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“Modern Turkish State Does Not Want To Face The Genocide”

“Modern Turkish State Does Not Want To Face The Genocide”

The director of Armenian Genocide Museum Institute Hayk Demoyan spoke to bianet about the museum studies, the new partition of the museum “Anatolians that helped Armenians” and the genocide process.

24 April 2012 Ekin Karaca

"Time to Comprehend for Turkey”

"Time to Comprehend for Turkey”

At the 97th anniversary of Armenian Genocide, Agos newspaper emphasized the importance of confrontation with 1915 by placing this week’s editorial article as the headline. ‘Turkey cannot change into a “New Turkey” completely until it faces and confronts 1915’ was written at the article.

Extra 10 Years for "Unnecessary" Slogan

Extra 10 Years for "Unnecessary" Slogan

The prisoners at Tekirdağ No.2 are accused with “shouting unnecessary slogans” and they got the penalty of deprivation of access to communication means and deprivation of accepting visitors for periods up to years. Prisoners Kılıç and Özçelik lost their right to release on probation, Kılıç will stay extra 10 years in prison.

24 April 2012 Ayça Söylemez

They sat in for Armenian Intellectuals and the Children

They sat in for Armenian Intellectuals and the Children

Saturday mothers staged a sit in for the children and Armenian intellectuals disappeared in custody earlier on April 23rd Children's Day and April 24th, the anniversary of the disappearance of Armenian intellectuals on April 21, Saturday.

23 April 2012 Nilay Vardar

The Investigation without a Prosecutor

The Investigation without a Prosecutor

The investigation of Efeoğlu who disappeared in custody 20 years ago is in between specially authorized prosecutor and Şişli Prosecution; however none of the prosecutors undertakes the case. Lawyer Oya Aslan says that she tries the case not to be barred by limitation period.

20 April 2012 Ayça Söylemez

Protest of Generals at the Courtroom

Protest of Generals at the Courtroom

At the 91. hearing of Sledgehammer case, some of the defendants wore t-shirts writing “We demand fair trial” and that created a tension in between the delegation of the court and the defendants.

Turkey in the Mirror of Selek Case

Turkey in the Mirror of Selek Case

Atalay, Alp Selek, Çalışlar, Karakaşlı, Direk, Pradel, Lauchbihler and Flautre discussed the judiciary problems in Turkey using Pınar Selek case as example.

bianet as a Subject of PhD Thesis

bianet as a Subject of PhD Thesis

The PhD dissertation on "Alternative media and bianet" of Dr. Ahmet Taylan from Ankara University Department of Journalism showed that bianet is an effective and authentic alternative media venture in Turkey.

Unending Imprisonment at the Banner Case

Unending Imprisonment at the Banner Case

A teacher that cannot be appointed and a university student Işıklı are accused with “making propaganda for a terrorist organization” and in prison for 4 months because of unfurling a banner. The first hearing of the case did not end by release, the next hearing is after 3.5 months.

19 April 2012 Ayça Söylemez

The Demolition in Süleymaniye Postponed a Month

The Demolition in Süleymaniye Postponed a Month

The buildings of tenants living in Süleymaniye would be demolished within the scope of urban transformation on April 17, Tuesday morning without any prior notice. When this news was reflected in the press, the families were given one more month for evacuation.

Again the Same Combination: The Banner and the Prison

Again the Same Combination: The Banner and the Prison

Two women, a student and a teacher that unfurl a banner written "We do not want the missile shield , we want a democratic high school” arrested with many accusations like “terrorist propaganda” and they are in prison for 4 months.

18 April 2012 Ayça Söylemez

Demolition in Süleymaniye with Announcement

Demolition in Süleymaniye with Announcement

There was a great shock for the people living in Süleymaniye, İstanbul on Tuesday, April 17th morning of the demolition preparations in Süleymaniye within the scope of urban transformation without any prior notice. Süleymaniye residents asked for an extra period of time, at least until the schools are closed.

18 April 2012 Nilay Vardar

Savda: Nationalist and Militaristic Judiciary in Turkey

Savda: Nationalist and Militaristic Judiciary in Turkey

Conscientious objector Halil Savda made a statement after he was released from the prison by Probation Law. He said he was sentenced due to “alienating the public from military service” because of the high nationalist and militaristic sensitivity of the judiciary.

17 April 2012 Ekin Karaca

"Selek" Case and the Judiciary in Turkey

"Selek" Case and the Judiciary in Turkey

Akın Atalay, Alp Selek, Oral Çalışlar, Karin Karakaşlı, Zeynep Direk, Martin Pradel from FIDH, EP Chairman of the Human Rights Subcommittee Barbara Lochbihler and the President of the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Commission Hélène Flautre will discuss Pınar Selek case and the judiciary in Turkey.

“'Meticulous Attention' of Mr. Minister”

“'Meticulous Attention' of Mr. Minister”

General Secretary of Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) Bakkalcı said that there are 520 patient prisoners in the prisons. He defined the manner of Minister of Justice Engin as “unserious” as Engin stated that “the patient prisoners are given medical treatment 'meticulously' ”. Bakkalcı also expressed that such an approach deepened the pain.

