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IHD:77 Women were Killed by Relatives in 2003
According to IHD, 40 women died as a result of honor crimes in 2003, while 37 died as a result of domestic violence. IHD said the capacities of police and judicial system should be broadened so that they can handle complaints and victims are protected.
9 March 2004
Women Took the Streets Against Violence
Women, who gathered at the Abide-i Hurriyet Square on Womens Day on March 8, protested honor crimes, and sexual, physical, economic and emotional violence against women. They asked that the TCK be amended in line with their demands.
9 March 2004
Press Trial Awaiting Decision
Mutlu and Coskun, the directors of the monthly Dersim magazine, are facing a trial for violating the declaration by publishing Kurdish articles. The court handling the trial is awaiting a decision on the issue by the Constitutional Court.
8 March 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
Owner of Manner Magazine Arrested
Muharrem Cengiz of Manner in the Culture and Arts World, magazine, was arrested at the Istanbul DGM where he went as a witness. He was sent to prison because of statements against him. His magazine and Group Yorum criticized the arrest.
8 March 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
Court has no Money for Stamps
Ozic of Radyo Dunya cant appeal the one-year prison sentence he got for criticizing the motion to send Turkish troops to Iraq and to accept foreign troops. The court wasnt able to send the verdict to the journalist since there was no money for stamps.
8 March 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
Policemen Battering Journalist Investigated
An investigation has been ordered about the police officers from the Beyoglu police station who detained and beat up reporter Hilmi Hacaloglu of the private NTV television. Police has said that Hacaloglu was not detained, but just received as a guest.
8 March 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
CE Heads Toward Ending Turkey Monitoring
Council of Europes Monitoring Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly recommends closing the monitoring procedure for Turkey. Ankara has fulfilled its obligations, the recommendation says. But post-monitoring dialogue should continue on 12 issues.
5 March 2004
Rights Progress Marred in Key Year for EU Bid
Turkey has until the end of the year to show the European Union that it is meeting the European Unions expectations on human rights, said Rachel Denber, acting executive director of Human Rights Watchs Europe and Central Asia division.
4 March 2004
The Arrest Warrant Against Editor Özgüden
Despite the governments claims that journalists are no more indicted for opinion crime, the court, for the fifth time, renewed the arrest warrant against Özgüden. Ten journalists are still in Turkish prisons.
4 March 2004
Journalist Recovered and Arrested Again
Benli, the former editor-in-chief of the Hedef magazine was released a year ago when he was diagnosed with the Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. Now, the official report saying Benli has recovered, and he has been sent to prison again.
23 February 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
Human Rights Defenders Sentenced to Prison
The defendants were prosecuted for having attended the funeral of Ciftci in 1999. Dr. Ayan, was sentenced to 18 months and Kaya, together with other 28 defendants, to 18 months in prison.
17 February 2004
Women Present Lawmakers with CEDAW Handbook
Ucan Supurge has translated U.N.s CEDAW/ Handbook for Parliamentarians into Turkish. The group will present the handbook to Turkish lawmakers on the 78th anniversary of the approval of the Civil Law.
17 February 2004
Ozuslu: Hopes are Up, Referendum is Close
Journalist Ozuslu believes that, the referendum process has begun. According to Ozuslu, those in Turkey and Cyprus, who want a solution, are jointly trying to keep Denktash on the negotiations table.
13 February 2004 Burçin Belge
Homosexuals Criticize Statue Protest
The Rainbow Homosexual Society Movement criticized Cicek, who objected to placing a statue of Attalos IIs statue in Antalya saying he was gay. They said he had animosity against homosexuals and called on everyone to put an end to discrimination.
11 February 2004
Poverty Protestors Sentenced
A Turkish court sentenced 18 people, who attended a press announcement, to one and half year in prison. 23 teachers, who participated in a strike, were sentenced to 4 months in prison. The sentences of 22 teachers were late postponed.
11 February 2004
Election Propaganda Should be in Turkish
RTUK warned radio and television stations to follow the broadcasting principles determined by the YSK. Radio and Television stations may not broadcast programs about the elections in any language other than Turkish.
