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Two Soldiers Killed in Şırnak

Two Soldiers Killed in Şırnak

In the operations run against members of YPS in Şırnak, senior master sergeant Murat Erdi Eker and specialized sergeant Habib Gökçe have lost their lives. Four other soldiers and two police officers have been injured.

Declaration by 45 Intellectuals to Abolish Article 299 - Insulting the President

Declaration by 45 Intellectuals to Abolish Article 299 - Insulting the President

45 intellectuals noting Article 299 of Turkish Penal Code which carries a prison sentence of four years for defaming the President was open to abuse and not compliant with the Constitution and decisions of ECtHR, have demanded abolition of the article.

President Erdoğan Calls Leman Comic ‘Impertinent’

President Erdoğan Calls Leman Comic ‘Impertinent’

President Erdoğan following the complaint of village headpersons has interpreted Leman comic subjecting the village headpersons to its cover as “apology”.

‘Erdoğan Offensive Poetry Competition’ in England

‘Erdoğan Offensive Poetry Competition’ in England

Douglas Murray from the Spectator Magazine has asked its readers in protest of Erdoğan to write rude limericks about Erdoğan and send them by June 23.

ISIS Attack: 5 Syrians Killed in Kilis

ISIS Attack: 5 Syrians Killed in Kilis

Death toll has increased to five in Kilis in the rocket attack launched from ISIS-held territory in Syria.

Women Kept in One-Person Cell on Hunger Strike

Women Kept in One-Person Cell on Hunger Strike

Another woman imprisoner has been taken near Fadık Adıyaman who has started hunger strike for being kept by herself in Tekirdağ Type T Closed Prison. Both women saying they are being “kept in lockdown” have went out on hunger strike.

19 April 2016 Ayça Söylemez

#GayTurtle’s Adventures from Amnesty International

#GayTurtle’s Adventures from Amnesty International

Amnesty International has underlined the absurd extent homophobia and transphobia has reached in Turkey through the video #GayTurtle.

Rocket on Kilis, Shell on Hatay Fired

Rocket on Kilis, Shell on Hatay Fired

A rocket has been launched on Kilis from ISIS-held territory in Syria, which has made it the seventh time. A shell was fired on Hatay again from the Syrian side; two killed, five wounded

3 Defendants Released in Ali İsmail Korkmaz Trial

3 Defendants Released in Ali İsmail Korkmaz Trial

The case as to killing of Ali İsmail Korkmaz has been heard again after the Supreme Court of Appeals revoked the decision. The court has iterated its decision; three suspects have been released due to the time they spend in jail while imprisonment of the two police officers continues.

MSF: Over 100,000 Syrians Gathered on Turkish Border

MSF: Over 100,000 Syrians Gathered on Turkish Border

MSF has stated that over 35,000 persons have fled the camps in Azaz region of Aleppo taken over by ISIS and more than 100,000 persons caught between the active ISIS frontline, Kurdish-controlled territories and the Turkish border.

Next is Dumankaya in Operations Against Gülen Movement

Next is Dumankaya in Operations Against Gülen Movement

Dumankaya İnşaat is at the center of the operations in which 100 people detained launched this morning (April 18) against the Gülen Community.

Boats Carrying 400 Refugees Sunk in Mediterranean

Boats Carrying 400 Refugees Sunk in Mediterranean

Four boats setting off from Egypt for Italy carrying around 400 refugees has sunk in the Mediterranean. 29 people have been rescued.

Petition from Journalist Community: We All Need Freedom of Expression

Petition from Journalist Community: We All Need Freedom of Expression

Free Journalists Community (ÖGC) saying “We all need freedom of expression” has started petition for the obstacles before freedom of the press and expression to be removed.

DİHA Reporter Oktay Arrested

DİHA Reporter Oktay Arrested

DİHA reporter Meltem Oktay detained on April 12 has been arrested. Uğur Akgül detained together with Okay has been released.

Journalist Dara Detained for Crossing Legs in Front of Governor

Journalist Dara Detained for Crossing Legs in Front of Governor

Journalist Dara has been taken into custody for crossing his legs in front of the Governor at the holy birth week organized by Provincial Office of Mufti.

15 April 2016 Ekin Karaca

5 Arrested in Urfa over Insulting President

5 Arrested in Urfa over Insulting President

Five of the six people detained over insulting President Erdoğan and “terror propaganda” have been arrested in Urfa.

