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Tensions Mount on Syrian Border Following Artillery Exchange

Tensions Mount on Syrian Border Following Artillery Exchange

The Turkish Prime Ministry announced on Wednesday they had responded to the deadly cross-border shelling from Syria by immediately firing back on Syrian army positions. Parliament also passed a motion allowing the government to send troops abroad if necessary amidst a flurry of international responses.

Foreign Minister Advocates Buffer Zone in Syria Despite Risk of War

Foreign Minister Advocates Buffer Zone in Syria Despite Risk of War

Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu stressed the need to establish a buffer zone to create a safe haven for refugees inside Syrian borders while speaking to the BBC on Friday. Davutoğlu, however, did not respond to a question about the fact that such a move could amount to a declaration of war.

28 September 2012

Syrian Rebels Claim to Receive Battle Training on Turkish Border

Syrian Rebels Claim to Receive Battle Training on Turkish Border

With questions still lingering in the air about the exact nature of the Apaydın Syrian rebel camp in the southern province of Hatay following Foreign Minister Davutoğlu’s remarks, Abu Hussein, a commander of the Free Syrian Army (FSA,) spoke to bianet about what goes on in the camp.

28 August 2012 Ayça Söylemez

“Syrian Rebels Working in Collaboration with Turkey”

“Syrian Rebels Working in Collaboration with Turkey”

A U.S. citizen of Syrian descent who claimed to be one of the political leaders of the opposition movement in Syria expressed their gratitude both to the Turkish government, as well as to foreign Al-Qaeda militants for their contributions to the Free Syrian Army (FSA,) while speaking to bianet in the southern border province of Hatay.

28 August 2012 Ayça Söylemez

FM Davutoğlu Defends Prohibition of Entry into Syrian Rebel Camp

FM Davutoğlu Defends Prohibition of Entry into Syrian Rebel Camp

After security forces denied opposition deputies access into the Apaydın Camp that hosts fighters of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) in the southern border province of Hatay, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu issued a statement defending the status of the camp as a forbidden zone.

What Is Going on at the Apaydın Syrian Rebel Camp?

What Is Going on at the Apaydın Syrian Rebel Camp?

Security forces denied journalists and opposition deputies access into the Apaydın Camp which hosts fighters of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) in the southern province of Hatay. FSA troops inside the camp did not even allow journalists to shoot photographs.

27 August 2012 Ayça Söylemez

“Press Vest” Offers No Protection for Journalists in Syria

“Press Vest” Offers No Protection for Journalists in Syria

With a number of international reporters still missing in Syria, Turkish journalists Bünyamin Aygün and Serkan Ocak have cautioned that taking to the Arab country still poses major lethal risks. Veteran journalist Mete Çubukçu also noted that both sides of the conflict in Syria are now targeting journalists.

22 August 2012 Nilay Vardar

Turkey: From Iraq to Syria

Turkey: From Iraq to Syria

Turkey is excited, Turkey does not want to remain passive, Turkey wants to manipulate regional developments for its benefits. It supports, directs and manipulates the Syrian National Council. What is Turkey doing?

26 July 2012 Bülent Kale

Dubious Theft Overshadows IPA, PEN Representatives’ Court Visit

Dubious Theft Overshadows IPA, PEN Representatives’ Court Visit

Representatives of the International Publishers Association (IPA) and PEN International who arrived in Turkey to monitor the ongoing Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) trial met with a dubious surprise when they found out their files pertaining to the investigation had been stolen from their car despite the presence of gendarmerie troops nearby.

4 July 2012 Nilay Vardar

“My Body, My Decision,” French Women Say

“My Body, My Decision,” French Women Say

French feminist organizations gathered in Paris on June 19 to show their support for Turkish women and their struggle against the Turkish government’s plans to ban abortion, as they chanted “Hands off abortion in Turkey.”

21 June 2012 Buket Tuğsel

National Search Engine to Protect Citizens from Google!

National Search Engine to Protect Citizens from Google!

Transport Minister Binali Yıldırım said the United States has access to all information flowing from Turkish citizens due to companies like Google and Yahoo and announced the introduction of a national search engine instead, while Prof. Yaman Akdeniz questioned the wisdom behind such an initiative.

15 June 2012 Ekin Karaca

The Palestinians and the "Piece" of the Process

The Palestinians and the "Piece" of the Process

Since 1990, both Palestinians and Israel, decided to go through a peace process- presumably-aiming that it would bring about peace and stability to the region. Now, it has been almost 21 years since that decision, and the result is an abject failure.

12 June 2012 Fadi Elhusseını

Turkey Closed Damascus Embassy

Turkey Closed Damascus Embassy

The Turkish government closed down the Damascus Embassy and recalled the ambassador and other diplomats. The decision to shut the embassy down came right after a meeting of PM Erdoğan and President Obama. The consulate in Halep is still open.

Attack on Zaman Newspaper Office

Attack on Zaman Newspaper Office

The Journalists Association of Turkey condemned the attack on the office of the Zaman newspaper in Rotterdam on 19 March.

Bestsellers "Snuff" and "Soft Machine" Strain Turkish Court...

Bestsellers "Snuff" and "Soft Machine" Strain Turkish Court...

