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"Government Should Stop Arbitrary Application of Terror Charges"
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
"Government Should Stop Arbitrary Application of Terror Charges"
In their latest Turkey report, Human Rights Watch calls on the government to stop treating demonstrators as "armed militants" and to amend anti-terror laws. Author of the report Sinclair-Webb warned that restricting free speech and association "makes armed opposition more attractive".
2 November 2010
PM Erdoğan: Union and Brotherhood Will Spoil these Games
ISTANBUL BOMB ATTACK
PM Erdoğan: Union and Brotherhood Will Spoil these Games
After the bomb attack in central Istanbul on Sunday, Prime Minister Erdoğan said the attack was aimed at "thwarting a developed and modern Turkey". President Gül and opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu condemned the incident. The pro-Kurdish BDP reminded the "government to take responsibility".
1 November 2010
PKK Ceasefire to be Terminated on 31 October?
KURDISH QUESTION
PKK Ceasefire to be Terminated on 31 October?
The lawyers of imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan and Kurdish politician Tuğluk will not be able to see Öcalan before the announced end of the ceasefire on 31 October due to heavy weather conditions and a public holiday. They will apply for a meeting on 1 November.
28 October 2010
Rakel Dink: Justice is Put in Chains by Law
HRANT DINK MURDER CASE
Rakel Dink: Justice is Put in Chains by Law
Rakel Dink, widow of slain Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, criticized the decision to try triggerman suspect Samast at a juvenile court. The trials heard in Trabzon and Istanbul were not merged in the 15th hearing. International observers are concerned about the consideration of the ECHR decision.
26 October 2010
Detentions in KCK Trial Violate "Principle of Innocence"
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Detentions in KCK Trial Violate "Principle of Innocence"
The delegation of the International Federation of Human Rights criticised the way the KCK case is tried against a total of 152 defendants. The organization demanded the release of the 104 detained defendants and said that their detention was against the presumption of innocence.
25 October 2010
Headscarf Ban at Universities Softened
Headscarf Ban at Universities Softened
The Higher Education Council partly lifted the controversial headscarf ban at universities. According to a circular sent by the Council, students may no longer be expelled from class because of their attire. Disciplinary proceedings will be taken against lecturers who do otherwise.
6 October 2010
Sixth Attack on Alevi Place of Worship
Sixth Attack on Alevi Place of Worship
An Alevi worship place in Izmir was attacked for the sixth time. A fire broke out which, according to the police, was caused by playing children. Ali Balkız, Head of the Alevi Bektashi Federation, said it was an attack by the "followers of sharia".
4 October 2010
"I Informed the Police of Dink Assassination," Testifies Witness
HRANT DINK MURDER CASE
"I Informed the Police of Dink Assassination," Testifies Witness
Fethiye Çetin, joint attorney in the murder case of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink, said that the new statement of witness Özen should be taken seriously. She indicated to request the court in the coming hearing to investigate Özen's statement.
27 September 2010
13 Left Wing Activists Arrested Under Terrorism Charges
PERSECUTIONS
13 Left Wing Activists Arrested Under Terrorism Charges
13 out of 17 people who were under police custody last week under charges of affiliation with a clandestine Revolutionary Headquarters Organization are arrested. The arrested belong to legal political groups of the Social Democracy Party and the the Platform for Social Freedom .
27 September 2010
Torture Case - Colonel's Hand "Slipped"
CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION
Torture Case - Colonel's Hand "Slipped"
Colonel Özmen, tried for alleged torture of conscientious objector Aydemir, said in his defence: "I am a human being, I may have cursed. I held him by the shoulders to lead him out of the room, maybe my hand slipped across his face".
24 September 2010
ECHR Decision not yet Considered in Trabzon Trial
HRANT DINK CASE
ECHR Decision not yet Considered in Trabzon Trial
Şevki Uluçam, lawyer of defendant Colonel Öz, insists on his request to recuse the judge in the Trabzon case on "neglect" regarding the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink. The recently pronounced conviction of Turkey by the ECHR will be considered on 24 November.
