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Prisoners’ Relatives: We Want a Fair Legal Regulation for Political Prisoners

Prisoners’ Relatives: We Want a Fair Legal Regulation for Political Prisoners

Evin Jiyan Kışanak, Hülya Oruç, Zeynep Mızraklı, Mehmet Altan and Özge Terkoğlu slam the 3rd Judicial Reform Package for excluding political prisoners from reduced prison sentences to be introduced by the amended legal regulation on execution.

24 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Efforts to Reduce Prison Population Cannot be a Tool for Targeting Political Prisoners’

‘Efforts to Reduce Prison Population Cannot be a Tool for Targeting Political Prisoners’

As Turkey is preparing to release as many as 100 thousand prisoners amid Covid-19 outbreak, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has welcomed the plan, but warned that “such measures cannot become a tool for targeting political prisoners.”

Trustees Appointed to 8 HDP Municipalities

Trustees Appointed to 8 HDP Municipalities

Shortly after HDP’s Batman, Silvan, Ergani, Eğil and Yenişehir Co-Mayors were detained, the Ministry of Interior has appointed trustees to the party’s Batman, Ergani, Eğil, Lice, Silvan, Güroymak, Halfeli and Gökçebağ Municipalities.

'Political Prisoners Should Not be Excluded from Prison Release over Coronavirus'

'Political Prisoners Should Not be Excluded from Prison Release over Coronavirus'

In order to prevent Covid-19 from spreading in prisons, the government is poised to release as many as 100 thousand prisoners, except for those imprisoned for offenses related to "terrorism, drugs and sexual abuse."

‘Şimoni Diril Might be Found Alive If Search Had Been Sincerely Conducted’

‘Şimoni Diril Might be Found Alive If Search Had Been Sincerely Conducted’

Of missing Chaldean couple, Şimoni Diril has been found dead 69 days later. George Diril, her nephew, says, “The spot where her body was found is 10 minutes from the village. Maybe, it would not end like this if they had been sincerely searched.”

23 March 2020 Ruken Tuncel

‘Arrest is a Public Health Problem, Release Journalists Before It is Too Late’

‘Arrest is a Public Health Problem, Release Journalists Before It is Too Late’

In a video entitled “Injustice in the Time of Corona”, “Haberin Var Mı” (Have You Heard) Initiative has underlined that arrested journalists are vulnerable to coronavirus in prisons and made a call for their release before it is too late.

Detained for Reporting on Coronavirus, 2 Local Journalists Released

Detained for Reporting on Coronavirus, 2 Local Journalists Released

Mustafa Ahmet Oktay and Eren Sarıkaya, two local journalists from Bartın, were taken into custody over a new report on coronavirus. They have been released after their deposition, former CHP MP and journalist Yarkadaş has announced.

Physician Made to Apologize After Saying ‘Covid-19 Cases Exceed Thousands’

Physician Made to Apologize After Saying ‘Covid-19 Cases Exceed Thousands’

In a video shared on social media yesterday, a physician was seen to be saying, “Number of cases has exceeded thousands, the Umrah has destroyed everything.” Ankara University has made Attending Physician Çınar make a statement and apologize.

Call for an Effective Investigation into Torture of Death Fasting Prisoner Mustafa Koçak

Call for an Effective Investigation into Torture of Death Fasting Prisoner Mustafa Koçak

After his attorney announced that death fasting prisoner Mustafa Koçak was subjected to torture and forced treatment, rights organizations have made a call for a medical examination by independent physicians and an effective investigation.

18 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Ali İsmail Korkmaz Would be 26 Years Old If He Were Alive Today

Ali İsmail Korkmaz Would be 26 Years Old If He Were Alive Today

Killed by police officers and a group of civilians in Eskişehir during Gezi Resistance in 2013, Ali İsmail Korkmaz would turn 26 if he were alive today.

‘Release All Journalists from Prison’

‘Release All Journalists from Prison’

In the wake of a ban on prison visits as part of coronavirus measures, Journalists’ Association of Turkey (TGC) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have made a call for the release of all arrested journalists in Turkey.

Attorney: Death Fasting Inmate Subjected to Forced Intervention, Torture

Attorney: Death Fasting Inmate Subjected to Forced Intervention, Torture

Conducting a hunger strike for more than eight months, Mustafa Koçak was forcibly taken to the hospital on March 12.

‘State and Prison Administrations Responsible for Protecting Prisoners from Covid-19’

‘State and Prison Administrations Responsible for Protecting Prisoners from Covid-19’

Listing 14 recommendations, nine rights organizations, unions and professional chambers have called on the state and prison administrations to take necessary precautions to protect the prisoners and prison personnel from coronavirus.

#HaveYouHeard of Arrested Journalists in Turkey?

#HaveYouHeard of Arrested Journalists in Turkey?

A group of journalists have formed an initiative entitled “Haberin Var Mı” (Have You Heard) and launched a campaign on Twitter to raise concerns and publicity about the arrested journalists in Turkey: “We will not bow to anyone, we will not stay silent.”

Retired Intelligence Officer on Trial in Hrant Dink Murder Case Killed

Retired Intelligence Officer on Trial in Hrant Dink Murder Case Killed

Şeref Ateş, a retired gendarmerie intelligence officer, has been killed in an armed attack in Düzce province. Ateş was one of the defendants of Hrant Dink murder case, where he served over a year behind bars pending trial.

