The tragedy of İkbal Uzuner and Ayşenur Halil

In the year 2024, Türkiye has recorded the highest ever femicide rates, being over 390 women. One of the two most controversial femicides being the murders of İkbal Uzuner and Ayşenül Halil. These women were murdered by 19-year-old Semih Çelik. These two young women were murdered in broad daylight on the same day, highlighting the unsafe conditions young women in İstanbul are living in. This article will elaborate on the murders of İkbal Uzuner and Ayşenur Halil, along with analyzing this cases’ impact on women in İstanbul.

By: Derin Sönmezalp