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Tolga Korkut
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26 MAY PROTEST ACTION
"Confederations Evaded Opportunity of Labourers"
Only KESK decided to go on strike after four labour union confederations had previously decided for a general action on 26 May. Assoc. Prof. Dr Mütfüoğlu talked to bianet about a necessary new approach of the unions.
26 May 2010
Greek and Turkish Parties Claim Reduction of Armament
Greek and Turkish left-wing parties Synaspismos and ÖDP called for gradually reducing the defence budget and re-allocate sources to economic, social and ecological development. Labour parties EEK and DİP demand to dispense military bases in Turkey and Greece.
17 May 2010
ARMED CONFLICTS
Clashes in South-Eastern Turkey - 1 Soldier and 1 Civilian Dead
Specialist Sergeant Mutlu died in an explosion during an operation in the south-eastern province of Hakkari, one military officer got injured. The General Staff announced that it was a detonative made by the PKK. One civilian died of Turkish artillery fire in northern Iraq.
12 May 2010
CHP Leader Baykal Resigned - Claim of Political Complot
Deniz Baykal, chair of the centre-left Republican People's Party, resigned on Monday. Regarding an intimate video published in the internet last week, Baykal said, "This is not a matter of a tape. This is a conspiracy. I am not the only target of this complot; it is also aimed at the CHP".
10 May 2010
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PACKAGE
Constitutional Amendments to be Approved by President Gül
The constitutional reform package was approved by the parliament by 336 to 72 votes, two clauses were dropped. The package will be subject to a referendum once it will have been approved by President Gül.
10 May 2010
ARMED CONFLICTS
2 Soldiers Died - "Stop That Bloodshed"
Private Şener in Şırnak and sergeant Aktaş in Hakkari in south-eastern Turkey died of explosives on May 8.According to an announcement of the General Staff, the explosives were placed by the militant PKK. Another 2 soldiers died in an armed conflict on 7 May.
10 May 2010
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PACKAGE
Another 4 Amendments Approved
Amendments of the articles related to penalties for civil servants, military jurisdiction and the reorganization of the supervision of judges and prosecutors and the Constitutional Court have passed through the Turkish Grand National Assembly on 5 May.
6 May 2010
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PACKAGE
Political Party Closure Article Dropped
The article that should make it more difficult to shut down a political party was dropped from the constitutional reform package. With 327 votes it did not pass the threshold of 330 votes, though the ruling AK Party held a total of 335 votes.
4 May 2010
İHD-TİHV 2009 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT
2009: 36 Deaths in Prison, 36 Deaths for Ignoring "Stop Warning"
According to the annual report of the Turkish rights organizations İHD and TİHV for 2009, 36 people died in prison, 6 in detention, 61 were shot by village guards, 36 died for ignoring the police's "stop warning". 50 soldiers and 91 armed militants died in conflicts.
3 May 2010
BİANET'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY
"bianet Is Our Voice, a Source of Unbiased Information "
Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the Helsinki Citizens Assembly and other national and international NGOs appreciate the work bianet has accomplished throughout the past ten years, particularly bianet's contribution to the struggle for human rights and freedom of expression.
3 May 2010
1 May 2010
Labour Day Finally Back in Taksim Square!
For the first time in 32 years, Taksim Square was open to the public for a celebration of the labour movement and a call for more rights.
1 May 2010
Indictment on "Action Plan" Accepted
An Istanbul High Criminal Court has accepted the indictment on the "Action Plan against Reactionary Forces". The first hearing is on 28 June.
30 April 2010
"3rd Bridge Spells Death of Istanbul"
The Chamber of Architects warns that a third Bosphorus bridge in Istanbul would also affect Thrace and the Southern Marmara region negatively.
30 April 2010
44 Counts Life Sentence for Mardin Massacre
The case concerned with the death of 44 people from the village of Bilge in south-eastern Turkey was decided this week. 6 defendants received a 44 counts aggravated life sentence; one defendant underage was sentenced to 44 counts of 15 years imprisonment.
29 April 2010
1 MAY 2010
22,000 Policemen in Taksim for a 'Peaceful 1 May'
The Governor of Istanbul engaged more than 22,000 policemen for 1 May. Union representatives will be at the check points. Six union confederations will gather at Taksim square after a converging demonstration. The whole area will be closed to traffic.
29 April 2010
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PACKAGE
Way Paved to Prosecution of Putchists
The Turkish Parliament passed another three amendments of the constitutional reform package on 27April. Amendments regarding the Supreme Board of Prosecutors and Judges were accepted and provisional article 15 on the prosecution of putchists from 1980 was lifted.
