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RSF denounces killing of radio presenter Özsu

RSF denounces killing of radio presenter Özsu

Making a statement after radio presenter Hazım Özsu was killed in Bursa, Reporters Without Borders has said, “The RSF condemns this heinous murder perpetrated in a country where impunity is the rule.”

PKK leader Öcalan in good health, prosecutor's office say after death rumors

PKK leader Öcalan in good health, prosecutor's office say after death rumors

Rumors about Öcalan's death spread on social media over the past two days as he is not allowed to communicate with his lawyers and family members.

'Justice shouldn't be crushed under rails'

'Justice shouldn't be crushed under rails'

The case has not been concluded after the seventh hearing while families of those who lost their lives in the incident continued demanding justice.

16 March 2021 Dilek Şen

Study: Refugee students need multilingual learning materials

Study: Refugee students need multilingual learning materials

Thirty of the 50 families interviewed said their children were able to attend online classes.

Cumhuriyet, Sözcü journalists acquitted of 'disclosing identity of counterterrorism officials'

Cumhuriyet, Sözcü journalists acquitted of 'disclosing identity of counterterrorism officials'

Two journalists stood trial because of a news report revealing that the prosecutor of a case against Sözcü had a previous conviction.

Journalist Aygün sentenced to prison over a tweet

Journalist Aygün sentenced to prison over a tweet

Hakan Aygün has been sentenced to 7 months, 15 days in prison over a tweet containing a wordplay with IBAN and "iman," which means "faith" in Turkish.

February was 'very intense' in terms of rights violations, says report

February was 'very intense' in terms of rights violations, says report

Preparing a report on violations of rights committed in Turkey last month, three rights organizations say, “February was very intense in terms of violations against freedom of expression, freedom of meeting, demonstration and organization.”

Woman who lost spouse, children in armed attack in Urfa briefly detained over sit-in protest

Woman who lost spouse, children in armed attack in Urfa briefly detained over sit-in protest

Emine Şenyaşar lost his family members in an attack by an AKP deputy's bodyguards and relatives in Urfa during the 2018 election campaign.

‘Why don’t you stop the construction on Armenian cemetery?’

‘Why don’t you stop the construction on Armenian cemetery?’

HDP MP Garo Paylan has raised concerns that concrete is still being poured on an Armenian and Catholic cemetery in Ankara as part of a construction undertaken by the Housing Development Administration of Turkey (TOKİ).

‘62 people subjected to torture in Turkey’s prisons in February’

‘62 people subjected to torture in Turkey’s prisons in February’

The right to life of at least 176 people was violated and 434 people were subjected to torture and ill treatment in Turkey in February, according to a recent report released by main opposition CHP MP Tanrıkulu.

Berkin Elvan commemorated on the 7th anniversary of his death

Berkin Elvan commemorated on the 7th anniversary of his death

It has been 7 years since Berkin Elvan lost his life after being shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi resistance in 2013. Elvan has been commemorated by his loved ones at his grave in İstanbul.

3,388 citizens express support for journalist Gültekin

3,388 citizens express support for journalist Gültekin

Releasing a statement about the physical attack on journalist Levent Gültekin, 3,388 people have underlined that “it is high time to say stop to the ones who instigated and perpetrated this recent attack as well as similar others.”

Ill prisoner Kemal Gömi attacked in prison

Ill prisoner Kemal Gömi attacked in prison

Imprisoned for 28 years and diagnosed with “chronic schizophrenia”, Kemal Gömi was attacked in prison. Making a statement about the issue, attorney Turgut has announced that she was not allowed to see her client.

‘Launch infringement proceedings against Turkey’

‘Launch infringement proceedings against Turkey’

Amnesty International’s Europe Regional Director Nils Muižnieks has written an article addressing the European governments regarding the violations of rights in Turkey and the country’s failure to enforce ECtHR judgements.

Journalist sued by pro-government military contractor to pay damages

Journalist sued by pro-government military contractor to pay damages

Two journalists were acquitted of insulting the president, one was sentenced to pay damages to a military consultation company close to the government and one was sentenced to prison on "terrorism" charges.

10 March 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Attacks on journalists: Gültekin is neither the first nor the last

Attacks on journalists: Gültekin is neither the first nor the last

Seven journalists have been assaulted in Turkey in the first three months of 2021. While 18 journalists were assaulted in 2020, 139 journalists have been assaulted in the country in the last five years.

