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Many journalists detained in police raids across Diyarbakır

Many journalists detained in police raids across Diyarbakır

Police raided homes of journalists and the office of a news agency in the early hours of the morning.

After Adana, Mersin also bans Kurdish adaptation of Moliere play

After Adana, Mersin also bans Kurdish adaptation of Moliere play

Despite previously permitting the play, the Mersin Governor's Office canceled the event 20 hours before the scheduled time.

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu released after 3 days in detention

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu released after 3 days in detention

Accused of sending money to the imprisoned journalists Nedim Türfent and Ziya Ataman, Dicle Müftüoğlu has been released on probation after giving her statement to the prosecutor’s office.

Eleven journalists detained in Turkey in May

Eleven journalists detained in Turkey in May

According to a new report, 11 journalists were detained and 11 were subjected to ill-treatment in a month.

Journalist Uğur Dündar given prison sentence over joke about former PM

Journalist Uğur Dündar given prison sentence over joke about former PM

The court has converted the sentence to a monetary fine of 10,500 lira. Yıldırım had withdrawn his complaint.

Journalist Berivan Altan investigated over report on attack on Kurdish family

Journalist Berivan Altan investigated over report on attack on Kurdish family

The reporter was asked whether she had received instructions from anyone to report on the incident.

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu detained after police raid on her Diyarbakır home

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu detained after police raid on her Diyarbakır home

The journalist was not at home when the raid took place. She was later detained at the police department, where she went to give a statement.

Ninth anniversary of Gezi Park protests: Police use tear gas against crowd

Ninth anniversary of Gezi Park protests: Police use tear gas against crowd

The crowd is allowed to hold a gathering in an alley in Taksim while İstiklal Avenue, Taksim Square and the Gezi Park are closed by the police.

31 May 2022 Hikmet Adal

Joint statement by 57 bar associations against concert bans: 'Don't be afraid of arts'

Joint statement by 57 bar associations against concert bans: 'Don't be afraid of arts'

Several concerts and other cultural events have been banned in various places of Turkey over the past month.

RTÜK to penalize TV channels for broadcasting CHP leader's 'escape plan' video about Erdoğan

RTÜK to penalize TV channels for broadcasting CHP leader's 'escape plan' video about Erdoğan

Three Tv outlets are facing monetary fines for broadcasting Kılıçdaroğlu's claims that Erdoğan was preparing to flee the country after a possible defeat in the elections.

AKP, MHP propose amendment to Press Law introducing prison sentences for 'disinformation'

AKP, MHP propose amendment to Press Law introducing prison sentences for 'disinformation'

Those who disseminate false information about the "internal and external security of the country, public order and public health" will face up to three years in prison.

Women prisoners lack access to sanitary pads and wax

Women prisoners lack access to sanitary pads and wax

Sexual harassment by prison staff, working for long hours for low salaries, need for legal advice… Women prisoners face various difficulties in Turkey.

AKP, MHP complete bill on social media, online news outlets, says MP

AKP, MHP complete bill on social media, online news outlets, says MP

The Press Law will be amended to cover online news outlets, which will have the same criminal and legal responsibility as the periodical publications.

bianet reporter Ruken Tuncel gives statement after complaint by academic

bianet reporter Ruken Tuncel gives statement after complaint by academic

The academic accuses the journalist of "violating her privacy." The police also asked Tuncel about her reports and social media posts unrelated to the complaint.

Dozens of Kurdish concerts, plays banned in Turkey in three years

Dozens of Kurdish concerts, plays banned in Turkey in three years

Many concerts, theater plays, and other events in Kurdish have been banned in the last three years. Artists and musicians have difficulties finding places to organize events.

18 May 2022 Ferid Demirel

At least 71 children died from preventable causes in April

At least 71 children died from preventable causes in April

Children are losing their lives as a result of preventable causes like traffic accidents or drowning

Human Rights Association head in Hakkari receives death threats

Human Rights Association head in Hakkari receives death threats

Pressure on human rights defenders through both threats and the judiciary has been increasing, the İHD has said.

