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Dink Family Calls on Ministers to Implement ECHR Decision
The family of slain Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink called on state ministers to implement the finalized decision of the ECHR on the Hrant Dink case. In a letter, the family urged for an effective and in-depth investigation and a change of attitude to avoid further violations.
3 February 2011
Activists Prosecuted for Criticising The Judges
The head of a rights organization, Kaya, journalist Karahasanoğlu from Vakit newspaper and Kenan Kıran are standing trial for criticizing judicial decisions. Kaya claimed that freedom of criticism also included "disturbing statements" according to decisions of the ECHR.
3 February 2011
Emir Çelik
Journalist Erdal's Case Adjourned
The trial against court reporter Erdal from Zaman newspaper was postponed again. Erdal, editorial manager Beşer and Ankara correspondent Arslan are tried in a joint case because of articles on the release of detained "Ergenekon" and "Sledgehammer" defendants.
3 February 2011
Emir Çelik
Turkey's Stumbling Blocks: Freedom of Speech and Torture
Turkey has to pay € 16,000 in compensation to Faruk Temel, member of the People's Democracy Party, by reason of a breach of the right to freedom of expression. German national Mehmet Desde was also compensated by the ECHR related to torture allegations.
2 February 2011
Erol Önderoğlu
408 Suicides of Soldiers in 5 Years - 408 Doubts
Upon a resolution of questions submitted by Peace and Democracy Party member Kurtulan, National Defence Minister Gönül announced that a total of 408 soldiers "died of suicide" throughout the past five years.
2 February 2011
Ayça Söylemez
Kurds Outraged about Racist Newspaper Article
Posta Newspaper writer Candaş Tolga Işık was heavily criticized in several provinces for his article "Satellite dish terrorism in the south-east". Protestors called for a boycott of the Doğan Media Group. Professional press organizations remained silent till now.
2 February 2011
Emir Çelik
Diseased Author Aydın Imprisoned
The Human Rights Association, Ceylan Publishin and publisher Zarakolu condemned the arrest of writer Hasan Basri Aydın. Erdoğu from Ceylan Publishing criticized, "He should not have been imprisoned at his age and in his desolate health condition".
1 February 2011
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"General Amnesty Would be Important Starting Point"
The 'Initiative for a Constitution from All for All' organized a symposium on a new constitution in Istanbul. Politicians, journalists, members of NGOs and religious representatives gave their views on the essentials of a new constitution.
1 February 2011
Elvan Kısmet
Defence of Taraf Newspaper Staff in 38 Trials
Taraf newspaper journalists Altan, Çongar, Düzel, Kılıçgedik and Esayan and former employee Çiçek were among the numerous Taraf employees who gave their statements regarding 38 cases tried at the Kadıköy 2nd Court of First Instance on 28 January.
1 February 2011
Emir Çelik
"Justice in a Gown"
At the first hearing on the grounds of the book "Justice in a Gown", Prosecutor Şanal claimed an "attack on his personal rights". Şanal claims a compensation from journalist Taşçı, author of the book. The case was postponed.
31 January 2011
Emir Çelik
Turkish Singer Lands in Jail for Mentioning Revolutionist
The Turkish singer Pınar Sağ was sentenced to imprisonment of ten months on charges of "praising" killed leftist revolutionist İbrahim Kaypakkaya. The Contemporary Lawyers Association criticized the decision and called for an end of the "judicial terror".
31 January 2011
Emir Çelik
Quick Decision in Case against bianet?
The trial launched by former Prisons and Arrest Stations General Manager Ertosun against bianet co-ordinator Kürkçü and Lawyer Tanay of the Contemporary Lawyers Association was postponed to March. At the same day, Ertoson made journalist Talu publish a disclaimer.
31 January 2011
Emir Çelik
Kurdish Folk Singer Sentenced after Appeal
A Malatya court sentenced Kurdish folk musician Tunç to one month imprisonment on the grounds of his statement at a festival and postponed the pronouncement of judgement. The Court of Appeals had quashed the first verdict of the local court for Tunç's acquittal.
28 January 2011
Elvan Kısmet
Increase of Rights Violations in South-Eastern Turkey
The 2010 report of the Human Rights Association revealed that deaths, injuries, setting villages on fire, torture and maltreatment are still continuing in the scope of the Kurdish question. Courts oppressed freedom of assembly and freedom of speech, the report claims.
28 January 2011
Erhan Üstündağ
Author of new Book on Dink Murder Threatened
Journalist Adem Yavuz Arslan was threatened several times since his book on the killing of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink was published two weeks ago. The book revealed volatile information on the murder. Arslan applied for police protection.
28 January 2011
Emir Çelik
Dispute on "Monstrous" Statue Peaks in Law Suit
Sculptor Mehmet Aksoy applied to court to stop the destruction of his "Statue of Humanity" that is supposed to be removed upon the directive of PM Erdoğan. He had called the statue a "monstrosity". Aksoy argued, "Turkey must not convey such an image to the world".