17 April 2012 Ayça Söylemez

Çevik Bir Arrested

Çevik Bir Arrested

Nine more people including retired General Cevik Bir are arrested within the scope of Feb. 28 investigation.

A Lecture in front of Tekirdağ Prison

A Lecture in front of Tekirdağ Prison

The instructors gave symbolic lessons in front of Tekirdağ F-type Prison within the scope of "Do Not Touch My Student" campaign in order to draw attention to 600 high school and university students arrested. The subject of this second course was "ecological struggle".

KESK Women are Under Arrest for Two Months

KESK Women are Under Arrest for Two Months

KESK Ankara Branches Platform asked for the immediate release of KESK member women and managers that were taken into custody within the scope of the KCK operations two months ago.

16 April 2012 Serhat Korkmaz

ECHR Condemns Turkey Regarding Use of Pepper Gas in Peaceful Protest

ECHR Condemns Turkey Regarding Use of Pepper Gas in Peaceful Protest

Turkey is to pay 11500 euro to Ali Güneş for violating Article 3 of the convention on human rights. Güneş was sprayed with pepper gas in close range and forcefully taken under custody in 2004.

Ragıp Zarakolu Released

Ragıp Zarakolu Released

15 suspects of the first KCK case, including publisher Ragip Zarakolu, are released today. The names of the released are listed below.

Roboski Massacre Questions Still Unanswered

Roboski Massacre Questions Still Unanswered

Ministry of Defense report passes over the questions directed by the parliamentary committee. The chain of command and the specifics of the operation that left 34 villagers dead, is still blurred.

6 April 2012 Ayça Söylemez

More People Come Forward for Justice at Military Coup Case

More People Come Forward for Justice at Military Coup Case

Two generals who run the military coup in 1980 face trial on April 4th. Relatives of those who were tortured, executed, disappeared by the junta apply to court to intervene.

3 April 2012 Ayça Söylemez

RedHack Supported KESK Protest - Quarrel at Parliament

RedHack Supported KESK Protest - Quarrel at Parliament

RedHack hacked the websites of dozens of police directorates all over the country in support of the KESK protest against the education draft law. Demonstrators were constantly exposed to tear gas and water cannons during the two-day protest. The related debate at parliament had to be interrupted twice due to tensions between the MPs.

15 Years in Jail for 7 Speeches

15 Years in Jail for 7 Speeches

Former BDP Deputy Halis was handed a prison sentence of more than 15.5 years on charges of "membership in an illegal organization" and "propaganda" due to seven speeches he made during his election campaign and term as Member of Parliament.

Assyrian Cultural Award for Ragıp Zarakolu

Assyrian Cultural Award for Ragıp Zarakolu

Imprisoned writer and publisher Ragıp Zarakolu will receive the Assyrian Cultural Award. "He always took his place right next to minorities and the oppressed. Giving him this award is the least we can do", said the head of the Assyrian Culture Centre Baryawno.

KESK Protest under Tear Gas

KESK Protest under Tear Gas

The police intervened against KESK members who wanted to demonstrate in Ankara against the 4+4+4 Education Draft Law and the Draft Bill on Public Servants' Trade Unions. The union confederation announced to continue their protest till the morning.

29 March 2012 Serhat Korkmaz

Two Journalists Released, 101 still behind Bars

Two Journalists Released, 101 still behind Bars

The number of imprisoned journalists in Turkey went down to 101. DİHA Batman representative Altan and Diyarbakır representative Kaya were released on 28 March.

Başbuğ: Allegations are a "Comedy of Deficiencies"

Başbuğ: Allegations are a "Comedy of Deficiencies"

Former Chief of General Staff Başbuğ claimed at the 58th hearing of the Internet Memorandum trial that he did not deem the court to be in charge of his prosecution. He stated that he was not going to present his defence or answer any questions.

Detained for 4.5 Years Because of a Lost Radio

Detained for 4.5 Years Because of a Lost Radio

Ten people, among them also students, have been detained for 4.5 years by reasons of a lost police radio and contradictive police statements. Five of the detainees were eventually released on 27 March, the others will have to wait for the next hearing in three months time.

28 March 2012 Ayça Söylemez

Atılım Newspaper Seized 3 Times in 1 Month

Atılım Newspaper Seized 3 Times in 1 Month

The 24 March issue of the weekly Atılım newspaper was confiscated on the grounds of "making propaganda for an illegal organization". Also the issues from 3 and 10 March were seized for the same reason.

Former Chief of General Staff in the Dock

Former Chief of General Staff in the Dock

Former Chief of General Staff Başbuğ is tried in the scope of the Internet Memorandum trial. His lawyers now demanded the court decide for lack of jurisdiction. The request was dismissed.

Journalists Association Urges Kofi Annan for Support

Journalists Association Urges Kofi Annan for Support

The Journalists Association of Turkey addressed UN Secretary General Kofi Annan for support to release journalists Coşkun and Özköse who have been missing in Syria since 22 March.