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Intellectuals Defy Turkish Penal Code
Seven of 20 intellectuals who willingly violated the restrictive articles of Turkish Penal Code plead guilty before the public prosecutor. They testify that they admitting the results have undersigned a 31 point text to violate the articles.
9 May 2006 Erol Önderoğlu
Turkeys New ECHR Bill: 33,000 in a Week
DEP MPs Alinak, Sakik and Turk win claims. ECHR rules in favor of claimants in 3 cases - sentences Turkey to pay 33,052 in compensation for complaints under freedom of expression. It also criticizes journalist Ergins trial by a Turkish military tribunal.
5 May 2006 Erol Önderoğlu
Trials Continue Under Article 301
Dink, editor of an Armenian language newspaper, Agos, was found guilty of insulting Turkishness. Zarakolu is accused under Article 301 for publishing Jerjians and Sakayans books on Armenian issue. Belges case will continue on 8 June.
5 May 2006
Rector Parlak Clubs Down Criticism
Students beaten by police for protesting privatization of Istanbul University refectory charge Rector Parlak for encouraging truncheon and gas attack. Unions, academics filing criminal complaints:The answer to democratic requests is truncheons.
5 May 2006 Ayşe Gökçe Susam
Appeals Court Quashes Dink Verdict
Court of Appeals overrules verdict deferring 6 months jail term for bilingual Armenian Turkish Agos newspaper editor Hrank Dink. Journalist-writer may be retried on charges of insulting Turkish identity.
4 May 2006
Press Warns Government On Terror Bill
Journalist associations TGC, ÇGD and G9 warn government on new Anti Terror Law to be debated at Parliament Justice Commission on May 10. NGOs say law will restrict freedom of press, may revive anti-democratic regulations of post-coup era.
4 May 2006 Erol Önderoğlu
New Law Protects Crimes Against Environment
Greenpeace sends letter to Turkish president raising concerns on new Environment Law, saying some articles protect environment offences. Requests Sezer return the law to Parliament. Organization launches Stop-This-Law campaign over the internet.
4 May 2006
Military Court Defies Medical Science
Military Court of Appeals reference to homosexuality as an advanced psychological disorder in total objector Tarhan case draws scientific reaction. The physicians and psychiatries say definition is wrong, homosexuality is neither disease nor disorder.
4 May 2006 Tolga Korkut
Reformist PM Doesnt Quite Get The Reforms!
Cases under 301 threaten even ordinary citizens criticizing state practices. Three journalists in prison in Turkey. New Anti-Terror Law could send five more behind the bars. Turkey paid 88,000 USD to the European Court of Human Rights.
3 May 2006 Erol Önderoğlu
Military Court Defies EHCR Rulings
Military Court of Appeals rules ECHR decisions on conscientious objection not abiding for Turkey. Homosexuality is an advanced psychological disorder the court says and orders objector Tarhan to serve the military.
3 May 2006 Tolga Korkut
Withdraw Laws Against the People
May Day 2006: Workers demand government abandon Social Security Law, Anti-Terror Bill and nuclear power plant projects. Observers say youth and women participation in Istanbul May Day rally high despite lower overall attendance.
3 May 2006 Erol Önderoğlu,Kemal Özmen
Police Detain 34, Beat Protestors
Police use truncheons and pepper-gas on May Day group, detentions accompanied by beatings. 34 in custody in Istanbul while nation-wide arrests reportedly number over 80. Unionists lay carnation at Taksim Square in memory of 37 protesters killed in 1977.
3 May 2006
New Terror Bill Takes All Citizens Terrorist
17 NGOs demand new Anti-Terror Law be withdrawn, say they themselves will be treated as unarmed terrorist organizations.TIHV says bill means tolerance policy towards torture and shifting from EU position.
28 April 2006
Prosecutor Appeals Against Four Columnists
Bagcilar prosecutors office appeals against court decision dropping charges for four prominent Turkish columnists for criticizing a decision to ban 2005 Istanbul conference on Ottoman Armenians. Murat Belge to be tried on June 8 under separate indictment
28 April 2006 Erol Önderoğlu
Rice Leaves Ankara Pleased
Prof. Dr. Dedeoglu: Chaotic conditions not in interests of USA. America concerned over risk of independent Kurdistan in Iran. Military buildup at borders against possible declaration of independent Kurdistan as well as the PKK and US policy.
28 April 2006 Tolga Korkut
Five Children Released in Diyarbakir
Another successful appeal by the Diyarbakir Bar Association Childrens Right Center secures release for 5 children as 55 still remain in prison. Court case demanding up to 24 years jail for 80 minors to continue.
