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Nilay Vardar
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Dubious Theft Overshadows IPA, PEN Representatives’ Court Visit
Dubious Theft Overshadows IPA, PEN Representatives’ Court Visit
Representatives of the International Publishers Association (IPA) and PEN International who arrived in Turkey to monitor the ongoing Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) trial met with a dubious surprise when they found out their files pertaining to the investigation had been stolen from their car despite the presence of gendarmerie troops nearby.
4 July 2012
Lawyers Storm out of the Courtroom in Landmark KCK Case
KCK ISTANBUL TRIAL KICKS OFF
Lawyers Storm out of the Courtroom in Landmark KCK Case
A specially authorized Istanbul court rejected all the defendants’ demands in the Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) trial during the first hearing of the case on Monday. Eminent publisher Ragıp Zarakolu and academic Büşra Ersanlı are also facing charges as part of the probe.
2 July 2012
Court Halts “Urban Transformation” Scheme in Historical Districts
Court Halts “Urban Transformation” Scheme in Historical Districts
An Istanbul court passed a landmark verdict to annul the demolition of the city’s historical Fener-Balat-Ayvansaray districts as part of the government’s “urban transformation” scheme. Critics found the decision timely, unlike in the historical Roma district of Sulukule.
21 June 2012
The New Sulukule Will Stand, Fatih Mayor Says
The New Sulukule Will Stand, Fatih Mayor Says
Fatih Mayor Mustafa Demir said he was certain the Council of State would not ratify the recent court decision to annul the project to “transform” Istanbul’s Sulukule district, a historical Roma quarter, adding that a new project was also in the works just in case.
19 June 2012
“If Justice Had Come, We Would Not Have Gone to Istanbul”
ROBOSKI MOTHERS
“If Justice Had Come, We Would Not Have Gone to Istanbul”
The mothers who lost their children in the Roboski (Uludere) Massacre arrived in Istanbul to demand justice 173 days after the air strike that killed 34 civilians last year in the southeastern province of Şırnak.
15 June 2012
“We Did Not Ask for Alevi Courses”
“We Did Not Ask for Alevi Courses”
Prominent representatives of Turkey’s Alevi minority sharply criticized the government’s move to include elective courses on the Alevi faith in school curricula as part of the new controversial education reform bill.
15 June 2012
Court Rules to Annul Project to “Transform” Historical Roma District
Court Rules to Annul Project to “Transform” Historical Roma District
A court ruled to annul the preliminary project to demolish Istanbul’s historical Sulukule district inhabited mainly by the Roma community and to replace it with new villas as part of the government’s “Urban Transformation” scheme.
13 June 2012
“All Journalists Here Are Witnesses”
WITNESS DAYS
“All Journalists Here Are Witnesses”
Journalists attested for their imprisoned colleagues Çağdaş Kaplan, Mustafa Balbay, Naciye Yavuz, Ömer Faruk Çalışkan and Sultan Şaman as part of the “Witness Days” initiated by the Freedom for Journalists Platform (GÖP.)
6 June 2012
"Abortion Is Our Decision"
WOMEN OF ISTANBUL HIT THE STREETS
"Abortion Is Our Decision"
Women called on authorities to ease access to birth control methods rather than banning abortion and for the perpetrators of the Roboski massacre to be put to trial during a protest rally in Istanbul’s Kadıköy district on Sunday.
4 June 2012
Why Do We Need Caesarean Section and Abortion?
DOCTORS EXPLAIN
Why Do We Need Caesarean Section and Abortion?
Reacting to the Prime Minister's remarks about abortion and caesarean section, doctors drew attention to the need for decreasing the rise in caesarean section and recalled that abortion is a legal right that reduce the maternal mortality.
28 May 2012
Public Servants on Strike
Public Servants on Strike
Public sector workers were on a one-day strike, protesting the government’s 3% rise in wages in demonstrations.
24 May 2012
Chain of Conscience for Workplace Murders
"WORKPLACE MURDERS"
Chain of Conscience for Workplace Murders
The families who lost their relatives in work accidents will gather together each week. They say, “We call this as “workplace murders” not “work accidents” and we know the perpetrators; enough is enough!”
22 May 2012
Circassians Ask for Recognition of the Circassian Genocide
Circassians Ask for Recognition of the Circassian Genocide
Circassian in Turkey marched to the Russian Consulate building and asked for the recognition of the Circassian Genocide occurred 148 years ago on May 21, 1864.
21 May 2012
The Biggest “Disaster” at the Parliament
DISASTER LAW
The Biggest “Disaster” at the Parliament
Neighborhood associations, non-governmental organizations and trade associations issued a joint declaration against the disaster law.
20 May 2012
Will the Justice Be Secured at the 107th Hearing?
Will the Justice Be Secured at the 107th Hearing?
The court will give a final ruling at the 107th hearing of Metin Yurtsever trial on 22 May 2012.
18 May 2012
An 800 Kilometer Journey of Two Handicaped
An 800 Kilometer Journey of Two Handicaped
"800 Km Hurdles," a documentary on a 13 day long motorcycle trip taken by two handicapped individuals, journalist Eroğlu and painter Erkuş, lays bare the hurdles lying before disabled persons in cities as the protagonists roam across Turkey's Aegean coastline.
16 May 2012
Eyüp Residents Against Demolition
URBAN TRANSFORMATION
Eyüp Residents Against Demolition
Eyüp residents gathered in front of İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality building and asked for their land titles. Municipality officers had to make a meeting with them.
