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Roboski Massacre Commemorated on Its Third Anniversary
Thousands gathered in the southeastern village of Roboski yesterday in order to commemorate the killing of 34 civilians by a Turkish military airstrike on its third anniversary. Several protests were organized across Turkey.
29 December 2014
16 y.o. Released After Arrested For “Insulting the President”
M.E.A., a 16 y.o. who was arrested on Wednesday for charges related to insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has been released this morning.
26 December 2014
110 Die on the Southeastern Border Since 2009
Human Rights Association Diyarbakır Branch released a report prior to the third anniversary of Roboski Massacre, saying that at least 110 people were reportedly shot dead on Turkey’s southeastern border.
25 December 2014
16 y.o. Arrested For “Insulting the President”
A 16 year old child has been arrested for charges related to “insulting the president” in the central province of Konya. The arrest was made under the claim that there is a “strong suspicion of crime”.
25 December 2014
Ayça Söylemez
Berkin Elvan Insult Case Opens
An Istanbul court opened the case of a policeman who is accused of sharing insults towards Berkin Elvan via social media.
23 December 2014
Maraş Massacre Commemorations Face Ban
Maraş Province Governor’s Office banned all marching, protest and press statement activities related to the commemoration of 1978 Maraş Massacre that officially killed 111 people.
19 December 2014
3 y.o. Child Plays With TOMA in Prison
Diagnosed with atypical autism, P.A. (3) is staying in a prison with his mother. While the boy needs special education, prison conditions make it very hard.
19 December 2014
Ayça Söylemez
Turkey Convicted of Torturing 19 y.o. Demonstrator
Mehmet Fidan has been detained during a demonstration in Şırnak province and subjected to torture. ECHR found Turkey guilty of torture.
17 December 2014
Ayça Söylemez
The Disabled Can Claim Their Right in UN
Turkey signed the Optional Protocol of UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The disabled people can claim their rights in UN now.
12 December 2014
Chief Judge Becomes Editor-in-Chief
Kayseri 6th Assize Court ruled initially “provisional injunction” about the unpublished news story of Kayseri Deniz Postası. When the news website objected the rule, the court asked for the story.
12 December 2014
Elif Akgül
Roma People Demand the Removal of TV Show
Istanbul Roma People Associations Federation demanded the removal of a new TV series, saying that it bolstered prejudices against them.
11 December 2014
Refika Kortun
“Homeland Security Act Proposal Undermines Human Rights”
Human Rights Watch released a report, warning the government on the new act proposal concerning Turkey’s homeland security. The parliament should reconsider the parts that expands police duties, the report said.
11 December 2014
Human Rights Activists Face Police Obstacle
Istanbul police declined to let human rights activists in downtown to make a statement on December 10 Human Rights Day. “Everybody needs human rights every day,” the statement said.
10 December 2014
Beyza Kural
Roboski Poem Used in Internet Service Provider Ad
The line “My heart must dry out if I forget it” from İbrahim Halil Baran’s poem on the killing of 34 civilians after a Turkish military airstrike in Roboski was used in the ad of an internet service provider company.
10 December 2014
İsa Uğur Erdoğan
Opinions Diverge Over Ottoman Language Classes
A recommendatory decision to bring compulsory Ottoman language classes in high schools stirred discussion in Turkey, President Erdoğan also stepped in to the debate, saying that “people will learn Ottoman in this land no matter what some would want”.
9 December 2014
Prosecutor Charges Policeman With Premeditated Murder
Prosecutor’s Office within Turkey’s Court of Cessation (Yargıtay) requested the overturning of verdict in the case of Ethem Sarısülük - a Gezi Resistance protestors killed by police officer Ahmet Şahbaz who received 7 years and 9 months of prison.
8 December 2014
Imralı Delegation to Have New Members
Pervin Buldan, Sırrı Süreyya Önder, İdris Baluken and Hatip Dicle from Kurdish deputy delegation to the resolution process held a meeting with Vice PM Yalçın Akdoğan, announcing that the delegation will expand in the days to come.
8 December 2014
Roma People Critical At New TV Show
Saying that the release of the new TV series “Roman Havası” doesn’t represent them, Turkey’s Roma people invited producers to come to their neighborhood to know them better.
5 December 2014
Nilay Vardar
Armenian Weekly Agos Introduces English Version Online
Agos, an Istanbul-based weekly newspaper in Armenian and Turkish, renewed its website, introducing its online English version.
4 December 2014
Footage Shows Berkin Elvan’s Shooting
Republican People’s Party deputy Hüseyin Aygün and Elvan Family held a joint press conference at the parliament today, showing the footage of Berkin Elvan’s shooting that led to his death.
4 December 2014
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20 Years of Impunity in Özgür Ülke Newspaper Bombing
Özgür Ülke newspaper has been bombed 20 years ago. “There is neither the suspects nor a proper investigation,” Eren Keskin said in today’s commemoration.
3 December 2014
KCK Istanbul Case Pending in Constitutional Court
The KCK Istanbul case where 205 defendants are facing trial for being a member of “terrorist” organization has been transferred to Constitutional Court, a process similar to KCK Media case previously.
3 December 2014
Campaign Aims to Urge Prosecution For Berkin Elvan’s Death
Berkin Elvan’s family launch a campaign to urge a prosecution on his killing - a process that failed to launch despite 533 days after his injury and 9 months after his death.
1 December 2014
Prosecutor Objects Fazıl Say’s Sentence
Cessation Court Prosecution Authorities request the suspension of pianist Fazıl Say’s 10 month “blasphemy” sentence. If the court takes this opinion into consideration, Say will acquit.
28 November 2014
Constitutional Court Decision Postponed in KCK Case
Istanbul 3rd High Criminal Court left the decision for Constitutional Court review in KCK case to next week. The same court admitted a similar review for KCK Media case.
26 November 2014
Associations Slam Periodical Ban, Censorship in Prisons
9 media outlets released a joint statement to protest the publication ban imposed on inmates across Turkey’s prisons.
24 November 2014
Beyza Kural
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Reactions After PM’s Visit to Dersim: Disappointment
Advocate Barış Yıldırım from Dersim People’s Assembly Initiative told bianet the following: “If the Turkish state really wants face 1938 Dersim Incident, it must abandon its plans on hydroelectic power plants, mining and dams.”
24 November 2014
Beyza Kural
Ministry Working For Release of Sick Inmates
“We have a plan for those inmates who can’t thrive in prison on their own. We will inform the public once our prep work is done,” Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ said after receiving a delegation from People’s Democratic Party.
21 November 2014
Sancar: “Third Eye” Would Institutionalize Peace Process
Prof. Dr. Mithat Sancar commented to bianet’s inquiries on how the “third eye”, a new observation delegation idea in discussion, would contribute to Turkey’s resolution process with PKK.
19 November 2014
Ayça Söylemez
Minister Declines “TOMA Water Wounding” Investigation
Interior Ministry declined an investigation request by two water cannon-stricken lawyers, saying that they were “treated within human rights”. Two lawyer submitted a motion.
19 November 2014
Ayça Söylemez
The Anatomy of Vagina Censorship in Turkey
Wikipedia’s entry in Turkish for “vagina” has been censored. However, both service provider, telecommunication authorities and service providers union deny the situation, leaving the actor and reason of the censorship as mystery.
18 November 2014
Elif Akgül
“What Was the Fault of the Poor Armenian Nation...”
We set out and left behind our dearest Lake Van that wept, sobbed like an abandoned orphan and called us as if saying “take me with you, I won’t stay without you, but how can I stay without you…”
13 November 2014
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