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Video - ‘2nd Round’ Immunity Negotiations in Parliament

Video - ‘2nd Round’ Immunity Negotiations in Parliament

During the negotiations meeting in the Parliamentary Constitutional Commission with regards to the immunities, the MPs have pounded each other up. The meeting has been postponed to next week.

1 First Lieutenant Killed in Şırnak

1 First Lieutenant Killed in Şırnak

The first lieutenant got heavily wounded in the attack launched by YPS members against military unit in Şırnak Central lost his life despite all the efforts at the hospital into where he was taken for treatment.

Efkan Ala: 15 Under Custody Regarding Attack in Bursa

Efkan Ala: 15 Under Custody Regarding Attack in Bursa

Minister of Internal Affairs Efkan Ala, has stated that 15 persons have been taken into custody with regards to the suicide attack in Bursa and added that the suicide bomber had left Urfa and arrived in Bursa three days ago.

Those Losing Their lives on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

Those Losing Their lives on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

In the commemoration of those losing their lives on May 1, 1977 held at Kazancı Yokuşu in İstanbul’s Taksim, demand for forming truth commission to investigate into the May 1, 1977 massacre has been reiterated.

28 April 2016 Beyza Kural

LGBTIs Call For Solidarity on 24th İstanbul Pride Week

LGBTIs Call For Solidarity on 24th İstanbul Pride Week

24th İstanbul LGBTI Pride week will be between July 20-26 this year. Volunteers of the pride week say pride week is the time when the visibility of the LGBTI persons is at its utmost, thus may the people not spare their support.

Journalist Hakan Bülent Attacked

Journalist Hakan Bülent Attacked

Journalist Hakan Bülent Yardımcı from Adana has been attacked by an unknown assailant. Yardımcı given incapacity report of 30 days has said he was asked “Are you an enemy of Hüseyin Sözlü”.

6 People Including Ankaragücü Chairperson Testify Over Attacking Amedspor Executives

6 People Including Ankaragücü Chairperson Testify Over Attacking Amedspor Executives

Six people one of whom was Ankaragücü Chairperson, Mehmet Yiğiner have been taken into custody and testified as to battering Amedspor executives.

Suicide Attack in Bursa

Suicide Attack in Bursa

A suicide attack has taken place by the Grand Mosque in Bursa. The Ministry of Health has declared that 13 wounded are under treatment.

Military Vehicle Kills 1 Woman, Police Attack People in Diyarbakır

Military Vehicle Kills 1 Woman, Police Attack People in Diyarbakır

Military armored vehicle has crashed a woman to death in Diyarbakır’s Ofis. Police have attacked with pressured water and pepper gas on people protesting the killing.

Civilian Killings Increase by 7,682% in Turkey

Civilian Killings Increase by 7,682% in Turkey

Action on Armed Violence suggests 33,307 civilians killed in the explosions all over the world in 2015, which means 30 civilians have lost their lives per day.

Regulations of Right to Work for Refugees Issued on Official Gazette

Regulations of Right to Work for Refugees Issued on Official Gazette

The Association of Bridging Peoples İstanbul Representative Attorney Gülsüm Karacan, has noted that the new regulation on work permit for refugees was pleasant and underlined that its application needed to be monitored.

26 April 2016 Beyza Kural

Raid on Houses of Özgür Gelecek Weekly Employees, Readers

Raid on Houses of Özgür Gelecek Weekly Employees, Readers

Police have conducted raid on houses of Özgür Gelecek weekly employees and readers. Three employees of the newspaper have been taken into custody.

Can Dündar Sentenced to Punitive Fine of 8,750 Euro

Can Dündar Sentenced to Punitive Fine of 8,750 Euro

Journalist Can Dündar has been sentenced to a punitive fine of 8,750 Euro on charges of defaming President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Bilal Erdoğan and some other businesspersons in his article series.

Released Academics Kaya, Camcı Speak

Released Academics Kaya, Camcı Speak

Esra Mungan and Kıvanç Ersoy have been greeted by their students at their universities following their release. Assist. Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Kaya and Assist. Prof. Dr. Meral Camcı discharged for signing the peace declaration couldn’t return to school.

25 April 2016 Beyza Kural

Curfew in 16 Villages of Lice

Curfew in 16 Villages of Lice

Curfew has been declared as of Saturday morning in 16 villages of Lice within the scope of operation launched against the PKK.

