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Probe into Kılıçdaroğlu for ‘Insulting Erdoğan’

Probe into Kılıçdaroğlu for ‘Insulting Erdoğan’

Ankara Chief Prosecution has launched probe into CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu for using the expression of “tinpot dictator” for Erdoğan.

18 January 2016

Support for Academics from Legists

Support for Academics from Legists

As many as 2,000 legists have declared that they are in solidarity with academics signing the petition calling on state of Turkey to end violence and prepare negotiation conditions.

15 January 2016

Alewis: This Fire will Burn Us Both

Alewis: This Fire will Burn Us Both

Gathering in Denhaag province of the Netherlands in front of the Turkish Embassy, Alewis have called on the EU Member States to object to the war of AKP.

14 January 2016 Füsun Erdoğan

Friday Prayer Regulation for Schools

Friday Prayer Regulation for Schools

Ministry of National Education in its notice sent to National Education Provincial Directorates, has demanded providing necessary convenience for administrators, teachers and other staff in the hours of Friday prayers.

14 January 2016

Erdoğan Talks 44 Seconds About Explosion, 10 Minutes About ‘Crappy so-called Academics’

Erdoğan Talks 44 Seconds About Explosion, 10 Minutes About ‘Crappy so-called Academics’

While Erdoğan speaking after explosion in Sultanahmet which left 10 people dead has given coverage to 44 seconds of his 38-minute speech, has spoken 10 minutes and 27 seconds about 1,128 academics whom he called “crappy so-called academics”.

13 January 2016

Efkan Ala: We Take Back Authority from Those who don’t do Their Job

Efkan Ala: We Take Back Authority from Those who don’t do Their Job

Minister of Interior, Efkan Ala said, “We pave the way for those who do their job properly. We take authority back from those who make people pay the price instead of serving them and give it to state officials who will serve”.

11 January 2016

Working Hours Regulation for Friday Prayer on Official Gazette

Working Hours Regulation for Friday Prayer on Official Gazette

A working hours regulation signed by Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu for Friday prayer was issued today (January 8) on the Official Gazette.

Chief Prosecutor Disclaims AA: Howitzer News doesn’t Reflect Truth

Chief Prosecutor Disclaims AA: Howitzer News doesn’t Reflect Truth

Following yesterday’s (January 7) report of state-run Anadolu News Agency that Sabiha Gökçen explosion had originated from four howitzer bullets, Chief Prosecution has made a written statement: “The investigation still continues and has not resulted yet”.

HDP: Arrest of Co-Mayors is Expel of Elected Ones

HDP: Arrest of Co-Mayors is Expel of Elected Ones

HDP Vice Co-Chair, Meral Danış Beştaş, reacting against arrest of 18 co-mayors as of July has called for government to return to democratic politics, Davutoğlu said HDP-led municipalities will account for.

Call from 14 NGOs: Don’t Touch HDP Deputies

Call from 14 NGOs: Don’t Touch HDP Deputies

The joint statement by 14 NGOs in Diyarbakır has drawn attention to possible outcome of lifting immunity of HDP deputies, and that asked for the solution process to be resumed.

Happy Christmas and Theophany

Happy Christmas and Theophany

Happy Christmas to all Armenians and happy Theophany for all Rums on January 6.

Demirtaş: Suggesting Hitler Model is Legal, Swedish Model is not

Demirtaş: Suggesting Hitler Model is Legal, Swedish Model is not

HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş has reacted against PM addressing Kurdish people as “local community”.

Party Closures, Lifting Immunities No Use

Party Closures, Lifting Immunities No Use

Deputy Prime Minister and Government Spokesperson Numan Kurtulmuş has made a statement on lifting the immunities of Peoples’ Democratic Party deputies and operations ongoing in Kurdish provinces.

Tanrıkulu: ECtHR Going to Convict Turkey

Tanrıkulu: ECtHR Going to Convict Turkey

Republican People’s Party Vice Chair Tanrıkulu has forwarded Davutoğlu the three questions which had been addressed by the European Court of Human Rights to Turkey with regards to application regarding the curfews.

Peace Marchers Released

Peace Marchers Released

The arrested among the group of Peace Marchers taking off from Bodrum and arriving in Diyarbakır on December 31, have been released.

4 January 2016 Özlem Akarsu Çelik

Turkey Responds to Russia: Example of Black Humor

Turkey Responds to Russia: Example of Black Humor

Spokesperson of Foreign Ministry Bilgiç said, “Russia attempting to lecture others on human rights is an example of black humor” in response to Russia’s remarks on human rights violations in Turkey’s Kurdish cities.

