New York, December 3, 2024 – The “Case of the Minor Girls” trial, held from September 23 to 27, 2024, at the İstanbul 24th High Criminal Court, has drawn international scrutiny to Türkiye’s judicial practices. The case involves 41 defendants—37 women and 4 men—charged under Article 314-2 of the Turkish Penal Code for alleged membership in an armed terrorist organization. Among the defendants are minors aged 13 to 17, whose treatment raises significant concerns about human rights violations and judicial independence.