Mining executives have gone on trial in Turkey over the deaths of 301 miners in the country's worst industrial disaster.
But the proceedings were swiftly adjourned to allow the main eight suspects to appear in person before the specially created court in Akhisar, about 30 miles (48km) from the scene of the tragedy in Soma.
The underground fire last May, which led to the release of deadly toxic gases underground, exposed Turkey's appalling industrial safety record and led to an angry public backlash fuelled by the government's cold response to the tragedy.
A total of 45 people are standing trial, including the eight former top managers from the Soma Komur group that ran the mine, who are charged with murder.
The judge had ruled the eight being held in custody would give evidence via videolink amid security concerns.
However, lawyers for the victims argued they should be brought to the court.
Following angry protests by bereaved relatives, the judge agreed to their demands and adjourned the trial until Wednesday to allow the main accused to appear in person.
Prosecutors have requested they be sentenced to 25 years in prison for every single one of the 301 victims.
Other company officials have been charged with homicide by conscious negligence or reckless homicide, and also face lengthy jail terms.
A report into the disaster found a long list of faults at the mine, including a lack of carbon monoxide detectors, gas masks in poor condition and bad ventilation.
Lawyers for the families of the victims say the owners of the mine had sought over-exploitation in pursuit of profit, resulting in "working conditions worthy of slavery".
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Gallery: 2014: Protests Over Mine Deaths
A protester runs away from tear gas fired by riot police during a demonstration blaming the ruling AK Party (AKP) government for the mining disaster in western Turkey.
A protester holds a sign that reads, "It is a murder not an accident".
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