Emek Emre

Famous pop singer Gülşen Bayraktar Çolakoğlu, who came under controversy and is facing trial on charges of "inciting hatred" over her remarks she made about "İmam Hatip" religious schools, has decided to cancel some 50 shows until the new year.

Prosecutors have sought a three-year jail sentence for famous pop singer Gülşen Bayraktar Çolakoğlu on charges of "inciting hatred" with the remarks she made about the "İmam Hatip" religious schools.

The 48-page indictment has 702 complainants, including from individuals, a pro-government women's rights organization and an association from the religious school.

Gulsen. Photo: Gulsen's Facebook Profile

"Imposing house arrest … does not comply with the law from our point of view," lawyer Emek Emre said in front of a courthouse in Istanbul. Emre added that they will ask the court to revaluate its decision, "and if possible, to abolish it".

The famous pop star Gülşen has been released from pre-trial arrest on charges of "inciting hatred" over a comment she made about religious schools and has been put under house arrest.