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Two Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Mardin and Hakkari

Two Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Mardin and Hakkari

Two soldiers have lost their lives in operations against the PKK in the district of Derik in Mardin and in the district of Şemdinli in Hakkari.

21 October 2019

Prof. Dr. Füsun Üstel Acquitted

Prof. Dr. Füsun Üstel Acquitted

Prof. Üstel, who served two-and-a-half months in prison for having signed the Peace Declaration, has been acquitted of the charge of "propagandizing for a terrorist organization."

18 October 2019 Tansu Pişkin

One Soldier Loses His Life in Van

One Soldier Loses His Life in Van

The Governorship of Van has announced that one soldier has lost his life and two soldiers have been wounded in a conflict that erupted in the district of Çaldıran in Van.

18 October 2019

Hrant Dink Foundation Conference on Kayseri Banned in İstanbul As Well

Hrant Dink Foundation Conference on Kayseri Banned in İstanbul As Well

Previously banned by the Governorship of Kayseri, Hrant Dink Foundation’s conference on “the Social, Cultural and Economic History of Kayseri and the Region” has now also been banned by the District Governorship of Şişli in İstanbul.

18 October 2019

Law Put Aside Upon the Instruction of Ministry

Law Put Aside Upon the Instruction of Ministry

In response to an inmate’s demand to listen to radio in Kocaeli Prison, the court has concluded that “he is legally entitled to have a radio in prison, but cannot use this right upon the instruction of Ministry of Justice”.

17 October 2019 Ayça Söylemez

‘UN Resolutions Stipulate That Journalists Must be Protected in Conflict Regions’

‘UN Resolutions Stipulate That Journalists Must be Protected in Conflict Regions’

According to a report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), 44 of 80 journalists killed in 2018 lost their lives in conflict regions. RSF Representative to Turkey Önderoğlu has said, “Conflicting sides must protect the civilians in the region”.

15 October 2019 Hikmet Adal

Detained in İstanbul, 9 HDP Members Arrested

Detained in İstanbul, 9 HDP Members Arrested

Taken into custody after holding a statement for the press at HDP Beşiktaş office in İstanbul on October 13, nine HDP members have been arrested on charge of “violating the law on meetings and demonstrations” and “terror propaganda”.

15 October 2019

‘Peace Spring’ Investigation Against CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu

‘Peace Spring’ Investigation Against CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation against CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu. The MP is charged with “openly degrading the State of the Republic of Turkey” due to his statements on Syria operation.

14 October 2019

5 Districts in Hakkari Declared ‘Special Security Zones’

5 Districts in Hakkari Declared ‘Special Security Zones’

The Governorship of Hakkari has declared five areas in the districts of Hakkari center, Çukurca, Şemdinli, Yüksekova and Derecik as “special security zones” for a period of 14 days as of October 14.

14 October 2019

Police Intervention Against Saturday Mothers/People

Police Intervention Against Saturday Mothers/People

Police have intervened against Saturday Mothers/People with pepper gas and batons in the 759th week of their protest.

12 October 2019

Police 'Virtual Patrol' Teams 'Unlawfully' Investigate 30 Thousand People a Day

Police 'Virtual Patrol' Teams 'Unlawfully' Investigate 30 Thousand People a Day

A lawyer has said that "virtual patrol" teams examine social media accounts of 30 thousand people who were labeled as potential criminals every day.

11 October 2019

Journalist Necla Demir Acquitted

Journalist Necla Demir Acquitted

Journalist Necla Demir, the former grant holder of Gazete Karınca news website, has been acquitted of “repeatedly propagandizing for a terrorist organization”.

11 October 2019

European Alevi Unions Confederation Honorary Chair Turgut Öker Released

European Alevi Unions Confederation Honorary Chair Turgut Öker Released

Taken into custody at İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport this morning, European Alevi Unions Confederation Honorary Chair and former HDP İstanbul MP Turgut Öker has been released after his deposition.

11 October 2019

Constitutional Court: Prison Board Not Have Authority to Block Letters on Rights Violations

Constitutional Court: Prison Board Not Have Authority to Block Letters on Rights Violations

Two inmates' letters to parliamentarians on rights violations in the prison were not sent by the prison administration.

10 October 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Those Who Lost Their Lives in October 10 Massacre Commemorated in Ankara

Those Who Lost Their Lives in October 10 Massacre Commemorated in Ankara

It has been four years since 103 people lost their lives and over 500 others have been wounded in September 10 Ankara Massacre. The deceased have been commemorated in front of Ankara Train Station: "We will keep on siding with peace".

10 October 2019

Arrest of Journalists Ahmet Altan, Ilıcak to Continue

Arrest of Journalists Ahmet Altan, Ilıcak to Continue

The court has ruled that the verdict of the Supreme Court of Appeals overturning life sentences for Altan Brothers and Ilıcak shall be abided by.

