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DEATH OF WORKERS
8 Workers Drowned in Company Van - Employer Acquitted
In the case related to the death of 8 employees who drowned in a company van during the flood in Istanbul, the court acquitted Pameks Textile company owner Cevdet Karahansoğlu and administrative supervisor Seyit Göncük.
18 December 2009
KURDISH QUESTION
Interior Minister Atalay: We Are against the DTP Closure
Interior Minister Atalay said that the met with DTP co-chair Türk after the closure of the party and that he was against the closure. However, Adalay indicated that a consensus in parliament is needed for an amendment of the constitution and that no work has been done yet.
18 December 2009
PROVOCATION AND RIGHT TO LIFE
"They gave me 500TL, so I shot at the DTP demonstrators"
After the closure of pro-Kurdish DTP, clashes occurred in the pre-dominantly Kurdish South-East of Turkey and also in Istanbul, claiming the lives of several people. A shop owner from Muş shot to the crowd right in front of the police, a person in Istanbul was paid to shoot.
17 December 2009
MINE CASUALTIES
Company Owner Disappears after Mine Explosion
After the death of 19 workers in a coal mine explosion in Bursa the company's general manager, business manager and the quarry supervisor have been arrested. A preliminary report suggests insufficiency of the mine's aeration and gas measurement. Company owner Ercan did not comment.
15 December 2009
DTP CLOSURE CASE
Pro-Kurdish DTP Closed down by Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court ruled for the closure of pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party and imposed a political ban on 37 of its members. Co-chairs Türk and Tuğluk are deposed from their duties as MPs. Human Rights organizations criticized the decision.
14 December 2009
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY - EMBRACE DIVERSITY, STOP DISCRIMINATION
Discrimination in the Media by Denial of Discrimination
Assoc. Dr. Doğanay from Ankara University studied 3 Turkish nationwide and 3 local newspapers under the aspect of discrimination. Her conclusion: the media both denies and legitimates discrimination.
10 December 2009
DTP CLOSURE CASE
İHD: Democratic Society Party Essential for Democratic Initiative
The Human Rights Foundation claimed that the Constitutional Court should consider the "general public opinion" for a decision in the closure case of the Democratic Society Party. The foundation called for more transparency and the end of violence.
9 December 2009
DTP CLOSURE CASE
Closure Case for Pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party
Constitutional Court rapporteurs prepared a paper arguing that the Democratic Society Party used violence as a political tool and demanded the closure of the party. The report is not binding but only guiding. The court will discuss the general issue of the trial on 9 January.
7 December 2009
TORTURE OUTSIDE OF OFFICIAL PREMISES
Police Officers and Doctor on Trial for Torture
The Bakırköy Court in Istanbul accepted prosecution under torture allegations against police officers who severely beat university student Tuna in a park and on the street. The doctor who issued a report stating no evidence of torture is on trial as well for "forgery of documents".
7 December 2009
3 DECEMBER - DAY OF THE DISABLED PEOPLE
Disabled People Succeed with a Combined Struggle
On the Day of the Disabled People İşyeri from the Disabled People Association takes stock of the achievements reached in Turkey by an organized struggle, mentioning goals like the Convention on Rights of Disabled People, early retirement or an employment quota.
3 December 2009
25 NOVEMBER STRIKE
Public Servants on Strike for the Right to Strike
The strike of public workers was supported by trade associations, workers' unions and left-wing organizations. In Istanbul, KESK president Evren criticised the government for avoiding the formation of a collective labour agreement board. In Ankara, the police employed force against the striking workers.
26 November 2009
Government Does not Recognize Right to Strike
The right to strike and to collective agreements for public employees is stated by International Conventions and ECHR decisions. The government has delayed the corresponding legal amendments for years. The Public Workers' Union Confederation claims that the government tries to gain time and intends to maintain a low budget allocated to public workers.
25 November 2009
MILITARY AND POLITICS
"Nobody Wears down the Military, the Military Frays Itself"
At the symposium "The Military's Political Role in Turkey" participants criticized the lack of monitoring for the military's spending and demanded to question the "trust in the military". They also emphasized the importance of freedom of expression and called for more transparency.
24 November 2009
RIGHT TO LIFE
Lieutenant Sentenced for Causing 4 Soldiers' Death
The Military Court sentenced Lieutenant Tümer to 9 years and 2 months imprisonment on the grounds of "causing death by deliberate negligence". Tümer is being held responsible for the deaths of soldiers Yaman, Öztürk, Altın and Bulut'un because he had pulled the pin from a hand grenade and handed it to one of them.
23 November 2009
CONVENTION OF THE RIGHTS FOR THE CHILD
Children's Rights Should Become Part of the "Democratic Initiative"
Children's rights defender Arkadaş criticizes Turkey's reservations on the Convention of the Rights of the Child, saying that the children's rights are violated by the reservations. Children's rights defenders urge the government to include the issue into the "democratic initiative" soon.
20 November 2009
"Engin Çeber Case - Case of Torture"
Lawyer Aslan stated that witness accounts as well as camera records and medical reports show evidence of torture against Çeber and his friends both in the police station and in the Metris Prison. The court did not detain the suspect police officers.
