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2 Academics Have Their First Hearings

2 Academics Have Their First Hearings

Research associates Çınar and Arıkan from Boğaziçi University have had their first hearing in 37th Heavy Penal Court. Their demands for immediate acquittal have been rejected. The hearings will resume on February 12.

5 September 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Erdoğan: If Missiles Launched, Massacre Takes Place in Idlib

Erdoğan: If Missiles Launched, Massacre Takes Place in Idlib

Responding to a question about potential operration into Idlib, Erdoğan has said, "We have 12 observation points in there. The US and Russia pass the buck to each other but god forbid, if they launch missiles, a slaughter takes place here".

5 September 2018

Operation Ends in Diyarbakır, Curfew Lifted

Operation Ends in Diyarbakır, Curfew Lifted

The curfew declared in 37 villages and hamlets in the districts of Lice and Hani in Diyarbakır has been lifted. The Governorship has announced that the operation conducted in this area has also ended.

5 September 2018

ECtHR Convicts Turkey of Testimony Without Attorney

ECtHR Convicts Turkey of Testimony Without Attorney

The ECtHR has ruled that Turkey has violated the right to a fair trial of Güner, who applied to the court alleging that his statements had been made under duress and he had been convicted based on testimony made in the absence of an attorney.

4 September 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Syria: It’s Obvious US, Its Allies Help Al Nusra

Syria: It’s Obvious US, Its Allies Help Al Nusra

Planning to launch an operation into Idlib, the Syrian government has claimed that the US and its allies provide arms to ISIS and Al Nusra front via Ukraine and the Balkan states.

4 September 2018

ECtHR Condemns Turkey Over Book Telling Enforced Disappearance

ECtHR Condemns Turkey Over Book Telling Enforced Disappearance

Turkey has been convicted by the ECtHR of the penalty imposed for the book titled “Kayıpsın Diyorlar”, which tells of Nazım Babaoğlu was disappeared in custody.

4 September 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Puzzle of ‘Kabataş Seagull Project’; Cancelled or Not?

Puzzle of ‘Kabataş Seagull Project’; Cancelled or Not?

After it has been reported that “Kabataş Seagull Project” has been cancelled, İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has issued a statement, denying the news. The architect of the project Kıran has also said that he has no information about cancellation.

4 September 2018

Airstrike by Russia on Idlib: They Threaten Our Bases

Airstrike by Russia on Idlib: They Threaten Our Bases

Russia launched its first airstrike on Idlib after 22 days today. Jets hit 20 points. Kremlin claimed that “the militants in the points hit by airstrike threaten Russian bases”.

4 September 2018

Ministry Enforcement for Firms to Bring Export Price to Turkey

Ministry Enforcement for Firms to Bring Export Price to Turkey

The Ministry of Treasury and Finance has released a notification on the Official Gazette on protecting value of Turkish lira. According to the notification, export price will be brought to Turkey within 180 days and at least 80 percent of it will be sold to a bank.

4 September 2018

From Trump to Iran, Russia: They Would Make a Grave Humanitarian Mistake

From Trump to Iran, Russia: They Would Make a Grave Humanitarian Mistake

US President Donald Trump has sent a message to Iran and Russia about a possible operation to be launched in Idlib. Trump has said, “Russians and Iranians would be making a grave humanitarian mistake to take part in this potential human tragedy.”

4 September 2018

Letter by HDP to Iranian Ambassador for Penahi Sentenced to Death

Letter by HDP to Iranian Ambassador for Penahi Sentenced to Death

HDP Co-Chairs Buldan and Temelli have sent a “urgent” coded letter for Penahi who was sentenced to capital punishment, called for stop of the execution.

4 September 2018

Curfew in Diyarbakır’s Districts of Lice, Hani

Curfew in Diyarbakır’s Districts of Lice, Hani

The curfew declared in Diyarbakır’s six villages in districts of Lice and Hazro has been lifted. A curfew has been declared in 18 hamlets and villages in Lice and 19 in Hani.

4 September 2018

Protests Against Execution of Panahi in Iran Banned in İstanbul, Ankara

Protests Against Execution of Panahi in Iran Banned in İstanbul, Ankara

The protests to be staged against the capital punishment of Kurdish activist Ramin Hossein Panahi in front of the Iranian embassies in İstanbul and Ankara have been prevented by the police. Panahi could be executed on September 6.

3 September 2018

Documentary 'The Legend of the Ugly King' about Yılmaz Güney Awarded in Greece

Documentary 'The Legend of the Ugly King' about Yılmaz Güney Awarded in Greece

Directed by Tabak, documentary called “Cirkin Kral’ın Efsanesi”, which is about Yılmaz Güney, has won award in 3rd Beyond the Borders festival organized on Castellorizo Island.

3 September 2018 Murat Türker

Parliamentary Inquiry About Oil Leak in Foça

Parliamentary Inquiry About Oil Leak in Foça

HDP İzmir MP Çepni has submitted a parliamentary inquiry about the oil leak that occurred in İzmir and reached even coasts.

