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Bastinado Torture Allegations at Police Station in Istanbul
Eser Çelik (18) submitted a complaint to the prosecutor’s office, saying that he had been tortured by bastinado an a police station in Istanbul.
18 February 2015
“Insulting the President” Arrests Continue in Kocaeli
Following the arrest of three individuals for “insulting the president”, police raided the apartment of United June Movement activist Buğra Aydoğan affiliated with Freedom and Solidarity Party for similar charges. Later on, he was arrested.
16 February 2015
Activist “Proportionally” Arrested For Insulting the President
Freedom and Solidarity Party’s (ÖDP) Izmir Provincial board member and United June Movement Izmir coordination member Onur Kılıç has been arrested for insulting the president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
13 February 2015
Gendarmerie Admits Killing, Disappearance
“If the funerals are not returned to their families or officials, it means that their disappearance is admitted,” advocate Turan Ece told bianet regarding the case of a mass grave belonging to 27 PKK guerrillas from 1998.
13 February 2015
Activist Detained With Raid For Insulting the President
Freedom and Solidarity Party’s (ÖDP) Izmir Provincial board member and United June Movement Izmir coordination member Onur Kılıç have been detained by anti-terror teams for charges related to “insulting the president”.
12 February 2015
Special “Homeland Security Regulations” For Prisons
While the draft of the new homeland security act has been postponed for discussions at the parliament, Human Rights Foundation of Turkey warned on some of its practices for prisons.
10 February 2015
Struggle in Prison to Keep Colored Pencils, Sharpeners
Taner Korkmaz, an inmate jailed in a high security prison, requested the return of his colored pencils as the prison administration banned the usage of colored pencils and pencil sharpeners for security reasons.
10 February 2015
“Gezi Souvenir Photo” Not A Crime, Court Rules
Yeşinil Yeşilyurt, an advocate, acquitted from charges related to “praising crime and criminals” when she had a souvenir photo during Turkey's Gezi Resistance in 2013.
3 February 2015
ECHR Convicts Turkey in Arm-Losing Inmate Case
The European Court of Human Rights convicted to Turkey of failing to complete an effective investigation in the case of Vefa Serdar who lost his arm due to wounds inflicted during Operation Back to Life in 2000.
27 January 2015
16 y.o. Arrested For “Insulting the President”
A 16 year old child has been arrested for charges related to “insulting the president” in the central province of Konya. The arrest was made under the claim that there is a “strong suspicion of crime”.
25 December 2014
3 y.o. Child Plays With TOMA in Prison
Diagnosed with atypical autism, P.A. (3) is staying in a prison with his mother. While the boy needs special education, prison conditions make it very hard.
19 December 2014
Turkey Convicted of Torturing 19 y.o. Demonstrator
Mehmet Fidan has been detained during a demonstration in Şırnak province and subjected to torture. ECHR found Turkey guilty of torture.
17 December 2014
Travel Ban Uplifted for “çArşı" Soccer Group After Trial
While members of çArşı soccer fan group stood trial yesterday for charges related to “attempted coup”, the court uplifted the travel ban for 27 defendants prior to an away game between Beşiktaş and Liverpool.
17 December 2014
ECHR Convicts Turkey of Punishing Funeral Attendance
The European Court of Human Rights convicted Turkey of sentencing two individuals who were sentenced to prison for “terrorism propaganda” when they attended the funeral of PKK guerrillas.
2 December 2014
Not Crime to Wear Helmet on May Day, Court Rules
Defendants charged with wearing construction helmets, diving goggles, gas masks and eye solutions during May Day protests this years have been acquitted as their acts “didn’t constitute a crime”.
27 November 2014
Reyhanlı Blasts Case Changes 3 Cities in 3 Hearings
Initially opened in Adana province, Reyhanlı case has been transferred again from Hatay to Ankara for “security reasons”. Attorneys and victim families ask why deserted courtrooms posed a security threat.
