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Hikmet Adal
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Regulation on Internet Broadcasting 'Biggest Step in Turkey's History of Censorship'
Regulation on Internet Broadcasting 'Biggest Step in Turkey's History of Censorship'
Kerem Altıparmak, an associate professor in human rights law, has commented on the recent regulation by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) on internet broadcasting.
1 August 2019
Constitutional Court: Freedom of Expression of Academics for Peace Violated
TRIAL OF ACADEMICS
Constitutional Court: Freedom of Expression of Academics for Peace Violated
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the penalization of Academics for Peace on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” has violated their freedom of expression.
26 July 2019
Court Says Hrant Dink Murder ‘Organized Crime,’ Sentences Tuncel to 99 Years, 6 Months in Jail
Court Says Hrant Dink Murder ‘Organized Crime,’ Sentences Tuncel to 99 Years, 6 Months in Jail
Of the seven defendants whose files were separated from the main trial because of the possibility of statutory limitations, Tuncel has been sentenced to 99 years and 6 months and Samast, who shot Dink dead, to 2 years and 6 months in prison.
17 July 2019
‘My Struggle for Freedom of Press and Expression will Continue’
BİLDİRİCİ ELECTED TO RADIO AND TV SUPREME COUNCIL
‘My Struggle for Freedom of Press and Expression will Continue’
Elected to the Supreme Board of the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK), media ombudsperson Faruk Bildirici said, “I have always defended freedom of press, expression and thought. I will, naturally, continue my efforts in that direction."
12 July 2019
Three Academics Sentenced to 1 Year, 3 Months in Prison
TRIAL OF ACADEMICS
Three Academics Sentenced to 1 Year, 3 Months in Prison
Having their final hearings at the İstanbul 32nd Heavy Penal Court, three academics have been sentenced to 1 year and 3 months in prison for having signed the peace declaration. The announcement of their verdicts has been suspended.
1 July 2019
Police Attack with Shields, Pepper Gas After Pride Parade Statement Read
17TH İSTANBUL LGBTI+ PRIDE PARADE
Police Attack with Shields, Pepper Gas After Pride Parade Statement Read
As the police did not allow the Pride Parade to be held along İstiklal Avenue in Taksim, Pride Week Committee has read out its statement on nearby Mis Street. Afterwards, the police have intervened against the group with shields and pepper gas.
30 June 2019
Yiğit Aksakoğlu Released: There are Lots of Innocent People Behind Bars
Yiğit Aksakoğlu Released: There are Lots of Innocent People Behind Bars
Arrested on November 17, 2018, rights defender Yiğit Aksakoğlu has been released from prison after the court ruled that he should be released on probation with an international travel ban in its interlocutory judgement yesterday.
26 June 2019
Yiğit Aksakoğlu to be Released on Probation, Arrest of Osman Kavala to Continue
THE SECOND DAY OF GEZİ TRIAL
Yiğit Aksakoğlu to be Released on Probation, Arrest of Osman Kavala to Continue
Announcing its interlocutory judgement, the court has ruled that Yiğit Aksakoğlu shall be released on probation with an international travel ban and the arrest of Osman Kavala shall continue. The next hearing will be held on July 18, 2019.
25 June 2019
Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu Appear Before the Judge After Months
THE FIRST DAY OF GEZİ TRIAL
Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu Appear Before the Judge After Months
The 16-defendant Gezi trial has started today. While Osman Kavala has stood before the judge on the 601st day of his arrest, Aksakoğlu has appeared in court after 220 days. They have made their defense against the indictment.
24 June 2019
İHD: The Two Admission and Refuge Centers Have a Capacity of Only 150 People
İHD: The Two Admission and Refuge Centers Have a Capacity of Only 150 People
However, the number of people who applied for international protection in Turkey is close to one million, the Human Rights Association said in a press conference on the occasion of World Refugee Day.
21 June 2019
Journalist Yavuz Selim Demirağ Released
Journalist Yavuz Selim Demirağ Released
Imprisoned yesterday for having insulted the then Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in 2010, daily Yeniçağ columnist Yavuz Selim Demirağ has been released. Speaking to bianet, Demirağ has said, “Anything can happen at any time in Turkey.”
