The trial process that began with the massacre of the Şenyaşar family by the bodyguards and relatives of former AKP MP İbrahim Halil Yıldız in the Suruç (Pirsûs) district of Urfa (Riha) on 14 June 2018 continues.

The 8th hearing of the case opened against a total of 30 people, 4 of whom in prison, was held at the Malatya 3rd High Criminal Court.

Prisoner Fadıl Şenyaşar, who lost his father and two brothers in the attack, attended the hearing from Diyarbakır No. 2 T Type Prison via Audio and Video Information System (SEGBİS). Other jailed defendants, Enver Yıldız, Mekail Şimşek and Celal Yıldız also attended the hearing via SEGBİS.

Emine Şenyaşar, who lost her husband and two sons in the massacre, could not attend the hearing due to health problems.

The prosecutor requested the release of all defendants in custody and an extended investigation (expansion of the prosecution).

Şenyaşar family lawyers pointed out that the request for release was appropriate and requested the release of Fadıl Şenyaşar. The other defendants' lawyers also made the same request. The court panel ruled for all arrested defendants to be released and put under house arrest.

The next hearing will be held on 21 February 2025.