16 September 2010
Unplanned Construction Caused Disaster
LANDSLIDE AND FLOOD
Unplanned Construction Caused Disaster
Mahmutoğlu from the Rize Representation of the Architects Chamber criticized: ""These incidents happen because the work of engineers is being done by craftsmen. The ground has not been surveyed and the steel structure leaves doubts".
30 August 2010
Press Organizations Establish "Freedom for Journalists Platform"
Press Organizations Establish "Freedom for Journalists Platform"
14 professional press organizations decided to establish a "Freedom for Journalists Platform" and a "Commission for Action" for journalists who are detained because of their writings. Head of the platform is the President of the Turkish Journalists Association Erinç.
26 August 2010
"Release Journalist Zengin and Writer Akhanlı"
"Release Journalist Zengin and Writer Akhanlı"
The Writers Association demands the release of journalist Zengin from the Işçi-Köylü newspaper after one year in detention. Her first hearing is on 26 August. Spokesperson Zarakolu criticized, "As long as the Anti-Terror Law is in force, journalists will be treated arbitrarily".
25 August 2010
Journalist Organizations Urge for "Fair Trials" for Journalists
PRESS FREEDOM
Journalist Organizations Urge for "Fair Trials" for Journalists
Professional journalist organizations criticized the "unfair trials" regarding hundreds of cases against journalists who are detained pending trial. The organizations urged the government to acknowledge press freedom and the people's right to be informed.
19 August 2010
Istanbul still not Prepared for a Major Earthquake
Istanbul still not Prepared for a Major Earthquake
Istanbul Branch Head of the Chamber of Construction Engineers Gökçe warns that 11 years after the major earthquake, many buildings in Istanbul are still not earthquake-proof. He emphasizes in particular the situation of school and hospital buildings.
18 August 2010
Government Is Urged to Take Concrete Steps
PKK CEASEFIRE
Government Is Urged to Take Concrete Steps
After the PKK's decision for a temporary ceasefire, members of political parties and NGOs urge the government to take concrete steps towards permanent peace.
17 August 2010
A Sportswoman is Called a "Woman", not a "Lady"
A Sportswoman is Called a "Woman", not a "Lady"
The Basketball Federation has decided to use the term “women’s league.” Associate Professor Dr. Cubukcu from Istanbul University says, "The equivalent of man is woman, not lady.” Language experts advocate the word, “woman.” International sports organisations also use, “woman,” not “lady.”
14 August 2010
Media Sells Religion During Ramadan!
Media Sells Religion During Ramadan!
With the start of Ramadan, mainstream media began distributing tables showing fast breaking times, Korans, and fast breaking dinner menus.
12 August 2010
Ex-Admiral Spoke, Families of the Missing Sued Officials of the 90s
Ex-Admiral Spoke, Families of the Missing Sued Officials of the 90s
Following the statement of retired Vice-Admiral Kiyat, who said, “Unsolved murders were a state policy,” a number of rights organisations have filed a criminal complaint about over 20 state officials of the time, among whom are Demirel, Ciller, Erbakan, Agar, Gures and Karadayi.
7 August 2010
Families of the Missing Want Confessions to Continue
Families of the Missing Want Confessions to Continue
The families of the missing, who place importance on the words of Retired Vice-Admiral Kiyat, who said; “unsolved murders in the 1990s were a state policy.” They are calling on the state, which “rendered missing” their relatives, to give an account. Deniz, Tanis, Ocak and Kirbayir families are expecting the confessions of those “really responsible.”
6 August 2010
Sea Buses Should Not Charge, Pedals Should Turn
Sea Buses Should Not Charge, Pedals Should Turn
Pedal Sound Bicycle Society has launched a petition campaign against the extra charge demanded for bicycles on sea buses. Ferries don’t require an extra charge for bicycles. IDO states that it requires the extra charge for bicycles because there is no room in sea buses. However, “They find the room after getting the three TL,” says bicycle-lover Nance. “They would not accept bicycles at all if the problem was about lack of room.”
