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Erhan Üstündağ
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Governments Should Apologize for Enforced Disappearances
3rd Euro-Med Meeting of the Families of the Disappeared
Governments Should Apologize for Enforced Disappearances
Experts from Europe and the Mediterranean and rights organizations met with families of disappeared people in Istanbul last weekend. The participants called for transparency, clarification and reparation regarding enforced disappearances, claiming individuals and governments to be held responsible.
16 December 2009
Pro-Kurdish DTP Closed down by Constitutional Court
DTP CLOSURE CASE
Pro-Kurdish DTP Closed down by Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court ruled for the closure of pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party and imposed a political ban on 37 of its members. Co-chairs Türk and Tuğluk are deposed from their duties as MPs. Human Rights organizations criticized the decision.
14 December 2009
Public Servants on Strike for the Right to Strike
25 NOVEMBER STRIKE
Public Servants on Strike for the Right to Strike
The strike of public workers was supported by trade associations, workers' unions and left-wing organizations. In Istanbul, KESK president Evren criticised the government for avoiding the formation of a collective labour agreement board. In Ankara, the police employed force against the striking workers.
26 November 2009
Öcalan's Isolation on The Imrali Island Ends
Öcalan's Isolation on The Imrali Island Ends
After rights organizations had criticized the conditions of Öcalan's isolated imprisonment, 5 convicts have been transferred to İmralı Island where the PKK leader is imprisoned since 1999. He will be allowed to see them 10 hours a week.
18 November 2009
Female Activist Claims Harassment by the Police
Female Activist Claims Harassment by the Police
ESP member Keskin filed a criminal complaint against police officers of the Esenler Üçyüzlü Police Station, claiming that she became a victim of harassment, torture and insult. Keskin had been arrested while distributing a handout.
27 October 2009
Pippi Longstocking On Her Way to Anatolia!
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED
Pippi Longstocking On Her Way to Anatolia!
Thousands of colourful children books from Sweden are dispersed among Turkish schools. At the first stage of the project, the Turkish translations of 10 books have been published. They will be distributed to schools in Ankara, Istanbul, Bursa, Çanakkale, Mardin, Şanlıurfa and Trabzon.
8 October 2009
Can the Unique Eco System of Munzur Be Saved?
MEETING ON 10 OCTOBER
Can the Unique Eco System of Munzur Be Saved?
A large number of NGOs, left-wing parties and groups, business organizations and the local governments organize a meeting in Tunceli on coming Saturday. Their common aim is to stop the dam and power plant project that "leaves history and culture under water".
8 October 2009
Lack of Gender Equality in Turkey
UNDP REPORT
Lack of Gender Equality in Turkey
Turkey ranks on position 79 in the UNPD's Human Development Index. Concerning social gender equality the country slips down to rank 125. The per capita income is high but this is not reflected in the progress of community life.
7 October 2009
Government's Proposal: Quarn Courses for Summer School
Government's Proposal: Quarn Courses for Summer School
After 10 years the age limit for Quran courses of 12 years will be abolished. The number of children taking Quran summer courses has increased to 1,800,000 students. Experts warn to expose children to religious education before the age of 10.
7 October 2009
Turkish Women Unemployed Longer Than Men
WOMEN'S LABOR
Turkish Women Unemployed Longer Than Men
A research of BETAM revealed that increased unemployment during the economic crisis effects men and women differently. Unemployed women have a high level of education but only little work experience. Gender based role expectations exclude women from the labor market.
25 September 2009
Musa Doğan Released - No Extradition to Turkey
Musa Doğan Released - No Extradition to Turkey
After 8 months TKP/ML member Musa Doğan was released from his sentence to life imprisonment because of health reasons. Sweden has granted asylum to Doğan.
23 September 2009
Soldier's Acquittal: Precedent Case for Impunity after Killing Civilians
POLICE VIOLENCE
Soldier's Acquittal: Precedent Case for Impunity after Killing Civilians
The Court of Appeals approved the acquittal of a specialist sergeant who killed a civilian when he fired his gun into the crowd of a demonstration.
23 September 2009
Establishing Independent Media Center in Northern Cyprus
THE MANAGEMENT CENTER
Establishing Independent Media Center in Northern Cyprus
NGOs, mostly ignored by the media, and independent journalists from Northern Cyprus establish a common internet portal which will be operational in August 2010. Hugh Pope from ICG and Erhan Üstündağ from bianet participated in a conference about the project in Nicosia last weekend.
16 September 2009
Erdoğan: "No Reversal in Initiative"
Erdoğan: "No Reversal in Initiative"
The Prime Minister indicated that the project aimed at solving the Kurdish question would continue, "whatever the price".
28 August 2009
Öcalan Has Handed "Road Map" to Prison Management
Kurdish question: Search for a solution
Öcalan Has Handed "Road Map" to Prison Management
Öcalan told his lawyers that he has handed his "road map" to the prison prosecution. Lawyers will apply to be handed the document.
27 August 2009
Court Has "No Recordings of Torture Witnesses"
DEATH of ENgin Çeber
Court Has "No Recordings of Torture Witnesses"
The recordings of witness statements regarding the death by police torture of Engin Çeber have been found to be faulty, so that witnesses will have to be heard again. Lawyers suspect tampering.
20 August 2009
Engineers Warn: Turkey Not Ready for New Earthquakes
17 August 1999
Engineers Warn: Turkey Not Ready for New Earthquakes
Professional associations say that the necessary legislation has not been passed and that not enough buildings have been strengthened.
11 August 2009
Minister Atalay Listens to Journalists' Suggestions
Kurdish Initiative
Minister Atalay Listens to Journalists' Suggestions
The first activity after announcing that the government would take the Kurdish question into hand was a meeting with 15 journalists.
3 August 2009
Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Visits Turkey
Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Visits Turkey
CoE Commisioner for Human Rights Hammarberg will leave Turkey tomorrow after spending six days in Turkey.
3 July 2009
Third Indictment in Ergenekon Investigation
Third Indictment in Ergenekon Investigation
The prosecution has announced that there will be a third indictment by 20 July, containing accusations against 70 people.
3 July 2009
Victims of Sivas Massacre Commemorated
2 July 1993
Victims of Sivas Massacre Commemorated
In İstanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Sivas, crowds are gathering on the 16th anniversary of the Sivas Massacre.
2 July 2009
Child Released after 8 Month in Detention for "Stoning" The PM
Children in Detention
Child Released after 8 Month in Detention for "Stoning" The PM
One of the many children in Van detained for "terrorist" crimes has been released.
28 June 2009
Rights Activists Call for Torture to Be Punished
Solidarity with Torture Victims
Rights Activists Call for Torture to Be Punished
Rights activists have warned that there has been a rise in cases of maltreatment and torture since 2005. Perpetrators mostly remain unpunished.
26 June 2009
UN Asks Turkish Government About Children Tried as Terrorists
UN Asks Turkish Government About Children Tried as Terrorists
The Committee on the Rights of the Child is expecting an explanation from the Turkish government by 3 August.
25 June 2009
Workers' Forum Calls for Shared Struggle
Economic Crisis
Workers' Forum Calls for Shared Struggle
Workers, trade unionists and socialists gathered on Sunday to focus the demands of the labour movement.
22 June 2009
How Can Media Conflicts Be Prevented?
Global Media Forum
How Can Media Conflicts Be Prevented?
bianet is participating in a forum organised by Deutsche Welle to discuss global media and its challenges.
5 June 2009
Protests against KESK Detentions in 14 Provinces
Operation against KESK trade unions
Protests against KESK Detentions in 14 Provinces
28 detained trade unionists have been taken to court, while protests are continuing.
31 May 2009
Ministry Allows Schoolgirls' Engagement, Specialists Concerned
Ministry Allows Schoolgirls' Engagement, Specialists Concerned
A change in regulations both makes it possible for engaged girls to continue their education and for school girls to be engaged. The question is whether this is what Turkey needs...
30 April 2009
Prison Sentences for 23 Children in Adana
Kurdish Question and Children
Prison Sentences for 23 Children in Adana
The Human Rights Association has protested against the prison sentences handed down to children who took part in Newroz celebrations.
30 April 2009
Prisoners Protest in Siirt
Prison Conditions
Prisoners Protest in Siirt
In Siirt, around 15 prisoners climbed onto the prison roof and shouted slogans.
28 April 2009
Farewell to Şirin Cemgil
Farewell to Şirin Cemgil
Around 1,000 people accompanied revolutionary militant Şirin Yazıcıoğlu (Cemgil) on her last journey in Turkey. She was buried next to her first husband.
27 April 2009
State Disciplines Kurdish Children in Prison
Children's Holiday
State Disciplines Kurdish Children in Prison
This article was written by bianet's Erhan Üstündağ on the day of Children's Festival, 23 April. It shows that hundreds of children are confronted with a much harsher side of the state, facing years of imprisonment.
23 April 2009
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