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M4D Report: One out of every six journalists on trial in Turkey
M4D Report: One out of every six journalists on trial in Turkey
A recent report released by the Association of Journalists has shown that one out of every two journalists were threatened and one out of every four journalists were subjected to violence in 2020 while one out of every six journalists are still on trial.
17 February 2021
Prof. Korur-Fincancı fined for insulting Erdoğan in 2013 tweet
Prof. Korur-Fincancı fined for insulting Erdoğan in 2013 tweet
Korur-Fincancı was put on trial because of a tweet criticizing then-PM Erdoğan during the Gezi Park protests.
16 February 2021
3 HDP executives arrested
3 HDP executives arrested
Taken into custody on February 12, Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Kars Co-Chair Sevda Subaşı has been arrested along with two other HDP executives.
16 February 2021
No progress in case of Hürmüz and Şimuni Diril for 405 days
No progress in case of Hürmüz and Şimuni Diril for 405 days
HDP deputy Gülüm has submitted a parliamentary question about the Chaldean couple who went missing in early 2020, pointing out that no progress has been made in the case.
15 February 2021
A day-to-day report on violations of freedom of expression in January
A day-to-day report on violations of freedom of expression in January
Three rights organizations have documented the violations of freedom of expression committed in Turkey in January. Their report offers a day-to-day account of “administrative bans, police interventions”, “investigations, prosecutions” and “other violations”.
15 February 2021
Beyza Buldağ and Muhammed Ünal released
Beyza Buldağ and Muhammed Ünal released
Arrested over their social media posts amid the Boğaziçi University protests against the appointed rector, Beyza Buldağ and Muhammed Ünal have been released.
13 February 2021
IPI condemns RTÜK fines on critical media outlets
IPI condemns RTÜK fines on critical media outlets
"RTÜK's fines targeting certain broadcasters that continue to air critical coverage are part of a clear pattern to punish free media," says the IPI's Turkey coordinator.
12 February 2021
Court blocks access to reports about appointment of rector's son to presidential agency
Court blocks access to reports about appointment of rector's son to presidential agency
Taha Hülagü was appointed as a museum manager as soon as he graduated from university.
12 February 2021
Boğaziçi protests: Court rejects appeal against student's arrest for running Twitter account
Boğaziçi protests: Court rejects appeal against student's arrest for running Twitter account
Beyza Buldağ has been remanded in custody for allegedly running a Twitter account and creating a group on WhatsApp supporting the protests.
12 February 2021
Report documents rights violations in Kurdish-majority regions in 2020
Report documents rights violations in Kurdish-majority regions in 2020
More than 100 people were subjected to torture and maltreatment, 16 civilians lost their lives in the conflict and the right to assembly was often restricted, according to the Human Rights Association.
12 February 2021
Attorneys: Police threatened families of Boğaziçi protesters
Attorneys: Police threatened families of Boğaziçi protesters
Some families were called and told by the police that their children's future will be "ruined," according to the attorneys.
11 February 2021
Former HDP Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ acquitted of ‘insulting President’
Former HDP Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ acquitted of ‘insulting President’
Put on trial over a statement of support for journalists, arrested former Co-Chair of the HDP Figen Yüksekdağ has been acquitted of “insulting the President.”
11 February 2021
Boğaziçi protests: Police detain at least 9 people at courthouse
Boğaziçi protests: Police detain at least 9 people at courthouse
After five students were detained yesterday for painting slogans demanding the release of 11 students arrested over Boğaziçi University protests, a group of people wanted to hold a press statement for solidarity. At least nine have been detained.
11 February 2021
Police prevent academics’ press statement, so they walk
Police prevent academics’ press statement, so they walk
Academics from İstanbul University gathered in front of their campus in Beyazıt to make a press statement in support of Boğaziçi University protests. Police have prevented the statement, citing the COVID-19 pandemic.
11 February 2021
Boğaziçi protests: 1 more student arrested, 5 students detained
Boğaziçi protests: 1 more student arrested, 5 students detained
One more student has been arrested over Boğaziçi University protests against the appointed rector. Five students have also been detained for painting slogans to express their demand for the release of their friends.
10 February 2021
Journalists express support for Boğaziçi: 'We don't bow down'
Journalists express support for Boğaziçi: 'We don't bow down'
Amid ongoing protests of Boğaziçi University students and academics against the appointed rector, journalists have released a joint statement and said, “We don’t bow down, we know that journalism is not a crime.”
10 February 2021
‘Self-censorship has become the "normal" of Turkey’s academia’
‘Self-censorship has become the "normal" of Turkey’s academia’
Human Rights School has prepared a new report regarding the pressure on academics in Turkey. The report has shown that academic staff has become an instrument of pressure in itself and academics censor their own course materials.
