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685 Press Cards Revoked Over ‘National Security’
685 Press Cards Revoked Over ‘National Security’
Indicating that press cards have been changed in order to “prevent the use irregular and fake press cards”, Vice President Oktay has announced that the press cards of 685 journalists have been cancelled over “national security” concerns.
2 December 2019
Lawsuit Against Diyarbakır Bar Association Over its Declaration on April 24
Lawsuit Against Diyarbakır Bar Association Over its Declaration on April 24
Batman Heavy Penal Court has ruled that a lawsuit shall be filed against former Diyarbakır Bar Association Chair and executive board members over their declaration on April 24, charging them with “inciting the public to enmity and hatred."
2 December 2019
Lawyer Tahir Elçi Commemorated on Fourth Anniversary of His Killing
Lawyer Tahir Elçi Commemorated on Fourth Anniversary of His Killing
Tahir Elçi, the then chairperson of the Diyarbakır Bar Association, was shot dead during a press statement in the southeastern city. His murder has still not been solved.
28 November 2019
House of Alevi Family Marked, Governor Says Incident 'Not Sectarian'
House of Alevi Family Marked, Governor Says Incident 'Not Sectarian'
The police said "drunkards or children" may have marked the house while the Interior Minister promised to find the perpetrators.
28 November 2019
Amnesty International: Rights Defenders Should be Acquitted in Büyükada Trial
Amnesty International: Rights Defenders Should be Acquitted in Büyükada Trial
Ten rights defenders were detained during a workshop in July 2017 and charged with "financing terrorism and spying."
26 November 2019
Court: Police 'Neighborhood Guards' Not Authorized to Ask for ID, Conduct Body Search
Court: Police 'Neighborhood Guards' Not Authorized to Ask for ID, Conduct Body Search
The General Directorate of Security contradicted the court, stating that the verdict was "exclusive to that case."
22 November 2019
‘Wardens Insult Prisoners by Looking at Their Family Photos'
‘Wardens Insult Prisoners by Looking at Their Family Photos'
HDP Şırnak MP Hüseyin Kaçmaz has submitted a Parliamentary question regarding the inmates who have gone on a hunger strike in Osmaniye Prison against ill treatment and violation of rights.
21 November 2019
‘Revoke Statutory Decrees’ Concert Banned by Şişli District Governorship
‘Revoke Statutory Decrees’ Concert Banned by Şişli District Governorship
A concert to be held with the slogan “Revoke the Statutory Decrees, Close the State of Emergency Commission” has been banned by the Şişli District Governorship in İstanbul.
21 November 2019
Journalist Ahmet Takan Attacked
Journalist Ahmet Takan Attacked
Journalist Ahmet Takan, a columnist for daily Korkusuz, has been assaulted with a baseball bat in front of his house in Dikmen, Ankara. Takan was previously targeted by MHP Chair and MHP Secretary General.
21 November 2019
PEN Germany Declares Jailed Journalist and Novelist Ahmet Altan Honorary Member
PEN Germany Declares Jailed Journalist and Novelist Ahmet Altan Honorary Member
PEN Germany Center has declared imprisoned journalist and writer Ahmet Altan an honorary member. Jailed for 1,138 days, Altan was released on November 4, to be arrested again a week later on November 13.
20 November 2019
ECtHR: Attending Funeral Not Crime, But Within Freedom of Expression
ECtHR: Attending Funeral Not Crime, But Within Freedom of Expression
The ECtHR has decided that the freedom of expression of Atalay, who was given a 10-month prison sentence for attending a funeral and demonstrations, was violated and that Turkey shall pay 7 thousand euro for damages.
19 November 2019 Ayça Söylemez
Prosecutor Demands Academic for Peace Altınel be Penalized for ‘Terror Propaganda’
Prosecutor Demands Academic for Peace Altınel be Penalized for ‘Terror Propaganda’
Standing trial on charge of “membership of a terrorist organization”, Academic for Peace Assoc. Prof. Tuna Altınel had his second hearing. The prosecutor has demanded that Altınel be penalized for “propagandizing for a terrorist organization”.
19 November 2019
20 Thousand Mines Destroyed at Turkey-Iran Border
20 Thousand Mines Destroyed at Turkey-Iran Border
20,000 mines have been destroyed at the eastern border of Turkey as part of a de-mining project funded by the EU. Head of EU Delegation to Turkey Berger has indicated that the EU will continue supporting Turkey’s efforts to de-mine its border.
19 November 2019
Report by International Press Organizations on Status of Press Freedom in Turkey
Report by International Press Organizations on Status of Press Freedom in Turkey
Eight international press freedom and journalism organizations have released a report on the status of press freedom in Turkey. The report has put forward nine main findings and offered 11 recommendations on freedom of press in the country.
19 November 2019
Attorney Tuncer Objects to 'Internal Body Examination' on Her Client
Attorney Tuncer Objects to 'Internal Body Examination' on Her Client
The attorney has applied to the Constitutional Court, requesting the cancellation of an order for an internal body examination on her imprisoned client.
18 November 2019 Evrim Kepenek
Inmates of Osmaniye Prison on Hunger Strike for Their Legal Rights
Inmates of Osmaniye Prison on Hunger Strike for Their Legal Rights
Going on a hunger strike in Osmaniye No. 2 Type T Closed Prison, inmates have indicated that they are deprived of their legal rights, they are forced to be counted on foot and when they do not accept it, they are battered and face disciplinary investigations.
