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İstanbul Üniversitesi Gazetecilik Bölümü mezunu. Gazeteciliğe 1998’de Milliyet‘te başladı. Sırasıyla Deutsche Welle radyosu (Bonn), Sabah gazetesi, Tempo dergisi, Akşam gazetesi ve bianet‘te çalıştı. Hrant Dink...

İstanbul Üniversitesi Gazetecilik Bölümü mezunu. Gazeteciliğe 1998’de Milliyet‘te başladı. Sırasıyla Deutsche Welle radyosu (Bonn), Sabah gazetesi, Tempo dergisi, Akşam gazetesi ve bianet‘te çalıştı. Hrant Dink Vakfı yayınları ve Agos gazetesi kitap eki Kitap/Kirk editörlüğünü yaptı. Son olarak Milliyet gazetesinde politika editörü olarak çalıştı. Yazılarını semrapelek.com adlı blogunda yayınlıyor.

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5 Children and 3 Adults Killed in Şırnak in 15 Months
5 Children and 3 Adults Killed in Şırnak in 15 Months
A joint report by the Şırnak Bar Associaiton, the Contemporary Lawyers Association and the Human Rights Association revealed that eight people, five of whom were children, were killed by explosives or in police interventions in the past 15 months.
1 December 2010
Headscarf as Potential Reason to Take Children from Their Families
RIGHTS OF THE CHILD
Headscarf as Potential Reason to Take Children from Their Families
Social Service expert Karatay said that children can be taken away from their families by the state in case they are not sent to school because of wearing a headscarf. He indicated that the child's mental and intellectual development would be obstructed by a deprivation of education.
26 October 2010
Kurdish Singer Was Granted 10 Percent of Compensation Claim
Kurdish Singer Was Granted 10 Percent of Compensation Claim
Journalist Turgut received a monetary fine of TL 10,000 in compensation because of his comment "I would kidnap her and make her my sex slave" about Kurdish singer Rojin. Lawyer Kılıç criticized the low amount and declared to file an appeal.
18 October 2010
Journalist Birand's Confession on PKK News
Journalist Birand's Confession on PKK News
Journalist Birand claimed in a column that a part of the news about the PKK is made up by the journalist and not based on true data. Journalist Başlangıç commented that many of his colleagues are superficial on the Kurdish question because they do not know the area.
14 October 2010
7th Istanbul Gathering for Freedom of Thought
7th Istanbul Gathering for Freedom of Thought
Renowned international experts like Richard Falk, Noam Chomsky and Hilal Elver attended the 7th Istanbul Gathering for Freedom of Thought on 9/10 October. Turkish journalists, publishers and artists gave an insight into the legal procedures launched against them because of their thoughts.
11 October 2010
Headscarf Ban at Universities Softened
Headscarf Ban at Universities Softened
The Higher Education Council partly lifted the controversial headscarf ban at universities. According to a circular sent by the Council, students may no longer be expelled from class because of their attire. Disciplinary proceedings will be taken against lecturers who do otherwise.
6 October 2010
Boycott for The Rights of Kurds Spreads to Universities
EDUCATION IN MOTHER TONGUE
Boycott for The Rights of Kurds Spreads to Universities
"Education cannot leave out the mother tongue" was the message of Kurdish students who started a boycott at universities after the one-week boycott at south-eastern primary and high schools. They demand education in Kurdish, the Laz language and Circassian.
29 September 2010
"Finally, it is a Crime to Humiliate Roma"
SELENDI ATTACK
"Finally, it is a Crime to Humiliate Roma"
80 defendants face imprisonment of three to 150 years on the grounds of an attack against Roma in Selendi/Manisa in January this year. They stand accused of inciting the public to hatred and hostility.
28 September 2010
No Education in Mother Tongue with PM Erdoğan
No Education in Mother Tongue with PM Erdoğan
On the last day of the one-week school boycott for the right to education in the mother tongue in the Kurdish-majority South-East, PM Erdoğan announced: "Do not expect us to agree to education in the mother tongue, Turkey's official language is Turkish".
