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Country: Türkiye
City / Location: Izmir, Türkiye
Period / Date: Since 2019
Subject: Information received concerning the allegedly arbitrary dissolution of the Genç LGBTİ+ Association and the criminal charges brought against the human rights defenders Kerem Dikmen, Ahmet Emirhan Şaşmaz, Aras Örgen, Barış Azar, Berhan Ocak and six other members of the organization.
Number of identified alleged victims: 6

First name last name	age	sex	affiliation
Ahmet Emirhan Şaşmaz	adult	male	Affiliation in organization or association
Aras Örgen	adult	not available	Humanitarian, solidarity, human rights-related activity
Barış Azar	adult	male	Affiliation in organization or association
Berhan Ocak	adult	female	Affiliation in organization or association
Kerem Dikmen	adult	male	Affiliation in organization or association
Young LGBTI+ Association

Total number of unidentified alleged victims: -

Status or occupation	Number and gender

General concerns:

Total number of alleged victims: 6
Related communications:
Previous communications: TUR 5/2026
Follow up communications: