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Imprisoned for 'Terrorism' Charges, 47 Journalists Won't Benefit from Sentence Reduction Law

Imprisoned for 'Terrorism' Charges, 47 Journalists Won't Benefit from Sentence Reduction Law

The Press in Arrest group has released its March report on the trials of journalists.

‘If I Had a Magic Wand, I Would Erase the Last Month from the Lives of Everyone’

‘If I Had a Magic Wand, I Would Erase the Last Month from the Lives of Everyone’

Yağız, Kevser, Arda, Yağmur… Their teacher asked them: “If you had magical powers…” Children have written down their wishes to get rid of coronavirus.

7 April 2020 Ayşegül Özbek

Romani People: We'll Starve to Death if We Don't Die from Coronavirus

Romani People: We'll Starve to Death if We Don't Die from Coronavirus

Having lost their already low income after the pandemic, the Romani people face hunger.

7 April 2020 Hemra Nida

Can Ill Prisoners be Released Due to COVID-19?

Can Ill Prisoners be Released Due to COVID-19?

The bill on criminal enforcement is at the Parliament today. Regarding the possibility of ill prisoners’ release, lawyer Yoleri says, “Forensic Medicine Institution had a discriminatory treatment of political prisoners. This picture does not seem likely to change.”

7 April 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey Ranks 2nd in Not Executing ECtHR Judgements

Turkey Ranks 2nd in Not Executing ECtHR Judgements

According to the 2019 Report of the Council of Europe (CoE) Committee of Ministers supervising the execution of European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) judgements, Turkey ranks second after Russia in failing to execute the ECtHR judgements.

Turkish Medical Association: Access to Healthcare is a Basic Right for Prisoners Too

Turkish Medical Association: Access to Healthcare is a Basic Right for Prisoners Too

The parliament will discuss today a sentence reduction bill to reduce the prison population due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Young Employees Exempted from Curfew: 'Does a Divine Power Protect Them?'

Young Employees Exempted from Curfew: 'Does a Divine Power Protect Them?'

More than 800 thousand people aged between 18 and 20 have been exempted from the curfew. Union representatives say the decision is discriminatory.

7 April 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Ministry of Interior: 229 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts

Ministry of Interior: 229 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts

In a statement released by the Ministry of Interior, it has been announced that 229 people have been taken into custody over their social media messages about coronavirus.

President Erdoğan, Banking Agency File Complaint Against TV Anchor Fatih Portakal

President Erdoğan, Banking Agency File Complaint Against TV Anchor Fatih Portakal

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan and Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) have filed a criminal complaint against FOX TV anchor Fatih Portakal at the İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Statement on Bill of Criminal Enforcement by Opposition Parties

Statement on Bill of Criminal Enforcement by Opposition Parties

Releasing a joint statement about the bill on criminal enforcement to be debated at the Parliament today, 11 political parties have said, “The government disregards the right to life of those standing in opposition to itself.”

Farmers: We are Worried, Like Everyone

Farmers: We are Worried, Like Everyone

Speaking to bianet, farmers say that they are having difficulties in production and their future is full of uncertainties amid coronavirus outbreak. Facing several hardships from finding workers to distributing products, farmers are worried.

7 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

Turkey's Coronavirus Death Toll Reaches 649, Total Cases Top 30 Thousand

Turkey's Coronavirus Death Toll Reaches 649, Total Cases Top 30 Thousand

In the last 24 hours, 75 people died of Covid-19 and 3,148 people were found to be infected according to the Health Ministry.

HDP Objects to Bill on Criminal Enforcement

HDP Objects to Bill on Criminal Enforcement

Expressing a dissenting opinion to the law draft on criminal enforcement approved by the Parliamentary Justice Commission, the HDP has raised concerns over the overcrowding in prisons and the conditions of ill prisoners.

‘There are Still Journalists Battered Due to Their News’

‘There are Still Journalists Battered Due to Their News’

Releasing a statement on the occasion of April 6 Remembrance Day for Killed Journalists in Turkey, the Journalists’ Association of Turkey (TGC) has stated, “We still have colleagues battered due to their news in mainstream and local press.”

Voluntary Network of 3D Printer Owners Makes Face Shields for Health Workers

Voluntary Network of 3D Printer Owners Makes Face Shields for Health Workers

A country-wide network of volunteers makes and distributes 3D-printed face shields to tackle the protective equipment shortage of health workers.

6 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

14 Workers Lose Their Lives Due to Coronavirus in March

14 Workers Lose Their Lives Due to Coronavirus in March

According to the Health and Safety Labor Watch report, at least 113 workers lost their lives in occupational homicides last month. While 14 workers died of coronavirus, two of the deceased workers were children working in agriculture and metal sectors.

