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Can the Unique Eco System of Munzur Be Saved?

Can the Unique Eco System of Munzur Be Saved?

A large number of NGOs, left-wing parties and groups, business organizations and the local governments organize a meeting in Tunceli on coming Saturday. Their common aim is to stop the dam and power plant project that "leaves history and culture under water".

8 October 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Lack of Gender Equality in Turkey

Lack of Gender Equality in Turkey

Turkey ranks on position 79 in the UNPD's Human Development Index. Concerning social gender equality the country slips down to rank 125. The per capita income is high but this is not reflected in the progress of community life.

7 October 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Crucial Evidence Deleted

Crucial Evidence Deleted

Radio records of the day the police shot at Gerçek have been destroyed. Lawyer Tanay claims that those records were to be saved by the prosecutor a long time ago. The court rejected the acquittal of Gerçek. Tanay: "The child who is the victim is continued to be trialed as a defender". The case is adjourned till 12 February.

5 October 2009 Tolga Korkut

Armed Living-Rooms

Armed Living-Rooms

According to the Umut Foundation, weapons can be found in one third of all Turkish homes. The foundation organized a silent protest on Istanbul's popular Taksim square on the Day of Personal Disarmament.

29 September 2009 Bawer Çakır

Münevver Karabulut - Summary of a Murder Case

Münevver Karabulut - Summary of a Murder Case

Münevver Karabulut's body and dismembered head had been found in a waste container in Etiler, Istanbul, in March this year. Suspect C.Garipoğlu now surrendered to the police 7 months after the murder. The negligent handling of the case was criticized before by Karabulut's family and friends.

19 September 2009 Emine Özcan

Engineeers Blame Authorities for Disastrous Flood

Engineeers Blame Authorities for Disastrous Flood

Flood could have been prevented from turning into a disaster says Istanbul Environmental Egineeers Chamber. The reasons for the disaster are to be sought in licensing buildings erected in the river courses and in the poor sewage and rain water system. Despite meteorologists' warnings no emergency plan was prepared and no warnings were issued.

10 September 2009 Tolga Korkut

Torrential Rain in Istanbul Caused Flash Flood in the District of Ikitelli

Torrential Rain in Istanbul Caused Flash Flood in the District of Ikitelli

32 bodies were recovered from the floods, nine people are still missing. Hundreds of cars were dragged along by the massive force of the water. People were trapped in their cars. Buildings collapsed under the impact of the flood.

10 September 2009 Emine Özcan

63 Cases on "Resistance against the Police" for Each Torture Case

63 Cases on "Resistance against the Police" for Each Torture Case

According to official numbers compiled by İHD, in relation to 1.7 torture cases in 2008 and 1.4 torture cases in 2007 respectively hundreds of cases concerning "resistance against the police" were filed. İHD chairman Türkdoğan criticizes a lack of effective measures against torture and claims that these figures prove suppression of civil opposition.

9 September 2009 Tolga Korkut

Ten Dead Soldiers: Seven Questions for the General Staff

Ten Dead Soldiers: Seven Questions for the General Staff

The General Staff is remaining silent on the hand grenade "punishment" that killed four soldiers and on the accusation that a land mine that killed six soldiers in Hakkari belonged to the army rather than the PKK.

State Council Attack Father Asks: Was My Son Drugged?

State Council Attack Father Asks: Was My Son Drugged?

At the 104th hearing of the first Ergenekon trial yesterday (24 August), 32 defendants were present.

25 August 2009 Emine Özcan

MP Tuncel Opposes "Unwanted" Third Bridge

MP Tuncel Opposes "Unwanted" Third Bridge

DTP MP Sebahat Tuncel for Istanbul has called for a discussion on how decisions are made regarding the city.

21 August 2009 Emine Özcan

16 Years Imprisonment for Police Officer Shooting Youth

16 Years Imprisonment for Police Officer Shooting Youth

The conviction of a police officer for "probable intentional killing" of a young man has been welcomed by the family and their lawyer.

21 August 2009 Tolga Korkut

Court Has "No Recordings of Torture Witnesses"

Court Has "No Recordings of Torture Witnesses"

The recordings of witness statements regarding the death by police torture of Engin Çeber have been found to be faulty, so that witnesses will have to be heard again. Lawyers suspect tampering.

20 August 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Second and Third Ergenekon Cases Merged

Second and Third Ergenekon Cases Merged

At a hearing at the Istanbul 13th High Criminal Court, it was decided to merge the cases of the second and third Ergenekon indictment.

