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Freedom of Expression a Must for Discussion of Kurdish Question

Freedom of Expression a Must for Discussion of Kurdish Question

If the government is serious about a Kurdish initiative, then there must be an end to the censorship of Kurdish and dissident publications and changes in legislation.

30 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Diyarbakır Hopeful after Minister's Speech

Diyarbakır Hopeful after Minister's Speech

Bar Association President Aktar senses optimism in the Kurdish-majority city after Minister Atalay's speech.

30 July 2009 Tolga Korkut

Dissident Journalist Attacked by Municipal Employees

Dissident Journalist Attacked by Municipal Employees

Boğatekin was attacked by municipal staff when he tried to record a fire in a municipal dump.

29 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Minister Atalay: "We Will Speak to Anyone for a Solution"

Minister Atalay: "We Will Speak to Anyone for a Solution"

The Minister of the Interior said that the government was open to dialogue with all political parties, NGOs, academics and the media.

29 July 2009 Tolga Korkut

Informant Aygan Names More JİTEM Employees

Informant Aygan Names More JİTEM Employees

PKK member-turned JİTEM employee Aygan has revealed three more names of people he claims worked for the clandestine JİTEM organisation in Diyarbakır.

29 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Parents Join Student Protests against Rise in Charges

Parents Join Student Protests against Rise in Charges

Parents supported their children in their protest against increases in study charges and against police violence.

28 July 2009 Çetin Ak

1 Year 3 Months Imprisonment for Leyla Zana

1 Year 3 Months Imprisonment for Leyla Zana

A Diyarbakır court has sentenced politician Zana for "organisational propaganda".

28 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Court Acquittal for Criticism of Turkish Armed Forces

Journalist Rahmi Yıldırım hopes that his acquittal will set a precedent for breaking down other taboos.

27 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Yaşar Kemal Speaks out on Kurdish Question

Yaşar Kemal Speaks out on Kurdish Question

In an interview series with the Radikal newspaper, novelist Kemal spoke about a solution to the Kurdish question.

BIA's Media Monitoring Report 2009, First Quarter

The report lists attacks and threats towards journalists, writers and activists, as well as ongoing court cases.

26 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Auto-Censorship More Pressing

Auto-Censorship More Pressing

At the awards ceremony of the Turkey Journalists' Society, journalists criticised both the legal obstruction of press freedom and the increase in auto-censorship.

26 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

"Soldiers Raided Village, Burnt Down Houses, Took Our Relatives"

"Soldiers Raided Village, Burnt Down Houses, Took Our Relatives"

Relatives of 14 missing persons thought to be buried on military ground in Derecik in Hakkari have spoken about their experiences.

23 July 2009 Erkan Çapraz

Gendarme Commander Charged With Ordering Murders

Gendarme Commander Charged With Ordering Murders

An intelligence officer claims that gendarmerie commander Ülger instigated the murder of three Christian men in Malatya in 2007.

22 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Detained Sözen Dies from Police Bullet

Detained Sözen Dies from Police Bullet

Police at Izmir's Gümüşpala police station claim that the detainee committed suicide. There are no camera records.

Free University Supports Academics Oran and Kaboğlu

Free University Supports Academics Oran and Kaboğlu

Members of the Free University have criticised the decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal's plenary assembly not to punish insults directed at academics Oran and Kaboğlu.

22 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

"Öcalan Can Stop Fighting, But Expectations Must Be Realistic"

"Öcalan Can Stop Fighting, But Expectations Must Be Realistic"

Bilgen of the Peace Parliament evaluated Öcalan's "road map" as an important starting point but warned of exaggerated hopes.

22 July 2009 Tolga Korkut

"Temizöz Trial will Become Bigger"

"Temizöz Trial will Become Bigger"

According to lawyer Elçi, a second indictment is expected in the case against former JITEM members.

21 July 2009 Tolga Korkut

Lawyers Invite Plaintiff Applications against JITEM Commander

Lawyers Invite Plaintiff Applications against JITEM Commander

The Şırnak and Diyarbakır Bar Associations have called on those wanting torture and disappearance cases in Cizre between 1993 and 1996 cleared up to apply.

17 July 2009 Tolga Korkut

Young Journalists Visit Açık Radio and bianet

Young Journalists Visit Açık Radio and bianet

Participants in this year's training course discussed rights journalism in institutions outside the mainstream

17 July 2009 Ceyda Ulukaya,Cihangir Balkır

Young Journalists Visit Açık Radio and bianet

Young Journalists Visit Açık Radio and bianet

Participants in this year's training course discussed rights journalism in institutions outside the mainstream

17 July 2009 Ceyda Ulukaya,Cihangir Balkır

Tens of Thousands Demand Peace in Diyarbakır

Tens of Thousands Demand Peace in Diyarbakır

All the DTP MPs joined the last leg of the "March Calling for Democracy, Peace and a Solution".

"Stop Military Operations and Solve Kurdish Question"

"Stop Military Operations and Solve Kurdish Question"

Parties of the left and NGOs have called for a democratic and peaceful solution to the Kurdish question.

16 July 2009 Bawer Çakır

Radio Journalist Gürbüz to Be Tried for "MLKP Membership"

Radio Journalist Gürbüz to Be Tried for "MLKP Membership"

Izmir Demokrat Radio broadcasting editor Gürbüz and eight others will be on trial for membership in the Marxist Leninist Communist Party.

15 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Chiefs of General Staff Can Now Be Tried

Chiefs of General Staff Can Now Be Tried

According to retired military judge Kardaş, the amendment means that Chiefs of General Staff could now also be tried.

UN Convention on Disabled Persons Becomes Effective in Turkey

8 months after its acceptance at the parliament, the convention -which obliges the government to notable improvements- officially becomes a part of Turkey's national legislation.

Vakit Newspaper Incites Reactionary Protest against Concert

Vakit Newspaper Incites Reactionary Protest against Concert

A concert by world-famous pianist Biret in Topkapı Palace was targeted by protesters who were prevented by police from storming the building.

Four Rights Activists Still on Trial

Four Rights Activists Still on Trial

Four supporters of a conscientious objector are still being tried for "alienating the public against the military".

9 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

"From the Classroom to the News Room" in Its Third Year

"From the Classroom to the News Room" in Its Third Year

BİA education advisor Alankuş talks about three years of the project and the importance of media and communication for students.

9 July 2009 Bawer Çakır

Court Finally Hears Defendant's Threats

Court Finally Hears Defendant's Threats

The court has warned public officials to cooperate with court, and the joint attorneys have filed a criminal complaint against Samast for threatening them.

7 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Witnesses: "Gunman Was Not Alone"

Witnesses: "Gunman Was Not Alone"

Witnesses have said that they saw Samast and someone else following Dink days before the murder, and that he was not alone when he shot Dink.

6 July 2009 Tolga Korkut

European Lawyers Will Monitor Every Hearing

European Lawyers Will Monitor Every Hearing

Niore of the Paris Bar Association has announced that delegations from different European bar associations will attend every hearing.

6 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

A Chain of Conscience for Hrant Dink

A Chain of Conscience for Hrant Dink

On Saturday, 4 July people will form a chain of conscience to draw attention to the next hearing in the Dink murder case.

3 July 2009 Bawer Çakır