Erol Önderoğlu

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Labour Day POLICE VIOLENCE

Istanbul Governor Blocks Investigation of Violent Police

Despite efforts by Cumhuriyet newspaper reporters Uslu and Açıkgöz, police officers acting violently on Labour Day are not being prosecuted.

10 July 2009

Press Freedom

Newspaper Confiscated for Reporting Allegations of Police Rape

After reporting 10 claims of women being raped since a new police chief came to Diyarbakır, the Azadiya Welat newspaper was confiscated.

10 July 2009

Freedom of Expression

Four Rights Activists Still on Trial

Four supporters of a conscientious objector are still being tried for "alienating the public against the military".

9 July 2009

Dink Murder Trial

Court Finally Hears Defendant's Threats

The court has warned public officials to cooperate with court, and the joint attorneys have filed a criminal complaint against Samast for threatening them.

7 July 2009

Dink Murder Case

European Lawyers Will Monitor Every Hearing

Niore of the Paris Bar Association has announced that delegations from different European bar associations will attend every hearing.

6 July 2009

Gender-Based violence

Sur Municipality Combats Domestic Violence through Labour Contracts

The Diyarbakır Sur Municipality has implemented a new programme to prevent domestic violence.

3 July 2009

Journalist and Colonel Treated Differently by Law

Colonel Çiçek was arrested and released within 18 hours, while journalist Duruoğlu has been in prison for two months with 13 others.

2 July 2009

Disappearances in Detention

Excavation to Look for Father and Son in Diyarbakır

Human remains have been found near the Dibek village in Diyarbakır. It is likely that they belong to a father and son missing for 12 years.

2 July 2009

SİVAS massacre

Court Nearly Dropped Case against Suspects in Sivas Massacre

Joint attorneys only found out by coincidence that the statute of limitations was running out on a case against suspects.

1 July 2009

ECHR

Turkey Pays for Censorship and Torture: 52,613 Euros

The ECHR has penalised Turkey with over 50,000 Euros in several cases of torture and violation of the freedom of expression.

30 June 2009

"Propagandation in Kurdish" Is A Crime In İzmir, Not So In Digor

Two DTP mayors in İzmir are on trial for violating the law on political parties, because they addressed the crowds in Kurdish before elections.

30 June 2009

MLKP trial

Radio Journalist Erdogan in Detention for Third Year

An Istanbul court has refused to release radio journalist Erdoğan, who has been in prison for three years. The trial continues.

28 June 2009

Hrant Dink Murder

Police Officers Accused of Negligence Become Plaintiffs in Book Trial

Journalist Şener faces up to 28 years imprisonment for "turning people on duty against terrorism into public targets".

26 June 2009

Freedom of Expression

Aquittal for Author of "Allah's Daughters"

Writer Gürsel has been acquitted of "denigrating religious values" with his book "Allah's Daughters".

26 June 2009

Ergenekon Investigation

Ergenekon Operations in 11 Provinces

37 homes and work places were searched in 11 provinces as part of the investigation into the clandestine Ergenekon organisation.

26 June 2009

Demanding Trial of Coup Generals

Former Prosecutor: "My Indictment of Coup General is Prepared"

Former prosecutor Kayasu warns that in 2010 it will be too late to bring a case against coup leader Evren or others.

24 June 2009

Plan against AKP and Gülen

Military Prosecution: Document Not Prepared by General Staff

The military prosecution has decided that there is no proof that the controversial document was prepared in the General Staff or that the signature belongs to Colonel Çiçek.

24 June 2009

CONSPIRACY PLAN AGAINST AKP AND GÜLEN

Prosecution Showing No Haste in Hearing Colonel Çiçek

Senior General Staff Officer Colonel Dursun Çiçek is still on duty after having been accused of signing an "Anti-Reactionary Plan" 11 days ago.

24 June 2009

Freedom of Expression

Istanbul Prosecutor: 'Drop Case of "God Delusion" Book'

A prosecutor in Şişli, Istanbul, has asked the court not to prosecute the Turkish translation of Richard Dawkins' book.

22 June 2009

Hrant Dink Murder

ECHR Asks: Why Did You Not Protect Hrant Dink?

The ECHR has granted Turkey until November to answer questions related to the murder of journalist Dink.

18 June 2009

Freedom of Expression

Children's Rights Activist on Trial

Açıkalın from the Human Rights Association is on trial after criticising Adana province governor Atış.

17 June 2009

Plan Against AKP and Gülen

Columnists Call for Truth to Emerge

Alleged military plans to defame the AKP and the religious Gülen movement have caused a stir in the Turkish media.

16 June 2009

Alleged Plans against AKP and Gülen

"Turkish Army Needs to Become Transparent"

Retired military judge Kardaş comments on allegations that army made plans against the ruling AKP.

15 June 2009

Press Freedom

Günlük Newspaper Owner and Journalist Face Trial

The court has demanded around 9,270 Euros in fines or will proceed with trial.

12 June 2009

Press Freedom

Journalist Şener in Court for Book Criticising Security Forces

The court case of journalist Şener has begun in Istanbul. IPI and the Turkey Journalists' Society have condemned current legislation, which makes such trials possible.

11 June 2009

Ergenekon Trial

100th Hearing of Ergenekon Trial Approaching

The Ergenekon trial is in its 7th month, and the State Council attack case has been merged with it.

11 June 2009

Arrests after Bostancı Operation

44 Days Detention for Knowing Bostancı Bomber

Thirteen people have been detained for 44 days for alleged connections with Orhan Yılmazkaya, who was killed in a police operation in Bostancı.

11 June 2009

Hrant Dink Murder

Gendarmerie Major Yıldız Defends Neglection

Finally making a statement in court, gendarmerie major Metin Yıldız defended his inaction when plans of assassinating journalist Hrant Dink emerged.

10 June 2009

Press Freedom

Günlük Newspaper Receives 2-Month Publication Ban

An Istanbul court has convicted the daily newspaper of "spreading PKK propaganda." According to journalist Zarakolu, Kurdish media is targeted frequently.

10 June 2009

Publication in Kurdish

Journalist Acquitted after Using Kurdish Letters Q, W and X

A Gaziantep court has acquitted journalist Yetişgen of violating an old law concerning the exclusive use of the Turkish alphabet.

8 June 2009

Freedom of Expression

Turkish Consulate Official Intervenes at IFEX Panel in Oslo

At a panel discussing the denial of an Armenian "genocide", a Turkish consulate official reiterated the argument that Armenians were deported for treason.

5 June 2009

Hrant Dink murder

Three Years Imprisonment for Threatening Agos Newspaper

Since 2007, Karay is the third person to be sentenced for threatening Agos newspaper.

28 May 2009