14 June 2019
Dink Murder Case: Former İstanbul Governor Testifies on His Meeting with Dink
Dink Murder Case: Former İstanbul Governor Testifies on His Meeting with Dink
Then Governor Güler said they did not threaten Dink, the intelligence body did not respond to a request by the court for its personnel to testify, case files of nine defendants were separated in the 26th session of the case.
14 June 2019
Deferred Prison Sentence of 15 Months for 2 Academics
TRIAL OF ACADEMICS
Deferred Prison Sentence of 15 Months for 2 Academics
Academics for Peace Filiz Arıöz and Tezcan Durna have been sentenced to 1 year and 3 months in prison on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization.” The pronouncement of both verdicts has been suspended.
30 May 2019
2 of 17 People Expressing Support for Academics for Peace Have Their First Hearings
2 of 17 People Expressing Support for Academics for Peace Have Their First Hearings
Having informed against themselves in support of Academics for Peace, two of 17 people have had their first hearings. Charged with “terror propaganda” just like the academics, the people in question will be tried in separate cases.
23 May 2019
Öcalan's Lawyer: 'The Meeting Was Not Related to İstanbul Election Rerun'
Öcalan's Lawyer: 'The Meeting Was Not Related to İstanbul Election Rerun'
Attorney Sarıca responded to the claims that their meeting with the PKK leader for the first time in eight years was related to the repeat elections in İstanbul.
9 May 2019
Journalist Cansu Pişkin Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison
Journalist Cansu Pişkin Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison
Journalist Cansu Pişkin, the former reporter of daily Evrensel, has been sentenced to 10 month in prison for her news article entitled “Special Prosecutor for Boğaziçi University Students.” The announcement of the verdict has been deferred.
8 May 2019
İstanbul Chamber of Physicians: 'This Case Does Not End Here'
İstanbul Chamber of Physicians: 'This Case Does Not End Here'
The chamber held a meeting in support of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) doctors who were given prison terms for a statement titled, "Was is a public health problem."
7 May 2019
Court of Appeal Reverses Journalist Ünker’s Prison Sentence, Upholds Her Judicial Fine
Court of Appeal Reverses Journalist Ünker’s Prison Sentence, Upholds Her Judicial Fine
The court of appeal has reversed the prison sentence given to journalist Pelin Ünker in the lawsuit filed by Binali Yıldırım and his sons for having reported on Paradise Papers. The court has upheld the judicial fine given to her in the same lawsuit.
7 May 2019
'Only Remnants of Democracy Left in Turkey’
HDP MP KERESTECİOĞLU ON CANCELLATION OF İSTANBUL ELECTIONS
'Only Remnants of Democracy Left in Turkey’
Speaking about the cancellation of Metropolitan Mayorship Elections in İstanbul, Kerestecioğlu said, “The way leading to the elections has never been just or equal for us. Now, Turkey has seen that what is done in Kurdish regions can also be done in İstanbul.”
7 May 2019
‘Hunger Strikes Shouldn’t Be Brought to the Point Where They End in Deaths’
HIS LAWYERS MET ÖCALAN FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2011
‘Hunger Strikes Shouldn’t Be Brought to the Point Where They End in Deaths’
After imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan has met his lawyers for the first time since 2011, the lawyers have held a statement for the press and shared the details of their meeting. Lawyers could meet Öcalan after making 810 applications.
6 May 2019
'We are Ashamed to Share Such a Dark Picture on the 26th Year of the Press Freedom Day'
JOURNALISTS UNION OF TURKEY:
'We are Ashamed to Share Such a Dark Picture on the 26th Year of the Press Freedom Day'
The Journalists Union of Turkey has released its "Press Freedom Report" on the occasion of the May 3 World Press Freedom Day.