27 January 2011
Elvan Kısmet
President Gül Gives Green Light for Defence in Kurdish
In his speech at the PACE, President Gül announced that defendants who do not know Turkish could present their defence in Kurdish. He emphasized the need for an entirely new constitution to be drafted after the elections.
27 January 2011
Journalist Eker Convicted of "Propaganda"
A Diyarbakır court sentenced journalist Eker, Chief Editor of the Kurdish women magazine Renge Heviya Jine, to imprisonment of 2.5 years on the grounds of "spreading propaganda for an illegal organization". At the same time, Eker was released from detention.
27 January 2011
Emir Çelik
Turkey Failed in HRW World Report 2011
The Human Rights Watch World Report 2011 reveals the countries deficits in freedom of expression. The number of trials against journalists increased again, provisions of the Anti-Terror Law are applied arbitrary, the report criticized.
26 January 2011
Another Obstacle Prevents Progress in Hrant Dink Case
The Trabzon Chief Prosecution revoked the decision of the Rize High Criminal Court to launch an investigation about Trabzon Chief of Police Reşat Altay initiated to determine who was actually responsible for the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink.
26 January 2011
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Journalist Saymaz' s Toll: 107-year Prison Threat
Journalist Saymaz is yet facing two more trials on the grounds of his book "The postmodern Jihad" and a news item on the Courthouse in Sultanbeyli. He is charged with "identifying officials on anti-terror duties as a target" and "defamation, insult, and influencing the judiciary" respectively.
26 January 2011
Emir Çelik
Conscientious Objector's Relatives Also Persecuted
Five people stand trial in Eskişehir on charges of "alienating the public from military service" on the grounds of their support for conscientious objector Enver Aydemir. Aydemir's father and his lawyer are among the defendants.
25 January 2011
Emir Çelik
Local Journalist Shot and Wounded
Uşak.tv news site owner Şen was shot at in front of his home. He was injured at his legs. The attacker was arrested. Şen commented, "It is not important who did this but who made him do this".
25 January 2011
Emir Çelik
Mumcu's Relatives Urge for Punishment of Offical Neglect
18 years after the murder of journalist Uğur Mumcu, his family applied to the prosecution to identify and punish the ones responsible for the murder. They demand to punish "the officials who neglected the investigation and the prosecution of the real perpetrators".
25 January 2011
Erol Önderoğlu,Burçin Belge
Football Fans and Unionists Booed Prime Minister
3,000 people - supporters of different football clubs and union members - booed PM Erdoğan at the opening ceremony of the Galatasaray football stadium and a few days later at a demonstration that was organized to express criticism against the PM's attitude.
24 January 2011
Elif Gençkal
PM Erdoğan's Trial against "Beyoğlu Troupe" Started
At the first hearing of the case filed by PM Erdoğan against 16 university students of the Beyoğlu Troupe of Actors, witness Güçbilmez from the AKP stated, "I did not actually hear the song but I was told about it". The trial was adjourned to 25 March.
24 January 2011
Emir Çelik
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Complainant Missing in Trial against Journalist and Rights Defender
Prof. Birgen, chair of the Institute for Forensic Medicine 3rd Specialization Chamber, failed again to appear at court for the 6th hearing of the case she filed against TİHV President Fincancı and journalist Yarkadaş on the grounds of the contents of an interview.
24 January 2011
Elif Gençkal
Judicial Front Runners: Special Authority Courts in Diyarbakır
Three Special Authority High Criminal Courts in Diyarbakır occupy the top three places regarding the number of files decided throughout the past year in Turkey. These courts try important cases such as the KCK trial or the Hezbollah case. They handed prison sentences of several hundred years to Kurdish journalists.
21 January 2011
Erol Önderoğlu
Still Pursuing Justice Four Years after Dink Murder
"No justice in 4 years" was one of the messages on the signs carried by thousands of people commemorating assassinated Turkish-Armenian journalist Harnt Dink on the fourth anniversary of his death.
20 January 2011
Demonstrating Children still Facing Prison Sentences
Lawyer and rights defender Akço draws attention to the persisting problem of children on trial even after their release from prison due to a legal amendment in 2010. Akço demands an amendment of Article 31 of the TCK to solve the situation.
20 January 2011
Erhan Üstündağ
Laws Designed to Try Dissidents and Journalists?
Journalists Atay and Çelik are tried over charges of "praising crime and a criminal" for news related to members of the KCK and PKK. Journalists Düzel and Demir are prosecuted under the Anti-Terror Law. "Violation of secrecy" is another popular reason to sue journalists.
20 January 2011
Emir Çelik
Concerns about Truth behind Dink Murder Persist
On the fourth anniversary of the murder of Hrant Dink, thousands of people are expected to gather in several cities all over the country to commemorate the Turkish-Armenian journalist. In Istanbul, people will gather in front of the Agos newspaper where Dink was killed.
19 January 2011
Erol Önderoğlu,Erhan Üstündağ
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