News - Bianet

news

Page 602

Constitutional Court Rules Second Time Alpay’s Rights Violated

Constitutional Court Rules Second Time Alpay’s Rights Violated

In its ruling about Şahin Alpay, who is still in jail despite a verdict of violation, the Constitutional Court has again ruled that Alpay’s rights have been violated on the ground that the first verdict of violation has not been implemented.

11 Academics Stand Their First Trial

11 Academics Stand Their First Trial

First hearings of 11 academics have been held.

16 March 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Aşık Veysel, Folk Poets Photograph Exhibition in Nurnberg

Aşık Veysel, Folk Poets Photograph Exhibition in Nurnberg

The exhibition consisting of photos of folk poets taken by Ara Güler, Ergun Çağatay, Fikret Otyam, Ozan Sağdıç, Mustafa Türkyılmaz, Nazender Süzer Gökçe and Gürsel Gökçe will open in Nurnberg on March 21.

FMs of Iran, Russia, Turkey Meet in Astana

FMs of Iran, Russia, Turkey Meet in Astana

Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Iran and Turkey have met in Astana one day after EP’s call on Turkey to withdraw from Afrin, and three weeks after UN’s call for ceasefire in Syria.

Support for Jailed Journalist Zehra Doğan from Banksy

Support for Jailed Journalist Zehra Doğan from Banksy

Banksy has projected the painting which caused the journalist Zehra Doğan to stand trial over his graffiti with the note “Sentenced to 2 years 9 months and 22 days in jail for painting this picture.”

Contradictory Statements by US, Turkey About Afrin

Contradictory Statements by US, Turkey About Afrin

Despite FM Çavuşoğlu’s statement that “Turkish and US troops will ensure the security in Afrin after YPG has withdrawn”, the US State Department has announced that there is no agreement between the sides yet.

7th Hearing in Cumhuriyet Trial

7th Hearing in Cumhuriyet Trial

Seventh hearing of Cumhuriyet trial in which Cumhuriyet Executive Board Chair Atalay and Aydoğdu are pending trial in detention due to their tweets continues in Silivri.

16 March 2018 Elif Akgül

EP Approves ‘Withdraw from Afrin’ Motion

EP Approves ‘Withdraw from Afrin’ Motion

The European Parliament has approved the motion demanding that Turkey withdraw from Afrin. The motion has been approved by a majority vote with 371 votes in favor and 241 votes against.

Men Kill at Least 25 Women in February

Men Kill at Least 25 Women in February

11 percent of the 98 violence/murder cases against women and girls covered by the media targeted immigrant/refugee women.

15 March 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Ahmet Şık, Murat Sabuncu at Justice Watch

Ahmet Şık, Murat Sabuncu at Justice Watch

Released on March 9, of the defendants in Cumhuriyet trial journalists Ahmet Şık and Murat Sabuncu were at Justice Watch.

15 March 2018 Elif Akgül

EP to Vote Today: Withdraw from Afrin

EP to Vote Today: Withdraw from Afrin

In its session to be held this afternoon, the European Parliament will address the situation in Syria. Motion demanding that Turkey stop its Afrin operation will also be voted in the session.

Büyükada Greek Orphanage Selected to ‘7 Most Endangered’ Programme

Büyükada Greek Orphanage Selected to ‘7 Most Endangered’ Programme

Büyükada Greek Orphanage, the second biggest wooden building of the world, has been selected to the “7 Most Endangered programme 2018” by Europa Nostra, which was established for the protection of cultural heritage in Europe.

ECtHR Rules for Turkey to Pay Compensatio to Convict in Hezbollah Case

ECtHR Rules for Turkey to Pay Compensatio to Convict in Hezbollah Case

Application of Deniz Girişien, who was charged with crimes at the age of 17 in Hezbollah trial and received penalty after 13 years, has been concluded with Turkey being sentenced to pay fine.

15 March 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Cumhuriyet Newspaper Executive Board Chair Atalay Behind Bars for 500 Days

Cumhuriyet Newspaper Executive Board Chair Atalay Behind Bars for 500 Days

Journalists Outside has prepared a video to draw attention to 500 days of imprisonment of Akın Atalay, who has been arrested as part of the investigation launched against Cumhuriyet.

New Reconnaissance at Bergama Gold Mine: Struggle Continues

New Reconnaissance at Bergama Gold Mine: Struggle Continues

The struggle of Bergama against gold mine has been continuing since 1997. Rights defenders and attorneys who conducted a reconnaissance yesterday have filed another lawsuit for cancellation of the positive Environmental Impact Assessment report.

3 Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Diyarbakır

3 Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Diyarbakır

Two sergeant majors and one gendarmerie senior noncommissioned officer have lost their lives as a result of an improvised explosive device, which was planted by PKK members, being exploded during an operation carried out in Diyarbakır.

