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‘Attacks are Not Isolated, Another Threatening Message Sent to Hrant Dink Foundation’

‘Attacks are Not Isolated, Another Threatening Message Sent to Hrant Dink Foundation’

Fethiye Çetin, an attorney of Hrant Dink Foundation, says that the threatening messages sent to the foundation and Rakel Dink are similar to those sent before the assassination of Hrant Dink: “It is not an isolated incident, as indicated by authorities.”

1 June 2020 Hikmet Adal

Killing of 20-Year-Old Man in Ankara: Governor's Office Says It Wasn't Because of 'Kurdish Music'

Killing of 20-Year-Old Man in Ankara: Governor's Office Says It Wasn't Because of 'Kurdish Music'

Contrary to initial reports, the Governor's Office and Barış Çakan's father stated that he was killed after a dispute on the call to prayer.

209 Intellectuals, Artists, Politicians Express Support for Hrant Dink Foundation

209 Intellectuals, Artists, Politicians Express Support for Hrant Dink Foundation

Intellectuals, writers, artists, activists and politicians have condemned the threats targeting Hrant Dink Foundation. “We never accept a mentality that 'raises a murderer from a baby' or a system that is dominated by such a mentality,” the statement has read.

‘Kurdish Music’ Allegation About Killing of 20-Year-Old Çakan

‘Kurdish Music’ Allegation About Killing of 20-Year-Old Çakan

Attacked by three people in the capital city of Ankara, 20-year-old Barış Çakan has been stabbed to death in the chest. His family says that Çakan was attacked because he was listening to Kurdish music.

‘These Recent Provocations and Attacks are Not Independent or Random Acts’

‘These Recent Provocations and Attacks are Not Independent or Random Acts’

Nine NGOs have released a joint statement regarding the death threats targeting Hrant Dink Foundation: "We experienced similar situations in the past. The paths that led to the assassination of Hrant Dink were paved by the same language of hatred."

Hrant Dink Foundation Says It Receives Death Threats

Hrant Dink Foundation Says It Receives Death Threats

Rakel Dink, the wife of the late journalist, and attorneys of the foundation are threatened with death, the foundation has stated.

‘Imprisoning a Child with the Mother is a Crime Against Humanity’

‘Imprisoning a Child with the Mother is a Crime Against Humanity’

After Gönül Aslan was arrested in Diyarbakır this week, her 3-year-old son Dilgeş has been sent to prison with her. We have spoken with Prof. Mesude Atay from İstanbul Bilgi University about Dilgeş and hundreds of others like him behind bars.

28 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘We are Threatened, We will not Take Even a Single Step Back’

‘We are Threatened, We will not Take Even a Single Step Back’

Artists Ferhat Tunç and Pınar Aydınlar, writer Gökhan Yavuzel announce that they are threatened on social media: “We do not take even a single step back because we follow in the footsteps of Pir Sultan, who said, ‘Let them return, I never return my way’.”

One Soldier Loses His Life in Syria’s Idlib

One Soldier Loses His Life in Syria’s Idlib

In a statement released by the Ministry of National Defense, it has been announced that an explosion of unknown origin took place during a road control patrol in Syria’s Idlib, claiming the life of one soldier.

Saturday Mothers/People Demand Justice for 25 Years: We Will Never Give up

Saturday Mothers/People Demand Justice for 25 Years: We Will Never Give up

It has been 25 years since Saturday Mothers/People started demanding justice for the enforced disappeared: “We have once again exclaimed that we will give up neither our losses nor Galatasaray Square, which is our meeting place with them."

Suspicious Death of Soldier on Parliamentary Agenda

Suspicious Death of Soldier on Parliamentary Agenda

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of National Defense Akar, HDP Van MP Orhan has asked about the death of Ahmet Türeli, who allegedly committed suicide while doing his military service in Turkey’s eastern province of Van.

'Who Talks Wears the Mask': Eight Prisoners Given One Mask at Bayburt Prison, Says HDP MP

'Who Talks Wears the Mask': Eight Prisoners Given One Mask at Bayburt Prison, Says HDP MP

HDP MP Feleknas Uca has submitted a parliamentary question about precautions against the coronavirus outbreak at a prison in Bayburt, northeastern Turkey.

Investigation into Police Intervention for ‘Violating Coronavirus Curfew’

Investigation into Police Intervention for ‘Violating Coronavirus Curfew’

While two people were detained in Tekirdağ during a police intervention for allegedly violating the curfew, the officers who battered them while taking into custody have been suspended from duty and an investigation has been launched against them.

‘Let Their Demand for Justice be Heard So That Timtik and Ünsal Can Live’

‘Let Their Demand for Justice be Heard So That Timtik and Ünsal Can Live’

Arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal have been on a death fast for their right to a fair trial. Lawyers Güçlü Sevimli and Yaprak Türkmen and law apprentice Naim Feyzullah Eminoğlu have spoken to bianet about their colleagues.

25 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Urgent Action’ Campaign by Amnesty International: Lives of Prisoners at Greater Risk

‘Urgent Action’ Campaign by Amnesty International: Lives of Prisoners at Greater Risk

In a petition for urgent action launched by Amnesty International, it has been noted that “the lives of thousands of prisoners and prison personnel are at greater risk in overcrowded prisons deprived of hygiene conditions.”

