F.E., a private under compulsory drafting in Diyarbakır’s Lice province, was allegedly shot dead as he was joking with another colleague.

The European Court of Human Rights did not find Turkey guilty of violating torture ban in a case where police assaulted the applicant by turning his arm. Instead, the court found Turkey guilty for poor investigation.

Human Rights Association (IHD) called for a 2-day action that will demand the immediate release of 526 sick inmates (with 154 in serious condition) across Turkey’s prisons.

The steps announced by the Turkish government in relation with the Roma people have fallen short of meeting the expectations.

Şemdinli province dwellers bid farewell to Behzat Özer, an 8 year old child who allegedly died while playing with explosives in the countryside. “Clashes are over, but the countryside is full of explosives. The area must be cleared,” Ismail Akbulut from IHD said.

Police intervened demonstrators who gathered outside Ankara courthouse to follow the hearing of Ethem Sarısülük, a Gezi Resistance protestor allegedly killed by police violence. The suspect police officer didn’t attend the hearing.

Metis Publishing House released the book version of “Gezi Resistance” issue of NTV Tarih, a popular history magazine that was closed down due to its attitude towards Gezi protests.

Erhan Tuncel, one of the top suspects of Hrant Dink murder case, has been arrested by a court after his capture yesterday. Tuncel has been missing for 38 days after an arrest warrant was issued.

“We must use alternative means of communication. Political groups must form their own channels,” said Alternatif Bilişim Association Chair Keleş, reacting upon Facebook’s decision to close down the page of BDP Istanbul organization.

Police forces left 153 journalists injured, 39 detained within Gezi Resistance protests as of September 30. On the other hand, 22 journalists resigned and 14 were laid off for reasons associated with Gezi Resistance.

The European Court of Human Rights convicted Turkey of violating the freedom of expression, the third ruling in the past 3 weeks. Lately, the court ordered Turkey to pay 5,360 euros to Bülent Kaya.

“The government’s new reform package doesn’t concern us. I will comment on the issue on October 15,” said PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan to his brother who visited him in Imrali Prison.

Human Right Association (IHD) Diyarbakır Branch is preparing to establish a mass grave foundation - an initiative aimed to form a DNA bank and seek disappeared people as well as deceased PKK members upon family applications.

Minister Ergin said Turkey’s Forensic Institute processed application regarding sick inmates within 15 days. However, there are several inmates who wait for long durations or die in prison.

A protocol has been signed between Turkey’s Hakkari University and Iraq’s Salahaddin University in Arbil, allowing exchange of students and academics. The agreement is expected to contribute to teaching departments for Turkish and Kurdish language.

Pianist and composer Fazıl Say was sentenced to 10 months of prison for “overtly insulting religious values of a certain faction of society” in retrial.

IHD’s report puts forward facts and recommendations on a variety of issues including guerrilla withdrawal, new headquarter constructions, security dams, village guard system, attempts to return to villages and mine fields.

After the Supreme Court of Appeals overthrew the verdict, Istanbul 14th High Criminal Court reopened the Hrant Dink murder case this morning, issuing a capture warrant for Erhan Tuncel. The court will decide regarding the overthrown verdict on the next hearing on December 3.

Initiated by TZP-Kurdî Association, Kurdish students across the Kurdish populated areas in Turkey started a week long school boycott to demand their educational rights in mother tongue within constitutional assurance.

Based in Istanbul and completely in Laz language, the bimonthly newspaper aims to cover monthly culture, sports and political news as well as articles and cartoons on topics like assimilation.