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3 Village Guards, 1 Civilian Killed in Van

3 Village Guards, 1 Civilian Killed in Van

An attack has been carried out by members of PKK in Başkale district of Van killing three village guards and a civilian. Two other people have been injured.

10 November 2016

Publishers from Germany to Come to İstanbul for Aslı Erdoğan

Publishers from Germany to Come to İstanbul for Aslı Erdoğan

German Book Publishing and Publishers Association Stock Market Union CEO Alexander Skipis and John Steinmark have submitted a petition to ministers to meet imprisoned author Aslı Erdoğan.

9 November 2016

No Jail Term for Killer of Cyclist from France

No Jail Term for Killer of Cyclist from France

Penalty of a suspect, who was sentenced to 5 years in prison for killing cyclist Christian Jean Auguste Niaffe from France who travelled more than 40 countries by his bicycle and died in a car crash in Turkey, has been converted into a fine of 38,000 TL (10,850 euros).

8 November 2016

Beaten Son of HDP Deputy: They Beat Me Worse as They Knew I was Son of Hüda Kaya

Beaten Son of HDP Deputy: They Beat Me Worse as They Knew I was Son of Hüda Kaya

Detained in the wake of the protest organized following arrest of HDP MPs and got his L4 bone in his spine broken by being pounded in custody, Cihad Ebrari, the son of HDP MP Hüda Kaya explained to bianet what happened.

8 November 2016 Ekin Karaca

ANF: TAK Claims Responsibility for Diyarbakır Attack

ANF: TAK Claims Responsibility for Diyarbakır Attack

Fırat News Agency reported yesterday (November 6) that the TAK has claimed responsibility for Diyarbakır attack.

7 November 2016

PM Yıldırım: 8 People Including 2 Police Officers Killed in Diyarbakır

PM Yıldırım: 8 People Including 2 Police Officers Killed in Diyarbakır

PM Yıldırım has announced that eight people including two police officers have been killed, 100 others wounded in the bomb attack launched this morning in Diyarbakır.

4 November 2016

Explosion in Diyarbakır

Explosion in Diyarbakır

An explosion has occurred near the outbuilding where Anti-Terror and Riot Squad buildings are located in Diyarbakır’s Bağlar district.

4 November 2016

HDP Co-Chairs, MPs Detained by House Raids

HDP Co-Chairs, MPs Detained by House Raids

12 MPs including HDP Co-Chairs have been detained in house raids.

4 November 2016

Call Out from Beyazıt Against Discharges of Academics: We Will Not Surrender

Call Out from Beyazıt Against Discharges of Academics: We Will Not Surrender

Students, academics, sub-contracted workers, NGO representatives attended the protest that has been organized at Beyazıt Square against discharges of academics.

3 November 2016

HDP MP Ferhat Encü’s Passport Seized

HDP MP Ferhat Encü’s Passport Seized

Being present at the airport to leave for Brussels, HDP Şırnak MP Encü learned that a ban on leaving the country was imposed on him two hours before his flight. Encü’s passport has been seized.

3 November 2016

Campaign by Amnesty for Eren Keskin

Campaign by Amnesty for Eren Keskin

The Amnesty is in preparation of launching a campaign called “Write for Rights!” for human rights attorney Eren Keskin, as well as Mahmud Ebu Zeyd Shawkan, İlham Tohti and Edward Snowden.

3 November 2016

Of 1,267 Academics Dismissed in New Statutory Decree, 24 Are Academics for Peace

Of 1,267 Academics Dismissed in New Statutory Decree, 24 Are Academics for Peace

1,267 academics have been dismissed in the new Statutory Decree No. 675. 24 signees of the peace declaration by the academics are among the dismissed.

31 October 2016

Curfew Lifted in Diyarbakır's Lice and Hani Districts

Curfew Lifted in Diyarbakır's Lice and Hani Districts

Curfew declared in 16 villages of Lice and Hani districts in Diyarbakır on October 25 has been lifted.

28 October 2016

Academic Signing Peace Declaration Face Investigation Over Association to Gülen Community

Academic Signing Peace Declaration Face Investigation Over Association to Gülen Community

Suspended from his position nine months ago over signing the peace declaration by academics , Adnan Menderes University former chancellor Şükrü Boylu has again been suspended for 2 more months over “FETÖ” investigation this time.

27 October 2016

1 Soldier Killed in Bingöl

1 Soldier Killed in Bingöl

An improvised explosive device has been detonated by members of PKK in Kızılmescit region located on the border of Bingöl-Dersim provinces. One soldier has lost his life in the explosion.