Curfew in Silopi Reduced to Half Day

Curfew in Silopi Reduced to Half Day

The curfew declared in Silopi district of Şırnak province in southeastern Turkey on April 5 has been reduced to half day and will be in effect in evening hours.

2 Soldiers Killed in Nusaybin

2 Soldiers Killed in Nusaybin

Two soldiers have lost their lives resulting by YPS members detonating the improvised explosive device in Mardin’s Nusaybin, three others wounded.

Armenians Banished to Anatolia From İstanbul Commemorated

Armenians Banished to Anatolia From İstanbul Commemorated

Armenians consisting mostly of intellectuals, journalists, writers and scientists who have been taken into custody, exiled to Anatolia from Haydarpaşa and killed have been commemorated in Haydarpaşa.

101st Anniversary of Armenian Genocide: Confrontation but not Denial

101st Anniversary of Armenian Genocide: Confrontation but not Denial

The people rallying at Tünel square in Taksim on 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide staged sit-in protest accompanied by Armenian requiems; they called for the denial policy to be replaced with confrontation policy.

Rocket Drops in Kilis Again, 1 Killed, 10 Injured

Rocket Drops in Kilis Again, 1 Killed, 10 Injured

Katyusha bombshells have dropped on the yard of a mosque in Kilis 100 meters away from the governorate, killing one person and injuring 10 others yesterday. Police have attacked on the people protesting.

4 Arrested Academics Released

4 Arrested Academics Released

Four arrested academics have pled in the hearing in which they have been accused of “terror propaganda”, the court has ruled release of the academics.

22 April 2016 Beyza Kural

'Justice Festival' in Çağlayan

'Justice Festival' in Çağlayan

Two journalists and four academics are being tried today in Çağlayan Courthouse. There is demand for justice, freedom, and peace in front of the courthouse.

22 April 2016 Beyza Kural

Academic Özgen Sues President Over Insult

Academic Özgen Sues President Over Insult

Prof. Dr. Neşe Özgen has sued President Erdoğan for damages over his insults against the academics.

22 April 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

3 Soldiers Killed in Dersim in Bomb Attack

3 Soldiers Killed in Dersim in Bomb Attack

Three soldiers have lost their lives over explosives paved on the road being detonated while military vehicle driving by.

Motion for Stay of Execution for Academic Discharged

Motion for Stay of Execution for Academic Discharged

Assist. Prof. Dr. Şener who has been discharged as a result that Mersin University didn’t renew his contract, has said they found the ruling promising.

48 Resisting in Cerattepe Sued

48 Resisting in Cerattepe Sued

48 people have been sued for opposing mining activities in Cerattepe district of Artvin province over “Opposing the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations and Obstructing Police”.

22 April 2016 Nilay Vardar

Call in Front of Historical Gate to Attend Hearing of Academics

Call in Front of Historical Gate to Attend Hearing of Academics

Education Union in its press statement in front of İstanbul University has made call for participation for the hearing of the four imprisoned academics to be held in İstanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan tomorrow.

21 April 2016 Beyza Kural

TİHV: At Least 338 Civilians Killed in Curfew in 8 Months

TİHV: At Least 338 Civilians Killed in Curfew in 8 Months

According to data of the TİHV, at least 338 civilians killed in places where curfew was declared between August 16, 2015-April 20, 2016. Of those killed, 78 were children and 30 were above 60 years old.

General Staff Announces Operations Over

General Staff Announces Operations Over

The General Staff has announced that the operations lasting since March 14 have ended but the works to remove barricades, close the ditches, and search activities continue districtwide.

Yüksekova News Editorial Director Explains Developments in District

Yüksekova News Editorial Director Explains Developments in District

Erkan Çapraz from Yüksekova News has spoken about the operations expanding through neighboring villages on 39th day of the curfew.

21 April 2016 Haluk Kalafat

11 Opposing Coast Filling Detained

11 Opposing Coast Filling Detained

11 Ordu City Platform members who want to prevent Ordu Municipality from filling the coast have been taken into custody. Attorney Türkmen says, “There is no project, parliamentary decision, environmental project, no nothing at the moment”.

20 April 2016 Nilay Vardar

Sputnik News Turkey Director Is Denied Entry to Turkey

Sputnik News Turkey Director Is Denied Entry to Turkey

Sputnik General Director Turkey Kerimov has been refused entry to Turkey and his press card as well as residence permit have been seized. He has been asked to go back to Russia and the reason has not been declared.