27 September 2010
5 Children Arrested for School Boycott Campaign
MOTHER TONGUE EDUCATION
5 Children Arrested for School Boycott Campaign
BDP District Mayor Demirel and 5 children were arrested in the town of Tutak when they distributed leaflets on the school boycott for the right to education in their mother tongue. BDP Provincial Chair Akyol was also interrogated in the context of the boycott.
24 September 2010
3 out of 4 Teachers Point out Violence at School
"2010- 2011 STATUS REPORT ON EDUCATION"
3 out of 4 Teachers Point out Violence at School
The "Status Report on Education" by the education union Eğitim-Sen reveals that three thirds of all educational staff evaluate violence as a problem at school to various extends. Insult and humiliation of students is a common problem at all schools.
21 September 2010
School Boycott for Education in Mother Tongue
KURDISH LANGUAGE
School Boycott for Education in Mother Tongue
The education union Eğitim-Sen and pro-Kurdish organizations called for a one-week school boycott in the Kurdish-majority South-East to claim the right to education in their mother tongue. President Gül criticized the boycott as the "enlisting of children for a political cause".
21 September 2010
Armenian Christians Celebrate First Mass after 95 Years in Akdamar
CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY CROSS
Armenian Christians Celebrate First Mass after 95 Years in Akdamar
The first service in 95 years was held in the Church of the Holy Cross on the island of Akdamar. Archbishop Ateşyan said that many people did not attend the mass because the cross had not been installed atop the dome.
20 September 2010
Criminal Charges Pressed against Coup Instigators of 1980
Criminal Charges Pressed against Coup Instigators of 1980
The MAZLUMDER human rights association in Ankara filed a criminal complaint against the coup instigators from the military coup 1980 one day after the referendum approved the lifting of provisional Article 15. The EDP filed complaints in Izmir and Bursa.
14 September 2010
56 Children still in Prison during Religious Holidays
ANTI-TERROR LAW
56 Children still in Prison during Religious Holidays
Akkaya from the Demanding Justice for Children Group announced that 18-year old H.Y., imprisoned under the Anti-Terror Law, was finally released from prison after 3 suicide attempt within 4 years. 56 children are still in prison, 21 in south-eastern Turkey and 35 in Istanbul.
8 September 2010
Gerger: "Turkey Is at the Front of War, not of Peace"
TURKEY CHAIRS UN SECURITY COUNCIL
Gerger: "Turkey Is at the Front of War, not of Peace"
Turkey will chair the UN Security Council for one month starting from 1 September. Political Scientist Gerger demurred that Turkey is not on the side of peace but "on the front of war and attacks".
1 September 2010
35 Children still Detained in Istanbul, Courts Slow Down Procedures
ANTI-TERROR LAW
35 Children still Detained in Istanbul, Courts Slow Down Procedures
Despite amendments of the Anti-Terror Law, 35 children detained in Istanbul prisons have not been released yet. Lawyer Zincir criticized: "The courts do not take action, they decide for lack of jurisdiction and leave the review of the detentions to children courts".
31 August 2010
Independent Expert Disproves Official Reports on Önkol's Death
Independent Expert Disproves Official Reports on Önkol's Death
Forensic Medicine expert Prof. Biçer prepared the first independent report on the death of 12-year old Ceylan Önkol, who died under controversial circumstances last year. The report reveals inaccuracies and deficiencies of the official reports.
26 August 2010
Children Remain in Detention without Further Amendments
ANTI-TERROR LAW/TURKISH CRIMINAL LAW
Children Remain in Detention without Further Amendments
Lawyer Keresticioğlu stated that even after the amendments of the Anti-Terror Law, children still remain in detention under charges of "membership of an illegal organization" and "carrying explosives". The lawyer demanded amendments of the Turkish Criminal Law for the release of the children.
24 August 2010
Run-up to the Referendum
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PACKAGE
Run-up to the Referendum
The constitutional reform package passed through parliament in May is creating a constant stir in the run-up to the referendum on 12 September. PM Erdoğan came under criticism for urging employers' organizations to show their colours as others did before.