3 September 2018

Central Bank Signals Interest Rate Hike

Central Bank Signals Interest Rate Hike

After the Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the inflation figures for August 2018, the Central Bank has released a statement, signalling an interest rate hike.

3 September 2018

Ill Prisoner Özdal Who Lost His Life Marked

Ill Prisoner Özdal Who Lost His Life Marked

In 335th sit-in protest held for prisoners in Type-F, İHD İstanbul Branch Prisons Commission has marked ill prisoner Özdal who lost his life on August 27.

3 September 2018

Inflation Rate in August Remains Below Expectations

Inflation Rate in August Remains Below Expectations

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the inflation figures for August 2018. While the inflation in August has been measured as 2.30 percent, the inflation on annual basis has increased to 17.90 percent.

3 September 2018

AtölyeBİA Kurdish Journalism, Translation Workshop Held

AtölyeBİA Kurdish Journalism, Translation Workshop Held

Kurdish Journalism and Translation Workshop was held at AtölyeBİA in İstanbul on September 2.

3 September 2018 Vahdet Uçar

Conscience and Justice Watch at Galatasaray Square Banned

Conscience and Justice Watch at Galatasaray Square Banned

In the wake of Saturday Mothers/People being prevented from gathering at Galatasaray Square, the conscience and justice watch to be held for the 75th time by the Workers’ Families Seeking Justice initiative has also been forbidden by the District Governorship.

3 September 2018

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Erdoğan: We’ll Not Get Permission for S-400 Deal with Russia

Erdoğan: We’ll Not Get Permission for S-400 Deal with Russia

Speaking in Kyrgyzstan, President Erdoğan concerning S-400 deal has said, “You don’t have right to block us” and stated that hegemony of US dollar must be ended.

3 September 2018

Curfew in Lice, Hazro

Curfew in Lice, Hazro

Curfew has been declared in districts of Lice and Hazro in Diyarbakır.

3 September 2018

Police Block Entrance to İstiklal Street, Statement Read Out at İHD's Street

Police Block Entrance to İstiklal Street, Statement Read Out at İHD's Street

Preventing sit-in protest of Saturday Mothers/People at Galatasaray Square in their 701st week, police blocked entrance to İstiklal Street at many points. The statement has been read out at the exit of Human Rights Association's Street.

1 September 2018 Beyza Kural

“We’ll be at Galatasaray in Our 701st Week”

“We’ll be at Galatasaray in Our 701st Week”

Saturday Mothers/People have declared that they will be at Galatasaray Square in the 701st week as well and listed their demands.

31 August 2018 Beyza Kural

Saturday Mothers/People Ask for Appointment with Erdoğan

Saturday Mothers/People Ask for Appointment with Erdoğan

Saturday Mothers/People have made an application to meet with President Erdoğan.

31 August 2018 Beyza Kural

FM Çavuşoğlu: We Have Urgent Need So We Purchased S-400

FM Çavuşoğlu: We Have Urgent Need So We Purchased S-400

Concerning purchase of S-400 from Russia, Minister Çavuşoğlu has said, “Purchase of S-400 will not be discussed anymore. We have urgent need and we purchased it”.

Conflict in Batman: 2 Soldiers Lose Their Lives

Conflict in Batman: 2 Soldiers Lose Their Lives

Two soldiers have lost their lives in a conflict that erupted between security forces and PKK members in Kozluk, Batman.

Alliance for the Public*: Fascistic, Amorphous Right-wing Politics

Alliance for the Public*: Fascistic, Amorphous Right-wing Politics

Does Alliance for the Public signify the melting of Turkism that originate from the MHP’s, and thus Türkeş’s line. Or can we say that just the opposite is taking place - that this alliance is turning the AKP into Turkism? What kind of a Turkey might emerge in case this alliance gains victory in June 24 elections.

31 August 2018 Haluk Kalafat

Trump: I’m Very Disappointed in Erdoğan

Trump: I’m Very Disappointed in Erdoğan

US President Trump has said that he expected Pastor Brunson to be released after Israel releasing Ebru Özkan, somehow confirmed the clearance allegations.

Rights Association: We Stand by Saturday Mothers

Rights Association: We Stand by Saturday Mothers

In response to remarks of Minister Soylu and AKP Spokesperson Çelik, Human Rights Association has said, “an uproar is attempted to be created in society over Saturday Mothers who are embraced by a large section of the society”.

Syrian Women, Girls Face Problems of Shelter, Language, Employment

Syrian Women, Girls Face Problems of Shelter, Language, Employment

The UN Women has released its research entitled “Analyses of Needs of Syrian Women and Girls Under Temporary Protection in Turkey” in cooperation with the Solidarity with Refugees and Immıgrants Association.

UN Warns Russia, Turkey, Iran on Idlib

UN Warns Russia, Turkey, Iran on Idlib

UN Special Envoy for Syria de Mistura has warned Russia, Turkey and Iran which plan to support Syria’s operation into Idlib: “Both sides may use chemical weapon and create a perfect storm”.