The sixth hearing in the case against journalists Esra Solin Dal, Mehmet Aslan, and Erdoğan Alayumat took place on April 7, 2026, in Istanbul. The prosecutor sought a prison sentence for the journalists on charges of “membership in an organization,” citing their news reports as grounds. The court accepted the defense attorneys’ request for a postponement and adjourned the hearing until June 9.
January 7, 2026
Mezopotamya Agency