4 May 2012
"No Incidents Occurred at the Last 2 Years”
1 MAY 2012
"No Incidents Occurred at the Last 2 Years”
Governor Mutlu warned “I won't allow the May 1 celebrations at Taksim Square if any incident happens this year” and the DISK Chair Ekinci answered “We have been celebrating May First there for 2 years, nothing happened. If they mean ‘provocation’, they have to remember 1977”.
1 May 2012
A Letter to Etchmiadzin and Cilicia Catholicos
24 APRIL 1915 COMMEMORATION
A Letter to Etchmiadzin and Cilicia Catholicos
The defenders of human rights sent a letter to Etchmiadzin and Cilicia Catholicos and declared that “Only after the recognition of the Genocide and the restitution of and/or compensation for the confiscated property of Armenians, that justice can be established.”
25 April 2012
"We Heard It from Esra Erol and Came”
CHILD BRIDES
"We Heard It from Esra Erol and Came”
A group of people who wants to draw attention to child brides came together at Taksim. TV Show host Esra Erol also took part in the act. Men and women were also in the act with their sons and daughters.
24 April 2012
They sat in for Armenian Intellectuals and the Children
SATURDAY MOTHERS
They sat in for Armenian Intellectuals and the Children
Saturday mothers staged a sit in for the children and Armenian intellectuals disappeared in custody earlier on April 23rd Children's Day and April 24th, the anniversary of the disappearance of Armenian intellectuals on April 21, Saturday.
23 April 2012
Demolition in Süleymaniye with Announcement
URBAN TRANSFORMATION
Demolition in Süleymaniye with Announcement
There was a great shock for the people living in Süleymaniye, İstanbul on Tuesday, April 17th morning of the demolition preparations in Süleymaniye within the scope of urban transformation without any prior notice. Süleymaniye residents asked for an extra period of time, at least until the schools are closed.
18 April 2012
Attacks on Alevi Cem House
Attacks on Alevi Cem House
"Oppression cannot intimidate us. This cem house is going to be opened" is the message of local residents after the municipality police again attacked the Alevi Yeşilkent Pirsultan Cem House in Avcılar. Many people were beaten during the assault on the place of worship.
29 March 2012
Millions Want Justice
Millions Want Justice
Political parties, trade unions and other organizations founded the "Millions Want Justice" initiative. They pursue the removal of the Anti-Terror Law and the Special Authority Courts that are being used by the AKP government to silence the opposition, they claim.
19 March 2012
Joint Struggle for Release of Journalists Must be Continued
FREEDOM OF THOUGHT AND EXPRESSION FROM 12 TO 12
Joint Struggle for Release of Journalists Must be Continued
Renowned Turkish writers, lawyers and journalists drew attention to the situation of arrested and laid-off journalists in Turkey at the Symposium on Freedom of Thought and Expression from 12 to 12 held in Istanbul on 15 March.
16 March 2012
MİT Report Part of Revolutionary Headquarters Trial Indictment
MİT Report Part of Revolutionary Headquarters Trial Indictment
The National Intelligence Agency report that revealed to be part of the indictment of the Revolutionary Headquarters Trial links several socialist parties, organizations and lawyers to the illegal organization. Lawyer Kanar announced to file a complaint against the prosecutor and court members who accepted the report.
13 March 2012
Artists Disapprove!
Artists Disapprove!
"We Disapprove" is the name and theme of a signature campaign launched by the Artists Initiative. With their campaign the artists take a stance against the oppression of all opposition groups including artists. Renowned Turkish artists like Edip Akbayram or Levent Kırca support the campaign.
1 March 2012
Allegedly 'Released' People Found in Mass Grave
DISSAPEARNCE IN CUSTODY
Allegedly 'Released' People Found in Mass Grave
The Human Rights Foundation announced that the finding of human remains in the Mardin Dargeçit mass grave proved right the allegations that have been putting forward for 17 years. The organization demanded the opening of another 253 mass graves.
24 February 2012
No Releases in Sixth Year of Proceedings
MLKP TRIAL
No Releases in Sixth Year of Proceedings
None of the twelve detained defendants, among them several journalists, was released at the hearing of the MKLP trial on 23 February. The next hearing was scheduled for 29 May.
24 February 2012
Demonstrators and Job-Seeker in Custody
Demonstrators and Job-Seeker in Custody
23 people were taken into police custody in Taksim/Istanbul when the police intervened against demonstrators on 15 February, the day jailed PKK leader Öcalan was extradited to Turkey. The same day, journalist Yıldız was taken into custody when she applied for a new job.
16 February 2012
Dozens of Custodies in KCK Operations
Dozens of Custodies in KCK Operations
Homes in various provinces are being searched in the scope of new KCK operations. Women executives of KESK and affiliated trade unions are taken into custody. KESK Chairman Özgen claimed the operation aimed at obstructing actions on Women's Day on 8 March.
13 February 2012
"Our Language, our Eyes, our Ears"
ROJ TV SATELLITE BROADCAST STOPPED
"Our Language, our Eyes, our Ears"
Eutelsat suspended the broadcast of the Kurdish television channel Roj TV. As of 22 January, it can be watched via the internet only. Reporters Without Borders condemned Eutelsat's decision. Bianet asked the viewers what Roj TV meant to them.
27 January 2012
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