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Historic Ruling by Council of State Regarding Munzur Brook

Historic Ruling by Council of State Regarding Munzur Brook

The 10th Chamber of the Council of State has rejected the request of the ministry for the revision of the verdict cancelling the projects which foresee the construction of four dams and five hydroelectric power plants on the Munzur Brook.

Journalist Coşkun Sentenced to 2 Years 3 Months in Jail

Journalist Coşkun Sentenced to 2 Years 3 Months in Jail

Cumhuriyet Newspaper correspondent Canan Coşkun has been sentenced to 2 years and 3 months in prison on charge of “targetting officers who took charge in fight against terrorism”.

19 July 2018 Beyza Kural

Trump: Brunson not Being Released is Disgrace

Trump: Brunson not Being Released is Disgrace

Trump has denonuced the court ruling for continuation of arrest of Pastor Brunson, who has been kept in custody for 21 months on charges of “espionage” and “committing crime on behalf of a terrorist organization”.

State of Emergency Comes to an End

State of Emergency Comes to an End

The State of Emergency, which was declared on July 21, 2016 and extended for seven times, has come to an end.

Criminal Complaint by Erdoğan Against 72 CHP MPs Over ‘Kingdom of Tayyips’

Criminal Complaint by Erdoğan Against 72 CHP MPs Over ‘Kingdom of Tayyips’

President Erdoğan has filed a criminal complaint against 72 CHP MPs, who shared “Kingdom of Tayyips” caricature on social media, on charge of “insulting the president”. CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu was prosecuted on the same charge.

Rights Association Stresses Problems in Democracy in Turkey on Its 32nd Anniversary

Rights Association Stresses Problems in Democracy in Turkey on Its 32nd Anniversary

In its press statement issued on its 32nd anniversary, the Human Rights Association has shared its analyses and recommendations about regress of democracy and human rights in Turkey.

Detention of Selahattin Demirtaş to Continue

Detention of Selahattin Demirtaş to Continue

The court board has rejected the request of release submitted for the imprisoned former Co-Chair of the HDP Selahattin Demirtaş.

Court Rules Continuation of Arrest of US Pastor Brunson

Court Rules Continuation of Arrest of US Pastor Brunson

Arrested on charge of “espionage” and “committing crime on behalf of a terrorist organization", US Pastor Brunson’s hearing was held at İzmir 2nd Heavy Penal Court. The court has ruled continuation of the arrest.

Photo of Osman Kavala from Prison Released After 260 Days

Photo of Osman Kavala from Prison Released After 260 Days

A photograph of Osman Kavala, who has been behind bars since November 1, 2017, has been published. The photograph was taken during the open visit, when Osman Kavala met with his wife Prof. Dr. Ayşe Buğra Kavala.

Prof. Dr. Hamzaoğlu, Fadime Çelebi to Appear Before Judge After 5 Months

Prof. Dr. Hamzaoğlu, Fadime Çelebi to Appear Before Judge After 5 Months

First hearing of trial of 11 politicians including Prof. Dr. Hamzaoğlu and Fadime Çelebi, who are pending trial in jail, will be held on July 19 in Ankara.

Letter From Zehra Doğan to Banksy

Letter From Zehra Doğan to Banksy

Imprisoned journalist and painter Zehra Doğan has sent a letter to the street artists Banksy and Borf, thanking them for their support and solidarity.

CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu Faces Prosecution Over ‘Kingdom of Tayyips’ Caricature

CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu Faces Prosecution Over ‘Kingdom of Tayyips’ Caricature

Sharing the caricature called “Kingdom of Tayyips” on social media following the arrest of METU students, CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu has been prosecuted.

Application to Constitutional Court for Journalists Nedim Türfent, İdris Sayılğan

Application to Constitutional Court for Journalists Nedim Türfent, İdris Sayılğan

Media and Law Studies Association has applied to the Constitutional Court for the arrested journalists İdris Sayılğan and Nedim Türfent, requesting that the related measures be taken and their cases be handled with priority.

Peace Academics Denounce Acquittal of Sedat Peker

Peace Academics Denounce Acquittal of Sedat Peker

Academics for Peace members have denounced acquittal of Sedat Peker, who was tried for having threatened the peace academics by saying “‘We will shed your blood and swim in it!”.

What the Hell Are You Looking At!

What the Hell Are You Looking At!

It is like a formula that a species has developed to rehabilitate and destroy itself, a sort of food poisoning: Manhood and violence as its “truest” son. Everything will start anew by learning how to vomit!

18 July 2018 Tan Morgül

Freedom House Director: Turkey Guilty of Violating Freedom of Expression for Years

Freedom House Director: Turkey Guilty of Violating Freedom of Expression for Years

Nate Schenkkan, the Director for Special Research at Freedom House, has spoken to bianet about the six-month period after the organization categorized Turkey as a “not-free country.”