27 October 2016

HDP, DBP’s Call for Solidarity With Kışanak, Anlı Banned by Governorship

HDP, DBP’s Call for Solidarity With Kışanak, Anlı Banned by Governorship

Simultaneous demonstrations will be staged at 11 a.m. in İstanbul and Diyarbakır in protest of Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality co-Mayors Gültan Kışanak and Fırat Anlı being taken into custody. Diyarbakır Governorship has announced that the demonstration was unlawful.

26 October 2016

Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality Co-Mayors Kışanak and Anlı in Custody

Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality Co-Mayors Kışanak and Anlı in Custody

Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality co-Mayors Gültan Kışanak and Fırat Anlı have been taken into custody.

26 October 2016

Curfew Declared in 16 Villages in Diyarbakır

Curfew Declared in 16 Villages in Diyarbakır

Curfew has been declared in 16 villages in Hani and Lice districts of Diyarbakır.

25 October 2016

5 Year-Old Child Hit by Police Car in Şırnak Dies

5 Year-Old Child Hit by Police Car in Şırnak Dies

Five year-old Hakan Sarak hit by an armoured police vehicle while playing on the street in Cizre district of Şırnak has lost his life. Şırnak Governorship has announced that an investigation has been launched into the incident.

25 October 2016

Curfew Declared in 2 Villages in Bitlis

Curfew Declared in 2 Villages in Bitlis

Following the operations launched in Aşağı Ölek and Yukarı Ölek villages, curfew has been declared in these two villages in Bitlis province.

25 October 2016

CHP’s Tanrıkulu Announces Report on Post July 15 Rights Violations

CHP’s Tanrıkulu Announces Report on Post July 15 Rights Violations

CHP İstanbul MP Tanrıkulu has announced his report in which he compiled human right violations that took place from July to October. There is a special chapter for coup attempt.

21 October 2016

26 NGOS Demand Decrees Violating Human Rights Be Rescinded

26 NGOS Demand Decrees Violating Human Rights Be Rescinded

26 international NGOs including the Amnesty have signed a joint petition demanding the Statutory Decrees violating human rights in Turkey be rescinded.

21 October 2016

Human Rights Organizations Demand Release of Rights Defenders

Human Rights Organizations Demand Release of Rights Defenders

The rights organizations have demanded release of arrested Human Rights Foundation of Turkey Cizre Representative Küni, and detained Human Rights Association Hakkari Branch Chair Akbulut.

21 October 2016

Police Suspended from Duty in FETÖ Investigation Commits Suicide

Police Suspended from Duty in FETÖ Investigation Commits Suicide

Detained as part of the FETÖ investigation, a police officer aged 42 has ended his life.

21 October 2016

Airstrike by TSK on YPG

Airstrike by TSK on YPG

Turkish Armed Forces has launched an aerial operation on Maarat Umm Hawsh region and launched artillery shootings on villages of Afrin Canton.

20 October 2016

No Acquittal for 46 People Informing Against Themselves for Peace in First Hearing

No Acquittal for 46 People Informing Against Themselves for Peace in First Hearing

First hearing of the trial in which 46 people who filed a complaint against themselves by stating that they also signed the declaration which was issued in support of the peace declaration signatories took place today.

19 October 2016 Beyza Kural

1 Village Guard Killed in Diyarbakır

1 Village Guard Killed in Diyarbakır

One village guard has lost his life, three others have been wounded in the clash that erupted between PKK members and temporary village guards in Diyarbakır’s Lice.

19 October 2016

ECtHR: Mahsum Mızrak’s Right to Life Violated

ECtHR: Mahsum Mızrak’s Right to Life Violated

ECtHR appeal by family of Mahsum Mızrak, who was shot to death in his head by gas cartridge fired in a police attack in Diyarbakır 10 years ago has been concluded; Turkey has been fined to pay compensation for violating right to life.

18 October 2016 Ayça Söylemez

HDP: Does Turkey Break International Law by Using State of Emergency as Excuse?

HDP: Does Turkey Break International Law by Using State of Emergency as Excuse?

HDP MP Kürkçü has reminded that some clauses of the European Convention on Human Rights and the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights have been violated, and called for an investigation into whether the government violates rights and freedoms.

17 October 2016

Curfew Declared in 14 Villages in Diyarbakır

Curfew Declared in 14 Villages in Diyarbakır

Curfew has been declared in 14 villages in Lice, Hazro and Kocaköy districts of Diyarbakır as of 5 a.m. until further notice.

17 October 2016

1 Soldier Killed in Hakkari

1 Soldier Killed in Hakkari

One soldier has been killed in the explosion on Hakkari-Van highway.

17 October 2016

Explosion on Mardin-Diyarbakır Road

Explosion on Mardin-Diyarbakır Road

Three soldiers have lost their lives due to detonation of an improvised mine by members of PKK in Sultan Şehmuz region on the 25th km of Mardin-Diyarbakır road.

14 October 2016