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Attack on HDP’s Election Booth in Büyükada: 2 People Wounded

Attack on HDP’s Election Booth in Büyükada: 2 People Wounded

An attack has been carried out against the HDP’s election booth in the district and island of Büyükada in İstanbul. Two people have been stabbed in the attack.

18 June 2018 Pınar Tarcan

25 Organizations Prevented From Entering Suruç Due to ‘Security of Life’

25 Organizations Prevented From Entering Suruç Due to ‘Security of Life’

Representatives of 25 organizations, including the Diyarbakır Bar Association, Human Rights Association and Human Rights Foundation of Turkey, have been prevented from entering Suruç for investigation on the ground of “security of life”.

Investigation Into Murder of Puppy; One Person Arrested

Investigation Into Murder of Puppy; One Person Arrested

An investigation has been launched into the death of a puppy, whose tail and paws were cut and which was abandoned in the woods in Sakarya. The digger operator, who was previously detained and released as part of the investigation, has been arrested.

Turkish Medical Association: Security of Hospitals Should Be Ensured

Turkish Medical Association: Security of Hospitals Should Be Ensured

The Turkish Medical Association has released a statement regarding the armed conflict in Suruç, Urfa. The Association has stated that the attacks also continued inside the Suruç Public Hospital and two of the deaths occurred in the hospital.

Happy Ramadan Feast

Happy Ramadan Feast

Happy Ramadan Feast to all Muslim communities.

Statements by Politicians Regarding Armed Conflict in Urfa

Statements by Politicians Regarding Armed Conflict in Urfa

While the HDP has stated, “We will not be provoked by such incidents”, the CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has said, “Such incidents should remain in history.” The government officials have emphasized that “It is an attack targeting AKP members.”

Armed Conflict During Election Works in Urfa

Armed Conflict During Election Works in Urfa

The dispute that erupted during the election works of AKP MP İbrahim Halil Yıldız in Turkey's southeastern province of Urfa has turned into an armed conflict. Four people have been killed and eight people have been wounded.

Attack on HDP’s Election Booth in Kocaeli

Attack on HDP’s Election Booth in Kocaeli

An attack has been carried out against the election booth of HDP in the district of Gölcük, Kocaeli. Two party members have been injured in the attack.

Application for HDP's Demirtaş to Attend Public Meetings

Application for HDP's Demirtaş to Attend Public Meetings

Applications have been made to the Ministry of Justice and Supreme Election Board for HDP’s imprisoned presidential candidate Demirtaş to be able to attend the public meetings.

Erdoğan: ‘Our First Task Will be to End State of Emergency’

Erdoğan: ‘Our First Task Will be to End State of Emergency’

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “In case I continue after June 24, our first task will be end the State of Emergency if god permits”.

‘Kim Jong Un’ Award from İYİ Party to State Channel TRT

‘Kim Jong Un’ Award from İYİ Party to State Channel TRT

İYİ Party İstanbul Provincial Organization has granted “Kım Jong Un press and democracy award” to the state channel TRT.

Detention Period of Journalist Ece Sevim Öztürk Extended

Detention Period of Journalist Ece Sevim Öztürk Extended

The detention period of journalist Ece Sevim Öztürk, who has been in custody for the last week, has been extended for another seven days.

Constitutional Court Rejects Demirtaş’s Demand for Release

Constitutional Court Rejects Demirtaş’s Demand for Release

HDP’s imprisoned presidential candidate Demirtaş’s demand for release has been rejected by the Constitutional Court as well after Ankara 19th and 20th Heavy Penal Courts.

HDP’s Presidential Candidate Demirtaş Writes Song in Prison: Don’t Fear, Shout

HDP’s Presidential Candidate Demirtaş Writes Song in Prison: Don’t Fear, Shout

The song written by imprisoned Presidential candidate Selahattin Demirtaş has been composed and sung in prison.

2 People Released from Prison in Hrant Dink Case

2 People Released from Prison in Hrant Dink Case

Yakup Kurtaran from Samsun Security Directorate and Özkan Mumcu from Trabzon Security Directorate, who have been tried in Hrant Dink case, have been released from prison.

13 June 2018 Elif Akgül

AKP Burdur MP Strangles Young CHP Voter

AKP Burdur MP Strangles Young CHP Voter

AKP Burdur MP Özçelik has strangled a young person whom he quarreled with during his visit to the CHP provincial building. Özçelik apologized to the young person after the governor interfered in.

Letter by HDP’s Imprisoned Yüksekdağ: Women Will Overcome Threshold of Oppression

Letter by HDP’s Imprisoned Yüksekdağ: Women Will Overcome Threshold of Oppression

In a letter she wrote in Kandıra Prison, HDP’s imprisoned former co-chair Figen Yüksekdağ has said, “It is the women who will overcome the threshold of oppression”.

