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In the investigation on the capsizing of the Filo Jet ship, 9 suspects appeared in court for the second time. Additionally, the TRNC Minister of Transport was dismissed from duty and the YDP withdrew from government.

The İstanbul Governor’s Office requested the deputy mayor election be held within the 4-day period in which two CHP municipal council members will be in custody, thus leaving them unable to vote. Deputy mayor elections are decided by votes from municipal councils.

14 sea vessels and a Coast Guard helicopter have been dispatched to the region. Search and rescue operations continue.

The main opposition party MP Asım Akansoy said the accident reflects broader problems in population management, oversight, meritocracy and the functioning of public institutions in the KKTC.

Rare earth elements (REE) are a vital part of the weapons and energy sectors. The US has shown an interest in Turkey’s supply as a form of countering China’s influence, which currently holds the world’s largest REE supply.

The Kurdish leader’s funeral was well attended by politicians, Kurdish leaders and community members.

241 passengers were rescued, but the search for the missing 18 continues.

DEM Party Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan said that the establishment of contact between Turkey and Kurdish political actors in Syria will benefit the Kurdish peace process at home.

The British economist Timothy Garton Ash is being investigated on grounds of “insulting the President.” He made the statement at a business meeting in Bodrum.

Five Kocalispor football fans were put under house arrest after waving yellow plastic bags at their match against the pro-Kurdish club Amedspor. Yellow bags are often used as a threat against Kurds.

The European Court of Human Rights’ Grand Chamber ruled that Osman Kavala’s entire deprivation of liberty since Dec. 10, 2019, was incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights. The court ordered Turkey to secure his release at the earliest possible date and eliminate the consequences of his conviction.

The philanthropist and businessman was initially arrested over his role in the Gezi Park protests. His case has drawn global attention from human rights organizations. In addition to ruling 15-2 for Kavala, the ECtHR said that Kavala’s case indicates a larger systemic problem in Turkey around politically motivated detentions.