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Investigation Against Musician Alpay, Who Commemorated Berkin Elvan in His Concert

Investigation Against Musician Alpay, Who Commemorated Berkin Elvan in His Concert

An investigation has been launched against musician Alpay on the allegation that “he praised members of terrorist organizations and degraded the state” by commemorating Berkin Elvan, Deniz Gezmiş, Yusuf Aslan and Hüseyin İnan in his concert.

Report on Halfeti by Urfa Bar Association: The Detained Subjected to Sexual Torture

Report on Halfeti by Urfa Bar Association: The Detained Subjected to Sexual Torture

Releasing a report on the detained in Dergili Neighborhood in Halfeti, Urfa, the Urfa Bar Association has said, “Several of the detained were subjected to sexual torture.”

Galatasaray High School Reunion Day: ‘Freedom to Academics for Peace’

Galatasaray High School Reunion Day: ‘Freedom to Academics for Peace’

On the 85th traditional reunion day at Galatasaray High School in İstanbul, the Galatasaray Common Sense Platform has sent their greetings to arrested Academics for Peace Füsun Üstel and Tuna Altınel and said, “Our solidarity will always continue.”

From Relatives of the Disappeared to Erdoğan: We Don’t Live in Bright Picture You Draw

From Relatives of the Disappeared to Erdoğan: We Don’t Live in Bright Picture You Draw

Coming together for their 740th gathering, Saturday Mothers/People have made a call to President Erdoğan: “We don’t live in the bright picture that you draw. What we need is the practices that would ensure real justice, democracy and human rights.”

3 June 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Ministry of Interior Launches Investigation into ‘Dersim’ Decision of Municipal Council

Ministry of Interior Launches Investigation into ‘Dersim’ Decision of Municipal Council

The Ministry of Interior has launched an investigation into the decision of Dersim Municipal Council, which previously decided by majority of votes to change its “Tunceli Municipality” signboard as “Dersim Municipality.”

Üstel’s Request for Stay of Execution Rejected, Judge Expresses Dissenting Opinion

Üstel’s Request for Stay of Execution Rejected, Judge Expresses Dissenting Opinion

Imprisoned academic Füsun Üstel’s request for stay of execution has been rejected. While the upper court has also rejected the objection of her lawyers against this ruling, one of the judges has expressed a dissenting opinion, referring to freedom of expression.

31 May 2019 Tansu Pişkin

Press Council Sends Letter to Assaulted Journalists: You are Not Alone

Press Council Sends Letter to Assaulted Journalists: You are Not Alone

The High Council of the Press Council of Turkey has sent a letter to six assaulted journalists: “These unacceptable attacks aim to disregard people’s right to obtain information and frighten and intimidate journalists.”

Deferred Prison Sentence of 15 Months for 2 Academics

Deferred Prison Sentence of 15 Months for 2 Academics

Academics for Peace Filiz Arıöz and Tezcan Durna have been sentenced to 1 year and 3 months in prison on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization.” The pronouncement of both verdicts has been suspended.

30 May 2019 Hikmet Adal,Tansu Pişkin

Constitutional Court Postpones Meeting on Academics for Peace

Constitutional Court Postpones Meeting on Academics for Peace

Examining the individual applications of 10 Academics for Peace signatory to the declaration “We will not be a party to this crime”, the Constitutional Court has postponed the meeting as the Ministry of Justice did not submit the requested “opinion”.

‘The Detained Woman Began Her Meeting With Lawyer in Tears’

‘The Detained Woman Began Her Meeting With Lawyer in Tears’

Preparing a preliminary report on the allegations of torture in Halfeti, Urfa, the Foundation for Society and Legal Studies (TOHAV) has requested that an investigation be launched against investigating bodies, public officers and physicians.

Journalist Kadri Gürsel Released on Probation

Journalist Kadri Gürsel Released on Probation

Imprisoned yesterday for the execution of his 30-month prison sentence upheld by the court of appeal, journalist Kadri Gürsel has been released from Metris Prison later in the evening as his request for probation has been accepted.

His Friends Celebrate the Birthday of Yiğit Aksakoğlu in Front of Silivri Prison

His Friends Celebrate the Birthday of Yiğit Aksakoğlu in Front of Silivri Prison

His friends and family have met in front of Silivri Prison to celebrate the birthday of Yiğit Aksakoğlu, the Netherlands-based Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Representative to Turkey who has been behind bars since November 17, 2018.

Report by Ankara Bar Association Regarding Allegations of Torture in Custody

Report by Ankara Bar Association Regarding Allegations of Torture in Custody

Releasing a report regarding the allegations of torture in Ankara Financial Crimes Investigation Bureau, the Ankara Bar Association has shared detailed information on the allegations and requested an investigation against law enforcement officers.

Publisher and Author of ‘Zümrüt Apartment’ Book Released on Probation

Publisher and Author of ‘Zümrüt Apartment’ Book Released on Probation

The publisher and the author of the book "Zümrüt Apartment", who were previously taken into custody on the allegation that "they praised child abuse" in the book, have been released on probation later in the day.

At Least 31 Journalists Attacked, 1 Journalist Killed in the Last 17 Months

At Least 31 Journalists Attacked, 1 Journalist Killed in the Last 17 Months

As physical assaults targeting journalists have been surging especially over the last two weeks, we have compiled the attacks launched against journalists since early 2018 till today based on bianet Media Monitoring Reports.

