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DIYARBAKIR KCK TRIAL
Kurdish Speaking Defendants Silenced at Court
In the third week of the "KCK trial", procedures reached the presentation of the defence. 152 defendants are tried for their alleged affiliation with the Democratic Confederation of Kurdistan. When the defendants spoke Kurdish, the microphone was switched off.
5 November 2010
TAK behind Istanbul Bomb Attack
The Kurdistan Freedom Falcons announced on their website that the suicide bomber who blew up himself and injured 32 people in Istanbul last Sunday was a member of their organization. The organization declared not to support the PKK's decision for a ceasefire.
4 November 2010
Anti-Nuclear Protestors on Trial
Anti-nuclear protestors stand trial because of their protest actions against the agreement with Russia on a nuclear power station. Diken from Greenpeace criticized, "We are tried because we made use of our freedom of expression".
29 October 2010
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Health Standards in Turkey Lose in International Comparison
A research carried out by the Turkish Medical Association revealed that the inequality of income is a significant problem for the people's level of health. A shortage of doctors as put forward by the Ministry of Health apparently does not carry importance for Turkey.
27 October 2010
The Never-Ending Story of the KCK Indictment
The reading of the indictment related to the KCK trial in Diyarbakır has still not been finished. The court dismissed the defence lawyers' requests for shortening the process. 152 defendants stand accused for an alleged affiliation to the KCK organization.
26 October 2010
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
HRANT DINK MURDER CASE
Triggerman Suspect to be Tried at Juvenile Court
The 15th hearing of the trial regarding the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink is currently held in Istanbul - the first session after Turkey's conviction by the ECHR. Dink family lawyer Çetin will reiterate her demand to merge the files of Trabzon and Istanbul. A defence lawyer requested to have triggerman suspect Samast tried at a Juvenile Court.
25 October 2010
Rejection of Kurdish Defence Provokes Legal Action
MAZLUMDER President Ünsal criticized the court board of the KCK trial in Diyarbakır for "misconduct of office" because they refused permission for a defence in Kurdish. Ünsal demands an administrative and criminal investigation about the court board.
21 October 2010
KCK TRIAL
Principle of Fair Trial Endangered?
On the second day of the KCK trial, the number of defendants increased by one to 152. The court decided to read out a summary of the 7,500-page indictment. Yıldırım of the Mardin Bar Association sees a violation of the right to a fair trial in the court's dismissal of the defendants' request to present their defence in Kurdish.
20 October 2010
KCK TRIAL
Defendants Request Permission for Kurdish Defence
151 defendants, mostly Kurdish politicians and rights defenders, were taken to court for the first time on 18 October, after some of them were detained for 552 days. Many people gathered in front of the court house to protest against the trial.
18 October 2010
KCK Trial Starts with Protests
151 Kurdish politicians and rights defenders will appear at court for the first time on 18 October in the scope of the KCK trial. The case is being observed by many local and international organizations. Some defendants face life sentences.
18 October 2010
USA Pushes Turkey to Join Missile Shield Project
Top officials from Turkey and the USA met in Brussels on the sidelines of a NATO meeting to discuss the missile defence system project intended to be set up against a supposed threat from Iran. The USA pushes Turkey to join the project.
15 October 2010
Politician Birdal: 10 Newspapers Seized 27 Times in 2009
BDP deputy Birdal stated that both the Turkish Criminal Law and the Anti-Terror Law are being used to restrict freedom of expression. He said that the parliament carries the responsibility of solving this situation as soon as possible.
15 October 2010
Öcalan Calls for Democratic Peace to Extend Ceasefire
In the end of September, Karayılan from the Democratic Confederation of Kurdistan had announced to extend the ceasefire for another month. Imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan now criticized the "elimination policies" of the government and said he might take a different decision on 31 October.
14 October 2010
GENDER EQUALITY
Lots of Room to Improve for Turkey...
The government is ambitious on economic growth, the importance of geo-politics and the alliance of civilizations. Yet again, Turkey did not manage to improve its low international rank regarding gender equality in an global comparison.
14 October 2010
KCK OPERATION
8 People Arrested in Urfa
The BDP provincial co-chair is among 8 people arrested in Urfa on 5 October. Lawyer Benek stated the arrests were based on insignificant wiretapped telephone conversations. BDP MP Bininci said his party is being "terrorized".
6 October 2010
KURDISH QUESTION
Several Approaches - No Concrete Steps
Tahmaz from the Turkish Peace Parliament thinks that the government is not going to take concrete steps towards a solution of the Kurdish question before the election in 2011. Kurdish politician Türk wants the armed forces of the PKK to withdraw from the region. Retired military judge Kardaş suggests withdrawing the Turkish Armed Forces.
