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95 Academics Suspended at İstanbul University, YÖK Suspends 4 Rectors

95 Academics Suspended at İstanbul University, YÖK Suspends 4 Rectors

İstanbul University Presidency has ordered suspension of 95 academic members at different departments following coup attempt; Higher Education Council has suspended four rectors.

The Police Prevented LeMan from Being Printed

The Police Prevented LeMan from Being Printed

Humor magazine LeMan’s “coup special issue” that was expected to be published today (July 20) has been prevented from being printed.

Anadolu Agency Updates Number of Dead, Injured, Detention

Anadolu Agency Updates Number of Dead, Injured, Detention

240 people of whom 62 are police, five are soldier, 173 civilian killed in Ankara, İstanbul, Muğla and Malatya during coup attempt on July 15, according to the Anadolu Agency.

Russian Journalist Trushinin Has Been Taken into Custody, Deported

Russian Journalist Trushinin Has Been Taken into Custody, Deported

Russian journalist Valentin Trushinin who came to Turkey to follow the coup attempt has been taken into custody in Atatürk Airport and then deported.

Religious Affairs: No Religious Service for Bodies of Coup Plotters

Religious Affairs: No Religious Service for Bodies of Coup Plotters

The Presidency of Religious Affairs has declared that funeral won’t be held for those killed in coup attempt.

Amnesty Highlights Human Rights Violations Following Coup Attempt

Amnesty Highlights Human Rights Violations Following Coup Attempt

The Amnesty has stated that human rights in Turkey are in peril following the coup attempt which resulted in the deaths of at least 208 people and almost 8,000 arrests.

Presidential Principal Consultant: Way will be Paved for Purchasing Registered Gun

Presidential Principal Consultant: Way will be Paved for Purchasing Registered Gun

Presidential Principal Consultant Malkoç has said the way will be paved for civilians to bear arms. Malkoç advocated individual armament by saying “murders are being committed with unregistered guns”.

Legislative Proposal by MP Nazlıaka: Sign Language Must Be Compulsory in Elementary School

Legislative Proposal by MP Nazlıaka: Sign Language Must Be Compulsory in Elementary School

MP Aylin Nazlıaka has submitted a legislative proposal for making sign language compulsory in curriculum of elementary school.

Curfew Declared in 22 Neighbourhoods in Mardin

Curfew Declared in 22 Neighbourhoods in Mardin

Curfew has been declared in 22 Artuklu, Mazıdağı and Derik neighbourhoods of Mardin.

“Security Department Alerted to a ‘Great Risk’ for Can Dündar”

“Security Department Alerted to a ‘Great Risk’ for Can Dündar”

Aydın Engin, making remarks for bianet on Can Dündar going abroad has noted that authorities from security directorate had informed that Can Dündar was at great security risk and following which Dündar has taken annual leave and has traveled abroad.

13 July 2016 Ekin Karaca

What Remains After Conflicts in Yüksekova: 2 Photographs, 1 Book

What Remains After Conflicts in Yüksekova: 2 Photographs, 1 Book

Two women, both university students who have lost their houses during the conflicts wanted to find memories from their mother and sister who have passed away 9 years ago. Yet they find nothing but two photographs and one book in the ruins of their house.

Erdoğan: Dual Citizenship for Syrians

Erdoğan: Dual Citizenship for Syrians

President Erdoğan has commented on granting citizenship to Syrian refugees and noted that action has been taken with regards to confirming Bahoz Erdal getting killed.

5 Soldiers Killed in Hakkari

5 Soldiers Killed in Hakkari

Five soldiers have lost their lives over PKK members detonating improvised explosives planted on the road while military vehicle was passing by in Şemdinli district of Hakkari province.

Esra Mungan, Can Dündar Run For Sakharov Prize

Esra Mungan, Can Dündar Run For Sakharov Prize

Can Dündar and Esra Mungan have have been nominated as candidates for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought established by the European Parliament.

Two Injured in Explosion in Reyhanlı Lose Their Lives

Two Injured in Explosion in Reyhanlı Lose Their Lives

The two Syrian citizens who got injured in the explosion while producing bombs in a house in Reyhanlı district of Hatay have lost their lives in the hospital they had been taken to.