17 July 2018 Pınar Tarcan

3 Academics Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison, Sentences Deferred

3 Academics Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison, Sentences Deferred

Court board has sentenced three of 10 academics E.B., G.M. and Canan Özbey to 1 year and 3 months in prison. The other seven hearings and one at the 24th Heavy Penal Court have been adjourned.

17 July 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Kılıçdaroğlu Shares ‘Kingdom of Tayyips’ Caricature on Twitter

Kılıçdaroğlu Shares ‘Kingdom of Tayyips’ Caricature on Twitter

CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu has shared “Kingdom of Tayyips” caricature, which led four METU students to be arrested on charge of “insulting President”, on his Twitter account.

Paid Military Service to be Introduced

Paid Military Service to be Introduced

Group Deputy Chairperson of the AKP Bülent Turan spoke about the regulation on paid military service to be presented to the Speakership today, announcing that the age limit for the paid military service will be 25 and its price will be 15 thousand TRY.

Investigation Against HDP Diyarbakır MPs Tosun, Farisoğulları

Investigation Against HDP Diyarbakır MPs Tosun, Farisoğulları

An investigation has been launched against the HDP Diyarbakır MPs Remziye Tosun and Musa Farisoğulları on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization.”

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Arrest of HDP MP Güven on Parliamentary Agenda

Arrest of HDP MP Güven on Parliamentary Agenda

A parliamentary inquiry has been submitted concerning HDP MP Güven still being kept in prison.

2 Years of July 15 Coup Attempt with Figures, Reports

2 Years of July 15 Coup Attempt with Figures, Reports

We have compiled the arrests, detentions, discharges and their reflections in the international reports since the coup attempt on July 15, 2016.

Trial of 13 Journalists to Continue on October 10

Trial of 13 Journalists to Continue on October 10

Having been tried for participating in Editors-in-Chief on Watch campaign launched by Özgür Gündem newspaper, which was closed by decree, 13 journalists haven’t attended the hearing. Lawyers’ objection to "contrariety to constitution".

16 July 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Transgender Inmate Buse Pauses Hunger Strike on 38th Day

Transgender Inmate Buse Pauses Hunger Strike on 38th Day

Transgender woman inmate Buse has paused her hunger strike on its 38th day. Her attorney Eren Keskin has stated that Buse will continue her hunger strike if she is not moved to another prison and not referred to hospital for her gender transition surgery.

16 July 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Journalist Erdem Gül Acquitted of MİT Trucks Case

Journalist Erdem Gül Acquitted of MİT Trucks Case

Cumhuriyet Newspaper Representative to Ankara Gül has been acquitted of the trial in which he was being tried together with Can Dündar. Gül was charged with “obtaining and declaring state’s confidential documents”.

HRW: Turkey Stops Registering Asylum Seekers from Syria

HRW: Turkey Stops Registering Asylum Seekers from Syria

Human Rights Watch has announced that Turkey has stopped registering the recently arrived asylum seekers from Syria, which “is leading to unlawful deportations, coerced returns to Syria, and the denial of health care and education.”

Detained Over ‘Social Media Posts’, Kesanbilici Released

Detained Over ‘Social Media Posts’, Kesanbilici Released

Platform for Gezi Martys and Ghazis Spokesperson Volkan Kesanbilici has been released after being detained due to his “social media posts”.

Support by Artists to İntizar

Support by Artists to İntizar

Firing artist İntizar due to the news reports about her relationship, Poll Production has been protested by artists.

Treasury to Pay Immaterial Compensation to Demirtaş

Treasury to Pay Immaterial Compensation to Demirtaş

Selahattin Demirtaş, the imprisoned former Co-Chair of the HDP, has won the lawsuit of immaterial compensation that he filed against the Treasury due to the unlawful practices regarding his arrest.

Euronews: Grup Yorum Band Members Seek Asylum in France

Euronews: Grup Yorum Band Members Seek Asylum in France

France-based news site Euronews has reported that Grup Yorum band members, who are on the “wanted” list released by Ministry of Interior, have applied for asylum in France.

Transgender Woman Murdered in Samsun

Transgender Woman Murdered in Samsun

A man has killed his 24-year-old transgender girlfriend Simge Sezer in Samsun. The man has claimed that he committed the murder “because his manhood was ridiculed.” In 2017, two transgender women were killed and 11 of them were subjected to attacks.

‘Social Media’ Investigations Against 313 People

‘Social Media’ Investigations Against 313 People

The Ministry of Interior has announced that 514 social media accounts have been investigated and a legal action has been taken against 313 people over the last week.