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Academics Benlisoy, Gülsüm Acar Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison, Sentences Suspended

Academics Benlisoy, Gülsüm Acar Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison, Sentences Suspended

Dr. Stefo Benlisoy from İstanbul Technical University and Dr. Lecturer Yasemin Gülsüm Acar from Özyeğin University have been sentenced to 15 months in prison. Their sentences have been suspended.

Ferhat Tunç Prosecuted for ‘Commemorating Musa Anter’

Ferhat Tunç Prosecuted for ‘Commemorating Musa Anter’

An investigation has been launched against artist Ferhat Tunç due to his speech he delivered for commemorating Musa Anter. In his deposition, Tunç has said, “I stand by all my words written in the investigation text”.

Diyarbakır Bar Association Calls for Effective Investigation into ‘Armored Vehicle Hits’

Diyarbakır Bar Association Calls for Effective Investigation into ‘Armored Vehicle Hits’

Diyarbakır Bar Association has made a call to the authorities for an effective investigation to be launched into the armored vehicle hitting cases so that the resulting injuries and deaths do not remain unpenalized.

Students Protesting Massacre Occurred in University Campus Detained

Students Protesting Massacre Occurred in University Campus Detained

The students who have protested a research fellow murdering four people at Osmangazi University have been detained in Eskişehir and Ankara.

Erdoğan: ‘They Cannot Discipline Us Through Foreign Exchange’

Erdoğan: ‘They Cannot Discipline Us Through Foreign Exchange’

President Erdoğan has addressed the recent problems in foreign exchange rates and said that the economic growth is on a good track. He has also added that since their achievements make “some people” jealous, they are advancing upon them through economy.

35th Heavy Penal Court Combines Cases of Academics

35th Heavy Penal Court Combines Cases of Academics

35th Heavy Penal Court combined 10 cases that were heard today. The next hearing will be held on October 18.

12 April 2018 Beyza Kural

'Social Media Operation' in Adana

'Social Media Operation' in Adana

Eight people have been detained due to their social media posts on charges of “propagandizing for an illegal organization” and “insulting President” in Adana.

Erdoğan: Some Plots Have Been Staged Over Economy

Erdoğan: Some Plots Have Been Staged Over Economy

President Erdoğan has said, “Some plots have been staged over economy. We have wrecked these plots and will continue to do so. I call on those who attack our economy, you will not succeed”.

Attorney of 2 Academics Presents Excuse, Hearings Adjourned

Attorney of 2 Academics Presents Excuse, Hearings Adjourned

Two academics from Arel University and Işık University have had their second hearings at 32nd Heavy Penal Court. The court board has granted additional time for the statements of defence upon the presentation of excuses by their attorney.

11 April 2018 Beyza Kural

1 Sergeant Major Loses His Life in Bitlis

1 Sergeant Major Loses His Life in Bitlis

Improvised explosive device planted by the PKK in Karınca Gendarmerie Post Zihnitepe area in Bitlis has exploded, killing Sergeant Major Sefa İzbudak.

‘Social Media’ Arrests in İzmir

‘Social Media’ Arrests in İzmir

10 of 15 people taken into custody in İzmir for allegedly “preparing for a demonstration” due to their social media posts have been arrested.

4 More Journalists from Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Arrested

4 More Journalists from Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Arrested

Journalists Mehmet Ali Çelebi, Reyhan Hacıoğlu, Hicran Urun and Pınar Tarlak from Özgürlükçü Demokrasi to which a trustee was appointed have been arrested.

Child Injured by Armored Vehicle Hitting on Parliamentary Agenda

Child Injured by Armored Vehicle Hitting on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MPs have brought condition of 4-year-old child, whose foot was amputated after an armored vehicle hitting him in Şırnak, on parliamentary agenda and asked whether an investigation has been launched.

Prosecutor’s Office ‘Advises’ Architect Discharged by Decree to Pay 1,250 TL to Avoid Lawsuit

Prosecutor’s Office ‘Advises’ Architect Discharged by Decree to Pay 1,250 TL to Avoid Lawsuit

Prosecutor’s Office has brought forward proposal of “down-payment”: If you pay 1,250 TL corresponding to your crime to cash point of the Treasury, no lawsuit will be brought against you”.

10 April 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Families of Arrested Boğaziçi University Students: Stop Unlawfulness

Families of Arrested Boğaziçi University Students: Stop Unlawfulness

The families of the arrested Boğaziçi University students have made a statement for press at İstanbul Medical Chamber, which has been attended by a large number of politicians, academics and students.