20 August 2010
Rehabilitation for Child Victims of Anti-Terror Law
Rehabilitation for Child Victims of Anti-Terror Law
A group of volunteers in Batman initiated a rehabilitation program for children who were recently released from prison after the amendments of the Anti-Terror Law. Coordinator Ipekyuz said that the children and their families need at least 2 years of therapy.
20 August 2010
Deported US American Journalist Hess Applies to ECHR
Deported US American Journalist Hess Applies to ECHR
The Ministry of the Interior decided to deport US American journalist Hess. Hess' lawyer Akbaş said they would apply to the European Court of Human Rights and referred to the case of Norma Cox who was expelled and won her case at the international court.
18 August 2010
Service at Sümela Monastery - Yet no Equality
Service at Sümela Monastery - Yet no Equality
Assoc. Prof. Macar assessed the first mass at the Sümela Monastery in 88 years saying, "The AKP gives a message of changing its minority policies. But instead of granting equal rights to the minorities, they have a protective approach like the Ottomans".
17 August 2010
Media Throwing Stones at the Rights of the Child
Media Throwing Stones at the Rights of the Child
"Children who threw stones were answered with stones" was the subtitle of news about a demonstration in Mersin. Once more, the media violated the rights of the child. Expressions violating the assumption of innocence were used contrary to the Press Law.
17 August 2010
Faculty of Law Dean Balkır Sentenced for Harassment at Work
Faculty of Law Dean Balkır Sentenced for Harassment at Work
Prof. Balkır, Dean of the Kocaeli University Faculty of Law, was sentenced to a monetary fine of TL 3,000 in compensation on the grounds of a complaint filed by Assoc. Prof Çakır because of harassment.
30 July 2010
Balyos Investigation Halted?
Balyos Investigation Halted?
The Sledgehammer investigation was apparently "halted" after a meeting of Prime Minister Erdoğan and General Başbuğ, as reported by Taraf newspaper. The Hürriyet daily sees the reason in expected promotions of 11 generals and admirals part of the group of army officers subject to arrest warrants in the course of the investigation.
30 July 2010
Newspapers Ignore Rights of the Child
Newspapers Ignore Rights of the Child
Turkish nationwide dailies published the unconcealed photographs of children released in the context of the latest amendments of the Anti-Terror Law. Showing pictures of children is forbidden since it stigmatizes the children as criminals and opposes ethic principles.
28 July 2010
Amendments of Anti-Terror Law Positive but not Sufficient
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Amendments of Anti-Terror Law Positive but not Sufficient
AI appreciated the amendments of the Anti-Terror Law but also called the government to "investigate allegations of maltreatment of children in detention". Lawyer Aktar welcomed the amendments and urged to immediately release the imprisoned children.
27 July 2010
"Laws Do not Protect Women"
CEDAW SHADOW REPORT 2010
"Laws Do not Protect Women"
The Shadow Report presented to CEDAW by Turkish women organizations revealed deficits in the Constitution and other laws. The report demands to amend the laws according to the convention's ban of discrimination and the principle of gender equality.
27 July 2010
Newspapers Victimize Abused Child
Newspapers Victimize Abused Child
Turkish dailies ignored ethic principles and the laws when they reported about a mother and her four-year-old child who had been heavily abused. The papers published the names and the photographs of the victims and thus made them victims once more.
26 July 2010
Parliament Separated "Terror" Prosecution of Children and Adults
ANTI-TERROR LAW APPROVED
Parliament Separated "Terror" Prosecution of Children and Adults
The amendments related to juveniles prosecuted under the Anti-Terror law were adopted by the Turkish Parliament. Children convicted for "terror" crimes will be released pending trial. They will be prosecuted at juvenile courts instead of high criminal courts.
23 July 2010
Disabled Workers Resist against Lay-Offs
Disabled Workers Resist against Lay-Offs
The resistance of disabled workers who were laid-off because of attending a strike at the Bizimköy Disabled Production Line has lasted for a whole month now. Disabled Confederation President İçli said the application was contrary to the UN convention.
22 July 2010
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