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6 Soldiers Injured in Al Bab

6 Soldiers Injured in Al Bab

Six soldiers have been injured in attack near Al Bab during Operation Euphrates Shield launched jointly by TSK and FSA into Syria. The injured soldiers have been taken to Kilis.

8 December 2016

Body of 19th Soldier Killed During Operation Euphrates Shield Sent to Hometown

Body of 19th Soldier Killed During Operation Euphrates Shield Sent to Hometown

Body of Infantry Sergeant Major Şahin, who has been killed during Operation Euphrates Shield launched by TSK/FSA into Syria, has been sent to Afyonkarahisar’s Çay district. Şahin is the 19th soldier killed during the operation.

8 December 2016

14 Academics from Yıldız Technical University Arrested

14 Academics from Yıldız Technical University Arrested

Of YTÜ academics detained within the scope of an investigation launched into “FETÖ”, 30 have been referred to court and 14 others arrested.

6 December 2016

Disciplinary Investigation into November 25 Stand at Koç University

Disciplinary Investigation into November 25 Stand at Koç University

A disciplinary investigation has been launched by Koç University into four students due to a stand opened for November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

5 December 2016

They Turn Themselves Over to Police, Pose After Homophobic Attack

They Turn Themselves Over to Police, Pose After Homophobic Attack

Four men, who attacked social media phenomenon Kerimcan Durmaz in Samsun, have posed to journalists as giving themselves over to the police. “They have turned our youngsters to fag”, the assaulters said.

2 December 2016

3 Soldiers Killed in Çukurca

3 Soldiers Killed in Çukurca

A clash has erupted during an operation launched against PKK in Hakkari’s Çukurca in which three soldiers have been killed, three others wounded.

2 December 2016

Parliamentary Investigation Commission to Be Established For Student Dorms

Parliamentary Investigation Commission to Be Established For Student Dorms

Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım has stated an investigation commission, which is to be established in the Parliament, will serve the purpose of investigating the fire in the dorm and determining necessary measures to be taken in dorms.

1 December 2016

Gag Order on Dorm Fire Lifted

Gag Order on Dorm Fire Lifted

Upon request from CHP İstanbul Deputy Barış Yarkadaş, the gag order on the dorm fire killing 12 persons including 11 children in Adana has been lifted.

1 December 2016

1 Soldier Killed in Şırnak

1 Soldier Killed in Şırnak

One soldier has lost his life in an explosion that occurred due to PKK members detonating an improvised explosive device in Şırnak’s Uludere district.

30 November 2016

Detention Order for 14 Over Dorm Fire Including Dorm Director

Detention Order for 14 Over Dorm Fire Including Dorm Director

Detention order has been issued for 14 people including the dorm director C.G. over the fire in the girl’s dorm of Aladağ Tahsil Çağındaki Talebelere Yardım Derneği Ortaöğretim Kız Öğrenci Yurdu.

30 November 2016

TAK Claims Responsibility for Attack on Adana Governorship

TAK Claims Responsibility for Attack on Adana Governorship

TAK has claimed responsibility for the attack, which took place on November 24 and claimed lives of two and injured 33.

30 November 2016

All Protests, Demonstrations Banned in Van For 1 Month

All Protests, Demonstrations Banned in Van For 1 Month

Van Governorship has banned all protests and demonstrations in the province until the beginning of 2017. The Governorship has declared the reason for the ban as “peace and security”.

30 November 2016

Gag Order on Dorm Fire Killing 12 Including 11 Children

Gag Order on Dorm Fire Killing 12 Including 11 Children

A gag order has been issued on fire that broke out in a dorm in which 12 people including 11 children have lost their lives in Adana.

30 November 2016

Solidarity Call by HDP to German Tourist Facing Police Violence

Solidarity Call by HDP to German Tourist Facing Police Violence

HDP Vice Co-Chair in Charge of Foreign Affairs Hişyar Özsoy has called Leonard Viohl, who was subjected to police violence for having papers reading “Free Demirtaş” in his pocket.

24 November 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Curfew in 9 Villages in Lice

Curfew in 9 Villages in Lice

Curfew has been declared in nine villages of Lice district in Diyarbakır province.

24 November 2016

Joan Baez Sends Grup Yorum Band Solidarity Message

Joan Baez Sends Grup Yorum Band Solidarity Message

Musician Joan Baez has sent a message of solidarity for the music band “Grup Yorum”, some of whose members were arrested yesterday, and said “I'll tell your story when I sing”.

