The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has determined that Turkey violated the rights of 26 individuals who were detained while awaiting trial due to alleged connections with the Gülen movement. The court, based in Strasbourg, found that Turkish courts did not adequately justify the detentions following the 2016 coup attempt. This unanimous judgment highlights concerns regarding due process and the justification for prolonged pre-trial detention in Turkey. The ruling indicates a failure to demonstrate a “reasonable suspicion” supporting the lengthy imprisonment of the 26 individuals. The case centers on accusations of links to the faith-based Gülen movement, a group Turkey’s government blames for orchestrating the failed coup. This decision by the ECtHR underscores ongoing scrutiny of Turkey’s human rights record post-2016. The ruling was first reported by Turkish Minute.