ISTANBUL — 2024 · Murder
Murders of Ayşenur Halil and İkbal Uzuner
On 4 October 2024, Ayşenur Halil and İkbal Uzuner, both 19, were killed in Istanbul by a man on the same day. One killing took place in Eyüpsultan, the other near the historic city walls in Fatih. The perpetrator took his own life the same day. The investigation was closed on 27 January 2025 with a decision of non-prosecution due to his death. The case led to large protests against violence towards women and reignited the debate on preventing femicide.
- Date
- 2024
- Place
- Fatih, Istanbul
- Category
- Murder
- Case Status
- Closed
- Coordinates
- 41.0290, 28.9270 ↗
Timeline of Events
- 4 October 2024Two young women were killed in Istanbul; the perpetrator took his own life.
- October 2024Protests were held across the country.
- 27 January 2025A non-prosecution decision was issued.
Sources
- BBC Türkçe – Ayşenur ve İkbal bbc.com ↗
- AA – Takipsizlik kararı aa.com.tr ↗
- BBC Türkçe
- Anadolu Ajansı
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🕯️ This record was prepared with respect, in memory of those who lost their lives.