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Barbaros Şansal Says ‘I Don’t Have Life Safety’, Cancels His Performance

Barbaros Şansal Says ‘I Don’t Have Life Safety’, Cancels His Performance

Subjected to MDP Chair Büsküvütçü’s verbal harassment, insult and threats in Northern Cyprus in the previous days, fashion designer Şansal has cancelled his performance in İzmir on the ground that he has no life safety and freedom of expression.

7 September 2018

Amnesty International: Civilian Lives in Idlib Depend on Outcome of Tehran Summit

Amnesty International: Civilian Lives in Idlib Depend on Outcome of Tehran Summit

Amnesty International’s Middle East Director of Campaigns Samah Hadid has released a statement before the Syria summit to be held in Tehran on September 7. She has said, “The lives of millions of people in Idlib are now in the hands of Russia, Turkey and Iran.”

6 September 2018

Motion by HDP MP Paylan for Parliamentary Investigation into September 6/7 Pogrom

Motion by HDP MP Paylan for Parliamentary Investigation into September 6/7 Pogrom

HDP Diyarbakır MP Garo Paylan has submitted a motion, requesting that a parliamentary investigation be opened into the pogrom of September 6/7 in its 63rd year.

6 September 2018

Relatives of Murdered Journalists Speak on Impunity

Relatives of Murdered Journalists Speak on Impunity

Relatives of murdered journalists have come together in a panel called “Struggle Against Impunity in Killings of Journalists”, spoken on impunity.

6 September 2018 Elif Ünal

Request for Red Notice Against Writer, Publisher Zarakolu

Request for Red Notice Against Writer, Publisher Zarakolu

Writer and publisher Ragıp Zarakolu, for whom a red notice request has been submitted to the Interpol six years after his release from prison, has stated, "It does not mean anything other than disrespect and harassment."

6 September 2018 Ekin Karaca

‘Second Medical Examination’ by Forensic Medicine Instead of Giving Report

‘Second Medical Examination’ by Forensic Medicine Instead of Giving Report

Imprisoned journalist Duran has gotten examined at Forensic Medicine Institution to be released due to his illness. However, HDP Kocaeli MP Gergerlioğlu has told that Duran was summoned for another examination instead of being given medical report.

5 September 2018

2 Academics Have Their First Hearings

2 Academics Have Their First Hearings

Research associates Çınar and Arıkan from Boğaziçi University have had their first hearing in 37th Heavy Penal Court. Their demands for immediate acquittal have been rejected. The hearings will resume on February 12.

5 September 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Operation Ends in Diyarbakır, Curfew Lifted

Operation Ends in Diyarbakır, Curfew Lifted

The curfew declared in 37 villages and hamlets in the districts of Lice and Hani in Diyarbakır has been lifted. The Governorship has announced that the operation conducted in this area has also ended.

5 September 2018

Letter by HDP to Iranian Ambassador for Penahi Sentenced to Death

Letter by HDP to Iranian Ambassador for Penahi Sentenced to Death

HDP Co-Chairs Buldan and Temelli have sent a “urgent” coded letter for Penahi who was sentenced to capital punishment, called for stop of the execution.

4 September 2018

Curfew in Diyarbakır’s Districts of Lice, Hani

Curfew in Diyarbakır’s Districts of Lice, Hani

The curfew declared in Diyarbakır’s six villages in districts of Lice and Hazro has been lifted. A curfew has been declared in 18 hamlets and villages in Lice and 19 in Hani.

4 September 2018

Protests Against Execution of Panahi in Iran Banned in İstanbul, Ankara

Protests Against Execution of Panahi in Iran Banned in İstanbul, Ankara

The protests to be staged against the capital punishment of Kurdish activist Ramin Hossein Panahi in front of the Iranian embassies in İstanbul and Ankara have been prevented by the police. Panahi could be executed on September 6.

3 September 2018

Ill Prisoner Özdal Who Lost His Life Marked

Ill Prisoner Özdal Who Lost His Life Marked

In 335th sit-in protest held for prisoners in Type-F, İHD İstanbul Branch Prisons Commission has marked ill prisoner Özdal who lost his life on August 27.

3 September 2018

Saturday Mothers/People Ask for Appointment with Erdoğan

Saturday Mothers/People Ask for Appointment with Erdoğan

Saturday Mothers/People have made an application to meet with President Erdoğan.

31 August 2018 Beyza Kural

Özdal Dies, More Than 1 Thousand Inmates Await Medical Treatment

Özdal Dies, More Than 1 Thousand Inmates Await Medical Treatment

According to Human Rights Association’s report, there are 1,154 ill prisoners in prisons, 402 in critical condition. The number of detained and convicted who lost their lives in prisons over the last eight years is 2 thousand 300.

