Mehmet Atakan Foça

Mehmet Atakan Foça

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6/10 Households Now Have Internet in Turkey

6/10 Households Now Have Internet in Turkey

Turkey’s Statistical Institute released its quarterly report on the “household information technologies usage research”, saying that internet usage is surging.

New Legislation to Ease Foreigners’ Access to Healthcare in Turkey

WORLD REFUGEE DAY

New Legislation to Ease Foreigners’ Access to Healthcare in Turkey

A new draft law may allow access to free healthcare services for refugees, asylum seekers and tourists in Turkey, as current legislation lacks precision with respect to the exact status of foreigners in the country.

Impunity of Torture

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

Impunity of Torture

In Mardin, the police hustled 19 juvenile demonstrators towards a mine field, beat them and took them in custody. The related administrative investigation was now completed. The Deputy Governor accepted the fact that torture was involved but did not suggest an according punishment.

17 February 2012

Minorities Unite in "People's Democratic Congress"

Minorities Unite in "People's Democratic Congress"

The two-day meeting of the Congress Initiative in Ankara was attended by 800 delegates from 20 regions. Moreover, many members of political parties, non-governmental organizations and trade unions joined the congress.

17 October 2011

Turkey Sticks to 'Limited' Application of the Geneva Convention

REFUGEE STATUS

Turkey Sticks to 'Limited' Application of the Geneva Convention

The Geneva Convention on the treatment of victims of war signed in 1951 is entering its 60th year. Turkey applies a "limited" version of the convention since 1968 despite domestic and international criticism.