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First Hearings of 3 Academics Held

First Hearings of 3 Academics Held

Second hearings of four academics and first hearings of three academics have been held. Academics Alper, Eksen and Çağlayan have made their statements of defense.

19 April 2018 Tansu Pişkin

1 Soldier Loses His Life in Hatay

1 Soldier Loses His Life in Hatay

Shot at Aşağıpulluyazı Border Post in Syrian border of Hatay, soldier has lost his life.

State of Emergency Extended for 7th Time

State of Emergency Extended for 7th Time

State of Emergency has been extended for another three months. Snap election will be held under State of Emergency conditions.

First Statement by CHP: We are Ready for Election

First Statement by CHP: We are Ready for Election

After President Erdoğan has announced the date for snap election as June 24, the first statement by CHP has been made by the Spokesperson Bülent Tezcan, who has said, “Bring it on. As CHP, we are ready for the election as if it will be held tomorrow.”

İyi Party Chair Akşener: ‘İyi Party is Ready to Enter Election as of June 10’

İyi Party Chair Akşener: ‘İyi Party is Ready to Enter Election as of June 10’

Making statements about the snap election announced to be held on June 24, Akşener has said that “İyi Party will enter the election*” and announced her candidacy for president.

Erdoğan Announces Date for Snap Election: June 24

Erdoğan Announces Date for Snap Election: June 24

President Erdoğan has made a statement about snap election following his meeting with MHP Chair Bahçeli. Erdoğan has said that it has been decided for the snap elections to be held on June 24, 2018.

Human Rights Association: Sexual Abuse is Crime, not Sickness

Human Rights Association: Sexual Abuse is Crime, not Sickness

Concerning the law draft about child abuse, Human Rights Association İstanbul branch in its statement has said, “You cannot prevent any crime by increasing the punishment”.

Trump Tweets About Priest Brunson Jailed in Turkey: I am More Spy Than He is

Trump Tweets About Priest Brunson Jailed in Turkey: I am More Spy Than He is

Tweeting in the wake of court ruling continuation of arrest of US citizen Priest Brunson, who has been tried in Turkey, Trump said, “They call him a spy. I am more a spy than he is”.

Government Spokesperson: Early Election Call by Bahçeli Will Be Evaluated

Government Spokesperson: Early Election Call by Bahçeli Will Be Evaluated

In response to MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli’s call for an early election, Government Spokesperson Bekir Bozdağ has said, “It will be evaluated by AKP’s decision-making bodies.”

Early Election Call by MHP Chair Bahçeli

Early Election Call by MHP Chair Bahçeli

Speaking at MHP’s weekly group meeting, MHP Chair Bahçeli has stated, “Under these conditions, it is not possible for Turkey to wait until November 3, 2019. We should go to the polls on August 26.”

3 Soldiers Lose Their Lives, 1 Other Injured in Şırnak

3 Soldiers Lose Their Lives, 1 Other Injured in Şırnak

Three soldiers have lost their lives, one other has been injured in a clash that erupted following an attack launched on base area in Şırnak.

Academic Özyetiş Acquitted in First Hearing

Academic Özyetiş Acquitted in First Hearing

Prosecuted for “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” due to his social media posts, academic Özyetiş has acquitted in the first hearing.

16 April 2018 Begüm Baki

1 Soldier, 1 PKK Member Lose Their Lives

1 Soldier, 1 PKK Member Lose Their Lives

One soldier and one PKK member have lost their lives, four soldiers have been wounded in the clash that erupted in Doğubeyazıt, Ağrı.

Sit-in Protest by CHP Against State of Emergency

Sit-in Protest by CHP Against State of Emergency

CHP has announced that it will stage sit-in protests against the State of Emergency in all city centers around Turkey on April 16, the anniversary of constitutional amendment referendum.

Proposal to Extend State of Emergency for 7th Time on Parliamentary Agenda on Wednesday

Proposal to Extend State of Emergency for 7th Time on Parliamentary Agenda on Wednesday

Proposal to extend the State of Emergency, which has been in effect since July 21, 2016, will come to the parliamentary agenda on April 18, Wednesday.

2 ‘Social Media Arrests’ in Adana

2 ‘Social Media Arrests’ in Adana

Two of nine people taken into custody in Adana due to their social media posts have been arrested on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization.”

‘Young People Will Not Credit Deism After This Definition of Mine’

‘Young People Will Not Credit Deism After This Definition of Mine’

President of Religious Affairs has explained deism on TV: “I don’t think any of our young people will credit deism after this definition on mine”.