Court Cancels Hydroelectric Plant Project in Küre Mountains National Park

Court Cancels Hydroelectric Plant Project in Küre Mountains National Park

People of Cide, Kastamonu have been in a legal struggle for more than a decade against the construction of a power plant in Loç Valley.

‘Domestic Violence Has Increased by 38.2 Percent in İstanbul’

‘Domestic Violence Has Increased by 38.2 Percent in İstanbul’

According to the data of İstanbul Security Directorate, the number of reported domestic violence incidents in the city has increased from 1,804 in March 2019 to 2,493 in March 2020, marking a 38.2 percent increase.

Ministry of Defense: Movement of Military Units Reduced to Minimum in Syria

Ministry of Defense: Movement of Military Units Reduced to Minimum in Syria

The Ministry of National Defense has announced that the movement of military personnel and units in operation areas in Syria has been reduced to minimum unless absolutely necessary due to coronavirus pandemic.

From Journalists to Arrested Colleagues: Though We Stay Home, We Won’t Stay Silent

From Journalists to Arrested Colleagues: Though We Stay Home, We Won’t Stay Silent

Releasing a statement, "Have You Heard” Initiative has said, “We call on everybody, with or without authority: Take action for the release of imprisoned journalists before they are faced with the virus threat. Raise your voice with ours.”

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Journalist Hakan Aygün Arrested for Mocking President's Fundraising Campaign

Journalist Hakan Aygün Arrested for Mocking President's Fundraising Campaign

Aygün has been remanded in custody over a tweet where he mocked the President's campaign to help the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

2 Arrested Lawyers from Progressive Lawyers Association Go on a Death Fast

2 Arrested Lawyers from Progressive Lawyers Association Go on a Death Fast

The Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) has announced that arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal have turned their hunger strike into a death fast. While Timtik was on the 94th day of her hunger strike, Ünsal was on the 63rd day.

HRW Statement on Turkey: COVID-19 Puts Sick Prisoners at Great Risk

HRW Statement on Turkey: COVID-19 Puts Sick Prisoners at Great Risk

Human Rights Watch (HRW) Europe and Central Asia Director Hugh Williamson has said, “For vulnerable prisoners, the COVID-19 pandemic risks turning a prison sentence into a death sentence.”

Turkey Reports 73 Deaths in a Day from Covid-19, Total Cases Exceed 27 Thousand

Turkey Reports 73 Deaths in a Day from Covid-19, Total Cases Exceed 27 Thousand

The country's death toll from the novel coronavirus pandemic has surged to 574 while 3,135 people were found to be infected in the last 24 hours.

Turkey's Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 500, Doubles Every Three Days

Turkey's Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 500, Doubles Every Three Days

Seventy-six people lost their lives while 3,013 tested positive in the last 24 hours, bringing the total cases to 23,934, according to the Ministry of Health.

Turkey Restricts Entrance, Exit to 31 Cities, Mandates Face Masks over Covid-19

Turkey Restricts Entrance, Exit to 31 Cities, Mandates Face Masks over Covid-19

Wearing face masks in crowded areas has been mandated and a curfew has been imposed on people under the age of 20, President Erdoğan has announced.

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Top 20 Thousand, Minister Says Measures Not Enough in İstanbul

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Top 20 Thousand, Minister Says Measures Not Enough in İstanbul

The county's death toll has reached 425 as 69 people died in the last 24 hours while nearly half of the deaths occurred in İstanbul, the Health Minister has announced.

Amnesty International: Refugees Killed, Abused at Turkey-Greece Border

Amnesty International: Refugees Killed, Abused at Turkey-Greece Border

Amnesty International has released a report on human rights violations during the migration flow from Turkey to Greece in late February and March.

‘Our Students are not Equal, Education Should be Given by Considering Differences’

‘Our Students are not Equal, Education Should be Given by Considering Differences’

Speaking to bianet about distance education, Education Union Secretary for Education Bozdoğan says, “You cannot introduce a system by considering everyone on equal terms, because the conditions of neither our children, nor our teachers are equal.”

3 April 2020 Ruken Tuncel

CHP Chair: Government Should Pay Salaries of Citizens Staying Home

CHP Chair: Government Should Pay Salaries of Citizens Staying Home

Kılıçdaroğlu has urged the government to use the unemployment fund to help people.

Attorneys Say Demirtaş in Covid-19 Risk Group, Apply for His Release

Attorneys Say Demirtaş in Covid-19 Risk Group, Apply for His Release

Attorneys of the former HDP co-chair have filed an application for his release from prison.

Relatives of Arrested Journalists: We Get More and More Concerned as Days Pass

Relatives of Arrested Journalists: We Get More and More Concerned as Days Pass

When we ask the relatives of jailed journalists about their opinions on the bill of criminal execution, they express their indignation about the exclusion of their loved ones. “They are taking responsibility for human life,” says Özge Terkoğlu.

3 April 2020 Hikmet Adal