Earthquake victims' families extend Justice Ministry vigil to 9th day

Published 19 Sept, 17:56 Updated 19 Sept, 20:12

Members of the Families in Pursuit of Justice Platform are protesting delays in court cases related to buildings that collapsed in the February 6, 2023 earthquakes, and are seeking a meeting with Justice Minister Akın Gürlek.

The families want solutions to problems, particularly regarding the trial of public officials and files for which indictments have not yet been prepared. Serpil Kurt, who lost her son İbrahim in the Trend Garden Residence in Malatya, said they have no demand other than justice. The protesters demand a meeting with Justice Minister Akın Gürlek.

Earthquake victims' families extend Justice Ministry vigil to 9th day — Photo: Halk TV

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19 Sept 2026 Earthquake victims' families extend Justice Ministry vigil to 9th day Members of the Families in Pursuit of Justice Platform are protesting delays in court cases related to buildings that collapsed in the February 6, 2023 earthquakes, and are seeking a meeting with Justice Minister Akın Gürlek.
18 Sept 2026 Earthquake victims' relatives hold 8-day vigil outside Justice Ministry Members of the Families Seeking Justice Platform are demanding that judicial processes related to buildings that collapsed in the February 6, 2023 earthquakes be sped up; the platform said the ministry had not yet responded to its requests for a meeting.