Five Journalists Physically Assaulted Over the Last Two Weeks

Five Journalists Physically Assaulted Over the Last Two Weeks

Journalists İdris Özyol, Ergin Çevik, Hakan Denizli, Sabahattin Önkibar and Yavuz Selim Demirağ have been physically assaulted over the last two weeks.

Saturday Mothers/People Lay Carnations on Galatasaray Square

Saturday Mothers/People Lay Carnations on Galatasaray Square

Prevented from holding their weekly sit-in protests at Galatasaray Square in İstanbul since their 700th gathering, Saturday Mothers/People have laid carnations on the square in the 24th year of their first protest in Galatasaray.

‘Even the Judge Had to Append Torture Allegations to Record’

‘Even the Judge Had to Append Torture Allegations to Record’

Visiting the ones detained in Halfeti, lawyer Sözen has stated that though they requested referral of the detained to Forensic Medicine Institution to identify torture marks, their request has not been responded. Their period of detention has been extended.

27 May 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Leyla Güven: I End My Hunger Strike

Leyla Güven: I End My Hunger Strike

Making a statement after imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan’s call for an end to hunger strikes and death fasts, HDP Hakkari MP Leyla Güven has announced that she has ended her hunger strike, which she was continuing for 200 days.

Armed Attack Against Journalist in Adana

Armed Attack Against Journalist in Adana

An armed attack has been launched against Hakan Denizli, the Grant Holder of Adana-based Egemen local newspaper. Being taken to hospital after the incident, Denizli’s state of health has been reportedly good.

‘Freedom of Speech in Prison’ Book by CİSST Association

‘Freedom of Speech in Prison’ Book by CİSST Association

“Freedom of Speech in Prison” book prepared by Korkut and Demirbaş from the Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) Association focuses on the restrictions imposed on prisoners’ freedom of speech and the recommendations to overcome them.

Access Block to Wikipedia in Turkey Taken to ECtHR

Access Block to Wikipedia in Turkey Taken to ECtHR

Wikipedia has appealed to the European Court of Human Rİghts (ECtHR) against the access block imposed by Turkey to the online encyclopedia. Access to Wikipedia has been blocked in Turkey for the last two years.

Saturday Mothers/People Granted Sevinç Özgüner Human Rights Award

Saturday Mothers/People Granted Sevinç Özgüner Human Rights Award

Sevinç Özgüner Human Rights, Peace and Democracy Award has been granted to Saturday Mothers/People this year. Speaking in the award ceremony, Jiyan Tosun has said, “Not losing our hopes is the only thing that we need. Conscience will win.”

Anonymous Witness Could Not Be Heard in Trial of 27 People Including Journalist Meşale Tolu

Anonymous Witness Could Not Be Heard in Trial of 27 People Including Journalist Meşale Tolu

While the anonymous witness could not be heard in the ninth hearing of the case filed against 27 people including journalist Meşale Tolu, Tolu has announced that the passport of her husband has been confiscated in Turkey.

2 of 17 People Expressing Support for Academics for Peace Have Their First Hearings

2 of 17 People Expressing Support for Academics for Peace Have Their First Hearings

Having informed against themselves in support of Academics for Peace, two of 17 people have had their first hearings. Charged with “terror propaganda” just like the academics, the people in question will be tried in separate cases.

23 May 2019 Hikmet Adal

‘AKP Has Captured Both Supreme Election Council and Constitutional Court’

‘AKP Has Captured Both Supreme Election Council and Constitutional Court’

Examining the application of imprisoned businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala after two years, the Constitutional Court has ruled by a majority vote that there is no violation of rights committed by his arrest.

22 May 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Prosecutor Objects, Academic for Peace Üstel Cannot be Transferred to Open Prison

Prosecutor Objects, Academic for Peace Üstel Cannot be Transferred to Open Prison

Upon the objection of the Public Prosecutor, the Eskişehir 1st Heavy Penal Court has reversed the verdict of Eskişehir 1st Judgeship of Execution, which accepted the request of Academic for Peace Prof. Dr. Füsun Üstel for transfer to an open prison.

22 May 2019 Tansu Pişkin

Statement as to the Accusations of Academic Ayşe Gül Altınay

Statement as to the Accusations of Academic Ayşe Gül Altınay

Are we going to turn our pain into more violence, hate, pain and injustice, or into steps that multiply life, beauty, love, peace and justice?

Statement of Academic Ayşe Gül Altınay

Statement of Academic Ayşe Gül Altınay

In order to heal the traumas transmitted from one generation to the other, and to come out of the cycles of violence we have been suffering from, we need reparative justice more than ever.

Lawyers of Abdullah Öcalan Go to İmralı Prison

Lawyers of Abdullah Öcalan Go to İmralı Prison

Rezan Sarıca and Newroz Uysal, the lawyers of imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, have gone to İmralı Prison to meet him after 20 days. In their last meeting on May 2, his lawyers could meet Öcalan after 8 years and over 800 applications.

Women Relatives of Hunger Striking Inmates File Second Criminal Complaint Against Police

Women Relatives of Hunger Striking Inmates File Second Criminal Complaint Against Police

The women who were subjected to police violence while standing watch in front of Gebze Prison in Kocaeli for their relatives who are on a hunger strike in prison have filed a criminal complaint against the responsible parties.

Arrested Academic for Peace Füsun Üstel to be Transferred to Open Prison

Arrested Academic for Peace Füsun Üstel to be Transferred to Open Prison

Eskişehir 1st Judgeship of Execution has accepted Üstel’s request for transfer to an open prison by referring to a verdict by Supreme Court of Appeals, which ruled, “The ones convicted of terror propaganda cannot be deemed a terrorist organization member.”

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