11 February 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
RTUK Calls off Programs at 6 TVs and a Radio
RTUK, in its last meeting, warned 21 media organizations for their Paparazzi programs. It called off programs at some media organizations including GUN TV in Diyarbakir, national Show TV channel, CNBC-e and even some cable TV stations.
11 February 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
Musician Tunc Questioned for DEP Article
Musician Tunc, a writer for the daily Yeniden Ozgur Gundem, and chief editor Colak, are facing interrogations for an article they wrote and published on the trial of the former DEP lawmakers. They are accused with insulting justice decision.
30 January 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
Journalists Fined in Turd Case
Journalists from the Yesil Gole, 23 Subat, and Kuzeydogu Anadolu newspapers, who were sued by Goles local official Gungor, were fined to pay 5 billion Turkish lira in damages. The journalists will appeal the decision.
30 January 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
Bar Opens Case against Broadcast Regulation
According to Diyarbakir Bar Head Tanrikulu, the regulation on Kurdish language broadcasts is more backward than the related law. Tanrikulu said the regulation does not say how the broadcasts will be done, but instead says how they will not be done.
27 January 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
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Gun FM: How do you Determine Viewer Profile?
Gun FM and Gun TV director Dogan said the new Language Regulation was more backward than a previous draft. He said just like the issue of opening Kurdish courses, Kurdish broadcasts were trying to be prevented through bureaucratic obstacles.
27 January 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
Mumcu and Other 19 Journalist Who were Killed
PEN Supports Calls for Anniversary of Ugur Mumcus Murder to be Marked as an International Day of Justice. at least 19 other writers and journalists have been killed in Turkey. Many were clearly murdered by those who objected to their views.
26 January 2004
Radio Journalist Charged for Prison Stories
Karakurt, the former manager of the Anatolias Voice radio, who broadcasted programs about the operations at the F-type and Ulucanlar prisons, was acquitted. But a prosecutor appealed the verdict saying he should be sentenced for dangerous incitement.
23 January 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
Police Detain Runaway Reporters
Police detained 3 distributors of the Yeniden Ozgur Gundem newspaper, and 3 reporters of the Dicle News Agency. The reporters are accused of aiding an illegal organization through publications. They were released after 24 hours.
22 January 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
Istanbul Meeting for A World With no Wars
Peace activists from France, Israel, England and the United States of America will attend the International Meeting for a World With no Wars, organized by the Coalition for Global Peace and Justice. The meeting will be held at the Bilgi University.
22 January 2004
Army will Test Medias Confidence
About inviting Yeni Safak representatives to the press conference at the General Staff military quarters, Secretary-General of the General Staff Demireren said, This is an exception. We can say we have accepted Yeni Safak as an intern.
20 January 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
Women With No Cash Cannot Become Candidates
KADER said women could not apply to become candidates at local elections because they are asked to pay huge sums of money. It called on political parties to have special rules for women and not ask for money.
20 January 2004
Magazine Head Arrested for Demonstrations
Ozgen Is, the editor-in-chief of the Revolutionary Contestation Union, was taken to the prison for violating the demonstrations law and resisting the police. He was watching a press statement in criticism of the police.
19 January 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
Turkey is the First Target of IPC Campaign
The International Penal Court Coalition, which has 2,000 members worldwide, is launching a new campaign for countries that have not approved the court yet. Turkey is the first target. Coordinator Aguirrezabal is coming to Ankara on January 29.
19 January 2004
Gn. Ozkok Wants to Become the President
General Ozkok is keeping the army within the constitutional framework. Hes denying every document leaked to the media. He never openly objects to the governments policies. He is at least trying to save the image.
15 January 2004 Merdan Yanardağ
RTUK Issues Warnings to Three TV Channels
RTUK issued a warning to TGRT saying it aired programs that would hurt the physical, mental and moral development of youngsters. ART was also warned for violating the rule that, there must be at least 20 minutes between advertisements.
13 January 2004 Erol Önderoğlu
Egoyans Ararat Withdrawn After Threats
Cetin should have screened the movie, said actor Ergun; The movie was wrong from the start, said movie writer Tasciyan; while Journalist Eryilmaz said the reasons of the decision should be discussed, rather than the decision itself.
9 January 2004 Burçin Belge
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