Press Advertising Agency’s embargo taken to court

Press Advertising Agency’s embargo taken to court

Not given public ads by the BİK for 407 days, Yeni Asya newspaper’s headline reads, “We have started a legal struggle against the ads embargo.”

Kavala says it's impossible to counter allegations against him as they are so far from 'reality'

Kavala says it's impossible to counter allegations against him as they are so far from 'reality'

While rights have always been restricted through the judiciary, it has now a "key duty of eliminating political dissidents," according to the imprisoned right defender.

Journalists Yıldız, Dükel sentenced to prison for 'obtaining confidential information'

Journalists Yıldız, Dükel sentenced to prison for 'obtaining confidential information'

The journalists stood trial for their phone conversations with a military officer.

'AKP is the biggest obstacle for artistic freedom in Turkey'

'AKP is the biggest obstacle for artistic freedom in Turkey'

"Turkish authorities over the years have been determined to systematically suppress any political dissent, including opposition voices expressed through art and by artists," says the director of Freemuse.

8 March 2021 Hikmet Adal

Court finds ministry culpable for 12-year-old Ceylan Önkol's death, orders compensation

Court finds ministry culpable for 12-year-old Ceylan Önkol's death, orders compensation

Önkol lost her life in an explosion when she was pasturing animals in Diyarbakır in 2009.

Arrested over Boğaziçi protests, one student released

Arrested over Boğaziçi protests, one student released

Detained during the protests against the appointed rector in İstanbul’s Kadıköy and arrested shortly afterwards, Murat Can Demirci has been released on probation. Eight people are still behind bars due to the protests…

Student under house arrest: 'They turn our house into prison'

Student under house arrest: 'They turn our house into prison'

Karaca was one of hundreds of students taken into custody during the Boğaziçi University protests in İstanbul’s Kadıköy on February 2. Detained for 2 days, he was placed under house arrest. He has spoken to bianet.

5 March 2021 Vedat Örüç

Freedom House report: Turkey's status 'not free' for the fourth year in a row

Freedom House report: Turkey's status 'not free' for the fourth year in a row

The economic impact of the pandemic has given the government new incentives to suppress dissent, says the report.

Tahir Elçi murder case: Defendant police officers not arrested

Tahir Elçi murder case: Defendant police officers not arrested

The renowned lawyer and rights advocate was killed while making a statement for the press in Diyarbakır in 2015.

Court bans the book, publishing house notified 4 years later

Court bans the book, publishing house notified 4 years later

While the book published by Avesta Publishing House was banned with a court ruling on November 29, 2017, Avesta was informed about the ban yesterday (March 2, 2021). 15 books published by Avesta have been banned in 3 years.

Recovering after death fast, imprisoned lawyer Aytaç Ünsal 'not provided with vitamin B'

Recovering after death fast, imprisoned lawyer Aytaç Ünsal 'not provided with vitamin B'

After ending his 215-day death fast, Ünsal was arrested again in December.

2 March 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Nearly 40 thousand people fined over ‘pandemic’ in Turkey in a week

Nearly 40 thousand people fined over ‘pandemic’ in Turkey in a week

According to the official statement, a total of 39 thousand 604 people have faced administrative and/or legal action over the past week for failing to abide by the countrywide weeknight and weekend curfews introduced to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Letter from imprisoned Boğaziçi student: 'They can't jail our ideas'

Letter from imprisoned Boğaziçi student: 'They can't jail our ideas'

Two students have been remanded in custody over the display of an artwork depicting Kaaba during the protests.

26 February 2021

‘Peace and Democracy Award’ granted to Eren Keskin

‘Peace and Democracy Award’ granted to Eren Keskin

Diyarbakır Medical Chamber has granted this year’s award to Human Rights Association (İHD) Co-Chair Keskin for her struggle against racism and discrimination.

26 February 2021

‘Prisons are a public health problem’

‘Prisons are a public health problem’

“Being a Human in Prison” panel discussion held by the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Human Rights Branch has emphasized that prisons are on top of the list of places where human rights violations are most frequently encountered.

26 February 2021

‘Freedom of artistic expression continuously curbed in Turkey’

‘Freedom of artistic expression continuously curbed in Turkey’

Freemuse, an international organization defending artistic freedom, has released its “State of Artistic Freedom 2021” report, analyzing 978 acts of violations of artistic freedom in 89 countries and online spaces in 2020.

26 February 2021