3 May 2019
Investigation for ‘Insulting President’ Against Activist Whose 20-Year Archive was Confiscated
Investigation for ‘Insulting President’ Against Activist Whose 20-Year Archive was Confiscated
An investigation for “insulting the President” has been launched against activist Oktay İnce, whose 20-year archive was previously confiscated. Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu said, “Republic of Turkey is a state of law respecting human rights.”
2 May 2019
Workers' Day Celebrated in Bakırköy
MAY DAY IN İSTANBUL
Workers' Day Celebrated in Bakırköy
People have gathered in Bakırköy for the May 1 Workers' Day Celebrations, while Taksim Square was under police blockade.
1 May 2019
Suruç Families Initiative: 'We are Getting Arrested Instead of Killers'
ARREST OF BESRA EROL
Suruç Families Initiative: 'We are Getting Arrested Instead of Killers'
Besra Erol lost his son in the 2015 Suruç Massacre. After the police arrested her because of the speech she made at her son's funeral, the Initiative released a statement, saying that they have been waiting for justice for four years.
1 May 2019
Van Governor Bans All Events for 10 Days, Permits Only May Day Rally
Van Governor Bans All Events for 10 Days, Permits Only May Day Rally
The Governorate has banned all demonstrations on the ground that the "leftist, marginal and provocative groups" are making calls for taking action in the provinces where the AKP lost in the March 31 elections.
30 April 2019
Journalist Deniz Yücel to Testify in Berlin in May
Journalist Deniz Yücel to Testify in Berlin in May
Journalist Yücel, who spent one year behind bars without an indictment in Turkey and went to Germany after his release, will testify in his trial in Berlin on May 10.
11 April 2019
Two Academics Sentenced to 1 Year, 3 Months, One Academic to 1 Year, 10 Months in Prison
TRIAL OF ACADEMICS
Two Academics Sentenced to 1 Year, 3 Months, One Academic to 1 Year, 10 Months in Prison
The 37th Heavy Penal Court has sentenced two academics to 15 months in prison, and one academic to 1 year, 10 months and 15 days. Announcement of all sentences has been deferred.
11 April 2019
‘Ahmet Türk is Not Given His Certificate of Election as a Delaying Tactic’
AHMET TÜRK’S ADVISOR ENVER ETE
‘Ahmet Türk is Not Given His Certificate of Election as a Delaying Tactic’
Enver Ete, the advisor of Ahmet Türk who has been elected as the Metropolitan Mayor of Mardin according to unofficial election results: “They don’t want re-election, what they want is to take the mayorship from Türk and give it to the candidate of AKP."
10 April 2019
Court Asks Permission for Investigation Upon Article 301
TRIAL OF ACADEMICS
Court Asks Permission for Investigation Upon Article 301
In the case of academic Gülsen, the court has asked for permission to open an investigation against the academic for "insulting the Turkish nation" upon article 301.
9 April 2019
Judge Interrupts Defense of Academic, Threatens Lawyer With Ordering Out of Court Hall
TRIAL OF ACADEMICS
Judge Interrupts Defense of Academic, Threatens Lawyer With Ordering Out of Court Hall
Academic Can Irmak Özinanır has been sentenced to 1 year, 10 months and 15 days in prison; the announcement of the verdict has been suspended. The statement of defense of one academic has also been interrupted by the presiding judge.
4 April 2019
Judicial Control Measures Imposed on Released Workers Lifted in Second Hearing
TRIAL OF 3RD AIRPORT WORKERS
Judicial Control Measures Imposed on Released Workers Lifted in Second Hearing
In the second hearing of the 3rd Airport workers case, the court has lifted the judicial control measures which were previously imposed on 30 workers who were released on probation in their first hearing on December 5, 2018.
20 March 2019
Deferred Prison Sentence of 1 Year, 3 Months for 2 Academics
TRIAL OF ACADEMICS
Deferred Prison Sentence of 1 Year, 3 Months for 2 Academics
PhD student Nevim Borçin from Boğaziçi University and Dr. Lecturer Canay Şahin from Yıldız Technical University have been sentenced to 1 year and 3 months in prison. The pronouncement of both verdicts has been suspended.
19 March 2019
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