26 April 2006 Kemal Özmen
International Rainbow Camp from KAOSGL
Turkeys KAOS GL to gather homosexuals in first week-long International Rainbow Summer Camp. Target date set as July. Foreign participants expected.
26 April 2006 Emine Özcan
Anti-Terror Schemes May Encourage Torture
Izmir Bar Association Lawyer Erkem says new Anti-Terror Law to prevent access to lawyers, opening the way for torture. Single attorney restriction and 24 hour ban on legal access topped with limitations on examining of files is to cover up for torture and
26 April 2006 Tolga Korkut
IHD Launches Anti-Mine Training Drive
IHD draws mine risk map; prepares to educate children and adults on protection. Results to be shared with MPs. General Secretary Tastan says Mined settlements are being ignored. An Action Plan and Law are required.
26 April 2006 Tolga Korkut
Diyarbakir Children Face 24 Years Jail
Prosecution demands 9 to 24 years imprisonment for 80 minors alleged to have been involved in the Diyarbakir incidents. Another case opened for 36 children.The Bar Association Childrens Rights Center will carry the case if its appeal rejected at home.
25 April 2006 Kemal Özmen
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Talat:Anti-Solution Camp in Power in Cyprus
TRNC President says despite growing feelings against a solution on Greek side of divided island, Turkish Cypriots to press forward for a solution. Turkish Cypriot community integrate with the rest of the world, Lifting isolations will start unification.
25 April 2006
Unifar Employees Confess Pollution Link
Two employees of the Unifar company that claimed it had nothing to do with the barrels of toxic wasted discovered in Tuzla have confessed that factory waste was given to a single person to bury until Turkeys new Environment Law went into force last year.
25 April 2006
Massive Military Buildup in Southeast
Trenches on borders, entries and exits with Iran-Iraq under control, new troops and armoured vehicles deployed to the region from central and western parts of the country Turkey builds up massive deployment on the border with Iraq and Iran.
25 April 2006
Barristers Urge Semdinli Prosecutor Returned
15 Bar Associations and jurists association CHD call on High Council to withdraw decision sacking Semdinli prosecutor who charged Land Forces Commander: The greatest threat to the independence of the judiciary are the Commission and Justice Ministry.
24 April 2006
Justice Minister Defends Terror Law
Minister of Justice and Government Spokesman Cemil Cicek says those critical of new law dont know what its about, claims bill is consistent with EC decision. Current Anti-Terror law cost Turkey over USD 245,000 in ECHR compensation sentences last year.
24 April 2006
Anti-Terror Bill Restrictive, Unnecessary
Rights activist and lawyer Yıldırım evaluates Ankaras new Anti-Terror bill, says its against fundamental rights and freedoms. Defendants are to be categorized as terrorists until they can prove their own innocence... Turkey does not need such a law.
24 April 2006
Tuzla Pollution Suspects Released
Four suspects allegedly involved in burying hundreds of barrels of dangerous solid waste are released due to lack of law. Attorney Ozkan calls for control mechanisms. Greenpeaces Dokmecibasi says there should be special commissions.
20 April 2006 Emine Özcan
6 Months Jail for Broadcaster Ozic
Adana court sentences Ejder Ozic to six months imprisonment under article 301 for radio broadcast that even court prosecutor and Court of Appeals Chief Prosecutor regarded as criticism. Judge refuses to defer sentence or set bail, concludes broadcaster
20 April 2006 Erol Önderoğlu
New Anti-Terror Bill Incites More Violence
Turkeys new Anti-Terror Bill is at Parliament. MAZLUMDERs Bilgen says Tightening democratic rights will fire-back. Rights advocates are being punished. Everyone should be against this draft; IHDs Alatas The intention is to create a silent society.
20 April 2006 Tolga Korkut
Endless Trials of Publisher Zarakolu
Belge Publications House owner Ragıp Zarakolu was once again at court this week, this time on trial for Prof. Dr. Sakayans book Accounts of an Armenian Doctor and Jerjians The Truth Will Set Us Free. Publisher faces 13.5 years jail if found guilty f
20 April 2006 Erol Önderoğlu
50 Pro-Kurdish DTP Executives Arrested
Pro Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP) calls roundup of 50 party executives unlawful and arbitrary. Five of those arrested are provincial chairman and nine are district chairman. The arrested are accused of implication in guerrilla PKK activity.
19 April 2006
Women Activists Acquitted in Insult Case
Ankara court acquits 4 women activists charged with insulting State Minister Nimet Cubukcu. Minister drops charges against defendants on day of hearing. Prosecutor says there was no intent, women used their democratic rights.
19 April 2006 Ayşe Durukan
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