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In November 2020, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that Turkey had violated the rights of a Turkish judge, Ayşe Ordulu, by detaining her without a valid reason.

Here's a brief summary of the case:

Ayşe Ordulu was a judge in Turkey who was arrested in 2017 as part of a crackdown on the judiciary following a failed military coup. She was accused of being a member of the Gülen movement, a religious and social movement led by Fethullah Gülen, which the Turkish government has designated as a terrorist organization.

However, the ECHR found that there was no evidence to support the allegations against Ordulu, and that her detention was arbitrary and unlawful. The court ruled that Turkey had violated Ordulu's rights under Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which protects the right to liberty and security.

The ECHR ordered Turkey to pay Ordulu compensation for the harm she suffered as a result of her wrongful detention. The court also called on Turkey to take steps to ensure that its judicial system is independent and impartial, and that judges are protected from political interference.

This ruling is significant not only for Ordulu but also for the broader implications it has for the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary in Turkey. It highlights the importance of upholding human rights and the need for governments to respect the principles of justice and due process.