31 December 2015

Criminal Complaint from HDP against President, Prime Minister

Criminal Complaint from HDP against President, Prime Minister

HDP has filed a criminal complaint against eight persons including President Erdoğan and Prime Minister Davutoğlu with charges such as “defaming or inciting people to hatred and hostility” and “restraining from exercising political rights”.

31 December 2015

Russia: Observing Operations with Concern

Russia: Observing Operations with Concern

In the statement made by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, human rights violations in Kurdish provinces and the necessity to find a political solution for the Kurdish question has been pointed out.

31 December 2015

Beştaş: The Writing Supreme Court of Appeal Sent to DBP is a Conjectural Threat

Beştaş: The Writing Supreme Court of Appeal Sent to DBP is a Conjectural Threat

HDP Vice Co-Spokesperson Beştaş said they haven’t received the “warning writing” Supreme Court of Appeal sent to DBP as a “message to HDP” as the critical expressions against DBP exist as of DBP’s foundation.

30 December 2015

HDP Muş Co-Chair Arrested

HDP Muş Co-Chair Arrested

Put on trial due to attending the press conference at Kobane demonstrations, HDP Muş Co-Chair Elif Çetinbaş has been arrested and sentenced to 12 years, five months and 22 days of imprisonment.

29 December 2015 Beyza Kural

Erdoğan Blames Demirtaş for ‘Provocation’

Erdoğan Blames Demirtaş for ‘Provocation’

President Erdoğan has defined HDP’s Demirtaş’s statements as “betrayal”, said “We will not allow it” as to self-government.

29 December 2015

1-day Strike from Unions: ‘Peace Against War’

1-day Strike from Unions: ‘Peace Against War’

Tomorrow (December 28), KESK, DİSK and TMMOB are going on a one-day strike with the slogan: “Peace Against War”.

28 December 2015

Presidential Spokesperson: Self-Governance, Canton... Only Phantasies

Presidential Spokesperson: Self-Governance, Canton... Only Phantasies

Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın has stated; “We would like to note that phantasies such as self-governance and canton administration find no correspondence in societies functioning in democratic maturity”.

28 December 2015

YÖK Launches Work on Draft of Higher Education Law

YÖK Launches Work on Draft of Higher Education Law

YÖK states that the law has to be formed within the scope of “national frame of reference, policies, capacities and objectives” and on the basis of “diversity, performance evaluation, competition and quality assurance”.

28 December 2015

‘Democratic Self-governing Regions’ Conclusion by DTK

‘Democratic Self-governing Regions’ Conclusion by DTK

In the wake of the emergency meeting held due to the issue of ditches, curfews, operations, civilian deaths and armed conflicts, Democratic Society Congress has issued its declaration consisting of 14 articles.

28 December 2015

Ecology Report: Clashes have Polluted Water

Ecology Report: Clashes have Polluted Water

Mesopotamia Ecology Movement has announced its Ecological Damage in Clash Environment Report; the report notes clashes have caused animal deaths, polluted water and traumatized children.

25 December 2015

Lice Massacre Witness: ‘We Will Burn Down Lice Today’, Soldier Says

Lice Massacre Witness: ‘We Will Burn Down Lice Today’, Soldier Says

Hearing of Lice trial has been held for the first time without the presence of the murdered Diyarbakır Bar President Tahir Elçi. Teacher Cantekin who had witnessed the massacre testified in the hearing today (December 25) and told what the soldiers have been doing.

25 December 2015

Attorney İlkiz: A Basic Law Required to Protect Personal Data

Attorney İlkiz: A Basic Law Required to Protect Personal Data

Attorney İlkiz has stated that a basic legislation to protect personal data should be enacted prior to draft law to include biometric data in IDs and save it in family registries.

24 December 2015 Yüce Yöney

Diyarbakır City Forest Named after Tahir Elçi

Diyarbakır City Forest Named after Tahir Elçi

Diyarbakır City Forest has been named after the deceased Tahir Elçi.

24 December 2015

Constitutional Court: No Vaccination for Children Against Parents’ Will

Constitutional Court: No Vaccination for Children Against Parents’ Will

Constitutional Court has decided that vaccination was an interference in the physical integrity and vaccinating children without parents’ consent would contradict the constitution.

24 December 2015

New Era for Jews in Turkey?

New Era for Jews in Turkey?

A permanent peace environment can be established only by normalizing the relations between Turkey and Israel.

24 December 2015 Mois Gabay

KCK: Resistance to be Carried Out to the End

KCK: Resistance to be Carried Out to the End

KCK has expressed that “All democratic forces, socialists, progressive humanity, human rights organizations, international forces sensitive to democracy and human rights of the world maintain a stance against the state and AKP government”.

24 December 2015