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Two people detained over the attack on columnist Güvenç Dağüstün

Two people detained over the attack on columnist Güvenç Dağüstün

Two suspects have been detained for attacking opera singer and BirGün columnist Güvenç Dağüstün after his concert in İstanbul’s Kadıköy on August 30 Victory Day.

1 September 2021

BirGün columnist Güvenç Dağüstün attacked after his concert

BirGün columnist Güvenç Dağüstün attacked after his concert

After his August 30 Victory Day concert in İstanbul’s Kadıköy yesterday, opera singer and BirGün columnist Güvenç Dağüstün was battered.

Lawyer of male violence cases investigated for male violence

Lawyer of male violence cases investigated for male violence

Law apprentice P.S. has said that she and Y. were together and had been living in the same residence for nearly a year, they decided to break up following a fight and started living in separate residences and Y. had difficulty accepting this situation.

Seven people from Kurdish family shot dead at home in racist assault

Seven people from Kurdish family shot dead at home in racist assault

The family living in Konya, central Turkey, was attacked by a mob of dozens of people in May.

Encouraging attacks against journalists, politicians 'very dangerous,' warns HDP's Uluç

Encouraging attacks against journalists, politicians 'very dangerous,' warns HDP's Uluç

Five journalists and a politician have been assaulted in Turkey since January 1.

20 January 2021

Bahçeli threatens Davutoğlu, journalists: Don’t underestimate MHP

Bahçeli threatens Davutoğlu, journalists: Don’t underestimate MHP

In the wake of recent attacks targeting opposition politicians and critical journalists in Turkey, Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Chair Bahçeli has threatened Future Party Chair Ahmet Davutoğlu and columnists Taha Akyol, Yıldıray Oğur and Elif Çakır.

18 January 2021

Attack on Future Party Vice Chair: 2 people detained

Attack on Future Party Vice Chair: 2 people detained

The Ankara Security Directorate has announced that two people have been detained over the attack on Future Party Vice Chair Selçuk Özdağ in front of his house on January 15. The security teams are still working to catch the other suspects.

18 January 2021

2 journalists attacked in Diyarbakır

2 journalists attacked in Diyarbakır

İhlas News Agency (İHA) reporter Murat Başal and Demirören News Agency (DHA) reporter Emrah Kızıl have been subjected to a knife attack during news follow-up in Turkey’s southeastern province of Diyarbakır.

10 September 2020

‘Those who instigated the assault on TİP MP must also be brought to justice’

‘Those who instigated the assault on TİP MP must also be brought to justice’

Shortly after three people were arrested for “deliberately injuring” Workers’ Party of Turkey (TİP) Vice Chair and Hatay MP Barış Atay, the party has released a statement, underlining that the instigators of the attack must also stand trial.

3 September 2020

3 people arrested over physical assault on TİP MP Barış Atay

3 people arrested over physical assault on TİP MP Barış Atay

Taken into custody as part of the investigation launched into the attack on Workers’ Party of Turkey (TİP) Vice Chair and Hatay MP Barış Atay, three people have been arrested on charge of "deliberate injury."

2 September 2020

Parliamentary Speaker condemns the attack on TİP MP Barış Atay

Parliamentary Speaker condemns the attack on TİP MP Barış Atay

Turkey’s Parliamentary Speaker Mustafa Şentop has condemned the attack on Workers’ Party of Turkey (TİP) Vice Chair and Hatay MP Barış Atay. “What is necessary is being done to identify and investigate the perpetrators,” he has said.

1 September 2020

Local journalist attacked in Bursa

Local journalist attacked in Bursa

Şaban Önen, the Grant Holder of Karacabey Yörem newspaper, has been attacked by persons who are allegedly the relatives of ruling AKP’s Karacabey Mayor Ali Özkan.

Man Who Punched Women in Ankara Released

Man Who Punched Women in Ankara Released

A man who punched women walking on the street in Ulus, Ankara has been released. Women say that they do not have any safety of life anymore.

1 October 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Kurdish Tourists Assaulted in Trabzon to be Deported from Turkey

Kurdish Tourists Assaulted in Trabzon to be Deported from Turkey

A group of tourists who wanted to have their pictures taken with a scarf Kurdistan written on it were assaulted in Trabzon. The Governorship has announced that nine detained tourists will be deported from Turkey.

Person Dumping Garbage in Front of Armenian Church Released

Person Dumping Garbage in Front of Armenian Church Released

The person who has written a racist writing on the wall of Surp Takavor Armenian Church in Kadıköy and dumped garbage on its front door has been released after being taken into custody.

Armed Attack on Cem Küçük’s Brother’s Home

Armed Attack on Cem Küçük’s Brother’s Home

Last night, unidentified suspects opened fire on the home of the brother of pro-government journalist Cem Küçük. There were no casualties in the attack.

21 February 2017

Journalist Attacked after Report about Attacks on Kurds

Journalist Attacked after Report about Attacks on Kurds

DİHA reporter Çelik was first followed and then attacked on 25 May in Istanbul. Çelik has 2 cracks in his head and his left arm is broken in three places. Security cameras recorded footage of the attack. This is the 3rd attack on a DİHA reporter throughout the past 11 days.

28 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Suspicious Death of Reporter of Kurdish Daily

Suspicious Death of Reporter of Kurdish Daily

Metin Alataş, employee of the Kurdish Azadiya Welat newspaper, was found dead in the Hadırlı district of Adana. Newspaper editor Boltan doubts an alleged suicide: "Altaş was killed by illegal forces or he was forced to commit suicide", Boltan argued.

6 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Obut's Allegation: I was attacked by the Governor

Journalist Obut's Allegation: I was attacked by the Governor

Batman GAP newspaper editor-in-chief Mansur Obut claims he was attacked in governor Ahmet Turhan's office. The Govenernor Generalship announced Turhan is accused because he had declined the SODES project by the State Planning Agency.

2 October 2009 Erol Önderoğlu