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Death Toll Rises to 54 in Antep Attack

Death Toll Rises to 54 in Antep Attack

Of those wounded in the bomb attack launched on the henna night, three lost their lives this morning, which raised the death toll to 54. Treatment of the 66 injured people of whom 14 are heavily wounded is continuing in the hospitals in Antep.

Health Minister Akdağ: Health Situation of 17 Injured Still Critical

Health Minister Akdağ: Health Situation of 17 Injured Still Critical

Minister of Health Akdağ in his statement as to the attack in Antep, has noted that there were 17 injured in critical condition some of whom have a risk of death. He added that 90 were injured in total, 69 of whom were in treatment.

Conflict, Curfew in Dersim

Conflict, Curfew in Dersim

One soldier has lost his life, three others wounded in the conflict erupted between PKK members and security forces in Dersim’s Nazımiye district.

Bomb Attack on Wedding in Antep

Bomb Attack on Wedding in Antep

50 people have been killed in the attack launched on a wedding in Antep, the governorate announced at 11 a.m.

Support from Writers for Detained Aslı Erdoğan

Support from Writers for Detained Aslı Erdoğan

Writers have voiced their support for the detained novelist and Özgür Gündem writer and Publishing Consultancy member Aslı Erdoğan with a text carrying 149 signatures.

19 August 2016 Helin Yıldırım

AA: 19 TRT Employees Arrested

AA: 19 TRT Employees Arrested

Anadolu Agency has reported that 19 TRT workers have been arrested as part of the investigation carried out by Ankara Chief Public Prosecution.

Is Prison’s Duty to Play ‘Ölürüm Türkiyem’* for Hours?

Is Prison’s Duty to Play ‘Ölürüm Türkiyem’* for Hours?

CHP’s Ağbaba has asked Bozdağ: “Have you looked into the allegations that ‘Ölürüm Türkiyem’ song is being played through speakers of Tekirdağ Prison and when it meets reaction, announcements as ‘You will shout as long live the Republic of Turkey’?”

Clashes, Explosion in Bitlis: 5 Soldiers, 1 Ranger Killed

Clashes, Explosion in Bitlis: 5 Soldiers, 1 Ranger Killed

A ranger has lost his life in the armed conflicts that occurred in Hizan district of Bitlis province and an improvised explosive device paved on the road has been detonated while a military vehicle dispatched to the region was driving by. Three soldiers have lost their lives in the explosion.

Statement on Özgür Gündem from US

Statement on Özgür Gündem from US

The US Department of State has made a statement about the closure of Özgür Gündem: “We are always concerned, and we’ve been very clear about that, whenever we see an independent media outlet shut down.”

Bomb Attack on Elazığ Security Directorate

Bomb Attack on Elazığ Security Directorate

There are casualties reported in the attack launched with a bomb-laden vehicle on the Elazığ Security Directorate.

Bomb attack in Van

Bomb attack in Van

In a bomb attack carried out by PKK members detonating a bomb-laden vehicle in the city center of Van province, two civilians and a police officer have been killed. 73 persons including 20 police officers were injured.

Novelist Aslı Erdoğan Detained

Novelist Aslı Erdoğan Detained

Özgür Gündem daily Publishing Consultancy Board member and novelist Aslı Erdoğan’s home was raided last night, Erdoğan detained.

Former Zaman Daily Columnist Ali Ünal Arrested

Former Zaman Daily Columnist Ali Ünal Arrested

Former Zaman daily former head columnist Ünal has been arrested as part of the investigation launched into the Gülen Community.

Colonel Öz, 3 Gendarmerie Officers Arrested in Dink Investigation

Colonel Öz, 3 Gendarmerie Officers Arrested in Dink Investigation

Then-Trabzon Gendarmerie Provincial Commander Colonel Öz, gendarmerie intelligence officer noncommissioned officer Şahin, noncommissioned officer serving at the İstanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Commandership Emir and Specialized Gendarme Sarıgöl have been arrested.

Death Toll Rises to 7 in Diyarbakır Explosion

Death Toll Rises to 7 in Diyarbakır Explosion

The death toll has risen to seven in the attack launched by PKK members on a traffic control center on the Diyarbakır-Batman highway yesterday. Two of the killed were civilians and one of them was 5 years old.

Hürriyet Daily Reporter Arda Akın Arrested

Hürriyet Daily Reporter Arda Akın Arrested

Hürriyet daily reporter Arda Akın has been arrested on the charge of “Aiding the organization [Fethullahist Terror Organization] willingly and deliberately” under the scope of the failed coup investigation. Akın was detained earlier and released on probation.

Explosion in Diyarbakır

Explosion in Diyarbakır

An attack has been launched with a bomb-laden vehicle on Area Traffic Control Station Directorship, which is located on the Diyarbakır-Mardin highway. Two police and one child have been killed in the attack.