24 November 2016 Ayça Söylemez

Grup Yorum Band Members Arrested Over ‘Green Shirt’

Grup Yorum Band Members Arrested Over ‘Green Shirt’

Seven of Grup Yorum band members and a worker working at a cultural center construction during raid have been arrested. Gas masks in the cultural center, green shirts and magazines were shown as evidence by judgeship’s decision of arrest.

24 November 2016 Ayça Söylemez

Explosion in Adana

Explosion in Adana

An explosion has occurred in the open parking area in front of Adana Governorship. Two citizens have been killed, 21 others wounded in the explosion.

24 November 2016

DİHA Reporter Şermin Soydan to be Released

DİHA Reporter Şermin Soydan to be Released

Kept under arrest since May 14, release decision has been issued for Dicle News Agency correspondent Şemin Soydan.

23 November 2016

Alpay, Erdoğan Released of One of Charges, Further Arrested on the Other

Alpay, Erdoğan Released of One of Charges, Further Arrested on the Other

Özgür Gündem daily’s Publishing Consultant Board members Alpay and Erdoğan have been released of one of the charges, yet will futher be under arrest on the rest of the charges.

23 November 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Prisoners’ Right to Education Obstructed Through Statutory Decree

Prisoners’ Right to Education Obstructed Through Statutory Decree

Statutory Decree No.667 has brought obstruction to prisoners’ right to enter exams.

22 November 2016 Beyza Kural

‘Who is Demirtaş’ Violence by Police Against Tourist from Germany

‘Who is Demirtaş’ Violence by Police Against Tourist from Germany

Leonard Viohl, from Germany, has been beaten by police as police found a paper reading “Free Demirtaş” on the day when HDP politicians were arrested. Viohl took audio record during the incident.

22 November 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Detained HDP Advisor Olcay Çelik on Hunger Strike over 10 Days

Detained HDP Advisor Olcay Çelik on Hunger Strike over 10 Days

Five advisors of HDP MPs have been in custody for over 10 days. Of the advisors, Olcay Çelik is on hunger strike.

21 November 2016

Europe: Access to Information in Practice, not Just on Paper

Europe: Access to Information in Practice, not Just on Paper

250 years after the first transparency law in Europe adopted in Sweden in 1766, Europeans need access to information in practice, not just on paper.

21 November 2016 Helen Darbishire

Med Nûçe TV to Resume Broadcasting

Med Nûçe TV to Resume Broadcasting

Paris Court has convicted Eutelsat, which cut off Med Nûçe TV. The channel will resume broadcasting and Eutelsat will pay fine.

17 November 2016

Trustees Appointed to Van, Siirt, Mardin, Dersim Municipalities

Trustees Appointed to Van, Siirt, Mardin, Dersim Municipalities

Trustees have been appointed to Mardin, Van, Siirt and Dersim Municipalities. The total number of trustees appointed to DBP municipalities has become 34 with these appointments.

17 November 2016

Attorney Levent Pişkin Released

Attorney Levent Pişkin Released

Detained two days ago, LGBTİ activist Levent Pişkin has been released on condition of judicial control.

17 November 2016

Operations and Curfew in Diyarbakır

Operations and Curfew in Diyarbakır

Curfew has been declared in three villages and one hamlet in Dicle district of Diyarbakır as of Saturday morning. It has been reported that operations will be held in the region.

14 November 2016

Derik Sub-Governor Safitürk Loses His Life

Derik Sub-Governor Safitürk Loses His Life

Derik sub-Governor Muhammet Fatih Safitürk who was injured in the attack carried out by members of PKK in Mardin has lost his life.

11 November 2016

Life Imprisonment Demanded for Özgür Gündem Writers, Executives

Life Imprisonment Demanded for Özgür Gündem Writers, Executives

Aggravated life and from 6.5 to 17.5 years imprisonment have been demanded for Özgür Gündem’s nine writers and executives, four of whom arrested.

11 November 2016

Detention on 2nd Day of ‘I Want my Job’ Protest by Academic

Detention on 2nd Day of ‘I Want my Job’ Protest by Academic

Academic Nuriye Gülmen has been detained on the second day of her protest she staged alone with the motto “I want my job” on Ankara’s Yüksek street.

10 November 2016 Beyza Kural

FETÖ Arrestee Intelligence Member Reportedly Commits Suicide in Prison

FETÖ Arrestee Intelligence Member Reportedly Commits Suicide in Prison

It has been alleged that intelligence engineer arrested as part of the FETÖ investigation has committed suicide in Kırıkkale Prison where he was held.

10 November 2016