His arrest sparked criticism ...
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Turkish far-right leader detained over alleged Erdogan insults
Umit Ozdag, leader of Turkey's far-right Victory Party (Zafer), was detained on Monday as part of an investigation into ...
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Turkish elections: Anti-immigrant leader endorses Erdogan challenger
Far-right Turkish leader Umit Ozdag has endorsed opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu for the Turkish presidency. The opposition challenger is running against Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the 28 May ...
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Turkish Far-Right Leader Arrested Amid Political Controversy
Turkish far-right leader Umit Ozdag was arrested for inciting violence through anti-refugee social media posts and insulting President Erdogan. Though initially released, he faces charges of inciting ...