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Gergerlioğlu: I have found the document of strip search in prison

Gergerlioğlu: I have found the document of strip search in prison

Stripped of his MP status and arrested shortly afterwards, HDP’s Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, who has long been raising concerns and publicity about strip search in Turkey, has sent a message from prison.

‘Freedom of Artistic Expression: What happened to the canary in the coal mine?’

‘Freedom of Artistic Expression: What happened to the canary in the coal mine?’

In a webinar to be held in English and simultaneously interpreted into Turkish, the participants will have the opportunity to refresh their basic knowledge on the artistic freedom of expression and search for answers to a number of questions.

'We were subjected to police violence in detention'

'We were subjected to police violence in detention'

Held in detention in Gazi police station in İstanbul for two days, Sezer and Süleyman Çakmak have made a press statement about the police violence they suffered.

6 women arrested in Diyarbakır

6 women arrested in Diyarbakır

Detained in Diyarbakır, six of 24 women have been arrested for “being members of an organization”, nine women released on probation, one woman placed under house arrest and the detention period of eight women has been extended.

Left Party executives briefly detained in Artvin over İstanbul Convention banner

Left Party executives briefly detained in Artvin over İstanbul Convention banner

After the banner declaring the decision withdrawing Turkey from İstanbul Convention null and void was taken down from the Left Party’s Hopa Office, it was first hung on its Borçka Office, then on Artvin Office. The chairs of both offices were briefly detained.

English PEN launches solidarity campaign with Demirtaş

English PEN launches solidarity campaign with Demirtaş

The association calls for solidarity messages for Demirtaş ahead of his birthday.

‘No language other than Turkish shall be taught,’ says Education Minister

‘No language other than Turkish shall be taught,’ says Education Minister

Minister of National Education Ziya Selçuk has answered the Parliamentary question of HDP MP Sıdık Taş about education in the mother language. The Minister has referred to Article 42 of the Constitution.

Retrial of Progressive Lawyers Association members: 'A lawyer lost her life in this case'

Retrial of Progressive Lawyers Association members: 'A lawyer lost her life in this case'

The court has ruled for the continuation of the arrest of lawyers Kozağaçlı and Timtik.

MHP continues targeting journalists, 'no justice' in Hrant Dink case after 14 years

MHP continues targeting journalists, 'no justice' in Hrant Dink case after 14 years

Government ally Bahçeli called six TV pundits "hired guns" of the main opposition party, Hrant Dink's family said the ruling in the murder case was like "as if so many hearings were not held."

7 April 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Raid for ‘Why was your mother’s death reported in the press?’

Raid for ‘Why was your mother’s death reported in the press?’

An investigation has been launched against Ümit Özçelik, who lost his mother Edibe Özçelik (70) after a police raid. While their house has been raided again, no permission has been given to investigate the police officers over the first raid.

7 April 2021 Ayça Söylemez

HDP’s dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Alaca sentenced to 6 years, released

HDP’s dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Alaca sentenced to 6 years, released

Arrested on October 8, 2020, dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca has been sentenced to 6 years, 10 months, 15 days in prison and released.

‘Judicial harassment of individuals continued in Turkey in 2020’

‘Judicial harassment of individuals continued in Turkey in 2020’

Amnesty International has released its 2020/2021 report “The State of the World’s Human Rights.” The report’s findings about the state of human rights in Turkey show that the most urgent need of the country is judicial independence.

Court of Cassation prosecutors seek overturn of sentences in 2015 Ankara Massacre case

Court of Cassation prosecutors seek overturn of sentences in 2015 Ankara Massacre case

Some 103 people lost their lives in the ISIS bombings during the "Peace Rally" in Ankara in October 2015.

Judgeship blocks access to 3 websites of JinNews

Judgeship blocks access to 3 websites of JinNews

With the decision of the Diyarbakır 1st Penal Judgeship of Peace, an access block has been imposed on three websites where JinNews was publishing news.

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu sends a message from prison

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu sends a message from prison

Dismissed HDP Kocaeli MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu has sent a message from prison: “Don’t get concerned about me. I am standing bolt upright. I am in high spirits. I send you my good energies.”

‘Turkey uses terrorism law to intimidate, silence journalists’

‘Turkey uses terrorism law to intimidate, silence journalists’

In an article titled “Journalists threatened with imprisonment under Turkey’s terrorism law”, the RSF has referred to several journalists including Melis Alphan, Canan Coşkun, Sibel Hürtaş and Erol Önderoğlu, who will appear in court this week.

