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Thousands of Arrests, Dozens of Deaths in Prisons
2011 RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
Thousands of Arrests, Dozens of Deaths in Prisons
In a joint statement issued during the human rights week, the human rights associations TİHV and İHD noted that custodies and arrests of the investigations into the KCK, the Hopa incidents and the Revolutionary Headquarter reached massive dimensions.
13 December 2011
Gendarmerie will Disclose "Forged Records"
"RETURN TO LIFE" OPERATION
Gendarmerie will Disclose "Forged Records"
At the 2 December hearing of the Bayrampaşa trial, the court insisted on an explanation of the gendarmerie regarding two contradicting records on the "Return to Life" operation. The gendarmerie officials face legal steps if they fail to send the videos and explanations.
5 December 2011
Mother Sued for Holding up Picture of Deceased Daughter
Mother Sued for Holding up Picture of Deceased Daughter
Hatice Harman is on trial because she held up a photograph of her daughter who died as the result of a hunger strike. "She is my daughter. If I don't carry her picture in my hand, I will carry it in my heart", Harman said.
22 November 2011
"We will Comply with Official Publication Bans..."
PRIME MINISTER MEETS NEWS AGENCIES
"We will Comply with Official Publication Bans..."
Five news agencies announced in a joint statement that their news were going to "take into account the public order" and that they were going to "comply with publication bans of the competent authorities". The statement came right after the Prime Minister's media meeting.
24 October 2011
Student Demanding Free Education Seriously Threatened
Student Demanding Free Education Seriously Threatened
University student Morsümbül who spent his childhood at the meetings of the Saturday Mothers and visits at the Bayrampaşa Prison was taken into police custody because he demanded free education. He was told in custody, "We might 'lose' you just as we 'lost' your uncle".
19 October 2011
"Laid-off Persons Cannot Seek their Right"
CONTEMPORARY LAWYERS ASSOCIATION:
"Laid-off Persons Cannot Seek their Right"
Laid-off worker Kaya was not able to open a trial against her dismissal because she could not pay the advance fee according to the new law. The ÇHD Lawyers Association applied to the State Council for annulling the law since "it abolished the right to access to the judiciary".
18 October 2011
"Lost" in Custody - Time-Barred in 9 Days
"Lost" in Custody - Time-Barred in 9 Days
An application to obtain information about Hüseyin Toraman who "got lost" in police custody 20 years ago brought the prosecution to launch a preliminary investigation into the whereabouts of Toraman. The file will become time-barred on 27 October.
17 October 2011
Academic Accused of "Membership of Güler Zere Organization"
Academic Accused of "Membership of Güler Zere Organization"
Academic Çakmak stands trial on charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization" because he demanded the release of meanwhile deceased political prisoner Güler Zere. The indictment does not specify which organization the charges are based on.
14 October 2011
"A Murder with National Consent"
"A Murder with National Consent"
The latest book of journalist Saymaz deals with the killing of Priest Santoro. Protestant priest Persson was apparently threatened before Santoro's death. The book suggests a connection between Persson and the "Trabzon Police-Malatya Zirve Publishing House".
11 October 2011
"Practice of Martial Law"
CITIZEN INFORMANT
"Practice of Martial Law"
The "citizen informant" application as previously applied in the USA and Germany is now on the Turkish agenda again. Law experts deem the application an "implementation of a military junta" and warned that unfounded denunciations will not be sanctioned.
5 October 2011
"Ulucan Massacre Could have been Avoided by Dialogue"
"Ulucan Massacre Could have been Avoided by Dialogue"
Özçelik, eye-witness of the massacre at the Ulucanlar Prison in 1999, claims that the operation was planned in advance. He recalled the incidents from his memory in an interview with bianet.
28 September 2011
"Are you Aware of Violence in Prisons?"
"Are you Aware of Violence in Prisons?"
CHP Deputy Gök asked Justice Minister Ergin in a parliamentary question, "Are you aware of the violence experienced in the Ankara Sincan Prison?" The Contemporary Lawyers Association condemned the violent treatment of five women detainees in the Sincan prison.
27 September 2011
Partial Acquittals in Hopa Trial
Partial Acquittals in Hopa Trial
Seven people on trial in relation to the incidents in Hopa in June this year were now acquitted of charges of "making propaganda for a terrorist organization". The remaining allegations put up against them will be handled by a different court.
27 September 2011
"You Will not Hear if You do not Want to Listen"
MESSAGE TO MINISTER ARINÇ
"You Will not Hear if You do not Want to Listen"
Deputy PM Arınç said in the context of imprisoned journalists that demands for an amendment of the Anti-Terror Law have not been made in a loud voice. Journalist association President Arınç commented, "We called to abolish the whole law dozens of times".
12 September 2011
Indictment Based on "Statements"
ODA TV TRIAL
Indictment Based on "Statements"
The indictment about journalists Şık and Şener and a further 12 people related to the OdaTV trial has been accepted by court. The document refers to evidence like "contradicting statements" or "witness accounts".
12 September 2011
Behind Bars for Wearing a Keffiyeh
Behind Bars for Wearing a Keffiyeh
University student Kırmızıgül was arrested because he allegedly attended a demonstration. The evidence shown for his arrest was the Keffiyeh he had wrapped around his neck. Kırmızıgül has been imprisoned for 18 months.
