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1,582 ill prisoners released in 7 years
In response to a Parliamentary question by CHP MP Tanrıkulu regarding ill prisoners, Minister of Justice Gül has announced that 1,582 prisoners have been released due to their disabilities or illnesses since 2013.
29 June 2020
'They put my 10-day-old baby in prison, she doesn't even have a name and ID yet'
Eylem Oyunlu has been remanded in custody with her 10-day-old and two-year-old children as part of a "terror" investigation.
26 June 2020
Ayşegül Özbek
500-year-old Armenian monastery 'ruined because of neglect and treasury hunters'
HDP MP Garo Paylan has submitted a parliamentary question regarding the situation of the Surp Marinos Monastery.
25 June 2020
‘Aytaç Ünsal is very determined despite 143 days’
Lawyer Sönmez visited his colleague Aytaç Ünsal in prison. We have spoken with Sönmez about his impressions from his visit to the lawyer who has been on a death fast for his right to a fair trial, together with her arrested colleague Ebru Timtik.
25 June 2020
Sakine Orman
Assassination of Musa Anter: Witness testifies for the first time in 28 years
"I know that there was an organization mentioned as JİTEM at the inner fortress. No one brought there would remain alive," the witness has stated.
25 June 2020
Non-prosecution for Presidency’s security guards who beat a lawyer
In his response to a Parliamentary question after 14 months, Minister of Interior Soylu has announced that a decision of non-prosecution was given for the Presidency’s security guards who beat lawyer Sürenoğlu in İstanbul.
25 June 2020
‘Numbers left in the dark need to be visible to understand the dimension of child abuse’
Having penned a book on child abuse and forensic interview with the child, Assoc. Prof. Ziyalar says, “Child abuse is not an issue that can be overcome solely by the good will, compassion and care of an ordinary person.”
24 June 2020
Ayşegül Özbek
From Selahattin Demirtaş to Justice Minister: May death fasting lawyers live
A message has been shared on the social media account of imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş about arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal, who have been on a death fast for their right to a fair trial.
24 June 2020
Unity for Democracy: We stand with Canan Kaftancıoğlu
The Unity for Democracy has expressed support for CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancıoğlu, whose nine-year prison sentence has been upheld by the court of appeal: “No matter what they do, it is to no avail. They cannot destroy our hope or determination to struggle.”
24 June 2020
Dismissed Co-Mayor of Suruç released from prison
Arrested on November 19, 2019 after being removed from office by the Ministry of Interior, dismissed Suruç Co-Mayor Hatice Çevik has been released.
23 June 2020
Public ads of daily Evrensel cut for 45 days
The Public Advertisement Institution (BİK) has fined daily Evrensel over an article published on May 5. The Institution has alleged that the article penned by Ragıp Zarakolu “hinted at a coup.”
23 June 2020
690 allegations of torture reported to Human Rights Association Diyarbakır branch
The Human Rights Association (İHD) Diyarbakır Branch has prepared a report on incidents of torture and ill treatment that were reported to the branch in the last 10 years.
23 June 2020
Request of release for Selahattin Demirtaş
The attorneys of former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş have submitted a request for his release, citing the recent Constitutional Court ruling of right violation.
23 June 2020
Police intervention against lawyers at the entrance of Ankara
Police have attacked the lawyers of Ankara Bar Association who went to support the bar association chairs marching to the capital city in protest of the planned amendments to the Attorneys’ Act, but prevented from entering Ankara.
23 June 2020
Dismissed Co-Mayor Hatice Taş detained
Seven people have been detained in house raids in Turkey’s eastern province of Batman. Hatice Taş, the dismissed Co-Mayor of İkiköprü town, is also among the detained.
22 June 2020
'I won't stay at home, of course not'
Having been sentenced to house arrest three times in three years over the "I want my job back" protests, Nazan Bozkurt says she doesn't recognize the sentence as the authorities don't recognize the Constitution and the laws.
19 June 2020
Ayça Söylemez
‘396 prisoners filed complaints about torture in 7 months’
Responding to a Parliamentary question by CHP MP Tanrıkulu, Turkey’s Justice Ministry has said, “Fundamental changes have been made in our legislation so that arrestees and convicts will not be subjected to any incidents of maltreatment.”
