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Construction Workers Yusuf, Emre: Contractor Acts Like There Exists No Such Disease

Construction Workers Yusuf, Emre: Contractor Acts Like There Exists No Such Disease

Yusuf and Emre have spoken to bianet: “They gave us a black mask. One of those that you can wash… As gloves, we wear our construction gloves. They put liquid soap at the washbasin, nothing else… If we catch the disease, we will die away from our families.”

21 April 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Turkey Ranks 154th in RSF Press Freedom Index

Turkey Ranks 154th in RSF Press Freedom Index

Censorship of websites and social media in the country "has reached unprecedented levels," says the RSF.

How has Coronavirus Affected Local Newspapers?

How has Coronavirus Affected Local Newspapers?

With their advertising revenues and sales dropped due to coronavirus, local newspapers can hardly keep their heads above the water. Owners of local newspapers say that they oscillate between their employees and closing down the newspapers.

21 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

UNICEF, WHO: Maintain Routine Immunization Services During Covid-19 Pandemic

UNICEF, WHO: Maintain Routine Immunization Services During Covid-19 Pandemic

Issuing a joint press note to mark the European Immunization Week, the WHO and UNICEF have underlined that maintaining routine immunization services during the Covid-19 pandemic is of vital importance.

Crimes Committed by Recently Released Convicts on Parliamentary Agenda

Crimes Committed by Recently Released Convicts on Parliamentary Agenda

Submitting a Parliamentary question regarding the ones released from prison as per the recently enacted law on criminal enforcement, HDP MP Toğrul has asked how many of them have committed crimes again after their release.

Hunger Strikes Monitoring Committee Makes a Call to Authorities and Public

Hunger Strikes Monitoring Committee Makes a Call to Authorities and Public

In a statement for the press, Hunger Strikes Monitoring Committee has said, “The responsibility for the people forced to give their own lives by going on a hunger strike lies with the ones who rule the country.”

‘Covid-19 Research without Health Directorate’s Permission Banned in İstanbul Hospitals’

‘Covid-19 Research without Health Directorate’s Permission Banned in İstanbul Hospitals’

According to the April 13-19 Report of İstanbul Medical Chamber, İstanbul Provincial Directorate of Health has banned hospitals from carrying out scientific research on Covid-19 without getting permission from the Directorate.

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Top 90 Thousand, Erdoğan Declares Four-Day Curfew

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Top 90 Thousand, Erdoğan Declares Four-Day Curfew

The weekend curfew for 31 cities, including İstanbul and Ankara, has been extended as the country's death toll from Covid-19 has reached 2,140.

Report: 1,328 Public Employees in İstanbul Infected with Coronavirus

Report: 1,328 Public Employees in İstanbul Infected with Coronavirus

Covid-19 cases have been found in usually crowded places like post offices and tax offices, according to a report by the KESK.

‘Rate of Covid-19 Cases Among Workers At Least 3 Times Higher Than Turkey Average’

‘Rate of Covid-19 Cases Among Workers At Least 3 Times Higher Than Turkey Average’

In its second weekly report on the effects of the pandemic on its members, the DİSK has noted that “as its data only cover unionized workplaces, it is possible to say that the rate of Covid-19 cases is much higher in non-unionized or unregistered ones.”

Woman Doctor Subjected to Violence from Colleague: 'Hospital Management Doesn't Care'

Woman Doctor Subjected to Violence from Colleague: 'Hospital Management Doesn't Care'

"In such a period, layoffs are banned and it's hard to find a new doctor. The management doesn't care about what we went through. Doctors can't resign. There is a serious problem with the system," says Dr. Ekenler.

20 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Koçak’s Weight Drops to 29 Kilos, He Awaits an Answer to His Request for Release

Koçak’s Weight Drops to 29 Kilos, He Awaits an Answer to His Request for Release

Mine Koçak, the sister of death fasting prisoner Mustafa Koçak: “Doctors say that his peripheral nervous system is damaged, that is why he cannot walk. We don’t know if he will walk ever again. It is enough for us if we can take him out of here alive.”

20 April 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Armed Attack Against Local Newspaper in Kocaeli

Armed Attack Against Local Newspaper in Kocaeli

Editor-in-Chief of Kocaeli Ses Newspaper İsmet Çiğit has said, “The police are examining the camera footage. As we are making oppositional news, we are getting on the nerves of some people a lot, which makes us a target for these groups.”

20 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

Demirtaş: Discriminatory Policies Shouldn't Demoralize Us

Demirtaş: Discriminatory Policies Shouldn't Demoralize Us

The HDP's imprisoned former co-chair, who is still behind bars despite a prison release law, has released a statement on Twitter.

Armed Attack on Yeşilova District Mayor Mümtaz Şenel and His Wife

Armed Attack on Yeşilova District Mayor Mümtaz Şenel and His Wife

An armed attack has been launched against Burdur Yeşilova District Mayor Mümtaz Şenel and his wife Fatma Şenel at their home in early morning hours. The two are reportedly in good health. Şenel is publicly known for his efforts to protect Lake Salda.

