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Considering the connections that have been attempted in some cases through vague and indirect narratives and fabricated testimonies, it is noteworthy that these relationships are not even viewed with suspicion. Furthermore, in his final article, Hrant Dink explained who, when, where, how and why he was targeted and threatened. Where would a prosecutor or police officer begin?

The demand for justice that remains undiminished after 19 years resonated once again in front of the Sebat Apartment on the 19th anniversary of Hrant Dink’s assassination. Hrant Dink, the founder and editor-in-chief of our newspaper who used to say "It is enough if even one person reads it," was commemorated by thousands of people from all walks of life with the slogan "We are all Hrant." Leda Özber, who is one of Dink's oldest colleagues and the assistant editor-in-chief and visual director of AGOS, delivered this year’s commemoration speech. She spoke about Dink’s understanding of journalism, his struggle for peace, and the 30 year story of Agos shaped by the labor of women.

The charge of “Committing a crime on behalf of an organization without being a member of the organization” against Samast and some defendants was dropped due to the statute of limitations. The Dink Family lawyers appealed the decision. However, the Regional Court of Appeal decided within the context of the file that the Dink Family lawyers “did not have the right and authority to appeal the judgment regarding the nature of the crime.” The Dink Family lawyers will take the decision to the Court of Cassation.

Engin Dinç bore a testimony as a suspect 9 years after the assassination of Hrant Dink. In 2007, the year that Hrant Dink was assassinated, he was the chief of Provincial Intelligence Office of Trabzon and now, he serves as the head of Police Intelligence Department.

Former General Directorate of Security Intelligence Agency Director Ramazan Akyürek, detained within the scope of the Hrant Dink murder investigation, arrested.

The HDP Şişli District Organization commemorated Hrant Dink with a rally on the 8th anniversary of his assassination. HDP also released a press statement underlining Cizre Police Chief Ercan Demir’s connection with the Dink murder. Several recent murders and disappearances in Cizre have been linked to the police.