Peace Marchers Released, March Goes On

Peace Marchers Released, March Goes On

Three peace marchers who wanted to walk from Beykoz district of Istanbul to Semdinli district of Hakkari for peace have been taken into custody and released after questioning. The peace march continues.

Explosion in a House in Reyhanlı

Explosion in a House in Reyhanlı

An explosion has occurred in a house in Reyhanlı district of Hatay province. Two injured persons have been discovered in the house after the explosion. It is assumed that the bomb has exploded while being produced.

7 July 2016 Haluk Kalafat

Curfew Lifted in Beytüşşebap

Curfew Lifted in Beytüşşebap

The curfew declared in Şırnak’s Beytüşşebap district two days ago was lifted today.

DİHA Reporter Oruç Arrested

DİHA Reporter Oruç Arrested

DİHA reporter Oruç has been arrested in Batman province where she was detained along with other two.

2 Attacks, 3 Wounded in Mardin

2 Attacks, 3 Wounded in Mardin

Three civilians have been wounded in the attack carried out by the PKK in Kızıltepe district of Mardin. No one injured in the police station attack in Nusaybin district.

Operations Ends, Curfew Lifted in Diyarbakır

Operations Ends, Curfew Lifted in Diyarbakır

The curfew declared on the ground the operations to be launched in 39 villages in three districts of Diyarbakır has been lifted.

Special Security Zone in 4 Districts of Siirt

Special Security Zone in 4 Districts of Siirt

11 areas in Eruh, Pervari, Tillo and central districts of Siirt have been declared temporary special security zone for 15 days.

3 People Heading Out to Extinguish Fire Killed in Lice

3 People Heading Out to Extinguish Fire Killed in Lice

Three people have been killed in the area where fire broke out following the bombardment in Diyarbakır's Lice.

Interior Minister Ala: Death Toll Rises to 43, 24 of Them are Citizens of Turkey

Interior Minister Ala: Death Toll Rises to 43, 24 of Them are Citizens of Turkey

The Minister of Interior Ala has declared that the death toll has risen to 43 in the attack, 19 of them are not citizens of Turkey, and that the perpetrators are ISIS members.

Şebnem Korur Fincancı, Erol Önderoğlu Released

Şebnem Korur Fincancı, Erol Önderoğlu Released

Şebnem Korur Fincancı and Erol Önderoğlu have been released.

Erol Önderoğlu Becomes Most Spoken Journalist

Erol Önderoğlu Becomes Most Spoken Journalist

According to the research of Media Monitoring Center, the most spoken journalist between June 20-26 has become RSF Turkey Representative Erol Önderoğlu who got arrested for backing Özgür Gündem’s solidarity campaign.

Death Toll Climbs to 42 in Airport Attack

Death Toll Climbs to 42 in Airport Attack

The death toll in slaughter at Atatürk Airport International Terminal on Tuesday has risen to 42. Three suicide attackers also died in the attack.

İHD: No News Can be Received from Some Villages of Lice

İHD: No News Can be Received from Some Villages of Lice

İHD Diyarbakır Branch has declared that communication has been cut with some regions of Lice where curfew and operation are continuing, and that the residents’ condition are unknown. It has demanded entry to those villages.

Those Killed in Airport Attack Identified

Those Killed in Airport Attack Identified

37 of the 41 killed in the bomb attack that took place at the Atatürk Airport have been identified, 19 bodies have been delivered to their families.

National Mourning Declared for Airport Attack

National Mourning Declared for Airport Attack

National mourning has been declared for one day for those who lost their lives in the suicide attack launched at the Atatürk Airport.

Death Toll Rises to 41 in Airport Attack

Death Toll Rises to 41 in Airport Attack

41 people have lost their lives in the suicide attack launched at Atatürk Airport International Terminal yesterday at around 10 p.m.

President Erdoğan Expresses Condolences

President Erdoğan Expresses Condolences

President Erdoğan in his statement has said, ““I hope the Ataturk Airport attack will serve as a turning point in the world, particularly for the Western countries, for a joint struggle against terror organizations”.