12 People Arrested in Diyarbakır

12 People Arrested in Diyarbakır

Detained in Diyarbakır on May 22, 12 people including Democratic Regions Party (DBP) former Co-Chairs Arslan and Şimşek have been arrested. The other six detained, including former HDP MP Akat Ata, have been released on probation.

Mosques Blaring 'Bella Ciao': Erdoğan Blames Opposition, Ex-CHP Politician Remanded

Mosques Blaring 'Bella Ciao': Erdoğan Blames Opposition, Ex-CHP Politician Remanded

The CHP's former deputy head in İzmir has been remanded in custody for "provoking people into hatred and animosity" after sharing videos that show mosques blaring the "Bella Ciao" song.

82 Prisoners Test Positive for Covid-19 in Silivri Prison, One Convict Dies

82 Prisoners Test Positive for Covid-19 in Silivri Prison, One Convict Dies

In a statement released by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, it has been announced that 72 prisoners are treated in an isolated area and 10 prisoners in medical institutions. A convict with chronic lung diseases has died of Covid-19.

Press Advertisement Institution Cuts Public Ads of Daily BirGün for 7 Days

Press Advertisement Institution Cuts Public Ads of Daily BirGün for 7 Days

The Press Advertisement Institution (BİK) has fined daily BirGün over two separate news reports on Turkish Red Crescent. The public ads of the daily have been cut for 7 days.

Public Ads of Cumhuriyet Cut for 35 Days Over ‘Illegal Construction in Bosphorus’ News

Public Ads of Cumhuriyet Cut for 35 Days Over ‘Illegal Construction in Bosphorus’ News

The Press Advertisement Institution (BİK) has cut the public ads of daily Cumhuriyet for 35 days over its new report “There is illegal construction in Bosphorus” about Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun.

510 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts in 2 Months

510 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts in 2 Months

In a statement released by the Ministry of Interior, it has been announced that 10,111 social media accounts have been probed due to “provocative” and “baseless” coronavirus posts in the last 65 days.

Jıneps Publishes Special Issue Together with the Motherland in Mother Language for May 21

Jıneps Publishes Special Issue Together with the Motherland in Mother Language for May 21

Editor Yılmaz says, “We have prepared a joint issue with the Adıge Mak, Adıge Psale, Çerkes Heku and Şapsugiya newspapers from the motherland and in the mother language. We want to represent all Caucasian peoples in their languages.”

21 May 2020 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Hakan Gülseven Released

Journalist Hakan Gülseven Released

Summoned to depose upon the objection of the prosecutor to his release from detention on May 19, journalist Hakan Gülseven has been released on probation.

Taylan Kulaçoğlu Arrested

Taylan Kulaçoğlu Arrested

Released from detention by the court following his deposition at the prosecutor’s office, Taylan Kulaçoğlu has been arrested after he was taken into custody again as a warrant was issued against him upon the objection of the prosecutor to his release.

Journalists to Constitutional Court: Consider Principle of Equality, Release Journalists

Journalists to Constitutional Court: Consider Principle of Equality, Release Journalists

The top court will review the application against a recently enacted prison release law, which excluded journalists and politicians.

Constitutional Court: Prisoner Cannot be Prevented from Sending Letter to Rights Group

Constitutional Court: Prisoner Cannot be Prevented from Sending Letter to Rights Group

A convict's letter to the Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) Association was censored by the prison administration.

20 May 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Journalist Hakan Gülseven and Taylan Kulaçoğlu Released from Detention

Journalist Hakan Gülseven and Taylan Kulaçoğlu Released from Detention

Detained on May 17, journalist Hakan Gülseven and Taylan Kulaçoğlu have been released. Kulaçoğlu was previously targeted by the mainstream media outlets over his “Movement of the Nameless” campaign on social media.

Chaldean Couple Kidnapped by Those Leaning on the State, Says HDP MP Tuma Çelik

Chaldean Couple Kidnapped by Those Leaning on the State, Says HDP MP Tuma Çelik

HDP’s Syriac MP Çelik has prepared a report on Diril couple, who got missing in Şırnak. “Turkey has a criminal record in terms of missing persons, disappearances and unidentified murders. The recent incidents remind us of the 90s,” he says.

20 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel

EU Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ Over Appointment of Trustees to HDP Municipalities

EU Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ Over Appointment of Trustees to HDP Municipalities

Vice President of European Commission Borrell has said, “Decisions and actions taken by the Turkish authorities against municipalities with mayors from opposition parties remain of deep concern, in particular when they appear to be politically motivated.”

HDP’s Iğdır Co-Mayor Arrested

HDP’s Iğdır Co-Mayor Arrested

Removed from office and replaced with a trustee by the Ministry of Interior on May 15, HDP’s Iğdır Provincial Co-Mayor Yaşar Akkuş has been arrested. Akkuş was dismissed along with four other HDP co-mayors.

‘Release Prisoners in Coronavirus Risk Group’

‘Release Prisoners in Coronavirus Risk Group’

Four law and rights organizations have released their weekly report on the condition of prisons and prisoners in Turkey amid coronavirus pandemic. The organizations have reiterated their call for the release of all prisoners in the risk group.

Saturday Mothers/People: We will Struggle Till the Last Perpetrator is Put on Trial

Saturday Mothers/People: We will Struggle Till the Last Perpetrator is Put on Trial

Saturday Mothers/People and Human Rights Association (İHD) Commission Against Disappearances in Custody have released a statement on the occasion of International Week of the Enforced Disappeared to be observed as of today till the end of May.

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