Story of Anthem Sung by Women at Iran Subway

Story of Anthem Sung by Women at Iran Subway

The anthem sung by a group of women in Iran on March 8, 2018 is called “Women Anthem for Equality.” As for the photographs in their hands, they refer to a different historical event.

13 March 2018 Haluk Kalafat

ECtHR: Not Providing Food Suited to Sick Prisoner’s Diet is Against Human Dignity

ECtHR: Not Providing Food Suited to Sick Prisoner’s Diet is Against Human Dignity

The application submitted by inmate Ebedin Abi, who has diabetes and heart disease, upon not being given food for his diet, has been concluded: The ECtHR sentenced Turkey to pay fine of 6 thousand and 150 euros.

13 March 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP MP Paylan about Church Attack

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP MP Paylan about Church Attack

HDP İstanbul MP Paylan has submitted a parliamentary inquiry about the armed attack against Saint Maria Catholic Church. In the inquiry requested to be responded by the Minister of Interior Soylu, Paylan has also referred to the former attacks directed against the church.

1 Sergeant Major Loses His Life in Doğubayazıt

1 Sergeant Major Loses His Life in Doğubayazıt

Sergeant Major Göksel Koç has lost his life in a clash that erupted between PKK members and soldiers, and that two children have been wounded in an explosion that occurred during a civilian minibus driving by in province of Ağrı.

Go to date

GO

Hearings of 4 Academics to Continue on October 10

Hearings of 4 Academics to Continue on October 10

First hearings of Assist. Prof. Dr. Güvenli, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Türkment, Prof. Dr. H.K.A and Prof. Dr. Gürsoy have been held.

Bozdağ: 42 Soldiers Have Lost Their Lives in Afrin

Bozdağ: 42 Soldiers Have Lost Their Lives in Afrin

Government Spokesperson Bozdağ has stated that during the Afrin operation, 42 soldiers have lost their lives and 202 soldiers have been wounded. Bozdağ has also said that missile attacks have claimed the lives of seven people in Turkey and have injured 125 others.

635 Social Media Accounts Investigated, 290 People Prosecuted in 1 Week

635 Social Media Accounts Investigated, 290 People Prosecuted in 1 Week

The Ministry of Interior has announced that 635 social media accounts have been investigated and legal action has been taken against 290 users during last week.

19 Children Die Due to Explosives in Last 2 Years

19 Children Die Due to Explosives in Last 2 Years

Upon the explosion of two explosives on two consecutive days in Yüksekova, one child has lost his life and one adult has been injured. In the last two years, explosion of ammunition left behind from operations has claimed the lives of 19 children and injured 36 people.

Civilians Enter Afrin City Center

Civilians Enter Afrin City Center

Syrian sources have stated that the civilians residing in Afrin have headed towards the city center. Kurdish Red Cross has said that there are as many as 1 million civilians in the city.

1 Injured in Explosion at Garden of a House in Yüksekova

1 Injured in Explosion at Garden of a House in Yüksekova

An explosion has occurred at the garden of a house in Güngör Neighborhood in Yüksekova, where conflicts have escalated during operation period, leaving İbrahim Akdağ injured. At another incident in the same neighborhood, 10 year-old Oktay also lost his life the previous day.

12 March 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Hrant’s Friends: For Hrant, For Justice

Hrant’s Friends: For Hrant, For Justice

Hrant’s Friends are in front of Çağlayan Courthouse ahead of 20th hearing of Dink trial.

12 March 2018 Elif Akgül

Supreme Court: Penalty Increase for Dündar, Acquittal for Gül

Supreme Court: Penalty Increase for Dündar, Acquittal for Gül

Supreme Court of Appeal has reversed the district court decision foreseeing a 5 years and 10 months prison sentence for Dündar and 5 years of prison sentence for Gül. Supreme Court has ruled that Dündar shall be sentenced to 15 to 20 years in prison while Gül shall be acquitted.

‘Social Media’ Operation Against Members of Laborers’ Union in Kocaeli

‘Social Media’ Operation Against Members of Laborers’ Union in Kocaeli

Çelik and Arğ from Darıca Laborer Culture Association have been detained due to their social media posts.

Thousands of Women Celebrate Women’s Day in Afrin

Thousands of Women Celebrate Women’s Day in Afrin

March 8 International Women’s day was celebrated with thousands of women coming to Afrin from neighboring cantons. Following the march, the women chanted slogan “Long live women’s resistance”.

bianet 2018 Internship Application for English Section Begins

bianet 2018 Internship Application for English Section Begins

bianet internship application for English section has begun. Application deadline is April 7.

‘Social Media’ Operation in İzmir

‘Social Media’ Operation in İzmir

Seven people charged with “propagandizing for a terrorist organization on their social media accounts” have been detained during an operation launched in four districts.