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Report submitted to UN sheds light on decline in LGBTI+ rights in Turkey

Report submitted to UN sheds light on decline in LGBTI+ rights in Turkey

According to the report, if Turkey does not take concrete steps to protect the rights of LGBTI+ persons, it may face pressure from the international community and risk isolation.

16 May 2025 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Student protester Esila Ayık freed after 36 days

Student protester Esila Ayık freed after 36 days

Ayık and two other students were arrested after attending an event held in solidarity with demonstrators detained during the March protests over the arrest of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.

Erdoğan signals end to takeovers of pro-Kurdish municipalities

Erdoğan signals end to takeovers of pro-Kurdish municipalities

Turkish intelligence will oversee the PKK's disarmament process, the president has said.

First century of the Republic and Kurdish language policies

ONE CENTURY, ONE REGIME AND MOTHER TONGUE | KURDISH

First century of the Republic and Kurdish language policies

Denial and assimilation continue to be the basis of the policies pursued regarding the Kurdish language since the foundation of the Republic.

21 February 2023 Aren Yıldırım

Another journalist detained for allegedly ‘attending’ protest instead of covering it

Another journalist detained for allegedly ‘attending’ protest instead of covering it

Journalist Can Öztürk was detained along with nearly 100 Boğaziçi University students while covering their protests.

Police detain nearly 100 students protesting controversial cleric

Police detain nearly 100 students protesting controversial cleric

Students protested a cleric who is known for justifying domestic violence and child marriage.

14 May 2025 Nur Kaya

PKK calls for Öcalan’s release and legal reforms to implement disarmament

PKK calls for Öcalan’s release and legal reforms to implement disarmament

“To fully disarm, we must also trust the state," said Murat Karayılan, a senior member of the militant group that declared its disbanding.

Öcalan greets PKK's decision to disband

Öcalan greets PKK's decision to disband

The imprisoned PKK leader had called on the group to disband in late February.

Erdoğan, Bahçeli welcome PKK disbanding

Erdoğan, Bahçeli welcome PKK disbanding

“While the dark shadow of a chain reaction of wars and conflicts continues to dominate humanity and geographies, the rise of peace and stability in the Turkish Century represents a tremendous historical shift,” said Bahçeli.

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Erdoğan joins Trump, bin Salman, al-Sharaa remotely during Riyadh meeting

Erdoğan joins Trump, bin Salman, al-Sharaa remotely during Riyadh meeting

Erdoğan described Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria as “historically significant."

Student faces over four years in prison for holding ‘dictator Erdoğan’ sign at protest

Student faces over four years in prison for holding ‘dictator Erdoğan’ sign at protest

Esila Ayık has been kept in pretrial detention for over a month despite having chronic health issues.

Journalist Yılmaz Özdil faces investigation after remarks on PKK dissolving

Journalist Yılmaz Özdil faces investigation after remarks on PKK dissolving

“The Republic of Turkey has, as of this moment, lost its quality as a state,” Özdil wrote on social media after PKK announced its disbanding.

Former Çalık Holding worker beaten to death by bodyguards over unpaid compensation dispute

Former Çalık Holding worker beaten to death by bodyguards over unpaid compensation dispute

Unions protested the holding, which claims the worker, Erol Eğrek, had received his compensation.

Turkey rules out Kurdish autonomy after PKK dissolution

Turkey rules out Kurdish autonomy after PKK dissolution

“The state is not managing this process on the basis of any negotiations related to the terrorist organization’s disbanding and disarmament," says the Communications Directorate.

'No excuse left not to build a democratic Turkey' after PKK lays down arms, says pro-Kurdish leader

'No excuse left not to build a democratic Turkey' after PKK lays down arms, says pro-Kurdish leader

Bakırhan and Buldan believe the militant group's move could pave the way for Turkey's democratization.

Turkish government officials welcome PKK disbanding as 'historic turning point'

Turkish government officials welcome PKK disbanding as 'historic turning point'

The communications director and the justice minister hailed the PKK's decision as a success of the government's push for a "terror-free Turkey."

Full text: PKK’s statement on disbanding decision

Full text: PKK’s statement on disbanding decision

We are publishing the Kurdistan Workers' Party's declaration following its congress held between May 5-7.

PKK declares disbandment, ending four-decade armed insurgency against Turkey

PKK declares disbandment, ending four-decade armed insurgency against Turkey

As part of a new peace initiative, PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan called on the group to disband in late February.

PKK expected to announce dissolution ‘at any moment'

PKK expected to announce dissolution ‘at any moment'

The PKK has announced that it held a congress but has yet to disclose its outcome. The group’s leader Abdullah Öcalan in late February called on the PKK to lay down arms to end 40 years of armed insurgency.

DEM Party confirms assassination attempt targeting late politician Sırrı Süreyya Önder

DEM Party confirms assassination attempt targeting late politician Sırrı Süreyya Önder

Önder, who died of a cardiac issue on May 3, reportedly faced a sabotage attempt involving his car last month. Speculation has risen that he may have been targeted due to his involvement in the ongoing Kurdish peace initiative.

Mardin villagers resist solar power plant construction

Mardin villagers resist solar power plant construction

Mayor defends the project, arguing that it is intended to provide free electricity to nearby villages.

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IPS Communication Foundation/bianet continues its rights-based journalism with the "BİA Children's Library" with the aim of giving more space to and disseminating the voices of children and youth.

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