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BDP Women Assemblies Warn Killers of Women

BDP Women Assemblies Warn Killers of Women

A local administrator of Peace and Democracy Party reportedly massacred his daughter Emine Fırat. “We will pursue this cause until it is turned to the favor of women,” BDP Women Assemblies said.

25 September 2013

TGC Willing to Distribute Press Cards to Journalists

TGC Willing to Distribute Press Cards to Journalists

Journalists Society of Turkey held a joint conference with police authorities, urging them to recognize a press card issued by their society.

25 September 2013

Male Violence September 2012

Male Violence September 2012

According to bianet's statistics, male perpetrated violence left 13 women dead, 12 women and two boys raped, 16 women injured ad 9 women sexually harassed in September 2012. Three women, who were victims of domestic violence, committed suicide.

25 September 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu,Beyza Kural

At Least 20K Convicted of “Armed Organization” in 4 Years

At Least 20K Convicted of “Armed Organization” in 4 Years

According to a statement by Justice Minister Ergün, 66,126 individuals faced prosecutor investigation within Turkish Penal Code Article 314 with 20,265 convicted to a sentence in the past four years.

24 September 2013

“Side Effects of Tear Gas Still Linger”

“Side Effects of Tear Gas Still Linger”

According to a statement released by Turkish Doctors Union, 39 percent of those who were affected by tear gas during Gezi Resistance protests “still suffer from the side effects of tear gas”.

24 September 2013

Male Students March with Skirts to Protest Skirt Ban

Male Students March with Skirts to Protest Skirt Ban

DEV-LIS members marched with skirts in the southern province of Antalya to protest a skirt ban for female students in Gazi Anatolian High School.

24 September 2013 Yiğitcan Yirmibeş

No Release For Füsun Erdoğan on Hearing 20

No Release For Füsun Erdoğan on Hearing 20

Istanbul 20th High Criminal Court resumed the 20th hearing of MLKP case this morning with journalist Füsun Erdoğan and 23 other defendants, where no pending trial order was issued. However, a verdict might be reached on the next hearing, which will be held on October 30.

24 September 2013 Beyza Kural

“Which Forensics Institute is Minister Ergin Talking About?”

“Which Forensics Institute is Minister Ergin Talking About?”

Minister Ergin said Turkey’s Forensic Institute processed application regarding sick inmates within 15 days. However, there are several inmates who wait for long durations or die in prison.

23 September 2013 Ayça Söylemez

Tensions Rise in Sarısülük Trial, Hearing Postponed

Tensions Rise in Sarısülük Trial, Hearing Postponed

Ankara 6th High Criminal Court opened the Ethem Sarısülük killing case this morning with its top suspect Ahmet Şahbaz, a police officer. Tensions rose as plaintiff and defendants sides argued in the courtroom, pausing and postponing the hearing.

23 September 2013 Serhat Korkmaz

Scuffle Controversy Resumes as Police Releases Detainees

Scuffle Controversy Resumes as Police Releases Detainees

Last night’s soccer derby between Beşiktaş and Galatasaray has been called due to supporter invasion in the additional time. 66 detained supporters were released this morning.

23 September 2013

Male Violence October 2012

Male Violence October 2012

A compilation made by bianet revealed that male perpetrators left 10 women and 1 infant dead, 16 (including young girls) raped, 8 injured in October 2012. Overall in 2012, men killed 137 women and raped 106.

23 September 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu,Beyza Kural

Interview with Abbas Vali on Syria, Kurds and Turkey

Interview with Abbas Vali on Syria, Kurds and Turkey

"I think government’s wrong approach and calculation towards developments in Syria and Rojava have shaped its current attitude towards the peace process with the PKK. The Turkish government is stalling; they don’t want the peace process although they fear to admit it."

23 September 2013 Ece Koçak

Did Policemen Face Investigation?

Did Policemen Face Investigation?

AKP deputy Galip Ensarioğlu said 164 policemen faced investigation regarding their conduct during Gezi Resistance protests. However, police authorities announced the toll to be 31. “These numbers are products of imagination,” said Interior Minister Güler.

20 September 2013

Did Policemen Face Investigation?

Did Policemen Face Investigation?

AKP deputy Galip Ensarioğlu said 164 policemen faced investigation regarding their conduct during Gezi Resistance protests. However, police authorities announced the toll to be 31. “These numbers are products of imagination,” said Interior Minister Güler.

20 September 2013

Protocol Sets Academic Bridges Between Hakkari and Erbil

Protocol Sets Academic Bridges Between Hakkari and Erbil

A protocol has been signed between Turkey’s Hakkari University and Iraq’s Salahaddin University in Arbil, allowing exchange of students and academics. The agreement is expected to contribute to teaching departments for Turkish and Kurdish language.

20 September 2013

Violence Victim Academician Faces Trial

Violence Victim Academician Faces Trial

Osman Erden, an assistant professor who was detained and subjected to police violence in downtown Istanbul during Gezi Resistance, was ordered to stand trial for “resisting police officers and attending an illegal demonstration”. Erden is facing prison sentence up to 3 years.

