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Kazova Factory to Make Jerseys for Cuba, Basque Country

Kazova Factory to Make Jerseys for Cuba, Basque Country

While Kazova workers have decided to open their own factory, they will be producing jerseys for Cuba and Basque Country soccer teams for the upcoming friendly game in Havana on February 15.

22 January 2014

13 y.o. “Gezi” Suspect Acquitted

13 y.o. “Gezi” Suspect Acquitted

Çanakkale 1st Assize Court acquitted a 13 year old defendant who was facing 6 year of prison sentence for writing wall slogans, saying that the child was not eligible for criminalization. “Yes, I wrote,” the child said responding the judge’s inquiry.

21 January 2014

Police Report Recommends 13 y.o. to Be Charged With Article 301!

Police Report Recommends 13 y.o. to Be Charged With Article 301!

A 13 year old child has been ordered to stand trial on January 21 for writing wall slogans - a case for which a police report recommended the defendant child to be charged with Article 301 on “insulting Turkish Values”.

10 January 2014

Ferhat Encü Faces Prosecution as Roboski Case Dismissed

Ferhat Encü Faces Prosecution as Roboski Case Dismissed

Ferhat Encü, a Kurdish man who lost his family members in Roboski Massacre, has been charged with insulting gendarmerie officials, facing up to 4 years of prison. “We don’t recognize court that don’t recognize justice,” he told bianet.

10 January 2014

Nolle Prosequi in Roboski Massacre Case

Nolle Prosequi in Roboski Massacre Case

Military prosecutors decided not to follow charges in Roboski Massacre case. “We already said that military prosecutors could not remain impartial as they are under the military authorities responsible behind the incident,” advocate Elçi said.

Prosecutor: You’d Better Assemble in Kazlıçeşme

Prosecutor: You’d Better Assemble in Kazlıçeşme

Prosecutor decided not to follow charges on PM Erdoğan, Deputy PM Arınç and former minister Güler related to Gezi Resistance, saying that the appropriate demonstration area was in Kazlıçeşme.

Disabled Gerçek Receives Longer Sentence Than Shooter Policemen

Disabled Gerçek Receives Longer Sentence Than Shooter Policemen

Bakırköy 9th Assize Court sentenced shooter policemen of Ferhat Gerçek case to 2.5 year of prison. On the other hand, Gerçek himself received 3.5 years of prison of prison for “damaging a police vehicle and insulting policemen”.

20 December 2013

ECHR Convicts Turkey on “Operation Back to Life”

ECHR Convicts Turkey on “Operation Back to Life”

ECHR found Turkey guilty of human rights abuse charges related to “Operation Back to Life” in 2000.

10 December 2013

Photos Reveal Torture on Advocate Kozağaçlı

Photos Reveal Torture on Advocate Kozağaçlı

Photographs revealed the torture on Selçuk Kozağaçlı, Contemporary Lawyers Association Chairman Selçuk Kozağaçlı, when he refused to give blood and saliva samples during police detention on January 20.

3 December 2013

Taylan Kulaçoğlu Sent to Prison

Taylan Kulaçoğlu Sent to Prison

Accused of being a RedHack member, Taylan Kulaçoğlu has been sent to Metris Prison to spend the night for further processing after his second detention this afternoon.

29 November 2013

How did Cyber Police Find “Manyak”?

How did Cyber Police Find “Manyak”?

“One user from France with alias Manyak informed through MIRC that he lost his grandfather and he was facing problems with his military service. We found 600 people according to these criteria. The most geek one turned out to be Taylan Kulaçoğlu, so we detained him,” Turkey’s cyber police said.

29 November 2013

Izmir Police Allegedly Files Kurdish and Alevi Students

Izmir Police Allegedly Files Kurdish and Alevi Students

Izmir police allegedly applied to secondary school administrations, demanding the lists of students with Kurdish and Alevi background.

27 November 2013

ECHR Convicts Turkey Due to “Halt Warning”

ECHR Convicts Turkey Due to “Halt Warning”

ECHR found Turkey guilty of violating the right to life in Taydaş case, ordering Turkey to pay 52,000 euros for non-pecuniary damages.

26 November 2013

RedHack Investigation Swirls Around "Gezi" and Twitter

RedHack Investigation Swirls Around "Gezi" and Twitter

Police authorities resumed the investigation of RedHack - an organization reportedly defined “and illegal organization working against the state”. Detainees were allegedly questions regarding their relation to Gezi protests and twitter account activities.

25 November 2013

Barış Atay Detained For "Redhack Connection”

Barış Atay Detained For "Redhack Connection”

While police detained artist Barış Atay and 7 individuals for their “connection with Redhack” in Istanbul, the toll exceeded 10 along with other detainees across Turkey.

22 November 2013

Kazova Resistance Ends With Victory

Kazova Resistance Ends With Victory

Kazova workers have won their struggle against their employers to obtain their own factory machines. While they are soon to move their own establishment and run the cooperation.

