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Increase of Rights Violations in South-Eastern Turkey

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

Increase of Rights Violations in South-Eastern Turkey

The 2010 report of the Human Rights Association revealed that deaths, injuries, setting villages on fire, torture and maltreatment are still continuing in the scope of the Kurdish question. Courts oppressed freedom of assembly and freedom of speech, the report claims.

28 January 2011 Erhan Üstündağ

Biji Keçe Kurdan

IMPRESSIONS FROM SUE MARSH AKYEL

Biji Keçe Kurdan

I wasn’t sure what to expect about my trip to the Southeast of Turkey in March. Practically everything I’ve heard about this region is scary and summed up in the question I was most often asked when I told people I’m going there on a vacation: “What business do you have there?” At the time things were relatively calm so I felt comfortable enough to go with an open mind.

12 July 2010 Sue Marsh Akyel

Wave of Violence in South-Eastern Turkey Does not Abate

Wave of Violence in South-Eastern Turkey Does not Abate

Three soldiers and nine PKK members allegedly died in clashes in the province of Hakkari in south-eastern Turkey. The Fırat News agency announced that for soldiers were killed in an attack in Yüksekova. Another five soldiers were wounded in the province of Elazığ.

6 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Clashes in South-Eastern Turkey - 1 Soldier and 1 Civilian Dead

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 Tolga Korkut

Earthquake in South-East Turkey: 57 Casualties

Earthquake in South-East Turkey: 57 Casualties

An earthquake of 6.0 on the Richter scale rocked the region of the south-eastern province of Elazığ with its epicentre in the Karakoçan County in the early morning hours of 8 March. Latest numbers speak of 57 casualties and more than 60 injured.

8 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Inspectors Launch Inquiry on Newroz Incidents

Two chief inspectors appointed by the Ministry of Interior have resumed investigations on March 22 incidents in Siirt. Journalists requested to hand over pictures and videotapes in search of evidence.

Kurdish Question: Action, Not Words Needed

Kurdish Question: Action, Not Words Needed

After President Gül's visit to Diyarbakir, Kurdish representatives call for fewer words and more action.

17 September 2007 Tolga Korkut