39 Academics Arrested in Denizli

39 Academics Arrested in Denizli

39 of the 43 Pamukkale University academics who were detained as part of the July 15 coup attempt investigation were arrested in Denizli on August 13.

2 Suspended Academics from Gazi, Cumhuriyet Universities Describe Their Experiences

2 Suspended Academics from Gazi, Cumhuriyet Universities Describe Their Experiences

Assoc. Professor Dr. Kemal Inal from Gazi University, who was threatened while signing the Academics for Peace declaration and then removed his signature, and signee Professor Dr. Ali Çeliksöz from Cumhuriyet University said they don’t know the reasons behind their decisions to be suspended.

Raci Bilici: Government and PKK Must Return to Negotiations

Raci Bilici: Government and PKK Must Return to Negotiations

İHD Diyarbakır branch Chairperson Raci Bilici, who has commented on PKK, killing 17 persons including soldiers, police and civilians in one day, and stated that “We saw multiple times that these actions don’t bring a solution, both government and PKK must turn away from violence.

12 August 2016 Ekin Karaca

Sıla: 'I am Watching in Shock at What a Point My Words Have Come to'

Sıla: 'I am Watching in Shock at What a Point My Words Have Come to'

Singer Sıla Gençoğlu has said, “I am watching in a state of shock and a bit of sorrow at what a point the words I said, relying on democracy, to justify my decision not to attend the democracy meeting have come to.”

Singer Sıla’s Concerts Cancelled Upon Criticizing Democracy Rally

Singer Sıla’s Concerts Cancelled Upon Criticizing Democracy Rally

The concerts of singer Sıla Gençoğlu who has declared that she would stand by her words criticizing the Democracy and Martyrs Rally and added “Aren’t we talking about democracy? So I have told my opinion” have been cancelled in four cities.

Play ‘At The Table of the Sun - Nâzım and Brecht’ Banned Within State of Emergency Now Free

Play ‘At The Table of the Sun - Nâzım and Brecht’ Banned Within State of Emergency Now Free

The play, “At the Table of the Sun - Nâzım and Brecht,” performed by Genco Erkal and Tülay Günal, which had been banned for security reasons within the State of Emergency, will now continue to be performed.

How State of Emergency Affects Prisons

How State of Emergency Affects Prisons

The Progressive Legists Association, declaring that the rights of prisoners have been further restricted by Statutory Decrees, has expressed that prisoners’ rights to be visited have been obstructed, that they are not being taken to the hospital and their access to certain newspapers and TV channels have been prohibited.

PKK Attacks in Mardin, Diyarbakır

PKK Attacks in Mardin, Diyarbakır

According to the governorates’ statements, one police officer and seven civilians have lost their lives in attacks organized in Mardin’s Kızıltepe district and Diyarbakır’s Sur district. 10 police and 23 civilians were injured.

Employees of Closed Newspapers Cannot Receive Unemployment Pay

Employees of Closed Newspapers Cannot Receive Unemployment Pay

Employees of the closed Manşet Kocaeli daily, which has been closed by statutory decree, cannot receive their unemployment pay.

10 August 2016 Elif Akgül

18 Administrative, Academic Members From Celal Bayar University Arrested

18 Administrative, Academic Members From Celal Bayar University Arrested

18 administrative and academic members from Celal Bayar University including the former rector of the university have been arrested within the operations against the Gülen Community following the coup attempt on July 15.

Attack in Şırnak: 9 Soldiers Killed

Attack in Şırnak: 9 Soldiers Killed

Four soldiers have been killed, 10 others injured in the attack launched by the PKK members in Şırnak’s Beytüşşebap district. Another offensive in Uludere claimed lives of five, injured eight.

Operations, Curfew in 13 villages of Diyarbakır

Operations, Curfew in 13 villages of Diyarbakır

The governorate has declared that it will be launching operations in 13 villages in Diyarbakır’s four districts. It was announced that from this morning onwards there will be a curfew.

Another ‘Propaganda’ Charge Against Özgür Gündem’s 6 Articles, 1 Report

Another ‘Propaganda’ Charge Against Özgür Gündem’s 6 Articles, 1 Report

Columnist Çelebi, Editor-in-Chief Aykol and Managing Editor Kızılkaya have been sued for six articles and a report published in Özgür Gündem daily’s April 25, 2016 issue.

8 August 2016 Elif Akgül

Hayko Bağdat´s Passport Seizure in Parliament

Hayko Bağdat´s Passport Seizure in Parliament

HDP MP Paylan asked the Minister of Interior, Efkan Ala, about Hayko Bağdat´s baseless passport seizure.

Ergun Yorulmaz Arrested Within Dink Probe

Ergun Yorulmaz Arrested Within Dink Probe

Ergün Yorulmaz, a former staff member at the Trabzon Gendarmerie Intelligence Branch Office, has been arrested as part of the Hrant Dink murder probe.