30 September 2010
Leading Kurdish Politician Convicted
A Diyarbakır court handed down a suspended ten-month prison sentence to BDP Co-chair Demirtaş, former president of the Human Rights Association branch, under charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization" because of a statement he made about PKK leader Öcalan.
29 September 2010
KURDISH QUESTION
Kurdish Politicians meet Talabani on Cooperation Talks
A delegation from the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Congress and the Peace and Democracy Party met Kurdistan Patriots Association leader Talabani to talk about cooperation in solving the Kurdish question with all Kurdish parties involved.
7 September 2010
GOVERNMENT'S DEFENCE
Turkish-Armenian Journalist Dink Blamed at ECHR
The government defended assassinated Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink's conviction for "insulting Turkishness" with the comparison to a neo-Nazi case. "Since Dink had not asked for protection, he was not under threat", the government also claimed.
16 August 2010
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LABOR RIGHTS
Unemployment Fund Evaporates!
The state, which gives a contribution of 6 billion TL (3 billion euros) to the unemployment fund, has taken 7 billion TL (3.5 billion euros) back. Only 180 thousand people can benefit from the unemployment fund in a country, where there are 3 million unemployed people. They get an average of 345 Turkish Liras (173 euros). For 10 months at most...
11 August 2010
HIGHER MILITARY COUNCIL
"The Tension is Caused by Attempts for Civilian Control Over the Army"
There is a talk of “crisis” in the last five days. According to Prof. Dr. Narli, the discussions should start from seven years ago. “EU harmonization process has joined with Ergenekon. Even though they agree on the fight against PKK, there are a lot of disagreements between the army and the government.”
7 August 2010
ARMY AND POLITICS
"This Is Not ’Normalisation’, Army Should Become Transparent”
The government had its way in the Higher Military Council. Akay, who wrote the "Security Sector " report, states that there can be no mention of “normalisation,” and that “everything is being done in secret.” "Both the General Staff and the government are silent on allegations about the army.”
6 August 2010
SOCIAL POLICY FORUM
Turkey Seconds Mexico in Unequal Income Distribution
The report of the Social Policy Forum reviewed socio-economic inequality and discrimination as two problems that became permanent and started to seem natural. The report suggests public policies to remove these intertwined inequalities.
29 July 2010
Unrest against Kurdish Population in Hatay
Four police officers were killed in an attack on a police car in the south-eastern city of Dörtyolu; the party building of the pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party was burned; shops owned by Kurds were demolished. Tension is still rising high in the region.
28 July 2010
SLEDGEHAMMER COUP PLAN
Former High-Ranking Military Officer Doğan Arrested
Former 1st Army Commander Çetin Doğan was arrested on the Bodrum airport upon an arrest warrant related to the "Sledgehammer" coup plan trial. Chief of General Staff Başbuğ convoked a meeting after the court decided to issue a total of 102 arrests warrants.
26 July 2010
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Court Did not Stop Racist Documentation "Sarı Gelin"
The case filed by the International Hrant Dink Foundation against the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education related to the screening of the controversial "Sarı Gelin" documentary at Turkish schools was dismissed by the Administrative Court.
21 July 2010
"Peace Groups" Have to Go Back
According to Fırat News Agency, it was decided to send the "peace groups" back to Qandil and Mahmur. 34 people came to Turkey in October 2009 upon the call of imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan. A trial was opened against 26 of them after their arrival, 13 members were detained.
20 July 2010
KURDISH QUESTION
"CHP Avoids Kurdish Question"
Opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu talked to the Prime Minister and proposed five suggestions for a solution of the Kurdish question. Former President of the Diyarbakır Medical Chamber İpekyüz criticized that the proposals are insignificant in the present situation.
16 July 2010
Press Freedom Award for bianet
The Turkish Journalists Association awarded bianet for journalism focussing on rights. Individual awards were given to Hürriyet newspaper writer Ergin and to journalists Kurşun, Saymaz and Aktan on behalf of journalists facing prison threats and currently being detained.
13 July 2010
Village Guard Talked to Police before Killing 2 People
According to the court investigation, Bilen, who killed two demonstrators by shooting into a crowd in the city of Bulanık, talked to the police before the attack. The trial was transferred from Samsun to Ankara when Kurdish politician Türk was attacked after the first hearing.
2 July 2010
Possible Solution for Kurdish Question Suits EU Accession Process
Kışanak from the Peace and Democracy Party reiterated the proposal of 26 sovereign regions. Assoc. Prof. Dr Aktar said that the request suits the EU Regional Policy and that it could be a useful step on the way to a solution of the Kurdish question.
1 July 2010
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