Hunger Strike of Grup Yorum Music Band on Parliamentary Agenda

Hunger Strike of Grup Yorum Music Band on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP İstanbul MP Candaş Kaya has submitted a Parliamentary question about the condition of Grup Yorum music band members who are on a hunger strike in prison, demanding fair trial and protesting the ban on their concerts.

Gezi Trial: Arrest of Kavala to Continue

Gezi Trial: Arrest of Kavala to Continue

The court has ruled that the Kavala’s arrest shall continue due to “suspicion of escape.”

Grup Yorum Music Band Member Gökçek on Hunger Strike in Prison for 111 Days

Grup Yorum Music Band Member Gökçek on Hunger Strike in Prison for 111 Days

Grup Yorum music band has shared a picture of its member İbrahim Gökçek, who has been on a hunger strike for 111 days. The group has once again reminded the public about the demands of its hunger striking members.

Zehra Doğan Paints the Picture of Ceylan Önkol on the Streets of London

Zehra Doğan Paints the Picture of Ceylan Önkol on the Streets of London

Painter-journalist Zehra Doğan has painted the picture of 14-year-old Ceylan Önkol, who lost her life in an explosion in 2009, on the streets of London. “To all children massacred with mortar shells”, Doğan has said in her message.

Academics for Peace: We Request Our Unconditional Reinstatement

Academics for Peace: We Request Our Unconditional Reinstatement

The academics have said in a statement that 329 signatories of the Peace Declaration have been acquitted after the Constitutional Court ruling.

Kayseri Governorship Prevents Conference by Hrant Dink Foundation

Kayseri Governorship Prevents Conference by Hrant Dink Foundation

After the Governorship stated that it "disapproves" the conference, the foundation decided to hold the event in İstanbul.

Birthday Present for Osman Kavala from His Friends

Birthday Present for Osman Kavala from His Friends

His friends met in Cezayir Restaurant in İstanbul for the 62nd birthday of arrested businessperson Osman Kavala and signed a letter to be sent to the Ministry of Justice.

'Osman Kavala's Imprisonment is Turkey's Shame'

'Osman Kavala's Imprisonment is Turkey's Shame'

Today is the 62nd birthday of businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala.

2 October 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Mothers of Military Students Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Taken into Custody

Mothers of Military Students Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Taken into Custody

The mothers of military students put on trial for joining the July 15 coup attempt and sentenced to life imprisonment have been battered and taken into custody by the police after they attempted to protest in front of the Parliament.

Demonstrations and Events Banned in Şırnak for 15 Days

Demonstrations and Events Banned in Şırnak for 15 Days

The Governorship of Şırnak has announced that all demonstrations and events have been banned in Turkey’s eastern province of Şırnak for 15 days as of October 1.

A Lawsuit, Thanks and Right to Access Information

A Lawsuit, Thanks and Right to Access Information

We need to consider the lawsuit filed for announcing the results of a research conducted by the Ministry of Health to be an indicator for a more critical problem. The critical problem is the following: Why cannot citizens access studies conducted by institutions?

1 October 2019 Bülent Şık

First Arrested Academics for Peace Acquitted

First Arrested Academics for Peace Acquitted

Arrested pending trial for a while for having signed the peace declaration, academics Esra Mungan, Meral Camcı, Muzaffer Kaya and Kıvanç Ersoy have been acquitted. “We have won what is ours”, Camcı has commented.

30 September 2019

‘Doors of Silivri Prison Wards Remain Locked at the Night of İstanbul Earthquake’

‘Doors of Silivri Prison Wards Remain Locked at the Night of İstanbul Earthquake’

Visiting Silivri Prison, CHP MP Çakırözer has said that in response to inmates’ request for the doors of their wards to remain unlocked in case of an emergency, the prison administration answered, “That door opens only with the permission of Minister of Justice”.

30 September 2019

Police Attack ‘Democracy Watch’ in İstanbul, HDP MP Kemal Bülbül Hospitalized

Police Attack ‘Democracy Watch’ in İstanbul, HDP MP Kemal Bülbül Hospitalized

Police have attacked the “Democracy Watch” in Esenyurt, İstanbul. While 10 people have been taken into custody, HDP MP Kemal Bülbül has fainted in the ensuing commotion and been hospitalized.

30 September 2019

‘Those Who Made us Lose Our Jobs Won’t be Acquitted in Our Hearts’

‘Those Who Made us Lose Our Jobs Won’t be Acquitted in Our Hearts’

Academic for Peace Hakan Mertcan has been acquitted in all three lawsuits filed against him: “If I tell you I am not happy at all, if I tell you I conscientiously didn’t need such a verdict by a non-independent judiciary, it is not a lie, believe me…”

27 September 2019 Tansu Pişkin

Mothers of Convicted Military Students to Stage a Sit-in Protest Every Wednesday

Mothers of Convicted Military Students to Stage a Sit-in Protest Every Wednesday

The mothers of military students sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment for “attempting to stage a coup” have announced that they will stage a sit-in protest at Sakarya Street in Ankara every Wednesday.

27 September 2019 Evrim Kepenek