Almost no progress was made at the 13 March hearings concerning the international bestsellers "The Soft Machine" by William S. Burroughs and "Snuff" written by Chuck Palahniuk.

Anonymous Hacked BTK Database

Anonymous Hacked BTK Database

Anonymous got hold of four different databases of the Prime Ministry Telecommunication Association. On 12 February it was announced that the databases were hacked. The data was then published on Twitter by a user called 'Unnamed_Anarchy".

15 February 2012

Year of Struggle for Journalists

Year of Struggle for Journalists

Journalism and rights organizations in Turkey and world-wide urged for the release of imprisoned journalists, called for the abrogation of the Anti-Terror Law, observed trial hearings and requested amendments regarding lengthy detention periods.

10 February 2012 Emel Gülcan

Zarakolu Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Zarakolu Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Swedish parliamentarians nominated arrested journalist, publisher, writer and human rights advocator Ragıp Zarakolu for the Nobel Peace Prize.

6 February 2012

Turkey Loses Ground again in World Press Freedom Index

Turkey Loses Ground again in World Press Freedom Index

Turkey fell back ten places to number 148 in the 2011-2012 World Press Freedom Index. According to the report of Reporters Without Borders, press freedom is in an even worse state in only 31 countries.

26 January 2012

Syrian Defectors Tell their Stories

Syrian Defectors Tell their Stories

Defectors from the Syrian military and intelligence agencies told their stories in interviews with Human Rights Watch.

16 December 2011

"Zarakolu Deserves the Nobel Prize, not Prison"

"Zarakolu Deserves the Nobel Prize, not Prison"

The arrest of publisher Ragıp Zarakolu provoked international criticism. The International Publishers Association and PEN International criticized the arrest their announcements. Zarakolu deserved the Nobel Prize instead of prison, it was said.

4 November 2011

IFEX: Joint Action for Access to Information and Free Media

IFEX: Joint Action for Access to Information and Free Media

IFEX launched a joint action to call on the UN to recognize the importance of access to information and free media to sustainable development. 77 civil society organizations signed the recommendations that are planned to be included in the RIO+20 summit declaration.

3 November 2011

"Systematic Dysfunctions in the Turkish Justice System"

"Systematic Dysfunctions in the Turkish Justice System"

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg, criticized that lengthy trial procedures and periods of detention bestowed a privilege on police officers against the defendants of these trials.

19 October 2011

"Transferring Money to the PKK is out of the Question"

"Transferring Money to the PKK is out of the Question"

Prime Minister Erdoğan implied in a statement that German foundations were assisting the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party. Ulrike Dufner from the Association of the Heinrich Böll Stiftung commented that this was out of the question.

4 October 2011 Ekin Karaca

Over one Third of Worldwide Terror Convictions from Turkey

Over one Third of Worldwide Terror Convictions from Turkey

A research by Associated Press revealed that more than 31,000 people were convicted of "terror crimes" since 09/11 2001around the world. More than a third of all convicts were sentenced in Turkey.

6 September 2011

Turkish-Israeli Relations Put on Ice

Turkish-Israeli Relations Put on Ice

The Turkish government considers the UN report on the Israeli raid on the Mavi Marmara aid ship in May 2010 as "null and void". The level of diplomatic relations with Israel was reduced and military agreements were stalled.

2 September 2011

Turkey Sticks to 'Limited' Application of the Geneva Convention

Turkey Sticks to 'Limited' Application of the Geneva Convention

The Geneva Convention on the treatment of victims of war signed in 1951 is entering its 60th year. Turkey applies a "limited" version of the convention since 1968 despite domestic and international criticism.

1 August 2011 Mehmet Atakan Foça

Selimiye Mosque on UNESCO World Heritage List

Selimiye Mosque on UNESCO World Heritage List

The Selimiye Mosque in Edirne is one of 25 new inscriptions to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The mosque was built by Architect Sinan in the 16th century and is the 10th inscription from Turkey.

Refugees from Syria Started Hunger Strike

Refugees from Syria Started Hunger Strike

More than 10,000 people from Syria sought refuge from the Assad government in Turkish refugee camps. Three camps were set up in Antakya. Refugees now started a hunger strike because the refugee camps are completely isolated from the outside world.

20 June 2011 Ekin Karaca

Ground-Breaking Domestic Violence Treaty

Ground-Breaking Domestic Violence Treaty

"The convention is the first legally binding instrument in the region that creates a comprehensive legal framework to combat violence against women through prevention, protection, prosecution, and victim support" Human Rights Watch said.

International Call for Freedom for Arrested Turkish Journalists

International Call for Freedom for Arrested Turkish Journalists

At the Freedom for Journalists Congress on 3 May in Istanbul, representatives of the OSCE, Reporters without Borders and several other international organizations called for the immediate release of journalists in prison. Judicial practices were seen as problematic.

4 May 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

"Concerned about Situation of Journalists in Turkey"

"Concerned about Situation of Journalists in Turkey"

EFJ President König deplored the lack of freedom of expression and press freedom in Turkey. He also claimed a lack of democracy and emphasized that the violation of press freedom and freedom of expression could not be seen as an "internal affair".

22 March 2011 Ekin Karaca

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