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Police Operation against Democratic Regions Party

Police Operation against Democratic Regions Party

Police launched an operation against Democratic Regions Party executives who said none of the state officials could rule them in Şırnak province, in southeastern Turkey.

Special Operations Team Attacks Journalists, Opens Fire in Hospital

Special Operations Team Attacks Journalists, Opens Fire in Hospital

Special operations team attacked journalists monitoring injured police officer taken to hospital in Mardin province. The team reviled at journalists by opening fire “You are all militants!”

Former Ergenekon and Corruption Operations’ Prosecutors Go Abroad

Former Ergenekon and Corruption Operations’ Prosecutors Go Abroad

“Former prosecutors Zekeriya Öz and Celal Kara who were issued a warrant for the arrest went abroad,” said Governor of Artvin.

Bombing at Night, Armed Conflict at Daytime in İstanbul

Bombing at Night, Armed Conflict at Daytime in İstanbul

In Sultanbeyli district of İstanbul, policemen investigating the bombing attack carried out at night in front of the police station were opened fire in the morning. A police and two perpetrators died.

Defendant Accuses Deceased Journalist: He Fell on the Knife

Defendant Accuses Deceased Journalist: He Fell on the Knife

Defendant Azizoğlu said “I didn’t kill him, he fell on the knife,” in the first session of the trial of deceased journalist Nuh Köklü. Lawyer Erdem indicated defendant’s brother wrote a letter to the President Erdoğan.

On Trial for “Unidentified Murders of 13 Villagers”, Now He’s a Major General

On Trial for “Unidentified Murders of 13 Villagers”, Now He’s a Major General

Musa Çitil, acquitted of unidentified murders of 13 villagers, was promoted and now he is the Major General.

Funerals of 13 YPG/YPJ Members Delivered to Families

Funerals of 13 YPG/YPJ Members Delivered to Families

Funerals of 13 YPG/YPJ members were delivered to their families while 11 funerals are still being kept in Mürşitpınar border gate, near Syria.

"To Keep Funerals Waiting is Illegal”

"To Keep Funerals Waiting is Illegal”

Funerals of 13 YPG and YPJ members have been kept waiting for 10 days near Habur Border Gate and aren’t allowed to enter Turkey. Officials say it’s the decision of Council of Ministers but the families and lawyers aren’t informed officially.

3 August 2015 Ayça Söylemez

“Private Security Zone” in 6 Districts of Eastern Province

“Private Security Zone” in 6 Districts of Eastern Province

Upon the decision of Governorship, 14 regions of Dersim province were declared as private security zones; citizens aren’t allowed to enter there between Aug 4 and 19.

Human Rights Association: Resolution Process is Vital, Never-Ending

Human Rights Association: Resolution Process is Vital, Never-Ending

Human Rights Association of Turkey “Turkey shouldn’t be leaderless, a peaceful and democratic coalition should be formed not a war government.”

The Police Attack People in Gazi Quarter, İstanbul

The Police Attack People in Gazi Quarter, İstanbul

Police attacked people who gathered for the deceased member of DHKP/C to hold a funeral ceremony in Gazi Quarter of İstanbul. A police officer died, two people were injured.

27 July 2015 Ekin Karaca

Confidentiality Order for Investigation of Suruç Explosion

Confidentiality Order for Investigation of Suruç Explosion

Confidentiality order was issued for investigation related to Suruç Explosion.

Twitter Access Block Removed in Turkey

Twitter Access Block Removed in Turkey

Urfa 2nd Criminal Court of Peace revoked the decision blocking access to Twitter in Turkey.

Prisoner Kaczynski Mentioned in Scottish Parliament

Prisoner Kaczynski Mentioned in Scottish Parliament

Jim Eadie, Member of the Scottish Parliament, made a motion to PM David Cameron related to prisoner Steve Kaczynski in İstanbul, Turkey.

22 July 2015 Ayça Söylemez

Access to Twitter Blocked in Turkey

Access to Twitter Blocked in Turkey

Access to twitter has been blocked. It is claimed that the reason is website contents related to Suruç Explosion.

22 July 2015 Elif Akgül

Suruç Explosion Protesters Attacked Once Again in İstanbul

Suruç Explosion Protesters Attacked Once Again in İstanbul

The police attacked Suruç Explosion protesters in Kadıköy district of İstanbul. Protests kept going in Beşiktaş district of İstanbul.