18 November 2009
KURDISH INITIATIVE
"Parliament Initiated New Era for Kurdish Question"
Dr. Ortakaya from Diyarbakır assesses the parliament's discussion about the Kurdish question, "We are finally in a situation to discuss the Kurdish question and opportunities for a solution openly. The society has to be thoroughly involved".
17 November 2009
Legal Struggle against "Appendix 1"
The Human Rights Association will take legal action against the so-called "Appendix 1", a plan designed by the General Staff to harm and slander human rights organizations in Turkey.
17 November 2009
IMPUNITY OF TORTURE
Complaining Police Officers Could Not Be Questioned
A prosecution under charges of "resistance against the police" has been launched against Gün, Karakaya and Baykal who were detained and tortured together with Engin Çeber. When joint attorney Aslan demanded to question the police officers that attended the hearing, the judge answered, "time is up, you can ask in the next hearing", Aslan said.
13 November 2009
İHD Members Still Detained Despite Invalid Evidence
The court did not release İHD executive Kalaycı. İHD Chairman Türkdoğan protests, "We will file an appeal. The evidence is illegal. Investigations were carried out improperly. Our member is detained because of missing statements and a lack of investigation".
11 November 2009
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MILITARY AND POLITICS
"General Staff Should be Connected to Ministry of Defence"
Prime Minister Erdoğan said that in case of deposing the Chief of General Staff from office, he could apply to the military judiciary. Former military judge Kardaş agrees with that, yet criticizing, "AKP has the power to change the military judiciary and with it the military power. Why do they not do it?".
10 November 2009
Güler Zere Finally Released
President Gül released 4 convicts from prison because of "chronic illness", one of them Güler Zere, fatally ill with cancer, who was waiting for her release for months. Zere was released from Balcalı Hospital in Adana and transferred to a private hospital. Her family will probably take her to Istanbul.
9 November 2009
Öcalan's Attorney Asks: Modern Prison = Proper Applications?
Joint attorney of imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan Korkut questions whether the newly built prison on the island of İmralı fulfils the standards of the Prevention of Torture Committee and said that the number of persons who want to be transferred next to Öcalan exceeds the limit of 8 people.
5 November 2009
FREEDOM FOR GÜLER ZERE
"President's Application not Needed to Grant Pardon to Güler Zere"
After President Gül told the public that an "application is needed" to start the procedure of granting pardon to Güler Zere, the People's Law Office announced that for using the power of pardon an application is not needed.
5 November 2009
GOVERNMENT'S KURDISH INITIATIVE
Izmir Martyr Families: No Rush for Solving Kurdish Question
The Izmir Martyr Families Association decided not to participate in the meeting under the motto "No to Treason Initiatives". Chairman Yeşilbağ said, "We are not opposing the initiative, but it is not managed well. They should apply the laws equally to everyone, the ones who regret should benefit from the repentance law".
4 November 2009
ACTION PLAN AGAINST REACTIONARY FORCES
Criminal Complaint against Chief and Vice President of General Staff
The MAZLUMDER Diyarbakır Branch filed a criminal complaint against Chief of General Staff Başbuğ, vice president Iğsız and Colonel Çiçek on the grounds of an "attempt to prevent the application of the constitutional order".
2 November 2009
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KURDISH QUESTION
Labour Confederations: Continue Initiative with a Sensible Approach
Görgün from DİSK says that the Kurish question can only be solved by democratic means. He asks for an amendment of the constitution and gives importance to the societal phsychology. Ulus from HAK-İŞ also expects the government to take steps towards democratization and calls DTP to use their political will-power.
30 October 2009
KURDISH INITIATIVE
Diyarbakır Organisations Take A Stand on Kurdish Initiative
15 organizations from Diyarbakır issued a joint statement: It is not realistic to expect PKK members to come down from the mountains if the reasons that made them draw back into the mountains are not being solved first. DTP has to take the initiative. CHP and MHP hinder the process. The government must take a concrete step.
30 October 2009
CHRONOLOGY
"Action Plan against Reactionary Forces" - a Chronology
The "Action Plan against Reactionary Forces" was initially brought to the agenda by the news in June earlier this year in the context of the Ergenekon case. Eventually, the document was proven to be authentic and signed by Colonel Çiçek, who had formerly denied any connection to the document.
28 October 2009
General Staff Launched New Investigation into "Piece of Paper"
The General Staff launched a further investigation into the "Action Plan against Reactionary Forces" after it was found to be an original document. General Başbuğ had previously referred to the document as a "piece of paper". The General Staff voiced their concerns about the leaking of the letter of advice to the press and wants the ones responsible for the leakage to be punished.
27 October 2009
FREEDOM FOR GÜLER ZERE
Time Is Short for Zere's Release
The TTB Cancer Advisory Board declared that convict Zere, ill with last stage cancer, has reached a stage that can not be improved by medical means anymore. According to the board, the execution of her sentence should be suspended or she should be released by the President's pardon.
27 October 2009
DEATH IN DETENTION
Resul İlçin Dead after "Falling down" in Detention
Resul İlçin died in hospital after he had been taken into custody. Police officers declared that he "fell down" in detention. İlçin's family filed a complaint. The governor announced, "He fell down himself. He had previously undergone heart surgery". DTP MP Bayındır brought the matter to the parliament.
26 October 2009
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