18 June 2020
Ruken Tuncel
Academic for Peace Lütfiye Bozdağ acquitted
Put on trial for having signed the declaration “We will not be party to this crime,” academic Lütfiye Bozdağ has been acquitted in the retrial that started after the Constitutional Court concluded that the freedom of expression of Peace Academics was violated.
18 June 2020
Tansu Pişkin
Tents of Romani people removed in İzmir: 'We suffer from this for 30 years'
Around 60 tents of Romani people were removed by municipality teams in Alaçatı neighborhood in İzmir. “We have been living in Çeşme for 30 years, we have been suffering from this for 30 years,” they have protested.
18 June 2020
Truck explosion claims four lives in Şırnak
A pickup truck with workers on board has exploded in Turkey’s southeastern province of Şırnak, claiming the lives of four people.
18 June 2020
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Amnesty International: Turkey is using pandemic as an excuse to stifle free expression
The government is "hounding social media users, journalists, doctors and others, and invoking legal provisions that criminalize dissent, in efforts to silence its critics," says Amnesty.
17 June 2020
Unknown perpetrators break into rights defender Eren Keskin's house
The incident was aimed at "threatening and intimidating" the lawyer, the Human Rights Association has stated.
17 June 2020
Armed attack on Human Rights Federation Chair’s vehicle in İzmir
An armed attack has been carried out against the vehicle of Hayrullah Eligül, the Chair of Human Rights Federation (İHF). While no casualties have been reported in the incident in İzmir, the police have launched an investigation.
17 June 2020
Killing of Kemal Kurkut: Police officer charged with reckless killing
Kurkut was shot dead by the police at a checkpoint in Diyarbakır during Newroz celebrations in 2017.
16 June 2020
‘With longing, son…’: 7th year since Berkin Elvan shot with a tear gas canister in Gezi
Seven years ago today, 14-year-old Berkin Elvan was shot with a tear gas canister fired by police in Gezi. Being comatose for 269 days, he lost his life on March 11, 2014.
16 June 2020
‘Journalist Nedim Türfent behind bars for 1,500 days’
44 organizations have released a joint statement for journalist Nedim Türfent, who will be behind bars for 1,500 days on June 21. “We call on Turkish authorities once again to stop this injustice,” the statement of the organizations has read.
16 June 2020
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‘Appointment of trustees to HDP municipalities has become a tradition’
From the May report of Initiative for Freedom of Expression, İHD and TİHV: Police intervened in protests and demonstrations for 91 times using physical violence. Four people were injured and 187 people were detained during these interventions.
16 June 2020
‘We cannot hear from my father for 50 days’
Sailing around the world, three sailors from Turkey, İbrahim Iğnak, Selim Ekmekçioğlu and Lütfi Erman Atamer, have been detained by the government of Eritrea. Unable to hear from their loved ones for 50 days now, families are worried.
15 June 2020
Hikmet Adal
Şişli Sub-Governor’s Office makes a statement on allegations of battery
The Sub-Governor’s Office of Şişli has announced that it has filed a criminal complaint against Mehmet Nuri Deniz, who alleged that he was battered and insulted by the officials at the office after asking for social relief.
15 June 2020
Two Suspects Who Threatened Hrant Dink Foundation Face up to 26 Years in Prison
Speaking to Agos, attorney Hakan Bakırcıoğlu has said, “It needs to be investigated in detail whether these two people did these acts as part of the activities of an organization.”
12 June 2020
‘You are a Kurd, Who are You to Live in Nişantaşı?’
Mehmet Nuri Deniz says that he was insulted, discriminated and battered at the Sub-Governor’s Office of Şişli in İstanbul. With his attorney Eren Keskin, Deniz has filed a criminal complaint against the office.
12 June 2020
Evrim Kepenek
Former MP Mahmut Alınak Made to Wear an Ankle Monitor
Released to house arrest after serving three months behind bars, politician-writer Alınak says that as he refused to be handcuffed at the courthouse and police station, they are now taking revenge on him with this bracelet around his ankle.
10 June 2020
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