22 July 2015 Beyza Kural

The Police Attack Suruç Explosion Protesters

The Police Attack Suruç Explosion Protesters

Police used tear gas and water cannon on thousands of Suruç Explosion protesters in Galatasaray Square in İstanbul while the crowd was breaking up after the press statement.

21 July 2015 Beyza Kural

First Statements after Suruç Explosion

First Statements after Suruç Explosion

Ministers are going to the scene after the explosion in Southeast of Turkey. Peoples’ Democratic Party held an emergency meeting while politicians and nongovernmental organizations condemn the attackers.

Police Torture Nonsuited: Not a Systematic Battery

Police Torture Nonsuited: Not a Systematic Battery

Complaints of 30 people, 2 of them were lawyers, who were allegedly tortured by police during Gezi Park Resistance in Eskişehir province were nonsuited since “it wasn’t a systematic torturing.”

15 July 2015 Ayça Söylemez

News and Journalists Under the “Control” of Erdoğan/AKP are at Risk

News and Journalists Under the “Control” of Erdoğan/AKP are at Risk

23 journalists and 9 publishers are in prison. 18 journalists, a writer and 1 media tool were attacked. 30 journalists were detained, 4 of them were sentenced to 127 years and a month in prison according to anti-terror law. Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) imposed 3 million 137 thousand 334 Turkish liras as administrative fine.

14 July 2015 Erol Önderoğlu

Reading Books “Criticizing the State” is Forbidden!

Reading Books “Criticizing the State” is Forbidden!

Imprisoned British Kaczynski is on hunger strike for 15 days since he doesn’t have his books. Prison Warden said “I can’t allow communist-fascist books in prison.”

10 July 2015 Ayça Söylemez

22nd Anniversary of Sivas Massacre

22nd Anniversary of Sivas Massacre

22nd Anniversary of Sivas Massacre which left 35 people dead will be commemorated in Sivas province of Turkey.

Military Attack in Roboski towards Morning

Military Attack in Roboski towards Morning

Soldiers open fired towards morning in Roboski; five mules were killed and houses and cars were hit by the bullets. HDP Şırnak Deputy Encü told people hadn’t life safety.

30 June 2015 Ayça Söylemez

Journalist Sued for his Book on Parallel Structure

Journalist Sued for his Book on Parallel Structure

After being jailed due to his book “The Imam’s Army”, journalist Ahmet Şık will stand trial in October for allegedly insulting former minister Binali Yıldırım in his book “We Walked These Roads in Parallel”.

26 June 2015 Erol Önderoğlu

ISIS Carries Out Car Bomb Attacks in Kobani

ISIS Carries Out Car Bomb Attacks in Kobani

ISIS attacked a settlement filled with civilians near Kobani with car bomb. A conflict broke out.

Lost his Legs to Mine, He Recovers Damages after 15 Years

Lost his Legs to Mine, He Recovers Damages after 15 Years

His legs amputated 15 years before since he stepped on mine, Ercan Bozkurt took the case to the European Court of Human Rights. Bozkurt has right to compensation now.

24 June 2015 Ayça Söylemez

10 Prosecutors File a Complaint against a Journalist

10 Prosecutors File a Complaint against a Journalist

Journalist Canan Coşkun who brought forward that prosecutors had luxury houses in İstanbul referring opposition party’s parliamentary question is expected to receive imprisonment for 23 years and 4 months.

24 June 2015 Erol Önderoğlu

Omits “Islam” from his ID Card, Now Threatened

Omits “Islam” from his ID Card, Now Threatened

In Adıyaman province, E.F. made inscription “İslam” in his ID card removed. His door was marked, he received three threatening letters. Human Rights Association resorted to the judgment related to the subject.

Three Italian and a French Journalist Deported

Three Italian and a French Journalist Deported

Four journalists from international media were deported in Urfa province for ‘crossing Turkish border illegally’.

23 June 2015 Erol Önderoğlu

Police Attacks United June Movement Members

Police Attacks United June Movement Members

Police attacked members of United June Movement in İstiklal Avenue on Sunday.

F-Type Prison Warden Killed

F-Type Prison Warden Killed

İsmet Aktürk, F-Type Prison Warden of Kandıra district, was killed by a drive by shooting.

Acquittal of “Mad Sultan in an Illegal Palace” News

Acquittal of “Mad Sultan in an Illegal Palace” News

Hanife Şahan put on trial for 4 years and 8 months in prison was acquitted. Amnesty International TR Director said “To insult a president isn’t a crime.”

12 June 2015 Erol Önderoğlu