Joint statement from İHD and TİHV for Canan Kaftancıoğlu

Joint statement from İHD and TİHV for Canan Kaftancıoğlu

“Despite everything, we believe that we will overcome these difficult days by escalating the struggle and continue our solidarity,” the İHD and TİHV said.

Police fire tear gas at crowd during Kurdish politician Aysel Doğan's funeral

Police fire tear gas at crowd during Kurdish politician Aysel Doğan's funeral

Doğan lost her life on May 11 in Germany, where she was in exile and receiving cancer treatment.

AKP-led municipality bans Kurdish singer Aynur Doğan's concert

AKP-led municipality bans Kurdish singer Aynur Doğan's concert

The municipality canceled the concert without specifying a reason. The ban came after Doğan was targeted by pro-government accounts on social media.

‘This is Turkey; this is how things work here’: Imprisoned refugees deprived of basic rights

‘This is Turkey; this is how things work here’: Imprisoned refugees deprived of basic rights

“There are many foreigners in prisons of Turkey who cannot even make phone calls with their families,” said bianet Aylin Çelikçi from CİSST.

'We owe Medeni to continue his struggle'

'We owe Medeni to continue his struggle'

The elder brother of Medeni Yıldırım, who was killed in Diyarbakır, speaks out. "The problem is with the system where people exercising their right to hold a gathering are fired at."

12 May 2022 Melin Durmaz

RTÜK fines four TV outlets for broadcasting opposition MPs' comments on Gezi trial

RTÜK fines four TV outlets for broadcasting opposition MPs' comments on Gezi trial

The media authority has concluded that the MPs "insulted the government" and fined TV channels that broadcast their comments.

Journalist Nadire Mater wins 'press card' lawsuit against Presidency Communications Directorate

Journalist Nadire Mater wins 'press card' lawsuit against Presidency Communications Directorate

"Dozens of lawsuits were filed because press cards were not issued to journalists who are not considered 'favorable.' This case is one of them," said Mater's attorney.

10 May 2022 Hikmet Adal

In protest of 8 convictions in Gezi trial, 888 people 'report themselves' to prosecutors

In protest of 8 convictions in Gezi trial, 888 people 'report themselves' to prosecutors

"Whatever they said or did during Gezi, we did the same," said 888 citizens.

Ill prisoner catches Covid twice

Ill prisoner catches Covid twice

HDP deputy Abdullah Koç has submitted a parliamentary question about the situation of ill prisoner Suat Oğuz.

'The impunity of the murderers killed our sense of justice'

'The impunity of the murderers killed our sense of justice'

"They killed our brother. The pain of this was already something that broke and saddened us already; the impunity of the killers was a situation that killed our sense of justice," says the brother of Ali İsmail Korkmaz.

9 May 2022 Melin Durmaz

Message from Gezi prisoners: 'Either hatred and arrogance or fraternity and freedom will prevail'

Message from Gezi prisoners: 'Either hatred and arrogance or fraternity and freedom will prevail'

"We will defend justice, fraternity, conscience, freedom, and, of course," says the message from the eight prisoners.

'Hrant Dink: Here and Now" exhibition opens in Yerevan

'Hrant Dink: Here and Now" exhibition opens in Yerevan

The exhibition offers visitors to "understand Dink's dreams, language, the values such as dialogue and coexistence," the Hrant Dink Foundation has said.

Berkin Elvan's father hails Gezi convicts: 'We will continue the struggle'

Berkin Elvan's father hails Gezi convicts: 'We will continue the struggle'

Sami Elvan maintains his belief that the eight convicts of the Gezi case will regain their freedom as soon as possible.

6 May 2022 Melin Durmaz

Inflation is also high in prison canteens

Inflation is also high in prison canteens

The price of a five-liter bottle of water rose from 2.90 to 5.20 lira in a month. Prices of some products have doubled.

5 May 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Teachers suspended after sharing racist posts in front of Kurdish road sign

Teachers suspended after sharing racist posts in front of Kurdish road sign

Karayazı District Directorate of National Education has launched an administrative investigation against the teachers over the post, and the teachers were suspended until the investigation was concluded.

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