20 November 2013

Justice Demanders Charged With Public Disturbance

Justice Demanders Charged With Public Disturbance

3 detainees have been arrested for demonstrating to support Berkin Elvan, a 14 year old boy who has been been in coma for 156 days due to a police gas bomb canister. Several injuries were reported during police intervention.

19 November 2013

“Kuşkonar Bombardment Suspects May Stand Trial in 20 Days”

“Kuşkonar Bombardment Suspects May Stand Trial in 20 Days”

“Now that all details regarding Kuşkonar Massacre has revealed, it is only a matter of time that prosecutors may find out the culprits with an efficient and determined investigation,” advocate Elçi told bianet.

15 November 2013

Turkey Found Guilty of “Bombarding Kuşkonar Village” in 1994

Turkey Found Guilty of “Bombarding Kuşkonar Village” in 1994

ECHR found Turkey guilty of “bombarding Kumçatı and Koçağlı villages in 1994”, ordering Turkey to pay 38 applicants a sum of 2,305,000 euros.

12 November 2013

Warden Sentenced to Life For “Neglecting Torture”

Warden Sentenced to Life For “Neglecting Torture”

Turkey’s Supreme Court of Appeals announced its verdict on Engin Çeber case, approving the life sentence of a prison administrator for “neglecting torture” setting a landmark to find a prison warden guilty even though he didn’t directly take part of torture.

11 November 2013

Eye-Loser Gezi Protestor Sentenced to House Arrest

Eye-Loser Gezi Protestor Sentenced to House Arrest

Çağdaş Küçükbattal, a Gezi Resistance protestor who lost his eye due to a gas bomb canister, was put under house arrest.

8 November 2013

Author Found Not Guilty For “Recop Tazyik Gazdoğan”

Author Found Not Guilty For “Recop Tazyik Gazdoğan”

Istanbul 18th Peace Court acquitted Emrah Seres, an author who was charged with insulting PM Erdoğan and Interior Minister Güler. “I will continue to speak up and criticize,” he told bianet.

7 November 2013

ECHR Ignores Torture Footage

ECHR Ignores Torture Footage

The European Court of Human Rights did not find Turkey guilty of violating torture ban in a case where police assaulted the applicant by turning his arm. Instead, the court found Turkey guilty for poor investigation.

5 November 2013

“Countryside is Full of Explosives”

“Countryside is Full of Explosives”

Şemdinli province dwellers bid farewell to Behzat Özer, an 8 year old child who allegedly died while playing with explosives in the countryside. “Clashes are over, but the countryside is full of explosives. The area must be cleared,” Ismail Akbulut from IHD said.

30 October 2013

Court Declines to Release Utku Kalı

Court Declines to Release Utku Kalı

Utku Kalı, a former private on compulsory drafting who has been arrested for “leaking top secret documents” regarding Reyhanlı blasts, has not been allowed to stand trial this morning. The court ruled the continuation of his prison status.

21 October 2013

Hasan Ferit Gedik Murder Suspect Arrested

Hasan Ferit Gedik Murder Suspect Arrested

M.K., top suspect in Hasan Ferit Gedik murder case, has been arrested last night by a vacation court and sent to Metris Prison.

Hasan Ferit Murder Suspect Detected

Hasan Ferit Murder Suspect Detected

S.A., key witness in Hasan Ferit Gedik case, reportedly identified the murder suspect, saying that he “definitely identified one of three individuals who fired at them”.

Kazova Workers Sued for “Insulting Their Boss”

Kazova Workers Sued for “Insulting Their Boss”

Gaye Somuncu, the former employer of Kazova workers, sued two workers over “putting her in a hard situation by protests and interrupting workforce”.

“Police Disregarded Missing Evidence”

“Police Disregarded Missing Evidence”

Police authorities reportedly ignored the missing registration of Hasan Ferit Gedik’s shirt, a piece of clothing that marked a significant evidence within the death case investigation. “They are trying to make us forget a significant evidence,” Advocate Şimşek said.

“Sayın Öcalan” Ruled as FoE

ECHR VERDICT

“Sayın Öcalan” Ruled as FoE

ECHR found the Turkish State guilty of violating freedom of expression for having used the word “sayin” while mentioning Öcalan – PKK leader.

Gedik Shot by 6 Bullets, Case Evidence Missing

Gedik Shot by 6 Bullets, Case Evidence Missing

An autopsy revealed that 6 bullets hit Hasan Ferit Gedik in last night’s shooting in Gülsuyu neighborhood, Istanbul. However, Gedik’s clothes at the time incident were reported “missing”.

30 September 2013

“Which Forensics Institute is Minister Ergin Talking About?”

SICK INMATES

“Which Forensics Institute is Minister Ergin Talking About?”

Minister Ergin said Turkey’s Forensic Institute processed application regarding sick inmates within 15 days. However, there are several inmates who wait for long durations or die in prison.

23 September 2013