6 September 2011
"Concern and Fear" about Practices in Tekirdağ Prison
"Concern and Fear" about Practices in Tekirdağ Prison
The Contemporary Lawyers Association files a criminal complaint against Tekirdağ Prison Second Director Ak because of "experiences that raise concern and fear". The association will also complain about Prosecutor Arda for remaining passive.
26 August 2011
Propaganda Trial for Hopa Protestors
AFTERMATH OF ANTI-GOVERNMENT DEMONSTRATION
Propaganda Trial for Hopa Protestors
Seven people who attended the funeral of protestor Lokumcu who was killed during anti-government unrests in Hopa in May are now tried on charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization" because of chanting marches and raising their left fists.
26 August 2011
Court Decides to Shut Down Union of Judges and Prosecutors
Court Decides to Shut Down Union of Judges and Prosecutors
A court in Ankara decided to dissolve the Union of Judges and Prosecutors. Union leader Eminağaoğlu commented, "Expecting the judiciary to dispense justice while judges and prosecutors are being obstructed to seek their rights is contradictive".
29 July 2011
Another Mass Grave in Van - Waste Dumped on Grave in Bitlis
Another Mass Grave in Van - Waste Dumped on Grave in Bitlis
A mass grave supposedly containing the bodies of 28 PKK members dating back to 1998 was found in Çatak/Van. In Mutki/Bitlis, the municipality dumped rubbish on an area with several mass graves.
28 July 2011
Burnt Alive - No Chance to Surrender
Burnt Alive - No Chance to Surrender
A soldier who was on duty at the Bayrampaşa prison during the "Return to Life" operation confessed after 11 years, "The detainees wanted to get out of the burning cells and surrender but the doors were not opened, the fire brigade did not intervene".
26 July 2011
Suicide after Alleged Ill-Treatment in Police Custody
Suicide after Alleged Ill-Treatment in Police Custody
Architect Onur Yaser Can committed suicide when he was summoned to give a statement at the Narcotics Branch for the third time. His last letter that described ill-treatment in police custody was now presented at court. The police officers on trial reject all charges.
21 July 2011
Prosecution Request Journalists' Material on Hopa Unrest
Prosecution Request Journalists' Material on Hopa Unrest
The Hopa Public Prosecution asked newspapers and TV stations to forward all footage and pictures of the anti-government demonstrations in Hopa and the funeral of protestor Lokumcu. The Contemporary Journalists Association said this was not the duty of a journalist.
1 July 2011
Minimum Wage below Poverty Line
Minimum Wage below Poverty Line
The minimum wage will be increased by 29 Lira in July. According to a report of the labour unions confederation Türk-İş, even after the raise the minimum wage will still fall 219,23 short of the poverty line.
28 June 2011
"Lack of Effective Investigation and Punishment"
TORTURE
"Lack of Effective Investigation and Punishment"
The Turkish Human Rights Foundation and the Human Rights Association marked the "International Day in Support of Victims of Torture" by drawing attention to the current situation and urging for the effective investigation and punishment in cases of torture.
27 June 2011
University Student Edemir Released after Conviction
University Student Edemir Released after Conviction
Middle East Technical University graduate student Edemir was sentenced to more than six years behind bars on charges of "membership of a terrorist organization". He was released from detention at the same time. The file was forwarded to the Court of Appeals.
24 June 2011
Political Prisoners Punished for Labour Day Slogans
Political Prisoners Punished for Labour Day Slogans
63 detainees and convicts of the Sincan Prison were punished for chanting "pointless slogans" on 1 May. The inmates had celebrated Labour Day by singing marches and chanting slogans. As a result, they were banned from communication and visits for 1 month.
21 June 2011
15 People Taken into Police Custody in Ankara - So Far
15 People Taken into Police Custody in Ankara - So Far
15 people were taken into police custody on 15 June. The operation that was still going on on Wednesday afternoon was allegedly connected to a press release regarding the death of retired teacher Lokumcu after a massive police intervention in Hopa.
16 June 2011
Prison Sentence for Dubious Facebook Account
Prison Sentence for Dubious Facebook Account
Newspaper distributor Karahan was sentenced to imprisonment of two years on charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization". The sentence was based on certain terms posted on a Facebook account registered in Karahan's name.
15 June 2011
Journalist Zengin Released Pending Trial
Journalist Zengin Released Pending Trial
"Freedom for Zengin" as demanded by the journalist's supporters was the decision of the court at the hearing on 14 June. Journalist Zengin was released pending trial after two years in prison. She is charged with "membership in an illegal organization.
15 June 2011
RTÜK Reprimand for "Slang and Curses"
RTÜK Reprimand for "Slang and Curses"
The Radio and Television Supreme Council issued a warning to the series "Behzat Ç." because of "using poor Turkish and slang". The use of alcohol in the series was criticized too. Screenwriter Serbes said that the format of the series would not change.
9 June 2011
Journalist Convicted for News on PKK Leader
Journalist Convicted for News on PKK Leader
Journalist Atay from Batman was sentenced to jail for 1 month and 7 days for a news item about KCK leader Karayılan. "We were punished for a statement that was published by everybody", Atay criticized. News about Karayılan brought also other journalists to court.
9 June 2011
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