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Reactions Against ‘No Secularism’ Comment of Parliamentary Speaker

Reactions Against ‘No Secularism’ Comment of Parliamentary Speaker

Objections arise from opposition parties and the AKP on words of Parliamentary Speaker Kahraman saying “Secularism shouldn’t be included in the constitution”. Enlightenment Against Bigotry Movement and Joint June Movement have held a marching to the Parliament.

Regulations of Right to Work for Refugees Issued on Official Gazette

Regulations of Right to Work for Refugees Issued on Official Gazette

The Association of Bridging Peoples İstanbul Representative Attorney Gülsüm Karacan, has noted that the new regulation on work permit for refugees was pleasant and underlined that its application needed to be monitored.

26 April 2016 Beyza Kural

RSF Representative: Journalism Being ‘Criminalized’

RSF Representative: Journalism Being ‘Criminalized’

RSF Turkey Representative Önderoğlu speaking as to journalists being not allowed into Turkey has said, “This attitude involves the message that ‘Love it or leave it’ against the ones who don’t truckle to New Turkey, criticize the President, question the foreign policies”.

26 April 2016 Elif Akgül

Raid on Houses of Özgür Gelecek Weekly Employees, Readers

Raid on Houses of Özgür Gelecek Weekly Employees, Readers

Police have conducted raid on houses of Özgür Gelecek weekly employees and readers. Three employees of the newspaper have been taken into custody.

Around 3.5 Millions of Laborers Work Informally in Turkey

Around 3.5 Millions of Laborers Work Informally in Turkey

Report of Condition of Labor in Turkey suggests that working age population has lost its hope, especially unemployment rate in women are way above the OECD average, and that the number of laborers killed increases.

Kurtulmuş: 46 Rockets Launched on Kilis, 17 Killed Since January

Kurtulmuş: 46 Rockets Launched on Kilis, 17 Killed Since January

Government Spokesperson Kurtulmuş stating 46 rockets have been launched on Kilis killing 17 as of January 18, has declared the precautions to be taken.

Presidential Spokesperson Kalın Responds to Interview of KCK’s Bayık to BBC

Presidential Spokesperson Kalın Responds to Interview of KCK’s Bayık to BBC

Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın has commented on the interview KCK Co-Chair Cemil Bayık gave to BBC as “indirect support for terror”.

Parliamentary Speaker: Secularism Shouldn't Take Place in Constitution

Parliamentary Speaker: Secularism Shouldn't Take Place in Constitution

Parliamentary Speaker Kahraman stating secularism shouldn’t be included in the constitution called for a religious constitution.

Can Dündar Sentenced to Punitive Fine of 8,750 Euro

Can Dündar Sentenced to Punitive Fine of 8,750 Euro

Journalist Can Dündar has been sentenced to a punitive fine of 8,750 Euro on charges of defaming President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Bilal Erdoğan and some other businesspersons in his article series.

‘Hevêrk/Circle’ On Way to Cannes

‘Hevêrk/Circle’ On Way to Cannes

The short titled “Hevêrk/the Circle” by Ruken Tekeş telling the tragedy that a 7-year-old Yezidi Kurdish girl goes through in school environment will be screened in short movie section of 69th Cannes Film Festival.

Released Academics Kaya, Camcı Speak

Released Academics Kaya, Camcı Speak

Esra Mungan and Kıvanç Ersoy have been greeted by their students at their universities following their release. Assist. Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Kaya and Assist. Prof. Dr. Meral Camcı discharged for signing the peace declaration couldn’t return to school.

25 April 2016 Beyza Kural

Curfew in 16 Villages of Lice

Curfew in 16 Villages of Lice

Curfew has been declared as of Saturday morning in 16 villages of Lice within the scope of operation launched against the PKK.

Curfew in Silopi Reduced to Half Day

Curfew in Silopi Reduced to Half Day

The curfew declared in Silopi district of Şırnak province in southeastern Turkey on April 5 has been reduced to half day and will be in effect in evening hours.

2 Soldiers Killed in Nusaybin

2 Soldiers Killed in Nusaybin

Two soldiers have lost their lives resulting by YPS members detonating the improvised explosive device in Mardin’s Nusaybin, three others wounded.

President Erdoğan: What Dolmabahçe Agreement?

President Erdoğan: What Dolmabahçe Agreement?

President Erdoğan has reiterated once more that there was no agreement: “What Dolmabahçe agreement?* Where did this come from? Such an agreement is out of question”.

Armenians Banished to Anatolia From İstanbul Commemorated

Armenians Banished to Anatolia From İstanbul Commemorated

Armenians consisting mostly of intellectuals, journalists, writers and scientists who have been taken into custody, exiled to Anatolia from Haydarpaşa and killed have been commemorated in Haydarpaşa.