29 April 2010
BIANET: 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Human Rights Defenders' Views on bianet
Fincanı from the Turkish Human Rights Foundation says that "bianet means facts in human rights and free, independent and true journalism". Türkdoğan from the Human Rights Foundation states, "Awareness of human rights is raised by the news from bianet".
28 April 2010
Colonels Associaited with Major Trials Disposed
The Gendarmerie General Command appointed new commanders to a total of 40 provinces including the posts of detained colonels Kayseri Provincial Gendarmerie Regiment Commander Temizöz and Eskişehir Provincial Gendarmerie Regiment Commander Gençoglu.
27 April 2010
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PACKAGE
Loss of Membership of Parliament Lifted
After three days of constitutional sessions, amendments on collective bargaining, the right to strike and lockout, closure of political parties, public autidorship, loss of membership of the parliament and regulations regarding the General Administrative Board passed through parliament.
23 April 2010
TURKISH-ARMENIAN RELATIONS
Protocols between Turkey and Armenia Shelved
The Armenian coalition government decided to take the approval of the protocols between Turkey and Armenia off the parliament's agenda until Turkey refrains from preconditions regarding the approval. The protocols envisage the development of diplomatic relations.
23 April 2010
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"Peace Groups" on Trial for "Organizational Propaganda"
17 members of the "Peace Groups" that came from Iraq to Turkey in 2009 are facing trial for "propaganda for an illegal organization". The defendants dismiss the charges and refer to their freedom of thought. Another 30 trials are filed against each adult of both groups.
22 April 2010
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PACKAGE
Five Amendments Passed - Children's Rights Dismissed
After two sessions, the Turkish Parliament passed five clauses of the constitutional reform package on equality, secrecy of private life, freedom of movement, labour union rights and protection of children's rights. The reservations on the Convention on Children's Rights were not lifted though.
22 April 2010
Constitutional Reform Package Part 2
The Constitutional Reform Package passed through the Constitutional Commission in Parliament. Read here a summary of the second part of the amendments.
21 April 2010
Energy Minister Punched - Attacker Detained
Energy Minister Yıldız was punched in his face at a funeral. A court in Kayseri decided to detain the attacker pending trial. The Ministry of the Interior appointed two inspectors to investigate the incident. PM Erdoğan said that the background of the attack will be revealed.
21 April 2010
RIGHT TO LIFE - TURKISH HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION REPORT
12 Extra-Judicial Killings in Three Months
According to the Turkish Human Rights Foundation, seven people died in detention in the first quarter of 2009 and another five in extra-judicial executions by the police and the gendarmerie. Two people died in detention in April, one was severely injured by police bullets.
20 April 2010
Constitutional Reform Package Part 1
The Constitutional Reform Package passed through the Constitutional Commission in Parliament. The amendments will not be subject to a public referendum.
19 April 2010
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RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN PRISON
Death of Convict in Prison - Suspicion of Torture
Convict Kılınç died in intensive care where he had been brought from the Izmir 2nd F-Type Prison. Lawyer Paşa Bayraktar claimed that a crack running from Kılınç's forehead to his neck and other injuries substantiate suspicion of torture.
13 April 2010
ENGIN ÇEBER CASE
Impunity in Torture Case with New Prosecutor?
Newly assigned prosecutor Calık in the torture case of Engin Çeber, who died from torture in detention, requested a life sentence for only two of a total of 60 defendants and acquittal for ten police officers. Lawyer Tanay criticized that the demanded sentences resemble an exemption from punishment.
13 April 2010
CONFERENCE ON HATE SPEECH AND HATE CRIME
Journalists' Struggle against Discrimination
As part of the "Conference on Hate Speech and Hate Crimes", journalists and human rights defenders discussed the role of the media for the discrimination of minorities. Tolga Korkut from bianet emphasized that journalists should focus on rights and avoid discrimination by using a biased language.
12 April 2010
RIGHT TO LIFE
Confirmed: Soldiers Killed by Mine from the Army
A gendarmerie laboratory confirmed that the mine that killed seven soldiers in South-East-Turkey in May 2009 belonged to the army. The prosecution file of the case launched by the victims' families was transferred to the Prosecutor's Office of the General Staff.
9 April 2010
KURDISH QUESTION
Kurdish "Peace Groups" Face 127.5 Years Imprisonment
The Diyarbakır Prosecution demands a total of 127.5 years imprisonment for 17 members of the "Peace Groups" that entered Turkey in 2009. They are charged with "spreading organizational propaganda" and "praising crime and criminals" in a press conference at the Human Rights Foundation.
6 April 2010
Tekel Workers: Protest Actions in June, July and August
Massive police presence intervened against Tekel workers in Ankara. A press release by unionists had to be re-located. Tekel workers will continue their resistance against the loss of employee personal rights with protest actions of several days' duration each in the coming months.
5 April 2010
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