25th Anniversary of Gazi Massacre Marked

25th Anniversary of Gazi Massacre Marked

Twenty-three people were killed in the four-day incidents in 1995 in İstanbul's Alevi quarter of Gazi.

Police Officer Who Shot Abdullah Cömert During Gezi Protests Arrested

Police Officer Who Shot Abdullah Cömert During Gezi Protests Arrested

Police officer Ahmet Kuş was sentenced to 6 years and 10 months in prison for "killing by conscious negligence."

Death-Fasting Grup Yorum Members Forcefully Hospitalized Because of 'Mental Defectiveness'

Death-Fasting Grup Yorum Members Forcefully Hospitalized Because of 'Mental Defectiveness'

Their attorneys say the two musicians who were taken to the hospital by the police yesterday had "clear conscience."

12 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez

CHP MP Utku Çakırözer: Six Journalists in Isolation in Silivri Prison

CHP MP Utku Çakırözer: Six Journalists in Isolation in Silivri Prison

Main opposition CHP MP Utku Çakırözer has visited Silivri Prison and met six journalists who have been arrested over the last two weeks, namely Barış Pehlivan, Barış Terkoğlu, Hülya Kılınç, Murat Ağırel, Aydın Keser and Ferhat Keser.

Constitutional Court: Access Block on Sendika.org Violates Freedom of Expression

Constitutional Court: Access Block on Sendika.org Violates Freedom of Expression

The Constitutional Court has concluded that the access block imposed on Sendika.org news website by the Telecommunications Communication Presidency (TİB) on July 25, 2015 has violated freedom of expression.

Berkin Elvan Commemorated on Sixth Anniversary of His Death

Berkin Elvan Commemorated on Sixth Anniversary of His Death

Berkin Elvan was shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi Resistance and lost his life at the age of 15.

Lack of Precautions for Coronavirus in Prisons May Cause 'Grave Consequences'

Lack of Precautions for Coronavirus in Prisons May Cause 'Grave Consequences'

Lawyers and rights defenders who regularly visit prisons have spoken to bianet about possible consequences of the outbreak and the precautions that should be taken.

11 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Death Fasting Grup Yorum Members Bölek, Gökçek Hospitalized with a Police Raid

Death Fasting Grup Yorum Members Bölek, Gökçek Hospitalized with a Police Raid

Death fasting Grup Yorum music band members Helin Bölek and İbrahim Gökçek have been taken to a hospital with an ambulance after a police raid early in the morning.

Osman Kavala: Accusation of Espionage Even More Ridiculous Than Previous Ones

Osman Kavala: Accusation of Espionage Even More Ridiculous Than Previous Ones

Sharing a message from prison following his re-arrest for “espionage”, Kavala has said, “It is apparently an attempt to render void the 2-years-limitation for pre-trial detention enforced by the Judicial Reform and the violation decision by the ECtHR.”

Journalists Union of Turkey Protests Arrest of Journalists in Front of Courthouse

Journalists Union of Turkey Protests Arrest of Journalists in Front of Courthouse

Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) has denounced the arrest of journalists in a protest in front of the İstanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan. Calling out to Minister of Justice, journalists have demanded the release of their colleagues.

10 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

‘Osman Kavala Arrested for Three Times as Part of the Same Investigation’

‘Osman Kavala Arrested for Three Times as Part of the Same Investigation’

Following the re-arrest of Osman Kavala yesterday, his attorney Koyuncu has released a statement: “Now they will say that ‘Osman Kavala has been arrested on another charge, so the ECtHR verdict of right violation cannot be implemented’.”

Osman Kavala Now Also Arrested for ‘Espionage’

Osman Kavala Now Also Arrested for ‘Espionage’

The new verdict of arrest for “espionage” has been given for imprisoned businessperson Osman Kavala one day before the ECtHR verdict of “right violation” and “immediate release” becomes final.

DİSK Trade Union Confederation Chair Arzu Çerkezoğlu Acquitted

DİSK Trade Union Confederation Chair Arzu Çerkezoğlu Acquitted

Çerkezoğlu was facing a prison sentence for "provoking people to animosity and hatred."

Greece ‘Pushes Back’ Refugees with Gas Bombs and Pressurized Water

Greece ‘Pushes Back’ Refugees with Gas Bombs and Pressurized Water

Human Rights Center of İstanbul Bar Association has documented that the number of refugees waiting at Turkey-Greece border has dropped, NGOs and state institutions keep handing out food and Greece is still “pushing back” refugees with tear gas.

Criminal Complaint About Death of 70-Year-Old Özçelik Following a Police Raid

Criminal Complaint About Death of 70-Year-Old Özçelik Following a Police Raid

The family of 70-year-old Edibe Özçelik, who fell ill during a police raid to her house and lost her life shortly afterwards in Hatay, have filed a criminal complaint against the police officers and the prosecutor.

9 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez

‘They Take Our Money, Beat and Send us Back to Turkey’

‘They Take Our Money, Beat and Send us Back to Turkey’

Some of the refugees waiting at Turkey-Greece border in Edirne could cross to the other side, but they all say the same thing: “The police of Greece took our identity cards and money, beat us and threw us back to the Turkey side.”

6 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez,Hikmet Adal

Access Block on Odatv News Website

Access Block on Odatv News Website

An access block has been imposed on Odatv news website shortly after its news director Barış Terkoğlu and reporter Hülya Kılınç were arrested.

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