2 Journalists Detained, 1 Other Arrested

2 Journalists Detained, 1 Other Arrested

DİHA correspondent Bilal Güldem detained on Saturday was arrested yesterday (April 24). Dutch journalist Ebru Umar over “insulting president”, journalist Ümit Zileli for calling Diyarbakır Prison Warden “torturer” have been taken into custody.

101st Anniversary of Armenian Genocide: Confrontation but not Denial

101st Anniversary of Armenian Genocide: Confrontation but not Denial

The people rallying at Tünel square in Taksim on 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide staged sit-in protest accompanied by Armenian requiems; they called for the denial policy to be replaced with confrontation policy.

Rocket Drops in Kilis Again, 1 Killed, 10 Injured

Rocket Drops in Kilis Again, 1 Killed, 10 Injured

Katyusha bombshells have dropped on the yard of a mosque in Kilis 100 meters away from the governorate, killing one person and injuring 10 others yesterday. Police have attacked on the people protesting.

4 Arrested Academics Released

4 Arrested Academics Released

Four arrested academics have pled in the hearing in which they have been accused of “terror propaganda”, the court has ruled release of the academics.

22 April 2016 Beyza Kural

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Support for Arrested Academics From All Over World

Support for Arrested Academics From All Over World

A statement has been made in front of the court ahead of the hearing of the four academics being tried. Academics including Alain Touraine, Loïc Wacquant, Noam Chomsky, Judith Butler, Immanuel Wallerstein, Etienne Balibar have sent their solidarity messages.

MİT Truck Cases not Joined

MİT Truck Cases not Joined

In the hearing of Can Dündar and Erdem Gül’s report of MİT Trucks, prosecutor’s demand for joining the case in which prosecutors and soldiers are being judged has been rejected.

'Justice Festival' in Çağlayan

'Justice Festival' in Çağlayan

Two journalists and four academics are being tried today in Çağlayan Courthouse. There is demand for justice, freedom, and peace in front of the courthouse.

22 April 2016 Beyza Kural

Academic Özgen Sues President Over Insult

Academic Özgen Sues President Over Insult

Prof. Dr. Neşe Özgen has sued President Erdoğan for damages over his insults against the academics.

22 April 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

3 Soldiers Killed in Dersim in Bomb Attack

3 Soldiers Killed in Dersim in Bomb Attack

Three soldiers have lost their lives over explosives paved on the road being detonated while military vehicle driving by.

Motion for Stay of Execution for Academic Discharged

Motion for Stay of Execution for Academic Discharged

Assist. Prof. Dr. Şener who has been discharged as a result that Mersin University didn’t renew his contract, has said they found the ruling promising.

Russia: Sputnik Reporter Being Denied Entry to Turkey Proves Oppression on Press

Russia: Sputnik Reporter Being Denied Entry to Turkey Proves Oppression on Press

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Zaharova has expressed that Sputnik Turkey Director being denied entry to Turkey was an attest to the oppression against press in Turkey.

48 Resisting in Cerattepe Sued

48 Resisting in Cerattepe Sued

48 people have been sued for opposing mining activities in Cerattepe district of Artvin province over “Opposing the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations and Obstructing Police”.

22 April 2016 Nilay Vardar

Supreme Court of Appeal Annuls Ergenekon Decision

Supreme Court of Appeal Annuls Ergenekon Decision

Supreme Court of Appeal annuls Ergenekon decision on substantive grounds due to “not being able to submit concrete evidence to prove the organization’s existence, and on procedural grounds due to unlawful wiretapping and searches as well as declarations of anonymous witnesses.

Call in Front of Historical Gate to Attend Hearing of Academics

Call in Front of Historical Gate to Attend Hearing of Academics

Education Union in its press statement in front of İstanbul University has made call for participation for the hearing of the four imprisoned academics to be held in İstanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan tomorrow.

21 April 2016 Beyza Kural

TİHV: At Least 338 Civilians Killed in Curfew in 8 Months

TİHV: At Least 338 Civilians Killed in Curfew in 8 Months

According to data of the TİHV, at least 338 civilians killed in places where curfew was declared between August 16, 2015-April 20, 2016. Of those killed, 78 were children and 30 were above 60 years old.

508 Years Prison Sentence in Child Abuse Trial in Karaman

508 Years Prison Sentence in Child Abuse Trial in Karaman

M.B. who has sexually abused 10 children staying in Ensar Foundation and KAİMDER dorms in Karaman has been sentenced to 508 years of prison. Involved organizations criticize that the trial was brought to an end without extending its scope to cover all persons and institutions responsible for the abuses.