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Twenty-three Boğaziçi University protesters indicted

Twenty-three Boğaziçi University protesters indicted

The protesters are charged with violating the Law on Gatherings and Demonstrations.

EU Turkey Delegation, diplomats visit Human Rights Association co-chair after detention

EU Turkey Delegation, diplomats visit Human Rights Association co-chair after detention

Charged with "being a member of an illegal organization," Türkdoğan was detained on March 19.

Conscientious objector Kızılay: They want to deport me to Turkey

Conscientious objector Kızılay: They want to deport me to Turkey

Conscientious objector Murat Kızılay, who is currently in the Netherlands, has said that he might be sent back to Turkey any moment.

Six journalists handed jail terms, one attacked by mob, one killed because of 'Covid comments'

Six journalists handed jail terms, one attacked by mob, one killed because of 'Covid comments'

Four journalists were acquitted of "terrorism-related" charges, reports about the incident of sexual harassment at a university were blocked and a newspaper received a public ad ban in two weeks.

23 March 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Lawyers call for demining as two more children killed by landmines in Şırnak

Lawyers call for demining as two more children killed by landmines in Şırnak

Saying that the children's right to life was violated, the Diyarbakır Bar called on the government to abide by the Ottawa Treaty and remove landmines in the area.

‘Newroz’ investigation against HDP Co-Chair Sancar

‘Newroz’ investigation against HDP Co-Chair Sancar

An investigation has been launched against HDP Co-Chair Mithat Sancar over his speech during the Newroz celebrations in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority province of Diyarbakır on March 21. 13 people were detained yesterday.

Borrell: These measures take Turkey out of European path

Borrell: These measures take Turkey out of European path

“The domestic situation in Turkey remains of serious concern,” said High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell, holding a press conference after the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU.

Arrested over Boğaziçi protests, 3 students released

Arrested over Boğaziçi protests, 3 students released

Arrested for protesting the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, Akın Karakuş, Necmettin Erdem and Hasan Koral Hacıbeyoğlu have been released.

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Türkdoğan released

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Türkdoğan released

Detained on March 19, İHD Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan has been released on probation.

Human Rights Association Co-Chair, HDP executives detained

Human Rights Association Co-Chair, HDP executives detained

In operations targeting the Peoples’ Democratic Party in İstanbul, Ankara, Eskişehir and Adana, several party executives and Öztürk Türkdoğan, the Co-Chair of the İHD, which was targeted by Interior Minister Soylu, have been taken into custody.

‘They try to stay in power with civilian coup mechanics’

‘They try to stay in power with civilian coup mechanics’

İstanbul Labor and Democracy Forces platform held a press statement about the closure case filed against the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) and HDP MP Gergerliolu’s expulsion from the Parliament.

HRW Director: An attack on rights of millions of voters

HRW Director: An attack on rights of millions of voters

Human Rights Watch (HRW) Turkey Director Emma Sinclair-Webb has spoken to bianet about the closure case filed against the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) and the expulsion of HDP’s Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu from the Parliament.

19 March 2021 Pınar Tarcan

Columnist Enver Aysever briefly detained

Columnist Enver Aysever briefly detained

Enver Aysever was detained after giving his statement as part of an investigation launched into a comic that he shared on Twitter. He has been released afterwards.

Demonstration ban in Hakkari ahead of Newroz

Demonstration ban in Hakkari ahead of Newroz

The Governor’s Office of Turkey’s eastern province of Hakkari has banned events and demonstrations such as protest marches, sit-ins, press statements and opening stands for a period of 15 days.

Police prevent MP Garo Paylan from entering cemetery

Police prevent MP Garo Paylan from entering cemetery

HDP MP Garo Paylan, Chamber of Architects Ankara Chair Tezcan Karakuş Candan and the group accompanying them were not allowed to enter the Armenian cemetery in Ankara to examine the ongoing construction.

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.”

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