20 September 2013 Ayça Söylemez

Fazıl Say Sentenced to 10 Months of Prison Again

Fazıl Say Sentenced to 10 Months of Prison Again

Pianist and composer Fazıl Say was sentenced to 10 months of prison for “overtly insulting religious values of a certain faction of society” in retrial.

20 September 2013

Male Violence November 2012

Male Violence November 2012

A compilation made by bianet revealed that male perpetrators left 10 women, 4 men and 7 children dead, 17 women and teenager girls raped, 13 women and 2 teenager girls injured and 9 harassed in November 2012.

20 September 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu,Beyza Kural

“Police Relies on Impunity”

“Police Relies on Impunity”

İHD Mersin Branch Chairperson Tanrıverdi said the recent hospitalization of D.Ö (8) due to police violence was caused by a sense of reliance on impunity. BDP deputy Kürkçü, on the other hand, criticized the fact that the neighborhood housed a riot police station.

19 September 2013 Ekin Karaca

“Self-Defense is Out of Question”

“Self-Defense is Out of Question”

Two expert reports have been submitted in the case of Ethem Sarısülük, a Gezi Resistance protestor who was shot dead by police officer Ahmet Şahbaz. “Self-defense is out of question,” cited a report submitted by Prof. Dr. Klaus Stanjek from Germany.

19 September 2013 Ayça Söylemez

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Men Kill 24 Women, 1 Child in August

Men Kill 24 Women, 1 Child in August

A compilation made by bianet revealed that male perpetrators left 24 women and 1 teenager girl dead, 21 (including young girls) raped in August 2013. It turned out that 83 percent of women were slain by their husbands or lovers.

17 September 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

İHD Releases Withdrawal Report

İHD Releases Withdrawal Report

IHD’s report puts forward facts and recommendations on a variety of issues including guerrilla withdrawal, new headquarter constructions, security dams, village guard system, attempts to return to villages and mine fields.

17 September 2013

Court Issues Capture Warrant For Erhan Tuncel

Court Issues Capture Warrant For Erhan Tuncel

After the Supreme Court of Appeals overthrew the verdict, Istanbul 14th High Criminal Court reopened the Hrant Dink murder case this morning, issuing a capture warrant for Erhan Tuncel. The court will decide regarding the overthrown verdict on the next hearing on December 3.

17 September 2013 Nilay Vardar

Male Violence August 2013

Male Violence August 2013

A compilation made by bianet revealed that male perpetrators left 24 women and 1 teenager girl killed, 21 (including young girls) raped, 19 injured and 7 harassed in August 2013.

16 September 2013 Batuhan Kurtaran,Ece Koçak

High Participation Rates to School Boycott

High Participation Rates to School Boycott

Initiated by TZP-Kurdî Association, Kurdish students across the Kurdish populated areas in Turkey started a week long school boycott to demand their educational rights in mother tongue within constitutional assurance.

16 September 2013 Beyza Kural,Yüce Yöney

Öcalan: Process Must Evolve From Dialogue to Negotiations

Öcalan: Process Must Evolve From Dialogue to Negotiations

Peace and Democracy Party deputies Buldan and Demirtaş set off to Imrali Island yesterday to meet PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan. Öcalan "It is essential for the [Turkish] state to create the necessary means and abilities for a deeply negotiation in order to continue the process,” said Öcalan.

16 September 2013

Male Violence January 2013

Male Violence January 2013

A compilation made by bianet revealed that male perpetrators left 18 women, 3 men and 3 children killed, 11 women raped, 20 injured and 15 harassed in January 2013. Most battery-assault cases were reported from Kocaeli and Istanbul.

15 September 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu,Beyza Kural

RSF: Police Failed to Take Lessons From Gezi Resistance

RSF: Police Failed to Take Lessons From Gezi Resistance

Reporters Sand Frontiers released a statement, saying that recent protests across Turkey left at least 12 journalists injured in Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara.

13 September 2013

S. S. Ay Sues T24, Evrensel, Marksist.org

S. S. Ay Sues T24, Evrensel, Marksist.org

A court held the first hearing of Evrensel, T24 ve Marksist.org case, following a complaint by S. S. Ay who said “he was insulted due to his duty as public worker”. Defendant journalists pleaded not guilty, requesting the court panel for acquittal.

13 September 2013 Elif Akgül

Nolle Prosequi in Alabora Tweet Case

Nolle Prosequi in Alabora Tweet Case

Prosecutors discontinued charges in Memet Ali Alabora case, saying that “the aforementioned tweet did not commit the crime of encouraging a crime”. “The point is not Gezi Park, friend. Didn’t you get it yet? Come join us,” Alabora tweeted on May 30.

13 September 2013

Protestors Allegedly “Strip-Searched” in Kadıköy

Protestors Allegedly “Strip-Searched” in Kadıköy

Advocate Aysel Tekerek alleged that two of her female clients were subjected to a strip-search in Kadıköy İskele Police Station on Wednesday.

13 September 2013 Beyza Kural

Male Violence February 2013

Male Violence February 2013

A compilation made by bianet revealed that male perpetrators left 11 women and 1 man killed, 11 raped, 20 women and 1 infant injured and 2 harassed in February 2013.

13 September 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu