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Erhan Üstündağ
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98 NGOs Call for End of Violence - PKK Refuse Unilateral Ceasefire
KURDISH QUESTION
98 NGOs Call for End of Violence - PKK Refuse Unilateral Ceasefire
98 NGOs from Diyabakır call for an end of the military operations. They urge the PKK to stop their actions and demand the Parliament to prepare the legal grounds for a solution of the Kurdish question. The PKK waits for concrete steps before they will act accordingly.
29 June 2010
Torture Continues - Impunity Prevails
DAY OF SOLIDARITY FOR TORTURE VICTIMS
Torture Continues - Impunity Prevails
In demonstrations organized in Istanbul, Diyarbakır and Ankara, rights organizations drew attention to ongoing torture in Turkey. They emphasized that torture cases have increased since 2005. The organizations criticized impunity and official expertise.
28 June 2010
OSCE and Turkish Institutions Against Internet Censorship
OSCE and Turkish Institutions Against Internet Censorship
Miyatoviç from the OSCE urged Turkey to abide by international legal standards and lift internet access bans. An initiative of 36 Turkish organizations and institutions said the access bans are a breach of the law and called officials who failed to work out legal reforms to resign.
24 June 2010
Kurdish Politician Investigated for Call to Refuse Military Service
Kurdish Politician Investigated for Call to Refuse Military Service
The Batman prosecutor launched an investigation into Peace and Democracy Party group deputy chair Yıldız under charges of "alienating the public from military service". He had publicly called to refuse military service.
23 June 2010
12 more Releases in Sledgehammer Investigation
12 more Releases in Sledgehammer Investigation
The Istanbul court concerned with the "Sledgehammer" investigation into an alleged coup plan released 14 retired and active army officers on Friday and another 12 on Monday, among them a former member of the National Security Council. Three soldiers currently remain in detention.
23 June 2010
Chief of General Staff: No Need for Martial Law after PKK Attacks
Chief of General Staff: No Need for Martial Law after PKK Attacks
After the PKK attack on a gendarmerie outpost in the South-East, pro-Kurdish politician Yıldız called for "not joining the army". Chief of General Staff Başbuğ said there is no need for a "state of emergency". Kılıçdaroğlu from the CHP said, "The government smashed against a wall".
22 June 2010
11 Soldiers Died in PKK Attack
11 Soldiers Died in PKK Attack
According to the General Staff, eleven soldiers and twelve members of the illegal Kurdistan Workers Party PKK were killed in armed conflicts in south-eastern Turkey over the weekend. Fırat News agency announced the death of three PKK members. The funeral services for the killed soldiers were attended by thousands of people.
21 June 2010
15 Months of Military Service or 3 Years of Torture!
CONSCIENTIOS OBJECTOR FREE
15 Months of Military Service or 3 Years of Torture!
Conscientious objector Aydemir was relaeased upon an "incapability report". His lawyer criticized that the legislation lacks provisions on conscientious objection. Turkey is one of three countries of the European Council that does not recognize the right to conscientious objection.
11 June 2010
Government Takes Firm Stand on Kurdish Question
ARMED CONFLICTS
Government Takes Firm Stand on Kurdish Question
After recent deaths and injuries caused by armed conflicts between the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party and the military in south-eastern Turkey, the government emphasized its determination in the fight against terrorism after a "security meeting".
3 June 2010
BİA's 10th Anniversary!
BİA's 10th Anniversary!
BİA will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the coming weekend. BİA started off as a project lead by the principle of "Journalism for rights, freedom for journalists". The 10-year's struggle for an independent media includes the news site, training sessions, books, international forums and thousands of voluntary contributions.
27 April 2010
1,483 DTP Members Detained for 1 Year without Indictment
KURDISH QUESTION
1,483 DTP Members Detained for 1 Year without Indictment
Demirtaş, Co-Chair of the Peace and Democracy Party, criticized the ongoing detention of 1,483 Kurdish politicians, local executives and rights defenders in the context of "KCK operations". "In eight years, we saw nothing but cruelty from AKP", he said.
14 April 2010
Pro-Kurdish Politician Türk Attacked
Pro-Kurdish Politician Türk Attacked
Ahmet Türk, former co-chair of closed Democratic Society Party, was attacked after a court hearing in Samsun. Türk was taken to hospital and underwent surgery because his nose was broken.
13 April 2010
Constitutional Amendment for Protection of Children from all Kinds of Abuse
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PACKAGE
Constitutional Amendment for Protection of Children from all Kinds of Abuse
The constitutional draft law removed the term "The state protects children from sexism". The term will be exchanged by "protective measures against all kinds of child abuse", if the bill should be ratified. Lawyer Akço appreciated the amendment.
31 March 2010
Kurdish Daily Azadiya Welat Banned again
Kurdish Daily Azadiya Welat Banned again
Another one month's publication ban was imposed on the Kurdish Azadiya Welat newspaper because of "propaganda for an illegal organization". Editor Kılınç received a 21 year's prison sentence recently; former editorial manager Kurşun faces imprisonment of up to 525 years.
29 March 2010
"Relations between Media and Politics should be Revealed!"
"Relations between Media and Politics should be Revealed!"
In the context of the events around the 1997 Military Memorandum, BDP MP Birdal criticized the prosecutors for their impassiveness. In a press conference in the Parliament he demanded to investigate previous and current relations between journalists and the military.
26 March 2010
Danish Students Visited bianet
Danish Students Visited bianet
A group of Danish high school students visited bianet to obtain information about freedom of expression in Turkey, government's policies and the role of the media in relations between Turkey and the EU and in communications between people.
25 March 2010
"Commercial Dam Projects Harm Environment and Society"
WORLD WATER DAY
"Commercial Dam Projects Harm Environment and Society"
More than 20 organizations urged the government once more in a joint statement to change water policies and stop the construction of hydroelectric power plants and dams. "We are experiencing a destruction beyond repair", the organizations warned.
17 March 2010
Bureaucratic Aftershocks of the Elazığ Earthquake
Bureaucratic Aftershocks of the Elazığ Earthquake
A total of 41 people died in the earthquake on 8 March. Without exception, the casualties occurred in old houses built from mud-bricks. Plans regarding the preparation before and the crisis management after an earthquake were incomplete and not taken into action.
12 March 2010
First Hearing of "Revolutionary Headquarters" Trial
"REVOLUTIONARY HEADQUARTERS"
First Hearing of "Revolutionary Headquarters" Trial
Ten defendants were released pending trial due to lack of evidence for the alleged membership of the "Revolutionary Headquarters" terror organization. Lawyer Kanar requested to exclude illegally obtained evidence. The defendants denied the accusations put up against them.
24 February 2010
Chief Prosecutor Arrested, Supreme Court Investigates
Chief Prosecutor Arrested, Supreme Court Investigates
Chief Prosecutor Cihaner from Erzincan was arrested in the scope of the Ergenekon investigation. The Supreme Court launched an investigation. HSYK revoked special authorities of the prosecutors who interrogated and arrested Cihaner.
18 February 2010
Only Effective Judiciary Can End Threats against Agos Newspaper
Only Effective Judiciary Can End Threats against Agos Newspaper
Armenian Agos newspaper was threatened frequently before and after the murder of editor-in-chief Hrant Dink. Now the newspaper's website has been hacked. Lawyer Çetin criticized that the judiciary lacks efficiency for crimes committed via the internet.
12 February 2010
Ministry Allows Construction in Natural Park
Ministry Allows Construction in Natural Park
An environmental platform joined by two municipalities and 23 non-governmental organizations said the Ayvalık Natural Park will be opened to construction due to a revision of the zoning plan. The park hosts endemic plants and wildlife. The platform claims to cancel the new plan.
29 January 2010
UNICEF Report about Children Accused for "Terror Crimes"
UNICEF Report about Children Accused for "Terror Crimes"
In a report stemming from visits to the provinces of Adana and Hakkari in March 2009, UNICEF Turkey demands to protect the right to life for children who attended demonstrations. The report furthermore recommends amendments of the Anti-Terror Law.
27 January 2010
DTP Closure Case at ECHR
DTP Closure Case at ECHR
Lawyer Kaplan from recently closed DTP applied to the ECHR and requested to deal with the case with priority. The application includes three files concerned with the party and both co-chairs respectively. The 37 party members subject to a political ban will apply separately.
22 January 2010
Thousands of People Commemorated Murdered Journalist Hrant Dink
Thousands of People Commemorated Murdered Journalist Hrant Dink
3,000 people gathered in front of the Turkish-Armenian Agos newspaper to commemorate journalist Hrant Dink who was killed at the very same place three years ago. Orators as well as the crowd emphasized once more the state's responsibility for the murder.
20 January 2010
Tekel Workers Crack Heads of Union Confederation for General Strike
WORKERS' STRUGGLE FOR THEIR RIGHTS
Tekel Workers Crack Heads of Union Confederation for General Strike
Thousands of Tekel workers called for a general strike in Ankara after another protest march on Suday. The workers occupied the Türk-İş building after the unions federation executives had not made the expected announcement regarding a full scale strike.
18 January 2010
Lyrics Writer Praising Murder of Journalist Dink Goes Scot-Free
Lyrics Writer Praising Murder of Journalist Dink Goes Scot-Free
Defendants Türüt and Şirin, lyrics writer and vocalist respectively of a folk song which praises the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, have been acquitted. Defendant Öztekin received a 1 year prison sentence for producing and publishing the video clip.
31 December 2009
Former Interior Minister Cleared of Murder Charges
Former Interior Minister Cleared of Murder Charges
The court declined the request of third party plaintiffship made by families of Arıkan and Demir who were killed in an operation against Dev-Sol. Lawyer Kozağaçlı from the Contemproray Lawyers Association warned that criminal offences are being covered up.
25 December 2009
Journalist Hayırsevener Killed after Reports Critical of Rival Group
Journalist Hayırsevener Killed after Reports Critical of Rival Group
The murderers of journalist Hayırsevener have not been found yet. Güney Marmara Yaşam newspaper condemned the attack on the journalist and said "He was killed for doing journalism". Hayırsevener had frequently focused on the topic of local corruption.
22 December 2009
No End in Sight for Workers' Protests
WORKERS' RIGHTS
No End in Sight for Workers' Protests
Despite police violence Tekel workers in Ankara are determined in their struggle for employee personal rights which will be abolished in case of privatization. Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions is ready for a general strike. The International Food Workers Union initiated a signature campaign.
22 December 2009
One Fifth of the Population Lives below Poverty Line
One Fifth of the Population Lives below Poverty Line
A research from the Turkish Statistical Institute shows that the imbalance of income distribution continues. 1 out of 2 people have a debt, 1 out of 4 people in debt have difficulty to pay their obligations.
21 December 2009
State Railway Authority Suspended 46 Workers after Strike
RIGHT TO STRIKE
State Railway Authority Suspended 46 Workers after Strike
Another 30 railway workers were suspended form work because they continued their strike as a reaction to the suspension of 16 workers the day before. The State Railway Authority will claim compensation and is also going to file a criminal complaint. The unions are determined in their struggle for rights.
18 December 2009
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