Campaigning for Justice in Turkey for More than 5 Decades

Campaigning for Justice in Turkey for More than 5 Decades

And yet, despite the crackdown, ordinary people with extraordinary passion are speaking out for justice and equality despite the threat of being unjustly punished for the stand they take.

29 August 2018 Kumi Naıdoo

HDP Member, Artist Pınar Aydınlar Released

HDP Member, Artist Pınar Aydınlar Released

Artist and politician Aydınlar has been released on probation following a detention of three months.

Investigation into 146 Social Media Users in 1 Week

Investigation into 146 Social Media Users in 1 Week

The Ministry of Interior has announced that 281 social media accounts have been examined and investigation has been launched into 146 people who were determined to use these accounts.

Sick Prisoner Özdal Loses His Life

Sick Prisoner Özdal Loses His Life

Sick prisoner Koçer Özdal for whom rights organizations demanded treatment has lost his life.

Co-Mayor Hüseyin Yuka of HDP Arrested

Co-Mayor Hüseyin Yuka of HDP Arrested

The Co-Mayor of the Kömür town, Hüseyin Yuka from the HDP, who was detained after four soldiers were killed in a military operation in Adıyaman, has been arrested on charge of “aiding and abetting a terrorist organization knowingly and willfully.”

International Travel Ban on Journalist Meşale Tolu Lifted

International Travel Ban on Journalist Meşale Tolu Lifted

The international travel ban on journalist Meşale Tolu, who was released from prison in December 2017 after being arrested for eight months, has been overturned. Her next hearing will be held on October 16, 2018.

Letter from Osman Kavala at 9th Month of His Arrest

Letter from Osman Kavala at 9th Month of His Arrest

Osman Kavala, who has been behind bars in Silivri Prison since November 1, 2017, has sent a letter and said, “It is a strange thing not to see the face of justice for nine whole months.”

Request for Release of Pastor Brunson Rejected Again

Request for Release of Pastor Brunson Rejected Again

The İzmir 3rd Heavy Penal Court has rejected the request of release submitted for the US Pastor Brunson, who has been placed under house arrest on charges of “committing crimes in the name of a terrorist organization” and “espionage.”

4 Soldiers Killed in Adıyaman

4 Soldiers Killed in Adıyaman

Four soldiers have lost their lives in Adıyaman, three soldiers have been injured. The governorship announced that three of the soldiers have been killed by “friendly fire”.

Investigation into 402 Social Media Accounts

Investigation into 402 Social Media Accounts

The Ministry of Interior has declared that 402 social media accounts have been investigated and legal action has been taken against 292 people in the last week.

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP Regarding ‘Threatening Economic Security’ Offence

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP Regarding ‘Threatening Economic Security’ Offence

The HDP Kocaeli MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu has submitted a parliamentary inquiry regarding the investigations launched by the İstanbul and Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Offices on charge of “threatening the economic security.”

‘World of Tayyips’ Campaign by IFEX

‘World of Tayyips’ Campaign by IFEX

IFEX calls for sharing “World of Tayyips” caricature on Twitter to act in solidarity with politicians and four students who have been tried over the caricature.

30 ‘Special Security Zones’ in Hakkari

30 ‘Special Security Zones’ in Hakkari

30 areas in Turkey’s southeastern province of Hakkari have been declared “Special Security Zones” on the ground of a military operation to be launched in the region.

Sick Prisoner Koçer Özdal’s Condition on Parliamentary Agenda

Sick Prisoner Koçer Özdal’s Condition on Parliamentary Agenda

After rights organizations made a statement regarding sick prisoner Koçer Özdal’s right to access medical treatment, the HDP MPs have submitted parliamentary inquiries about his condition.

Operation into 333 Social Media Accounts in 1 Week

Operation into 333 Social Media Accounts in 1 Week

333 social media accounts have been examined during the operations launched from July 30 to August 6. Legal action has been taken against 261 people.

9 Defendants in Trial of October 10 Massacre Given Life Imprisonment

9 Defendants in Trial of October 10 Massacre Given Life Imprisonment

The court has announced its verdict in the trial of October 10 massacre. In the case, where 17 defendants have been fugitives and 19 of them under arrest, nine of the defendants have been sentenced to life imprisonment aggravated for 101 times.

Torture Allegation on Parliamentary Agenda

Torture Allegation on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP Urfa MP Öcalan has submitted parliamentary inquiry concerning condition of D.D., who told that he was tortured in custody in Urfa.

Discriminatory Statement About Conchita Wurst by Director of State Channel TRT

Discriminatory Statement About Conchita Wurst by Director of State Channel TRT

The Director General of the state channel TRT İbrahim Eren has explained their decision of not participating in Eurovision by referring to Conchita Wurst. Eren has said, “I cannot make a live broadcast of someone who does not accept gender.”