Turkish activist Bekir Kaya sentenced to 10 years, 5 months

A Turkish court has sentenced activist Bekir Kaya to 10 years and 5 months in prison. The case has drawn attention after Kaya’s own words were cited in the ruling: “Living is our oldest, burning folk song. Our voice is so low; we do not know how to make it heard or how to speak.” The quote, taken from his defense, reflects a deep sense of cultural and political struggle. Kaya’s sentence has sparked debate among human rights groups, who call it an example of increasing legal pressure on dissenting voices in Turkey.