10 April 2018 Tansu Pişkin

‘We Will Return Afrin to Elected Government’

‘We Will Return Afrin to Elected Government’

In response to Russia’s Lavrov saying “We hope Turkey will return Afrin to government of Syria”, Minister of Defense Canikli has said, “We will return it to the elected government after all terrorism threat is eliminated”.

Summaries of Proceedings Issued for 8 HDP MPs

Summaries of Proceedings Issued for 8 HDP MPs

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has issued summary of proceedings for eight HDP MPs on four separate charges due to their statements and social media posts.

Verdict in Trial of Atilla Adjourned Due to ‘Dispute’

Verdict in Trial of Atilla Adjourned Due to ‘Dispute’

Summary judgement of the trial, in which former Halkbank Deputy General Director Atilla has been tried, to be held tomorrow has been adjourned to May 7.

Çorum, Yozgat Sugar Factories Sold as Well

Çorum, Yozgat Sugar Factories Sold as Well

Saf Katı Yakıt A.Ş. has bought Çorum Sugar Factory and Doğuş Gıda A.Ş. has bought Yozgat Sugar Factory. So, four sugar factories have been sold in two tender days.

Lavrov: ‘Russia Hopes Turkey Returns Afrin Under Syrian Government Control’

Lavrov: ‘Russia Hopes Turkey Returns Afrin Under Syrian Government Control’

Foreign Minister of Russia Lavrov has stated that “the easiest way to normalize the situation in Afrin would be to return the territory under the control of the government of Syria.”

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3 More Academics Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison

3 More Academics Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison

Academics Kovankaya, Keleşoğlu and Garip have been sentenced to 15 months in prison in the hearings held at 32nd Heavy Penal Court, the sentences have been suspended.

9 April 2018 Tansu Pişkin

HRW: Afrin Residents Blocked from Fleeing

HRW: Afrin Residents Blocked from Fleeing

HRW has stated that Syrian government forces are blocking civilians fleeing the Afrin operation of Turkey from entering territory under government control. Civilians are reported to be stranded in areas with limited food, clean water and medical supplies.

Investigation Against 154 Social Media Users in 1 Week

Investigation Against 154 Social Media Users in 1 Week

The Ministry of Interior has stated that 337 social media accounts have been investigated on charges of such as “inciting people to enmity and hostility” and “insulting state officials”, and legal action has been taken against 154 people over last week.

Yılmaz Güney Film Festival Standing Despite Trustee

Yılmaz Güney Film Festival Standing Despite Trustee

Seventh Yılmaz Güney Film Festival is being organized in Batman. The festival wasn’t being organized for the past two years after a trustee was appointed to Batman Municipality.

Easter in Turkey

Easter in Turkey

Easter in Turkey has been celebrated in churches in İstanbul, Diyarbakır, Mardin and Hatay.

Social Media Operation in Ankara

Social Media Operation in Ankara

Social media users including EMEP executives were detained on charge of “propagandizing for an illegal organization” in a raid launched this morning in Ankara.

2 Sugar Companies Privatized

2 Sugar Companies Privatized

Kırşehir and Bor sugar factories have been sold to Doğuş Yiyecek and Tutku Gıda for 666 million Turkish liras.

30 ‘Special Security Zones’ in Hakkari

30 ‘Special Security Zones’ in Hakkari

30 different areas in the districts of Merkez (Center), Çukurca, Şemdinli and Yüksekova in Turkey’s southeastern province of Hakkari have been declared ‘Special Security Zones’ for 14 days.

Grant Holder and Managing Editor of Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Arrested

Grant Holder and Managing Editor of Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Arrested

After a trustee has been appointed to Özgürlükçü Demokrasi newspaper, its grant holder İhsan Yaşar and managing editor İshak Yasul have been arrested.

Men Kill 14 Women in March

Men Kill 14 Women in March

Trans women constituted 7 percent and refugees/immigrants constituted 11 percent of 83 women who were subjected to violence by men. At least 39 girls were sexually harassed.

6 April 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Request Submitted for Release of Selahattin Demirtaş

Request Submitted for Release of Selahattin Demirtaş

Emphasizing that one of the two arrest warrants issued for Selahattin Demirtaş has a maximum arrest period of 18 months, his attorney Karaman has submitted a request for release for Demirtaş on the ground that he has been in prison for the last 17 months.

US General Staff: ‘No Change in Our Syrian Policy’

US General Staff: ‘No Change in Our Syrian Policy’

In the wake of US President Trump’s statement that “We will withdraw from Syria”, Chief of General Staff and Pentagon issued statements consecutively: “We continue to fight ISIS, there is no change”.