Saturday Mothers/People Ask Fate of Enforced Disappeared Children Ahead of April 23

Saturday Mothers/People Ask Fate of Enforced Disappeared Children Ahead of April 23

In the 786th week of their protest for their losses, Saturday Mothers/People have asked the fate and whereabouts of enforced disappeared children ahead of April 23 Children’s Day: “The protection of children is a duty of the state.”

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Tops 2,000

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Tops 2,000

The number of cases has reached 86,306 with 3,977 new cases.

One Arrestee Diagnosed with Coronavirus in Buca Prison

One Arrestee Diagnosed with Coronavirus in Buca Prison

Releasing a statement, İzmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has indicated, “62 arrestees and convicts having the symptoms of the disease have been isolated in hospitals. Still under medical examination, they are in good health.”

Access Block on Independent Turkish

Access Block on Independent Turkish

An access block has been imposed on the Independent Turkish news website as per the administrative measure implemented by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK).

‘No Doctors, No Quarantine, No Hygiene Products in Harmandalı Removal Center’

‘No Doctors, No Quarantine, No Hygiene Products in Harmandalı Removal Center’

According to a recent report by İzmir Bar Association, refugees held in Harmandalı Removal Center have indicated that the ones having a fever are given medicine to reduce their fever, but they are not isolated in a separate place or room.

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Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Surpass Iran, Reach 82,239

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Surpass Iran, Reach 82,239

The Health Ministry has confirmed 121 deaths and 3,783 new Covid-19 cases in a day.

Turkey's Coronavirus Death toll Rises to 1,769, Number of Patients in Intensive Care Drops

Turkey's Coronavirus Death toll Rises to 1,769, Number of Patients in Intensive Care Drops

Health Minister Koca has announced that 4,353 new cases of Covid-19 were found and 126 people died in a day.

Interior Ministry Investigates İstanbul, Ankara Mayors over Coronavirus Donation Campaigns

Interior Ministry Investigates İstanbul, Ankara Mayors over Coronavirus Donation Campaigns

The ministry previously blocked donation accounts of the municipalities for illegally launching a donation campaign.

International Press Institute Documents Media Freedom Violations During Pandemic

International Press Institute Documents Media Freedom Violations During Pandemic

Noting that “the free flow of news and information is more essential than ever amid pandemic,” the IPI is documenting media freedom violations by region. While six violations were reported from Turkey in March, there have been two violations in April so far.

Report: 855 Workers Tested Positive, 52 Died of Covid-19 in a Month

Report: 855 Workers Tested Positive, 52 Died of Covid-19 in a Month

Thousands of workers have lost their income due to forced unpaid leaves and halt of production and services, the report says.

Death of 17-Year-Old Ali Erdoğan in Prison on Parliamentary Agenda

Death of 17-Year-Old Ali Erdoğan in Prison on Parliamentary Agenda

Underlining that 17-year-old prisoner Ali Erdoğan may have been killed or driven to death, HDP İzmir MP Kemalbay has raised concerns over the policy of impunity for the violations of rights committed in prisons.

Joint Statement by 46 Bar Associations: Child Abuse Cannot be Granted Amnesty

Joint Statement by 46 Bar Associations: Child Abuse Cannot be Granted Amnesty

46 bar associations across Turkey, including İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir, Antalya and Diyarbakır bar associations, have made a joint call to take the debates on a possible amnesty for child abuse off the country’s agenda.

Constitutional Court Rejects Application on Cizre Basements

Constitutional Court Rejects Application on Cizre Basements

Constitutional Court has rejected HDP Group Deputy Chair Danış-Beştaş’s application regarding the violations of rights committed in Şırnak’s Cizre during the period of curfews on the ground of lack of venue and not exhausting all legal remedies.

17 April 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey Doesn't Impose Full Lockdown Due to 'Economic Costs,' Says Erdoğan's Spokesperson

Turkey Doesn't Impose Full Lockdown Due to 'Economic Costs,' Says Erdoğan's Spokesperson

Defending the government's decision to not impose a full lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, Kalın has said, "Talking about the economy may seem irrelevant or inhuman to some. But the fact is that life must go on somehow."

‘We Work on the Same Belt, It is Impossible to Keep a Distance More Than Half a Meter’

‘We Work on the Same Belt, It is Impossible to Keep a Distance More Than Half a Meter’

Working in textile for 15 years, Türkan is one of those who cannot stay home: “It is like we, workers, would save the country from the outbreak. It is as if the country would collapse, if they halted constructions and textile for three months…”

17 April 2020 Ruken Tuncel

From Kaos GL to Radio and TV Supreme Council: Apologize to LGBTI+s

From Kaos GL to Radio and TV Supreme Council: Apologize to LGBTI+s

Kaos GL Association has called on the Chair of Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) to apologize to the LGBTI+ community and put an end to censorship. “Keep your hands off from the LGBTI+s,” the association has said in a written statement.

6 Journalists’ Request for Release Rejected

6 Journalists’ Request for Release Rejected

The request for release of arrested journalists Ferhat Çelik, Aydın Keser, Barış Pehlivan, Barış Terkoğlu, Hülya Kılınç and Murat Ağırel has been rejected. Çelik and Keser are not mentioned by name in the judgement.