Hrant Dink's family appeals court ruling in murder case

Hrant Dink's family appeals court ruling in murder case

The judgment was given without all the evidence was collected, said the attorneys.

'I had five children, they killed two of them and put one in prison'

'I had five children, they killed two of them and put one in prison'

Four people lost their lives in an armed clash and subsequent attacks involving an AKP deputy during the 2018 election campaign.

Journalist Canözer, Peace Mother Teke detained

Journalist Canözer, Peace Mother Teke detained

While the reason for journalist Canözer’s detention is yet unknown, the police have also raided the Rosa Women's Association in Diyarbakır province, taking several people into custody, including Peace Mother Nezahat Teke.

Arrested over Boğaziçi University protests, 2 students released

Arrested over Boğaziçi University protests, 2 students released

The court has ruled that Şilan Delipalta and Anıl Akyüz, who were arrested over Boğaziçi University protests in Kadıköy, shall be released.

Detained in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, students released

Detained in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, students released

Taken into custody in Kadıköy on April 1 while protesting for the release of students arrested or placed under house arrest over Boğaziçi University protests, the students have been released from detention.

Dozens detained during violent police response to Boğaziçi protest in Kadıköy

Dozens detained during violent police response to Boğaziçi protest in Kadıköy

Despite an earlier demonstration ban by the sub-governor, protesters attempted to gather in Kadıköy demanding the release of students under arrest and house arrest.

ECtHR report: Turkey ordered to pay a total of 1.5 million Euro in compensation in 2020

ECtHR report: Turkey ordered to pay a total of 1.5 million Euro in compensation in 2020

The CoE Committee of Ministers has released its annual report on the implementation of the ECtHR judgments.

Demonstrations banned in İstanbul's Kadıköy ahead of Boğaziçi protests

Demonstrations banned in İstanbul's Kadıköy ahead of Boğaziçi protests

The sub-governor has banned demonstrations citing coronavirus measures ad the Asian-side district of the city has recently become a center of protests by women, LGBTI+s and students.

US report: Freedoms restricted, rule of law compromised in Turkey

US report: Freedoms restricted, rule of law compromised in Turkey

US Department of State has released its 2020 country report on human rights practices in Turkey, listing a series of violations of rights including “torture”, “limited steps to investigate and penalize members of security forces” and “violence against minorities.”

‘Hrant Dink murder case still continues; not only at court, but also in consciences’

‘Hrant Dink murder case still continues; not only at court, but also in consciences’

Bülent Aydın, one of Hrant’s Friends, says, “The conscientious people of this country will also keep on raising their demand for justice in front of Agos every January 19. Until all perpetrators of this murder receive the penalty they deserve...”

30 March 2021 Hikmet Adal

Sit-in for justice: Emine, Ferit Şenyaşar briefly detained again

Sit-in for justice: Emine, Ferit Şenyaşar briefly detained again

Having lost their three family members in an armed conflict and staging a sit-in protest in front of the Urfa Courthouse, Emine Şenyaşar and her son Ferit Şenyaşar were taken into custody on the 22rd day of their protest.

Stairs in rainbow colors painted in gray at METU campus

Stairs in rainbow colors painted in gray at METU campus

Painted in rainbow colors by the students of Middle East Technical University in Ankara, the stairs have been painted in gray by the university administration. Students have announced that they will paint them back today, on March 30.

Most performing artists experience censorship, survey shows

Most performing artists experience censorship, survey shows

Sixty-six percent of respondents predict that the situation regarding freedom of expression will be worse or much worse in the next five years, according to a survey among artists.

Hrant Dink's family says court judgment on his murder is 'far from the truth'

Hrant Dink's family says court judgment on his murder is 'far from the truth'

In his last speeches before his assassination killing, Dink had said, "This is an operation of the depth of the state to make me know my place," the family recalled.

Police detain students who came to courthouse in support of detained friends

Police detain students who came to courthouse in support of detained friends

A group of students came to the İstanbul Courthouse to support their friends detained for carrying rainbow flags at Boğaziçi University during the protests against the appointed rector. They have also been detained; police intervention is still ongoing.

Sit-in protest in front of courthouse: Emine, Ferit Şenyaşar detained

Sit-in protest in front of courthouse: Emine, Ferit Şenyaşar detained

Having lost their three family members in an armed conflict and staging a sit-in protest in front of the Urfa Courthouse, Ferit Şenyaşar and Emine Şenyaşar have been detained by police for the second time since mid-March.

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