25 November 2014
Ran Away From Syria, 14 y.o. Shot in Turkey
A.Ö., a 14 year-old Syrian boy, has been shot by Turkish soldiers as he crossed the border along with his family to find refuge. His father told bianet that A.Ö. was shot in the head and lost vision in both his eyes.
20 November 2014
Sancar: “Third Eye” Would Institutionalize Peace Process
Prof. Dr. Mithat Sancar commented to bianet’s inquiries on how the “third eye”, a new observation delegation idea in discussion, would contribute to Turkey’s resolution process with PKK.
19 November 2014
Minister Declines “TOMA Water Wounding” Investigation
Interior Ministry declined an investigation request by two water cannon-stricken lawyers, saying that they were “treated within human rights”. Two lawyer submitted a motion.
19 November 2014
Columnist Acquits From Erdoğan’s “Queer” Complaint
Columnist Hakan Demir has acquitted from charges related to insulting then-PM Erdoğan when he wrote a tweet during Gezi Resistance in 2013.
18 November 2014
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Kazova Workers Now Struggle to Launch Factory
Having won their legal struggle against their employers in late 2013, Kazova Workers have now formed their cooperative and are nor working to launch their own workshop and factory.
14 November 2014
ECHR Convicts Turkey Under 3 Different Charges
In 3 different cases, the European Court of Human Rights convicted Turkey of torture, ill-treatment and long term imprisonment, ordering the Turkish state to pay a sum of 30,900 euros as damages.
13 November 2014
ECHR Convicts Turkey of Failing to Investigate Woman Murder
The European Court of Human Rights delivered a verdict related to Gülperi O., a young woman whose death was not adequately investigated despite domestic violence. Turkey was found guilty of violating the right to life.
13 November 2014
Police Intervenes in Validebağ Grove, Detains Advocate
Police forcefully detained 5 individuals including advocate Can Atalay during protests to stop a demolition of a grove in Istanbul. 2 filed complaints against municipality workers for assault.
23 October 2014
Acquittal in “Dictator” Case: Cursing Not An Insult
A Turkish court acquitted defendants for saying “God damn it, PM became a dictator”. While Erdoğan also joined the case as plaintiff, prosecutor also claimed that “cursing could neither be an insult or crime”.
15 October 2014
ECHR Convicts Turkey of Violating Right to Fair Trial
The European Court of Human Right convicted Turkey of violating right to fair trial in the case of Cevat Soysal who was convicted to 18 years and 9 months of prison by Turkish courts of being a PKK leader.
23 September 2014
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çArşı to Stand Trial on December 16
Istanbul 13th High Criminal Court ordered members of soccer fan group çArşı to stand trial for charges related to “attempted coup” for their involvement of the Gezi Resistance.
12 September 2014
No File, No Defendants, No Audience
Despite the nolle prosequi decision by Hatay 1st High Criminal Court, the case concerning Reyhanlı blasts is still held in the same courthouse. The case file is awaiting in the Supreme Court of Appeals. Defendants testified from the prison.
26 August 2014
PALESTINIAN DOCTOR RECOUNTS
Children Aren’t Crying In Gaza
Palestinian Doctor Belal Dabour working at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza answered bianet’s questions. Dr. Dabour said that the wounded children brought to the hospital are often not crying either due to the shock they’ve experienced or to confusion about what is going on.
25 July 2014
Prison Officials: Letter Contains Communication, is Objectionable
Prison administration found the letter sent by an arrestee in Kandıra Prison to press institutions including bianet objectionable on the grounds that it “contained terms aimed at solidarity and communication through the press.”
23 July 2014
Police Fire Kills 14-Year-Old
Police forces intervening in a fight on a road in Erzurum province opened fire, killed 14-year-old child back from grazing his animals, and injured his brother. The driver of the vehicle that hit the animals was stabed.
17 July 2014
Turkey Convicted From “Halt Warning”
The European Court of Human Rights found Turkey guilty of prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment on the case of Yusuf Çoraman, an applicant who was subjected to police fire detention for a traffic offense.
16 July 2014
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