4 August 2010
Intellectuals Demand Democratic Constitution, Call for “Boycott”
REFERENDUM
Intellectuals Demand Democratic Constitution, Call for “Boycott”
Writers, journalists, artists, scholars and activists, who have stated that they will “neither say yes, nor no” on 12 September when the constitutional amendment package will be voted, call for a “boycott.” The activists have called on “the citizens not to go to polls at the referendum for the constitutional amendments that keeps the 12 September spirit.”
3 August 2010
Ancillary Trial: Judge Learned Details from Television
ENGIN ÇEBER TORTURE CASE
Ancillary Trial: Judge Learned Details from Television
Lipp reading expert Tekol and Yıldız from atv stand trial because of "attempting to influence a fair trial" on the grounds of broadcasting the contents of an expert report on TV prior to a hearing of the Engin Çeber torture case. The Çeber family were not accepted as joint plaintiffs.
14 July 2010
Flood Warnings for 15 Provinces - at least 1 Person Drowned
Flood Warnings for 15 Provinces - at least 1 Person Drowned
Torrential rainfall in western Turkey and in south-east Anatolia left parts of the country under water.. In Gebze, one person drowned in his car in Gebze, another person is still missing. The State Meteorology Department issued flood and landslide warnings for 15 provinces.
25 June 2010
Dwindling Work Force: Professional Women with Headscarves
Dwindling Work Force: Professional Women with Headscarves
Women wearing a headscarf are 'invisible' in the companies they work. This is one of the findings of a study into working life of professional women wearing headscarves. The research dealt with the headscarf ban at universities and discrimination in professional life.
25 June 2010
14 Life Sentences in Trial against Terror Organization THKP/C
14 Life Sentences in Trial against Terror Organization THKP/C
12 out of 25defendants in the case against the THKP/C Dev-Sol terrorist organization received life sentences; aggravated life sentences were handed down to 2 culprits. They were tried for 69 crimes committed from 1989-1991. Charges against 7 defendants were dropped by prescription.
23 June 2010
Middle East Technical University Blocks "Living Library"
Middle East Technical University Blocks "Living Library"
The Middle-East Technical University refused permission for the "living library", a human rights project to reduce prejudice against socially excluded individuals. The university did not approve the project because it "addresses only a small number of people".
21 June 2010
International Observers Follow Trial against Human Rights Advocator
International Observers Follow Trial against Human Rights Advocator
The second hearing of the against the President of the Turkish Human Rights Foundation, Prof. Dr. Korur Fincancı, was observed by representatives of the Human Rights Committee of the Norwegian Bar Association and the Kurdish Human Rights Project.
21 June 2010
2009 Award for Successful Journalism in Turkey
TGC PRESS AWARDS
2009 Award for Successful Journalism in Turkey
The Turkish Journalists Association announced the laureates of the "Award for Successful Journalism in Turkey". Association President Erinç criticized that working conditions for journalists have worsened.
18 June 2010
Armenian Weekly Agos Accepted as Joint Plaintiff in "Cage" Trial
Armenian Weekly Agos Accepted as Joint Plaintiff in "Cage" Trial
The Istanbul 12th High Criminal Court accepted the Armenian Agos newspaper as joint plaintiff in the trial related to the "Cage Action Plan". Defendant Erakyol did not accept the charges pressed against him. Defendant Özsaraç denied the existence of the plan.
16 June 2010
Çeber Case: Life Sentences for 3 Prison Guards and Head of Prison
TORTURE
Çeber Case: Life Sentences for 3 Prison Guards and Head of Prison
Three prison guards and the vice director of Metris Prison were convicted of "causing death by torture" in the case of Engin Çeber who died from torture in custody. They received life sentences. Three police officers and the prison doctor were punished as well.
2 June 2010
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