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Turkish Medical Association chair remanded in custody over 'chemical attack' statement
Turkish Medical Association chair remanded in custody over 'chemical attack' statement
Korur-Fincancı has been charged with "propagandizing for a terrorist organization."
27 October 2022
Constitutional Court to examine ‘disinformation law’ in respect of substance
Constitutional Court to examine ‘disinformation law’ in respect of substance
The main opposition party had applied to the top court demanding of a provision that triggered "censorship" criticism.
27 October 2022
Aysel Tuğluk released after Forensic Medicine Institute report
Aysel Tuğluk released after Forensic Medicine Institute report
The institute yesterday concluded that Tuğluk cannot stay in prison. Imprisoned since late 2016, the Kurdish politician was diagnosed with dementia in March last year.
27 October 2022 Ruken Tuncel
Turkish Medical Association head detained in İstanbul
Turkish Medical Association head detained in İstanbul
Prof. Korur-Fincancı is facing “terrorist propaganda” charges because of her comments on recent accusations against Türkiye of using chemical weapons against the PKK.
26 October 2022
Berkin Elvan's parents appear before court for 'insulting president': 'I stand behind my words'
Berkin Elvan's parents appear before court for 'insulting president': 'I stand behind my words'
Berkin Elvan's mother, Gülsüm Elvan, said she wanted to attend the next hearing with her lawyer, Can Atalay, who has been behind bars for six months after he was convicted in the Gezi trial.
25 October 2022
Parliamentary committee passes controversial 'Alevi bill'
Parliamentary committee passes controversial 'Alevi bill'
Opposition deputies criticized the proposal for not addressing the basic demands of Alevis, not recognizing Cemevis as places of worship, but only offering to supply their electricity and water.
25 October 2022
Erdoğan, Bahçeli target Turkish Medical Association head over 'chemical attack' remarks
Erdoğan, Bahçeli target Turkish Medical Association head over 'chemical attack' remarks
The president signaled new legislation concerning professional organizations, and his ally called for the revocation of the citizenship of the chair of the doctor's group.
25 October 2022
Stalled for two years, Türkiye's Green Party can’t cut through Ankara’s red tape
Stalled for two years, Türkiye's Green Party can’t cut through Ankara’s red tape
The party members are convinced they are facing "political obstruction", especially due to the lack of explanation regarding what might be wrong with their documents.
24 October 2022 Selin Uğurtaş
AKP to outbid opposition's 'headscarf bill' to propose anti-LGBTI+ amendment to Constitution
AKP to outbid opposition's 'headscarf bill' to propose anti-LGBTI+ amendment to Constitution
CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu suggested early this month that a new law should be made protecting the right of women for employment in public services either wearing or not wearing a headscarf. The ruling AKP is poised to propose a Constitutional amendment instead.
24 October 2022
Nearly 8 percent of girls in Türkiye out of school, ministry figures show
Nearly 8 percent of girls in Türkiye out of school, ministry figures show
In response to recent criticism, the ministry said girls' schooling rate in Türkiye is similar to that of the OECD countries.
24 October 2022
Erdoğan dismisses 'chemical attack' claims
Erdoğan dismisses 'chemical attack' claims
The president has rejected the recent accusations that Türkiye used chemical weapons on the PKK and said they will take legal actions against those who make the claims.
21 October 2022
Assassinated journalist Musa Anter's family applies to top court following dismissal of case
Assassinated journalist Musa Anter's family applies to top court following dismissal of case
The case concerning the Kurdish journalist's 1992 assassination was dropped due to the statute of limitations last month.
21 October 2022
Turkish Medical Association head responds to investigation over 'chemical attack' statement
Turkish Medical Association head responds to investigation over 'chemical attack' statement
Prof. Korur-Fincancı said the media outlet that interviewed her misrepresented her statements, whereas the investigation against her gives her the impression of "concealing a crime."
21 October 2022
Allegations of chemical attack on PKK: Who says what?
Allegations of chemical attack on PKK: Who says what?
Türkiye has rejected the claims that it used chemical weapons during its military operations. The HDP calls for an international investigation. The Turkish Medial Association head is facing an investigation following her comments supportive of the claims.
20 October 2022
'Half of my heart is in prison': Former HDP deputy Gülser Yıldırım calls for Aysel Tuğluk's release
'Half of my heart is in prison': Former HDP deputy Gülser Yıldırım calls for Aysel Tuğluk's release
Yıldırım was released from prison after a four-month delay. She called for the release of her severely ill fellow party member.
20 October 2022
Taliban official attends religious conference in Diyarbakır, says 'we recognize Kurdistan'
Taliban official attends religious conference in Diyarbakır, says 'we recognize Kurdistan'
Mujahid said the Kurdish issue is not only a problem of the Kurds, and called for unity among Muslims, hoping that dialogue could resolve national and ethnic problems.
19 October 2022
HDP says 'chemical warfare' allegations in Iraqi Kurdistan should be investigated
HDP says 'chemical warfare' allegations in Iraqi Kurdistan should be investigated
"We once again stress that use of chemical weapons is a violation of the Geneva Conventions, that it constitutes a war crime, and is a crime against humanity," the party said.
19 October 2022
Politics of Emergency
Politics of Emergency
Although Türkiye lifted its state of emergency almost four years ago, many of its laws and changes stayed. How can we explain this?
19 October 2022 Wouter Massink
CHP applies to top court demanding annulment of key article of 'censorship law'
CHP applies to top court demanding annulment of key article of 'censorship law'
The main opposition party has demanded an order of stay of execution for the article stipulating prison sentences for "spreading disinformation."
18 October 2022
Former HDP deputy Gülser Yıldırım released four months after completing sentence
Former HDP deputy Gülser Yıldırım released four months after completing sentence
Yıldırım was released only after four petitions were submitted to the country's top appeals court and parliamentary questions by other MPs about her situation.
18 October 2022
Diyarbakır Bar members acquitted over 'Armenian Genocide' statement
Diyarbakır Bar members acquitted over 'Armenian Genocide' statement
"Diyarbakır Bar will not be limiting its own freedom of expression while defending the freedom of expression for everyone to the full extent," head of the bar association has said.
18 October 2022
Bartın mine explosion: Lawyers' groups take action to prevent 'spoliation of evidence'
Bartın mine explosion: Lawyers' groups take action to prevent 'spoliation of evidence'
The lawyers demand that suspects related to the firedamp explosion be prohibited from entering the mine site to prevent the concealment of evidence and the seizing of information and documents required for technical examination.
18 October 2022
Progressive Lawyers Association case: 'Police threatened me with my sister,' says witness
Progressive Lawyers Association case: 'Police threatened me with my sister,' says witness
The next hearing of the ÇHD case will take place between November 7-11. The defending lawyers have demanded a witness of another case who said he had been threatened by the police to testify against the ÇHD lawyers be heard in the next hearing.
14 October 2022 Ayça Söylemez
Past decade saw drastic increase in Türkiye's prison population, ministry figures show
Past decade saw drastic increase in Türkiye's prison population, ministry figures show
At the end of the last year, there were nearly 300,000 prisoners in the country of 84 million people.
14 October 2022
Türkiye adopts bill introducing prison sentences for 'spreading disinformation'
Türkiye adopts bill introducing prison sentences for 'spreading disinformation'
The bill will affect both journalists and social media users, as well as anyone who shares their thoughts publicly. The opposition says the government is trying to silence the critics ahead of the critical 2023 elections.
14 October 2022
Deniz Poyraz murder case: 'Court changed venue of trial to reduce public's interest'
Deniz Poyraz murder case: 'Court changed venue of trial to reduce public's interest'
The HDP employee was killed in an armed attack on the party's İzmir office by an ultranationalist assailant. A plaintiff lawyer says the court board decided to move the case to an İzmir district far from the city center to reduce the public's interest
13 October 2022 Ruken Tuncel
'Censorship bill': Discussions halt amid opposition MPs' protests
'Censorship bill': Discussions halt amid opposition MPs' protests
The parliament was not able to pass an article about "openly disseminating misleading information" due to the protests.
13 October 2022
HDP deputy says police broke his leg 'in a planned attack'
HDP deputy says police broke his leg 'in a planned attack'
Habip Eksik has said that he will file a lawsuit against the officers who attacked him and the police chiefs who gave them instructions.
12 October 2022
Police collect fingerprints of children in Kurdish-majority city 'to find them easily if they go missing'
Police collect fingerprints of children in Kurdish-majority city 'to find them easily if they go missing'
An HDP deputy questioned whether the practice is in accordance with the Constitution and the law.
12 October 2022
Another article of 'censorship bill' adopted, journalists walk out of parliament in protest
Another article of 'censorship bill' adopted, journalists walk out of parliament in protest
According to the newly adopted article 15, in case it is understood that a press card holder does not have the qualifications required by the law or that they lose such qualifications over time, the Directorate of Communications will have the authority to revoke the press card.
12 October 2022
Polls indicate close race between rival blocs, yet people increasingly think Erdoğan will win
Polls indicate close race between rival blocs, yet people increasingly think Erdoğan will win
The share of the voters who think Erdoğan will win Türkiye's 2023 presidential election has increased by 4 percent since March, according to a new poll.
12 October 2022
İstanbul police seize 1.5 tons of marijuana smuggled via ship from Mexico
İstanbul police seize 1.5 tons of marijuana smuggled via ship from Mexico
The marijuana was hidden in bolts of cloth, according to the police.
12 October 2022
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