#RaiseYourPenForFreedom Campaign for Arrested Academics

#RaiseYourPenForFreedom Campaign for Arrested Academics

Four academics, two journalists will stand trial in two hearing rooms in one courthouse on April 22. The campaign #RaiseYourPenForFreedom has been launched for solidarity.

October 10 Report: Security Knowing All Except Time of Attack Warned Only Personnel

October 10 Report: Security Knowing All Except Time of Attack Warned Only Personnel

Evrensel and Cumhuriyet dailies laying their hands on inspection pre-report as to the Ankara attack have reported that the details of the attack were known to security except for its exact time.

“April 22 Going to be Milestone in Terms of History of Turkey’s Democracy”

“April 22 Going to be Milestone in Terms of History of Turkey’s Democracy”

Imprisoned academic, Muzaffer Kaya has said he believes they will be released in the hearing on April 22, and release of Can Dündar and Erdem Gül along with him will be a huge gain in terms of democratic struggle.

Academic Trying to Get Even Twitter Notifications Censored

Academic Trying to Get Even Twitter Notifications Censored

92 web contents including two bianet reports have been blocked upon Assist. Prof. Dr. Esra Keskinkılıç’s request. There is the link where Twitter users see notifications among the blocked addresses.

14 April 2016 Elif Akgül

Syrian Journalist Shot in Antep Loses His Life

Syrian Journalist Shot in Antep Loses His Life

Syrian journalist Muhammed Zahir el Şerkat shot in Antep has lost his life in the hospital. Including him, the number of Syrian journalists killed in Turkey has risen to four. ISIS has claimed responsibility for all killings.

Listening to Radio Prohibited in Kırıkkale Prison

Listening to Radio Prohibited in Kırıkkale Prison

Arslan, whose radio which he had been using for five years in prison, was seized, has made an application to the constitutional court. The court has decided that the freedom of expression had not been violated.

13 April 2016 Ayça Söylemez

Rocket Launched on Kilis by ISIS

Rocket Launched on Kilis by ISIS

A rocket again has been launched on Kilis province from ISIS-held territory in Syria. Six people have died so far by the rockets launched by ISIS.

2 Soldiers Killed in Şırnak, Hakkari

2 Soldiers Killed in Şırnak, Hakkari

One soldier has been killed in the conflict erupted during the operations in province of Şırnak, another one has lost his life in the explosion that occurred in Dağlıca region of Hakkari province.

4 Women Politicians from KJA, DBP Arrested

4 Women Politicians from KJA, DBP Arrested

Çimen Işık, Pero Dündar, Olcay Kanlıbaş from Democratic Regions Party, and Free Woman Congress Member Zozan Toprak have been arrested.

Car-Bomb Attack in Diyarbakır, Broadcast Ban Imposed

Car-Bomb Attack in Diyarbakır, Broadcast Ban Imposed

An attack has been carried out against the Provincial Gendarmerie Command in Hani of Diyarbakır by PKK members through a bomb-laden car killing one soldier and injuring 47 including 39 soldiers. A broadcast ban has been imposed on the investigation into the attack.

2 Rockets Launched on Kilis

2 Rockets Launched on Kilis

Two rockets launched from Syria have dropped on Kilis. The Governor announced that there are six wounded of whom three are heavily.

Murderer of Özgecan Aslan Killed in Prison

Murderer of Özgecan Aslan Killed in Prison

Murderers of Özgecan Aslan have been shot in prison. Ahmet Suphi Altındöken has died as his father injured. It is yet to be explained who shot them and how firearms were brought inside the prison.

Journalist Kılıç Speaks About Refugees on Macedonian Border

Journalist Kılıç Speaks About Refugees on Macedonian Border

Journalist Bülent Kılıç has told the condition of the refugees who have been waiting to cross into Macedonia for two months: "There are long queues in front of the clinics. They live side by side with toilets".

12 April 2016 Ayça Söylemez

DİHA Intern Correspondent Ataman Arrested

DİHA Intern Correspondent Ataman Arrested

DİHA intern correspondent Ziya Ataman taken into custody in Van has been arrested.

Water, Books Restricted, Letters Prohibited In Antalya L-Type Prison

Water, Books Restricted, Letters Prohibited In Antalya L-Type Prison

In the campaign launched for the prisoners in Antalya L-Type Prison where a restriction has been imposed on books, the letters are not being delivered and warm water is only served two days in a a week for two hours and 38 prisoners were staying at wards for seven.

Amnesty Launches Campaign in Support of Arrested Academics

Amnesty Launches Campaign in Support of Arrested Academics

The Amnesty demands release of the arrested academics, charges against them to be dropped, and investigations into the signatories to be halted.