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Academic Stephenson Returns to Turkey

Academic Stephenson Returns to Turkey

Academic Stephenson returned to Turkey yesterday (March 22), and to lecturing today. Stephenson added that he is not hopeless for Turkey while joking that he will “be careful about his personal situation” as he continues to act in solidarity with the imprisoned academics.

23 March 2016 Beyza Kural

Victims’ Families of Ankara, Suruç, Gezi on İstiklal Street

Victims’ Families of Ankara, Suruç, Gezi on İstiklal Street

Families of those who lost their lives in Gezi protest, and Suruç and Ankara bomb attacks have expressed on İstiklal street that their pain is common, and demanded trial against the ones who are responsible for the killings.

23 March 2016 Beyza Kural

2 Police Officers, 1 Soldier Killed in Yüksekova

2 Police Officers, 1 Soldier Killed in Yüksekova

In the explosion which has occurred while armoured vehicles had been passing, two police officers and a soldier have been killed and nine security officers injured. The curfew enters its 22th day in the district.

BirGün Correspondent Put on Trial Demanding 14 to 28 Months

BirGün Correspondent Put on Trial Demanding 14 to 28 Months

BirGün correspondent Onur Erem has been sued on charges of “defamation” on basis of an interview he had with author Tarık Ali.

Syrian Refugee Fadi Mansour Sent to Kumkapı Repatriation Center

Syrian Refugee Fadi Mansour Sent to Kumkapı Repatriation Center

Syrian refugee Mansour released yesterday (March 21) after being kept at the airport for a year has been sent to Kumpakı Repatriation Center.

22 March 2016 Ayça Söylemez

4 Soldiers Killed in Clash in Nusaybin

4 Soldiers Killed in Clash in Nusaybin

During operations carried out in Nusaybin district of Mardin province, four soldiers have been killed five others and a police officer injured in the clashes between YPS members and security forces.

Newroz Fire Set in Diyarbakır

Newroz Fire Set in Diyarbakır

Newroz celebration has begun in Diyarbakır. On the square where Diyarbakır Co-Mayor Kışanak said “We are on this square to grow our hopes for peace”, journalists take and share photos.

Chris Stephenson: I Will Gladly Return to Turkey

Chris Stephenson: I Will Gladly Return to Turkey

Academic Chris Stephenson getting prepared to return to Turkey following the announcement that he is not barred from entering the country, has replied to our questions as to arrest of the academics and “spy” rumors over him.

21 March 2016 Beyza Kural

Curfew Lifted in Bağlar of Diyarbakır

Curfew Lifted in Bağlar of Diyarbakır

Curfew declared in Bağlar district of Diyarbakır province in southeastern Turkey six days ago has been lifted as of this morning. Newroz celebrations will be held in the province today.

Explosion Shakes Taksim, Kills 5

Explosion Shakes Taksim, Kills 5

An explosion took place on Balo street of İstiklal street in Beyoğlu district of İstanbul at around 11:10 a.m. Suicide bomber and four other people killed, 36 others of whom seven have been heavily wounded.

Letter from Arrested Academics

Letter from Arrested Academics

Of arrested academics Assist. Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Kaya and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kıvanç Ersoy have written a letter from Metris Prison.

Explosion in Nusaybin: 1 Police Killed, 2 Others Wounded

Explosion in Nusaybin: 1 Police Killed, 2 Others Wounded

One of the three police officers wounded in the explosion resulting by the improvised explosive device planted on the road be detonated in Nusaybin district, lost his life in the hospital.

Boğaziçi Academic Members: Mungan Should be at University, not in Prison

Boğaziçi Academic Members: Mungan Should be at University, not in Prison

Boğaziçi University academic members have expressed that their colleagues Esra Mungan, Kıvanç Ersoy, Muzaffer Kaya, Meral Camcı and Chris Stephenson have practiced their right to freedom of expression. They demanded release of the academics.

Arrested Academic Esra Mungan: We Stand by Our Word

Arrested Academic Esra Mungan: We Stand by Our Word

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Mungan who got arrested with other two colleagues over signing the declaration of the Academics For Peace, has noted in her message to Boğaziçi University Peace Forum: “We stand by our word”.

Support for Füsun Demirel from Film Workers

Support for Füsun Demirel from Film Workers

Filmmor, Actors and Actresses Union, and Association of Movie Actors and Actresses have announced that they are in solidarity with actress Demirel who was dismissed from TV series because of her interview.

Syrian Refugee Kept in Airport Over 1 Year Without Daylight, Fresh Air, Bed

Syrian Refugee Kept in Airport Over 1 Year Without Daylight, Fresh Air, Bed

“My only dream is to sleep with the lights off” says 27-year-old Fadi Mansour a conscientious objector in Syria and now a refugee held in the airport in Turkey over one year sleeping in a windowless room with light on 24/7 without daylight.