18 November 2019
29 Suicide Attempts in Parliament in 9 Years
29 Suicide Attempts in Parliament in 9 Years
Answering the Parliamentary question of CHP İstanbul MP Gamze Akkuş İlgezdi, Parliamentary Deputy Speaker Süreyya Sadi Bilgiç has indicated that 29 suicide attempts have taken place in Parliament in the last 9 years.
18 November 2019
Support for Writer and Academic Fikret Başkaya from 5 Continents, 19 Countries
Support for Writer and Academic Fikret Başkaya from 5 Continents, 19 Countries
23 freedom of expression and press organizations from 19 countries have expressed support for writer and academic Fikret Başkaya ahead of his hearing in Ankara on November 22: “Terrorist propaganda charges against him must be dismissed.”
15 November 2019
Parliamentary Inquiry into ‘Inconsistent and Unlawful Judgements of Judicial Bodies’
Parliamentary Inquiry into ‘Inconsistent and Unlawful Judgements of Judicial Bodies’
Requesting a Parliamentary investigation into “the inconsistent and unlawful judgements of judicial bodies”, HDP MP Danış Beştaş has said, “We witness that the judicial mechanism does not fulfill its responsibility of abiding by the law.”
15 November 2019
Day of the Imprisoned Writer: How can you Still Write in That Country?
Day of the Imprisoned Writer: How can you Still Write in That Country?
On November 15 International Day of the Imprisoned Writer, PEN Turkey, Turkish Writers’ Union, Journalists’ Association of Turkey and Turkish Publishers Association have held a joint statement and raised concerns over imprisoned writers.
15 November 2019 Ayşegül Özbek
Court Rejects Appeal Against Journalist Ahmet Altan's Arrest
Court Rejects Appeal Against Journalist Ahmet Altan's Arrest
Altan was released after spending 1,138 days behind bars but was arrested again a week later.
15 November 2019
The Detained in Giresun Released on Probation
The Detained in Giresun Released on Probation
Taken into custody in Giresun, journalists Canan Coşkun and Tuğba Demir, documentary filmmaker Kazım Kızıl and Şaban Vatan, the father of Rabia Naz, have been released on probation by the judgeship after bearing testimony.
15 November 2019
Journalist Coşkun: All Digital Material and Videos Confiscated
Journalist Coşkun: All Digital Material and Videos Confiscated
Canan Coşkun, who is still under detention, has spoken to bianet, saying, "They also confiscated a bag of Kazım Kızıl, taking the coat of arms of Hamburg Film Festival on the bag as 'crime evidence.'"
14 November 2019 Ayça Söylemez
Court Issues Non-Prosecution for Journalist Demir After Detention Over Tweet
Court Issues Non-Prosecution for Journalist Demir After Detention Over Tweet
Hakan Demir was one of the numerous people who were detained over comments on Turkey's military operation in Syria.
14 November 2019
PEN: Turkey is Prison of Writers and Journalists
PEN: Turkey is Prison of Writers and Journalists
PEN Turkey Center and PEN International have released statements on the occasion of November 15 International Day of the Imprisoned Writer. Among the five journalists whose cases are highlighted by the PEN this year is also Nedim Türfent.
14 November 2019
Detained Journalist Coşkun Asked About 'Her Meeting with Witness'
Detained Journalist Coşkun Asked About 'Her Meeting with Witness'
Detained together with documentary filmmaker Kızıl in Giresun, Coşkun has been charged with "blackmailing, threat, causing injury on purpose, insult, and depriving a person of his/her freedom."
14 November 2019 Ayça Söylemez
Journalist Fatih Polat Acquitted of ‘Insulting President’
Journalist Fatih Polat Acquitted of ‘Insulting President’
Charged with “insulting the president” due to his article on Malta Files, Editor-in-Chief of daily Evrensel Fatih Polat has been acquitted.
14 November 2019
Prison Sentence for ‘Insulting President’ in Ankara Massacre Case
Prison Sentence for ‘Insulting President’ in Ankara Massacre Case
Çağlayan Bozacı, the son of Turan Bozacı, who lost his life in October 10 Ankara massacre in 2015, has been sentenced to 11 months, 20 days in prison on charge of "insulting the president” due to his statements about him at court.
14 November 2019
Father of Rabia Naz Taken to Police Station
Father of Rabia Naz Taken to Police Station
Şaban Vatan, the father of 11-year-old Rabia Naz Vatan, who suspiciously lost her life in Giresun, has been taken to the police station to depose. Journalist Canan Coşkun and documentary filmmaker Kazım Kızıl were also detained last night.
14 November 2019
Explosion in Armory in Urfa: 17 People Wounded
Explosion in Armory in Urfa: 17 People Wounded
Two simultaneous explosions have occurred in the armory of the 20th Armored Brigade Command in Turkey’s southeastern province of Urfa. 16 on-duty soldiers and one civilian have been wounded in the incident.
14 November 2019
15-Day Ban on Demonstrations in Dersim
15-Day Ban on Demonstrations in Dersim
The Governorship of Tunceli has announced that all demonstrations and events, except for the ones deemed suitable by the Governorship and district governorships, will be banned in the province for 15 days as of today.
13 November 2019
‘Report Says That Police Officer Fired with His Head Tilted to Right, It Means Aiming’
‘Report Says That Police Officer Fired with His Head Tilted to Right, It Means Aiming’
The lawyers of Elvan family have indicated that the expert report prepared by the Gendarmerie has documented that the defendant police officer fired the tear gas canister with his head tilted to the right, which means that he fired by taking aim.
13 November 2019
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