Ferhat Tunç Prosecuted for ‘Commemorating Musa Anter’

Ferhat Tunç Prosecuted for ‘Commemorating Musa Anter’

An investigation has been launched against artist Ferhat Tunç due to his speech he delivered for commemorating Musa Anter. In his deposition, Tunç has said, “I stand by all my words written in the investigation text”.

Diyarbakır Bar Association Calls for Effective Investigation into ‘Armored Vehicle Hits’

Diyarbakır Bar Association Calls for Effective Investigation into ‘Armored Vehicle Hits’

Diyarbakır Bar Association has made a call to the authorities for an effective investigation to be launched into the armored vehicle hitting cases so that the resulting injuries and deaths do not remain unpenalized.

35th Heavy Penal Court Combines Cases of Academics

35th Heavy Penal Court Combines Cases of Academics

35th Heavy Penal Court combined 10 cases that were heard today. The next hearing will be held on October 18.

12 April 2018 Beyza Kural

Erdoğan: Some Plots Have Been Staged Over Economy

Erdoğan: Some Plots Have Been Staged Over Economy

President Erdoğan has said, “Some plots have been staged over economy. We have wrecked these plots and will continue to do so. I call on those who attack our economy, you will not succeed”.

1 Sergeant Major Loses His Life in Bitlis

1 Sergeant Major Loses His Life in Bitlis

Improvised explosive device planted by the PKK in Karınca Gendarmerie Post Zihnitepe area in Bitlis has exploded, killing Sergeant Major Sefa İzbudak.

4 More Journalists from Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Arrested

4 More Journalists from Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Arrested

Journalists Mehmet Ali Çelebi, Reyhan Hacıoğlu, Hicran Urun and Pınar Tarlak from Özgürlükçü Demokrasi to which a trustee was appointed have been arrested.

Prosecutor’s Office ‘Advises’ Architect Discharged by Decree to Pay 1,250 TL to Avoid Lawsuit

Prosecutor’s Office ‘Advises’ Architect Discharged by Decree to Pay 1,250 TL to Avoid Lawsuit

Prosecutor’s Office has brought forward proposal of “down-payment”: If you pay 1,250 TL corresponding to your crime to cash point of the Treasury, no lawsuit will be brought against you”.

10 April 2018 Ayça Söylemez

'Studying Islamophobia Has Been a Way for Me to Make Sense of Domination'

'Studying Islamophobia Has Been a Way for Me to Make Sense of Domination'

If Islamophobia is to be confronted at all, it must be with a nuanced understanding of the forms repression can take. If Islamophobia is to be confronted at all, it must be with a deliberate and principled commitment to academic freedom.

10 April 2018 Nazia Kazi

Summaries of Proceedings Issued for 8 HDP MPs

Summaries of Proceedings Issued for 8 HDP MPs

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has issued summary of proceedings for eight HDP MPs on four separate charges due to their statements and social media posts.

Çorum, Yozgat Sugar Factories Sold as Well

Çorum, Yozgat Sugar Factories Sold as Well

Saf Katı Yakıt A.Ş. has bought Çorum Sugar Factory and Doğuş Gıda A.Ş. has bought Yozgat Sugar Factory. So, four sugar factories have been sold in two tender days.

3 More Academics Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison

3 More Academics Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison

Academics Kovankaya, Keleşoğlu and Garip have been sentenced to 15 months in prison in the hearings held at 32nd Heavy Penal Court, the sentences have been suspended.

9 April 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Investigation Against 154 Social Media Users in 1 Week

Investigation Against 154 Social Media Users in 1 Week

The Ministry of Interior has stated that 337 social media accounts have been investigated on charges of such as “inciting people to enmity and hostility” and “insulting state officials”, and legal action has been taken against 154 people over last week.

Yılmaz Güney Film Festival Standing Despite Trustee

Yılmaz Güney Film Festival Standing Despite Trustee

Seventh Yılmaz Güney Film Festival is being organized in Batman. The festival wasn’t being organized for the past two years after a trustee was appointed to Batman Municipality.

Easter in Turkey

Easter in Turkey

Easter in Turkey has been celebrated in churches in İstanbul, Diyarbakır, Mardin and Hatay.

2 Sugar Companies Privatized

2 Sugar Companies Privatized

Kırşehir and Bor sugar factories have been sold to Doğuş Yiyecek and Tutku Gıda for 666 million Turkish liras.