16 March 2016 Ayça Söylemez

Academic Released by Prosecution Brought to Repatriation Center

Academic Released by Prosecution Brought to Repatriation Center

Academic Chris Stephenson detained at the courthouse where he went to support his colleagues has been released following his testimony was taken, yet police haven’t let him leave the building. Stephenson has been brought to Kumkapı Repatriation Center.

16 March 2016 Beyza Kural

3 Academics Arrested

3 Academics Arrested

Academics Esra Mungan, Kıvanç Ersoy, and Muzaffer Kaya sent to court for arrest have been arrested.

16 March 2016 Beyza Kural

3 Academics Referred to Court for Arrest

3 Academics Referred to Court for Arrest

Academics Esra Mungan, Kıvanç Ersoy, and Muzaffer Kaya detained for reading the declaration reiterating their demand for peace on behalf of Academics for Peace/İstanbul group have been referred to court for arrest.

15 March 2016 Beyza Kural

Syrian Refugee Detained at Atatürk Airport over 1 Year

Syrian Refugee Detained at Atatürk Airport over 1 Year

Syrian refugee F.M. has been forcefully kept at Atatürk Airport. The Amnesty has announced that F.M. has the risk of being murdered in case he returns to Syria, and shouldn’t be deported.

15 March 2016 Ayça Söylemez

1 Police Officer Killed in Nusaybin

1 Police Officer Killed in Nusaybin

One special operations police officer injured in the clashes in Fırat neighbourhood of Nusaybin district under curfew has lost his life in the hospital he had been taken to.

Academic Detained for Having ‘Newroz Invitation’

Academic Detained for Having ‘Newroz Invitation’

Bilgi University academic member, Chris Stephenson has been detained at İstanbul Justice Palace where he came to support his colleagues for carrying HDP’s Newroz invitations in his bag.

15 March 2016 Beyza Kural

Police Attack on Protest Against Explosion in Kızılay of Ankara

Police Attack on Protest Against Explosion in Kızılay of Ankara

Police have attacked on a group of 150 in Tunnel square in İstanbul wanting to protest against the bomb attack in Ankara killing 37 persons.

4 People in Custody as to Ankara Attack

4 People in Custody as to Ankara Attack

Four people have been taken into custody in the police operation launched in connection with bomb attack in Kızılay of Ankara, three others are being searched for.

Warrant for 4 Academics Insisting on Peace Demand

Warrant for 4 Academics Insisting on Peace Demand

Warrant has been issued for four academics declaring on behalf of Academics for Peace/İstanbul group that they are insistent on their peace demand.

14 March 2016 Beyza Kural

Police Shooting Abdullah Cömert Sentenced to Prison

Police Shooting Abdullah Cömert Sentenced to Prison

Police officer Ahmet Kuş causing death of Abdullah Cömert by shooting him with gas cartridge has been sentenced to 13 years and 4 months of prison over “involuntary manslaughter”. Kuş hasn’t been arrested, international travel ban has been imposed.

14 March 2016 Ayça Söylemez

37 Dead, 71 Injured in Ankara Explosion

37 Dead, 71 Injured in Ankara Explosion

The number of persons who have lost their lives in the explosion in Ankara yesterday has been announced as 37 according to the latest information. 71 persons are injured among whom 15 are in intensive care unit

JİYAN Journalist Hayri Tunç Released

JİYAN Journalist Hayri Tunç Released

Arrested journalist Hayri Tunç who had been put on trial on charges of “propagandizing for the terrorist organization” on social media has been released following the first hearing.

Vice Prime Minister Kurtulmuş: Constitutional Court Exceeded Its Authority

Vice Prime Minister Kurtulmuş: Constitutional Court Exceeded Its Authority

Vice Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş has commentated on Constitutional Court’s Decision as to Gül and Dündar that “the Constitutional Court has acted beyond its authority”.

Journalist Organizations Launch Campaign for Right to Information

Journalist Organizations Launch Campaign for Right to Information

Journalist organizations have launched a campaign to call for releasing the journalists in prison and declare demands for ensuring freedom of press and expression with support from EFJ, IFJ, EJN and RSF.

Soldier Wounded in Sur Dies in Hospital

Soldier Wounded in Sur Dies in Hospital

A soldier wounded in conflict erupted in Sur on February 18 has lost his life in the hospital where he was taken for treatment.

Minister of Justice: Constitutional Decision is Usurpation of Authority

Minister of Justice: Constitutional Decision is Usurpation of Authority

Minister of Justice Bozdağ criticized Constitutional Court’s reasoned decision on Dündar and Gül case as “Constitutional Court replaces the court of first instance and makes an examination in substance. The Constitution does not accord the Constitutional Court such a right”.