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Constitutional Court Takes on Trial of Academics, What will Happen is Uncertain

Constitutional Court Takes on Trial of Academics, What will Happen is Uncertain

Individual applications by Academics for Peace who were given prison terms have been sent to the General Assembly of The Constitutional Court. Meanwhile, the courts began to postpone ongoing trials to wait for the top court verdict.

‘Patriarchate Led by an Appointed Trustee for 10 Years, Democratic Election Needs to be Held’

‘Patriarchate Led by an Appointed Trustee for 10 Years, Democratic Election Needs to be Held’

The Patriarch Sub-governor who will lead the election process of a new Armenian Patriarch of Turkey has been elected. HDP MP Paylan has spoken to bianet about the election of Episcopos Maşlayan as Patriarch Sub-governor and their further demands.

4 July 2019 Pınar Tarcan

EU Delegation Statement on Human Rights in Turkey

EU Delegation Statement on Human Rights in Turkey

Releasing a statement on human rights in Turkey, the Delegation of the EU to the Council of Europe (EUDEL) has criticized the state’s attitude in Gezi trial and made a call to implement the the Judicial Reform Strategy with determined and concrete steps.

All Executives Sentenced to Prison, Public Officials Acquitted

All Executives Sentenced to Prison, Public Officials Acquitted

In the final hearing of Aladağ dorm fire case, which claimed the lives of 11 children in 2016, all dorm executives have been sentenced to prison. Public officials have been acquitted for “causing death”, but penalized for “misconduct in office.”

4 July 2019 Ayşegül Özbek

HDP Women’s Group: Investigate Suspicious Death of Rabia Naz and Other Children

HDP Women’s Group: Investigate Suspicious Death of Rabia Naz and Other Children

The HDP Women’s Parliamentary Group has requested that a Parliamentary inquiry be launched against irregularities and impunity in the investigation and prosecution of suspicious deaths, especially that of Rabia Naz and other children.

The Ones Massacred in Madımak 26 Years Ago Commemorated in Sivas

The Ones Massacred in Madımak 26 Years Ago Commemorated in Sivas

The ones massacred in Madımak Hotel in Sivas 26 years ago today have been commemorated in a ceremony in Sivas. Şenal Sarıhan, one of the attorneys of Sivas case, has spoken to bianet regarding the commemoration.

2 July 2019 Ekin Karaca

‘At Least 369 Official Curfews Declared in the Last 3.5 Years’

‘At Least 369 Official Curfews Declared in the Last 3.5 Years’

The Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) has announced that at least 369 official curfews have been declared in at least 11 provinces and 51 districts since August 16, 2015. The highest number of curfews have been declared in Diyarbakır.

‘There is no Harassment in İkitelli, But Racist Attack Against Syrians’

‘There is no Harassment in İkitelli, But Racist Attack Against Syrians’

The International Refugee Rights Association has denounced the lynch attempt against Syrians living in the İkitelli Neighborhood in Küçükçekmece, İstanbul after a shop owner alleged that “his daughter was harassed by someone.”

Support by BirAraDa Association for Imprisoned Academics Füsun Üstel and Tuna Altınel

Support by BirAraDa Association for Imprisoned Academics Füsun Üstel and Tuna Altınel

The Association for Science, Art, Education, Research and Solidarity (BirAraDa) has organized a postcard workshop in solidarity with imprisoned Academics for Peace Füsun Üstel and Tuna Altınel, who have been behind bars for over 50 days.

2 July 2019 Ekin Eylem Yıldız

Yiğit Aksakoğlu's Statement of Defense: There is no Crime, but Guilty in This Indictment

Yiğit Aksakoğlu's Statement of Defense: There is no Crime, but Guilty in This Indictment

We are publishing the full English version of Yiğit Aksakoğlu's statement of defense that he presented in his first hearing on June 24, 2019. Arrested for over 220 days, Aksakoğlu was released on probation with an international travel ban on June 25.

METU Students Detained Over an Informer's Email, Miss Graduation Ceremony

METU Students Detained Over an Informer's Email, Miss Graduation Ceremony

The students who were detained at around 5.30 am said that the detentions were made over an email that said, "These people already caused trouble in previous years. It would be good to take measures."

1 July 2019 Ayşegül Özbek

Three Academics Sentenced to 1 Year, 3 Months in Prison

Three Academics Sentenced to 1 Year, 3 Months in Prison

Having their final hearings at the İstanbul 32nd Heavy Penal Court, three academics have been sentenced to 1 year and 3 months in prison for having signed the peace declaration. The announcement of their verdicts has been suspended.

1 July 2019 Hikmet Adal

Second Verdict in Ergenekon Case: Organization Cannot be Detected

Second Verdict in Ergenekon Case: Organization Cannot be Detected

In the Ergenekon case, the court has ruled for the acquittal of all defendants charged with “establishing, leading, being members of, aiding, abetting armed organization”. Perpetrators of State Council, Cumhuriyet attacks have been given life sentence.

Osman Kavala's Statement of Defense: This Indictment is a Fantastic Fiction

Osman Kavala's Statement of Defense: This Indictment is a Fantastic Fiction

We are publishing excerpts from the English version of arrested businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala’s statement of defense that he presented in his first hearing held in Silivri Prison Campus in İstanbul on June 24, 2019.

