Justice for Hakan Tosun

23.May.1975 - 10.October.2025
Defender of Life, Documentarist, Journalist, Poet

#JusticeForHakanTosun

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

On 10 October 2025, journalist, video activist, and defender of life Hakan Tosun was beaten to death by three men in Istanbul. This account was created to share his story and support the fight for justice.

#JusticeForHakanTosun

@Hakananeoldu
@HakanTosunn

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

The second hearing in the Hakan Tosun case was held today at 2:00 p.m. at the Bakırköy Courthouse.

The court ordered the two imprisoned defendants to remain in prison, while no arrest warrant was issued for the third assailant.

The next hearing was adjourned to September 22.

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

We demand justice for our beloved Hakan Tosun, who was killed in the middle of the street on the night of October 10, 2025.
We call on everyone to stand in solidarity, follow the trial, and raise their voices in the demand for justice.

#JusticeForHakanTosun
#HakanTosunIsNotAlone

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

Today is Hakan Tosun’s birthday. Born in 1975, he would have been 51 years old today had he not been murdered.

His struggle for environment, life, and justice continues to live on with us.

#JusticeForHakanTosun

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

@aforgutu We had called on you to attend the first hearing of the trial opened following the murder of Hakan Tosun. We received no response to our call, and you were not present at the hearing either.

How do you expect us to be convinced that you stand for press freedom?

#JusticeForHakan

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

The first hearing in the trial regarding the murder of journalist and human rights activist Hakan Tosun began at the Bakırköy Courthouse. Prior to the hearing, police attempted to block a march by human rights activists who had gathered in İncirli.

https://t.co/MEk8JfCJLq

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

Hakan Tosun died after an extremely violent assault in October 2025. RSF calls on the authorities to do everything they can to establish the motive behind the crime, and whether it was linked to his work.

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@Hakananeoldu

https://t.co/f8RevVJRYQ

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

Turquie: début du procès des suspects du meurtre d'un journaliste

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@Hakananeoldu

https://t.co/3taBLOV8E5

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

@MLSADavaTakip Many thanks for monitoring and reporting the court hearing yesterday, also for the support and solidarity in general. Just for your notes; CPJ Turkey representative was also at the courthouse to monitor the hearing.

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

First Hearing Held For Murder Of Environmental Activist Hakan Tosun In Istanbul

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#JusticeForHakanTosun

https://t.co/BvvNuKRGGx

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

Istanbul, May 6, 2026 (AFP) - Turkey trial opens over reporter's death

Hakan Tosun, 50, was found unconscious after being assaulted as he walked home through the streets of Istanbul in mid-October.

@Hakananeoldu

https://t.co/JCRT6MsHI9

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

Forensic evidence had shown that Tosun died of a brain hemorrhage due to head trauma caused by blows with a blunt object which caused fractures to the skull and the face.

@Hakananeoldu

#JusticeForHakanTosun

https://t.co/mVUVj28c97

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

Trial opens in İstanbul over death of environmental journalist

https://t.co/mVUVj28c97

@Hakananeoldu

#JusticeForHakanTosun

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

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@Hakananeoldu

[MLSA Dava Takip @MLSADavaTakip]

Press and observers restricted in trial over journalist Hakan Tosun’s killing

The first hearing in the case over the killing of journalist Hakan Tosun, who was beaten to death in the street in Istanbul in October 2025, is starting at the Bakırköy 17th Heavy Penal Court.

Detained defendants Abdurrahman Murat and Adnan Şahin are being tried on charges of “intentional killing” and face aggravated life sentences.

Observers from RSF, DİSK Basın-İş, the Turkish Journalists’ Association (TGC), the Journalists’ Union of Turkey (TGS), and MLSA, along with many of Tosun’s colleagues, wanted to attend the hearing. However, the court imposed restrictions on the press, citing the small size of the courtroom.

The presiding judge said that only three lawyers, one MP, one bar association representative, and four journalists would be allowed into the courtroom. Photography in the courthouse corridor was also prohibited.

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

First Hearing to Be Held in the Murder Case of Journalist Hakan Tosun: Call from His Lawyers

The first hearing in the trial over the killing of journalist Hakan Tosun—who was beaten to death in the middle of the street—will take place on Wednesday.

https://t.co/aFWGTleg6T

[Özgür Öğret @ozgurogret]

CPJ joins call for Turkey to repeal disinformation law for its use against journalists https://t.co/ZrQU4ysJ9E via @CPJ_Eurasia

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

We gather at the hearing to demand justice for journalist and life defender Hakan Tosun, and to strengthen solidarity.

This case is about the right to live freely, human dignity, and justice.

We must raise our voices together.

🗓️6th May
🕰️14:00
📍Bakırköy Court House

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

Through his camera, Hakan Tosun documented and reported environmental destruction, mining projects, and community resistance across Türkiye for nearly two decades.

#JusticeForHakanTosun

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

On 10 October 2025, journalist, video activist, and defender of life Hakan Tosun was beaten to death by three men in Istanbul. This account was created to share his story and support the fight for justice.

#JusticeForHakanTosun

@Hakananeoldu
@HakanTosunn

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

Hakan Tosun documented ecological attacks across Turkey for nearly two decades.

Journalists and video activists covering ecogenocide face growing risks worldwide.

@pressfreedom @RSF_inter @Hakananeoldu

#DefendersOfLife #JusticeForHakanTosun

[Justice for Hakan Tosun @JusticeForHakan]

International journalist federations urged authorities to investigate whether the attack was linked to his work.

Was Hakan Tosun targeted for his journalism?

#JusticeForHakanTosun #PressFreedom

https://t.co/dTLfij3ZEX

@IFJGlobal @efjeurope @Hakananeoldu