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Jailed Journalist Doğan: Paintings Dangerous, Books Forbidden in Prison

Jailed Journalist Doğan: Paintings Dangerous, Books Forbidden in Prison

Journalists’ Union of Turkey has met with jailed journalist Zehra Doğan, who has been in Diyarbakır Type E Prison since June 12, 2017.

Judge: Why Didn’t You Sign Such Declarations After Terrorist Attacks?

Judge: Why Didn’t You Sign Such Declarations After Terrorist Attacks?

Presiding Judge of İstanbul 14th Heavy Penal Court has asked the academic, “Why didn't you sign such declarations before even though several terrorist attacks were carried out?”

19 April 2018 Elif Ünal

Hearings of Önderoğlu, Korur-Fincancı, Nesin Adjourned to October

Hearings of Önderoğlu, Korur-Fincancı, Nesin Adjourned to October

Next hearings of Önderoğlu, Korur-Fincancı and Nesin, against whom lawsuits have been filed on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” after their solidarity with the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper, will be held on October 9.

Happy Çarşema Sor to Yazidis

Happy Çarşema Sor to Yazidis

On the first Wednesday after April 13 each year, Yazidis celebrate the festival of “Çarşema Sor” (Red Wednesday). Yazidis believe that “Çarşema Sor” marks the day when the world was fermented by God and life on earth started, namely the first day of the year.

ETHA Reporter Adil Demirci Arrested

ETHA Reporter Adil Demirci Arrested

ETHA reporter Adil Demirci has been arrested on the fifth day of his detention on charges of “being a member of an illegal organization” and “propagandizing for a terrorist organization.”

Operation, Curfew in District of Hizan in Bitlis

Operation, Curfew in District of Hizan in Bitlis

Curfew has been declared in the villages and hamlets in the district of Hizan in Bitlis due to an operation to be launched in the region.

3 Journalists from ETHA Detained

3 Journalists from ETHA Detained

ETHA editor Şahin and its reporters Gayip and Demirci have been taken into custody from their homes.

2 More Boğaziçi University Students Taken Into Custody

2 More Boğaziçi University Students Taken Into Custody

Two more students from Boğaziçi University have been taken into custody. 10 students have been arrested and four students have been detained so far as part of the investigation.

JinNews Reporter Filiz Zeyrek Released

JinNews Reporter Filiz Zeyrek Released

JinNews reporter Filiz Zeyrek, who was taken into custody on the ground of her news photographs on March 30, has been released on probation.

Academics Benlisoy, Gülsüm Acar Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison, Sentences Suspended

Academics Benlisoy, Gülsüm Acar Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison, Sentences Suspended

Dr. Stefo Benlisoy from İstanbul Technical University and Dr. Lecturer Yasemin Gülsüm Acar from Özyeğin University have been sentenced to 15 months in prison. Their sentences have been suspended.

Students Protesting Massacre Occurred in University Campus Detained

Students Protesting Massacre Occurred in University Campus Detained

The students who have protested a research fellow murdering four people at Osmangazi University have been detained in Eskişehir and Ankara.

'Social Media Operation' in Adana

'Social Media Operation' in Adana

Eight people have been detained due to their social media posts on charges of “propagandizing for an illegal organization” and “insulting President” in Adana.

Attorney of 2 Academics Presents Excuse, Hearings Adjourned

Attorney of 2 Academics Presents Excuse, Hearings Adjourned

Two academics from Arel University and Işık University have had their second hearings at 32nd Heavy Penal Court. The court board has granted additional time for the statements of defence upon the presentation of excuses by their attorney.

11 April 2018 Beyza Kural

‘Social Media’ Arrests in İzmir

‘Social Media’ Arrests in İzmir

10 of 15 people taken into custody in İzmir for allegedly “preparing for a demonstration” due to their social media posts have been arrested.

Child Injured by Armored Vehicle Hitting on Parliamentary Agenda

Child Injured by Armored Vehicle Hitting on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MPs have brought condition of 4-year-old child, whose foot was amputated after an armored vehicle hitting him in Şırnak, on parliamentary agenda and asked whether an investigation has been launched.

Families of Arrested Boğaziçi University Students: Stop Unlawfulness

Families of Arrested Boğaziçi University Students: Stop Unlawfulness

The families of the arrested Boğaziçi University students have made a statement for press at İstanbul Medical Chamber, which has been attended by a large number of politicians, academics and students.