Lawsuit for Damages by AKP’s Binali Yıldırım Against Daily Evrensel

Lawsuit for Damages by AKP’s Binali Yıldırım Against Daily Evrensel

Ruling AKP’s İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral candidate Binali Yıldırım has filed a lawsuit for damages against daily Evrensel, which reported on social media posts about him. Yıldırım has requested 25 thousand Turkish Lira in damages from the newspaper.

One Soldier Loses His Life in Hakkari

One Soldier Loses His Life in Hakkari

After the PKK launched an attack against the Altıntepe base area in Çukurca, Hakkari, a conflict erupted between them and security forces. Contract soldier Kadir Yıldırım has lost his life in the conflict.

‘Why does the Ministry of Interior Interfere in Patriarch Election?’

‘Why does the Ministry of Interior Interfere in Patriarch Election?’

HDP Diyarbakır MP Garo Paylan has submitted a Parliamentary question and asked Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu why the Ministry of Interior has been interfering in the election of a new Armenian Patriarch of Turkey.

Constitutional Court President: Kavala's Attendance in Gezi Not Sign of an Offense

Constitutional Court President: Kavala's Attendance in Gezi Not Sign of an Offense

Judge Arslan said in his dissenting opinion that it is not the Constitutional Court's duty to approve different views on the Gezi protests whether it was a criticism of the government or a foreign-sponsored insurrection.

Letter of Support by Law Society of England and Wales for Lawyer Veysel Ok

Letter of Support by Law Society of England and Wales for Lawyer Veysel Ok

Sending a letter to President Erdoğan, the Law Society of England and Wales has requested the discontinuation of the indictment and proceedings against MLSA Co-Director lawyer Veysel Ok for “denigrating the Turkish judicial system".

Prosecutor Demands Penalization of Seven Defendants, Whose Case Files were Separated

Prosecutor Demands Penalization of Seven Defendants, Whose Case Files were Separated

Announcing his opinion as to the accusations, the prosecutor has demanded penalization of seven defendants, whose case files were previously separated to prevent a possible violation of statute of limitations in Hrant Dink murder case.

Collective Memory Platform: This Lawsuit Means Saying 'Enough, Shush Now' to Opposition

Collective Memory Platform: This Lawsuit Means Saying 'Enough, Shush Now' to Opposition

The Collective Memory Platform has released a statement of solidarity for CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancıoğlu, whose trial of “insulting the President” will start tomorrow: “This lawsuit was also filed against our search for justice, law and equality.”

Council of State Requests Defense from Presidency in Press Card Regulation Case

Council of State Requests Defense from Presidency in Press Card Regulation Case

The State Council has requested defense from the Presidency Directorate of Communications in the lawsuit filed by the Contemporary Journalists’ Association for the annulment of certain articles of press card regulation conflicting with the Constitution.

Joint Statement by Rights Organizations: Investigate Allegations of Torture

Joint Statement by Rights Organizations: Investigate Allegations of Torture

The Human Rights Association (İHD) and Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) have made a joint statement for the press on June 26 Day of Solidarity with the Tortured and called the authorities to investigate the allegations of torture.

Teacher Çelik Acquitted Based on Constitutional Court Verdict

Teacher Çelik Acquitted Based on Constitutional Court Verdict

Çelik has been on retrial after receiving prison term for terrorist propaganda for saying, "Don't let children die," in a TV program.

Yiğit Aksakoğlu Released: There are Lots of Innocent People Behind Bars

Yiğit Aksakoğlu Released: There are Lots of Innocent People Behind Bars

Arrested on November 17, 2018, rights defender Yiğit Aksakoğlu has been released from prison after the court ruled that he should be released on probation with an international travel ban in its interlocutory judgement yesterday.

26 June 2019 Hikmet Adal

Stage Actor Masatçı Released After Five Months in Jail

Stage Actor Masatçı Released After Five Months in Jail

Masatçı was given prison term for staging a play in support of a conscientious objector.

İHD: Torture in Urfa Not Documented

İHD: Torture in Urfa Not Documented

The Human Rights Association (İHD) has released a statement on the incident of torture in Urfa, saying that the state officials violated "all articles" of the İstanbul Protocol.

Amnesty: 'Gezi Case Should be Dropped'

Amnesty: 'Gezi Case Should be Dropped'

The trial of the 2013 protests began today, with 16 civil society figures charged with various offenses including attempted overthrow.

HDP Requests Parliament to Investigate Claims of Torture

HDP Requests Parliament to Investigate Claims of Torture

MP Taşdemir has submitted a parliamentary inquiry regarding the claims of torture in prisons.

Civil Society Organizations from Germany: ‘Kavala and Aksakoğlu Should be Released’

Civil Society Organizations from Germany: ‘Kavala and Aksakoğlu Should be Released’

Seven organizations have released a joint statement on the Gezi Park trial which began today, demanding the case should be dropped.

24 June 2019 Gürsel Köksal

Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu Appear Before the Judge After Months

Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu Appear Before the Judge After Months

The 16-defendant Gezi trial has started today. While Osman Kavala has stood before the judge on the 601st day of his arrest, Aksakoğlu has appeared in court after 220 days. They have made their defense against the indictment.

24 June 2019 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Coşkun Acquitted of 'Insulting President'

Journalist Coşkun Acquitted of 'Insulting President'

Canan Coşkun was on trial for her article titled, "Erdoğan Ordered, Journalists Arrested."

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