7 August 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Critically Ill Prisoners on Parliament Agenda

Critically Ill Prisoners on Parliament Agenda

MP Üskül has gone to see prisoner Zere in Adana. MP Arıtman has asked President Gül to release 20 prisoners.

7 August 2009 Tolga Korkut

İHD Activists Send Solidarity Letters to Sick Prisoners

İHD Activists Send Solidarity Letters to Sick Prisoners

Members of the Human Rights Association sent letters to eight prisoners, including Güler Zere and Erol Zavar.

6 August 2009 Bawer Çakır

Mehmet Ali Şahin Is New Head of Parliament

Mehmet Ali Şahin Is New Head of Parliament

In the third round, the AKP's candidate Şahin was elected the 24th speaker of parliament.

5 August 2009 Tolga Korkut

General Staff Does Not Promote Ergenekon Suspect Colonel Çiçek

The General Staff announced the Supreme Military Council's decisions on promotions and extensions of duties on Tuesday.

Five Candidates for Speaker of Parliament

Five Candidates for Speaker of Parliament

Four parties have put forward their candidates for the post, and one indepent MP is also standing. The first two rounds of elections are today.

Parliament Prepares for Election of New Speaker

Parliament Prepares for Election of New Speaker

At midnight today all candidacies for the post of Speaker of Parliament must have been announced.

3 August 2009 Tolga Korkut

Ergenekon Case and State Council Attack Merged

Ergenekon Case and State Council Attack Merged

The high criminal court has decided to merge the case of the Ergenekon organisation and the attack on the State Council in Ankara.

3 August 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Third Ergenekon Indictment to Be Announced on 3 August

Third Ergenekon Indictment to Be Announced on 3 August

The Istanbul 13th High Criminal Court will decide on the third Ergenekon indictment on 3 August.

1 August 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Solidarity Protest for Imprisoned Cancer Patient Zere

Solidarity Protest for Imprisoned Cancer Patient Zere

Female members of the EHP gathered to demand the release of Güler Zere from prison.

30 July 2009 Emine Özcan

Ergenekon Prosecutors Stay in Place

Ergenekon Prosecutors Stay in Place

The Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors has decided that the judges and prosecutors in the Ergenekon trial will remain in place.

28 July 2009 Tolga Korkut

A Few Minutes With Güler Zere

A Few Minutes With Güler Zere

Lawyer Oya Aslan describes a meeting with her client, imprisoned Güler Zere who is dying of cancer.

26 July 2009 Tolga Korkut,Oya Aslan

Five More Lieutenants Under Arrest, for Assassination Charges

Five More Lieutenants Under Arrest, for Assassination Charges

After three arrests on Tuesday, two more lieutenants were arrested yesterday evening.

24 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

No Change in Judges in Second Ergenekon Trial

No Change in Judges in Second Ergenekon Trial

Demands for different judges by defendants in the second Ergenekon trial have been rejected.

24 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

İHD Calls on Gül and Ergin: Stop Deaths in Prisons

İHD Calls on Gül and Ergin: Stop Deaths in Prisons

Six people died in prison because of health reasons this year. According to IHD, 19 detainees are severely ill. Saying that "jailhouses have turned into death houses", the foundation urges the president and the Minister of Justice to take action.

23 July 2009 Tolga Korkut

Smoke-free Air Space? What About Dilovası and Yatağan?

Smoke-free Air Space? What About Dilovası and Yatağan?

Environmental engineer Tuncaelli says, "If the 'smoke-free air space' slogan is meant to be supported, before the cigarette ban it is much more important to reduce air pollution caused by the industry."

22 July 2009 Emine Özcan

25 Lira Fine For Cigarette Stubs on the Ground

25 Lira Fine For Cigarette Stubs on the Ground

As of 19 July, Turkey will ban smoking in cafés, restaurants and bars. A hotline has been installed to notify the Ministry of Health of violations.

17 July 2009 Tolga Korkut

"AKP Sacrifices Hazelnut Farmers to Capitalism"

"AKP Sacrifices Hazelnut Farmers to Capitalism"

Yaşar of the Fındık-Sen hazelnut farmers' union has accused the government of buying nuts cheaply and selling them at high prices in order to keep capitalists happy.

16 July 2009 Tolga Korkut

UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Effect

UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Effect

Seven months after parliament's ratification, the cabinet's decision is now being published in the Official Gazette. The protocol deals with the application rights of individuals.

15 July 2009 Tolga Korkut