10 February 2021 Ayça Söylemez
Investigation against the dean threatening Boğaziçi students, academics
Investigation against the dean threatening Boğaziçi students, academics
“You have been protesting for over a month, right? We won’t protest or something. We will get the job done at night and go to work the next morning. I would like you to know,” said the Dean of Trakya University’s Faculty of Theology.
10 February 2021
Woman who lost son in train derailment fined for calling judges 'three wise monkeys'
Woman who lost son in train derailment fined for calling judges 'three wise monkeys'
Mısra Öz-Sel stood trial for "insulting public officials" because of her remarks about the judges who try the case regarding the deadly train derailment in 2018.
9 February 2021
Imagine a life that…
Imagine a life that…
Ill prisoner Hikmet Kara was 23 when he was sent to prison, he is now 51. It is not easier said than done. He has spent 28 years of his life behind bars. In other words, he has been behind bars for 329 months. It is very hard even to say it.
9 February 2021 Nedim Türfent
Columnist Ayşen Şahin released from detention
Columnist Ayşen Şahin released from detention
Briefly detained over her social media posts, Ayşen Şahin, a columnist for daily Evrensel, was charged with “provoking the public to hatred and hostility” as per the Article 216 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK).
9 February 2021
53 people released from detention on probation
53 people released from detention on probation
Detained in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, where they gathered to declare the foundation of the United Struggle Forces platform, 53 of the 61 detained have been released by the court on probation. Eight people were previously released by the prosecutor’s office.
9 February 2021
‘Hunger strikers demand an end to isolation’
‘Hunger strikers demand an end to isolation’
Civil society organizations have made a press statement about the ongoing hunger strikes in Turkey’s prisons, calling on the authorities to protect prisoners’ rights, primarily their right to health and life.
9 February 2021
147 writers express support for Boğaziçi: ‘We won’t look down’
147 writers express support for Boğaziçi: ‘We won’t look down’
Amid ongoing protests against the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, 147 writers have released a joint statement of support: “We stand with the resistance at Boğaziçi University. We won’t bow down to persecution and oppression.”
8 February 2021
‘United Struggle Forces’ statement: 61 people referred to courthouse
‘United Struggle Forces’ statement: 61 people referred to courthouse
Taken into custody in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, where they gathered to express their support for Boğaziçi University protests and to declare the foundation of “United Struggle Forces”, 61 people have been referred to the Anadolu Courthouse.
8 February 2021
Supporting Boğaziçi protests, student Beyza Buldağ arrested
Supporting Boğaziçi protests, student Beyza Buldağ arrested
Taken into custody for allegedly administering the “Boğaziçi Solidarity” Twitter account, Beyza Buldağ has been arrested for “provoking the public to hatred, enmity and hostility” and “provoking to commit crimes.”
8 February 2021
43,780 people's right to life violated in Turkey in 18 years
43,780 people's right to life violated in Turkey in 18 years
According to a report covering the period of AKP governments from 2002 to 2020, the right to life of at least 43 thousand 780 people, including 3 thousand 396 children, was violated in 18 years.
8 February 2021
Police officers fined for killing 2 people for ‘disobeying stop warning’
Police officers fined for killing 2 people for ‘disobeying stop warning’
The court has given its ruling in the trial over the killing of two people in İstanbul’s Gazi Neighborhood. Police officers who opened fire on a vehicle and caused the death of two people “because they disobeyed the stop warning” will pay 24,300 lira.
8 February 2021
Police intervention against ‘United Struggle Forces’ statement
Police intervention against ‘United Struggle Forces’ statement
Police intervened into the press statement of the groups that would declare the establishment of the United Struggle Forces in İstanbul’s Kadıköy district. At least six people were reportedly taken into custody during the intervention.
5 February 2021
KRT TV presenter Osman Güdü attacked
KRT TV presenter Osman Güdü attacked
Osman Güdü from the KRT TV channel was attacked when he left his office in Kartal district on the Anatolian side of İstanbul. Güdü was hospitalized after the incident, nine stitches were put in his head.
5 February 2021
Boğaziçi protest in Kadıköy: 2 people arrested
Boğaziçi protest in Kadıköy: 2 people arrested
Detained over the Boğaziçi University protest in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, 23 people were referred to court. While two people have been arrested, 14 have been placed under house arrest and seven have been released with an international travel ban.
5 February 2021
3,317 academics from around the world call on Turkey to respect university autonomy
3,317 academics from around the world call on Turkey to respect university autonomy
3,317 academics, thinkers and writers from around the world have released a joint statement condemning the actions against the Boğaziçi University students and calling on the appointed rector to resign.
4 February 2021
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