10 April 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Social Media Operation in Ankara

Social Media Operation in Ankara

Social media users including EMEP executives were detained on charge of “propagandizing for an illegal organization” in a raid launched this morning in Ankara.

30 ‘Special Security Zones’ in Hakkari

30 ‘Special Security Zones’ in Hakkari

30 different areas in the districts of Merkez (Center), Çukurca, Şemdinli and Yüksekova in Turkey’s southeastern province of Hakkari have been declared ‘Special Security Zones’ for 14 days.

Grant Holder and Managing Editor of Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Arrested

Grant Holder and Managing Editor of Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Arrested

After a trustee has been appointed to Özgürlükçü Demokrasi newspaper, its grant holder İhsan Yaşar and managing editor İshak Yasul have been arrested.

Vegan Prisoner Osman Evcan on 5th Hunger Strike

Vegan Prisoner Osman Evcan on 5th Hunger Strike

Osman Evcan, who has gone on hunger strike for four times before and has managed to add vegan-vegetarian food article to Food Regulation for Convicted and Imprisoned, has announced that he has been on hunger strike again since March 26.

5 April 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

5 Academics Stand Trial at 2 Courts

5 Academics Stand Trial at 2 Courts

Five academics have had their first hearings at two different courts. The 24th Heavy Penal Court Board has granted the academics additional time so that they can prepare their statements of defence regarding the allegation of “aiding a terrorist organization as non-members.”

5 April 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Professors Üstel, Polat Sentenced to 1 Year 3 Months in Prison

Professors Üstel, Polat Sentenced to 1 Year 3 Months in Prison

Prof. Dr. Esen from Boğaziçi University has made her defence at her first hearing at 14th Heavy Penal Court. As for the professors Üstel and Polat, the 32nd Heavy Penal Court has sentenced them to 1 year 3 months in prison. The penalty of Üstel has not been postponed.

4 April 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Journalist Wasn’t Home, Police Detain Her Father

Journalist Wasn’t Home, Police Detain Her Father

Ahmet Güneş, the father of Mezopotamya Agency reporter Berzan Güneş, for whom a detention warrant was issued, has been detained.

Support for Detained Boğaziçi University Students by 1,250 Academics

Support for Detained Boğaziçi University Students by 1,250 Academics

1,250 academics from over 100 institutions in 37 countries have demanded the immediate release of 15 Boğaziçi University students who are still in custody.

2 Students Detained at Entrance of Boğaziçi University

2 Students Detained at Entrance of Boğaziçi University

Two more students from Boğaziçi University were detained on Saturday. Boğaziçi students decorated the trees with ribbons in protest of ban of opening stand in school.

Managing Editor of Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Newspaper Yasul Taken into Custody

Managing Editor of Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Newspaper Yasul Taken into Custody

Managing Editor of Özgürlükçü Demokrasi newspaper İshak Yasul has been taken into custody at İstanbul Security Directorate on the ground that a detention warrant has been issued for him.

JinNews Reporter Filiz Zeyrek Taken into Custody

JinNews Reporter Filiz Zeyrek Taken into Custody

In police raids conducted in six provinces, 31 people, including the JinNews reporter Filiz Zeyrek, have been taken into custody.

6 Village Guards Killed in Siirt

6 Village Guards Killed in Siirt

In a fire opened by the PKK militants in Turkey’s southeastern province of Siirt, six village guards have been killed, four soldiers and three village guards have been wounded.

Eren Keskin and Reyhan Çapan Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison

Eren Keskin and Reyhan Çapan Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison

The former Editors-in-Chief of Özgür Gündem newspaper Keskin and Aykol, its former Managing Editor Çapan, its former reporter Çaksu and its former columnist Batumlu have stood trial. Keskin and Çapan have separately been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison.

24 People in Custody After Operation to Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Newspaper

24 People in Custody After Operation to Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Newspaper

The number of people taken into custody after an operation to Özgürlükçü Demokrasi newspaper and Gün Printing House has risen to 24. It is still not clear whether a trustee has been appointed to the newspaper.

‘Social Media’ Operation Accompanied by Ottoman Military Band

‘Social Media’ Operation Accompanied by Ottoman Military Band

Charged due to social media posts, nine people have been referred to court in Kocaeli. Ottoman Military Band was playing in the vehicle that took them. Prosecutor has referred all of them to court without taking their statement.

29 March 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Academic for Peace Serdar Başçetin Acquitted

Academic for Peace Serdar Başçetin Acquitted

Academic for Peace Serdar Başçetin, who was arrested due to his social media posts, have been acquitted at his first hearing.