Osman Kavala Applies to ECtHR Due to Long Detention Without Trial

Osman Kavala Applies to ECtHR Due to Long Detention Without Trial

Rights advocate and businessperson Osman Kavala has sent a letter from prison at the seventh month of his arrest and stated that he has applied to the ECtHR due to his long detention without trial.

HDP’s 22-Year-Old MP Candidate Dersim Dağ On Way to Parliament

HDP’s 22-Year-Old MP Candidate Dersim Dağ On Way to Parliament

HDP’s Diyarbakır MP candidate Dersim Dağ has said, “I lean my back on my people by taking young people and women by my side. That’s why, I’m not scared. We’ve started young, we’ll achieve young”.

12 June 2018 Bircan Değirmenci

Voice Message from Demirtaş: ‘Everyone Should Feel at Ease’

Voice Message from Demirtaş: ‘Everyone Should Feel at Ease’

HDP’s imprisoned presidential candidate Selahattin Demirtaş has sent a voice message from prison and said, “We are in very good spirits and good health here. We become happier and all the more exuberant as we get the messages coming from outside.”

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2 Academics from Boğaziçi University Present Their Statements of Defence

2 Academics from Boğaziçi University Present Their Statements of Defence

Two academics from Boğaziçi University have had their second hearings and presented their statements of defence. The court board has rejected the request of the attorney Eyüboğlu for the extension of prosecution, allowed time for additional statements of defence and adjourned both hearings.

12 June 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Arrest Over ‘Direct Insult’ against President

Arrest Over ‘Direct Insult’ against President

A person has been arrested for “insulting Erdoğan” due to what he wrote on Presidency Communication Center.

‘319 Child Workers Lost Their Lives Since 2013’

‘319 Child Workers Lost Their Lives Since 2013’

Ankara Laborers’ Health and Occupation Safety Assembly has said, “Prohibit child labor”.

Ministry of Interior: 624 Social Media Accounts Investigated in 1 Week

Ministry of Interior: 624 Social Media Accounts Investigated in 1 Week

The Ministry of Interior has announced that 624 social media accounts have been investigated and legal action has been taken against 306 social media users over last week.

Election Diary – June 11 2018

Election Diary – June 11 2018

President Erdoğan has announced that an operation will be launched into Qandil. CHP’s İnce has filed a claim for compensation against Erdoğan for his statement that “They ask for permission from Pennsylvania”.

From Erdoğan to Der Spiegel Calling Him ‘Autocrat’: Praise be to Allah

From Erdoğan to Der Spiegel Calling Him ‘Autocrat’: Praise be to Allah

President Erdoğan has misunderstood the cover of Der Spiegel magazine entitled “The Era of Autocrats” and said, “Der Spiegel has called us ‘the leaders shaping the world.’ Praise be to Allah”.

8 Private TV Channels in May: 354 Hours to AKP, 0 to HDP

8 Private TV Channels in May: 354 Hours to AKP, 0 to HDP

According to CHP’s members in the Radio and Television Supreme Council, AKP was covered for 354 hours whereas HDP wasn’t covered at all by eight private TV channels during May. Five channels have placed embargo on opposition parties.

Economy of Turkey Grows by 7.4 Percent in First Quarter; Current Account Deficit Exceeds Expectations

Economy of Turkey Grows by 7.4 Percent in First Quarter; Current Account Deficit Exceeds Expectations

While the economy of Turkey has grown by 7.4 percent in the first quarter of 2018, the current account deficit in April 2018 has exceeded expectations.

6th İzmir Pride Parade: ‘We’ll Walk Up to Fear’

6th İzmir Pride Parade: ‘We’ll Walk Up to Fear’

LGBTIs from İzmir have said, “Even if we fall, we stand up and march. We march by holding each other’s hands, we march without ever leaving each other alone” at the Pride Parade.

Ministry of Culture Withdraws Support From Flying Broom Film Festival

Ministry of Culture Withdraws Support From Flying Broom Film Festival

The Ministry of Culture has withdrawn its financial support from the Flying Broom International Women’s Film Festival on the ground that “it is not deemed appropriate.”

11 June 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Support by Feminists to Flormar Resistance

Support by Feminists to Flormar Resistance

Feminists have come together with 120 Flormar women workers, who were fired for joining union.

Amnesty: Launch Investigation into Torture Against High School Students in Kadıköy

Amnesty: Launch Investigation into Torture Against High School Students in Kadıköy

Amnesty International’s senior Turkey researcher Gardner has said that an investigation needs to be launched into torture against high school students and those who are responsible should be brought before judge.