Tensions climbed in the southern province of Hatay as police attacked those who attended Ahmet Atakan’s funeral and left Aycan Karaalioğlu severely injured. Police violence spread across Turkey, especially in Mersin, Antalya, Çanakkale, Ankara and Izmir.

BDP Istanbul Headquarters held a press conference this morning, saying that the Kurdish language must obtain a legal status in Turkey. “Kurdish as second language in public schools is unacceptable,” the statement said.

“There is no evidence that supports Ahmet Atakan’s death with fall. How does the governor know his cause of death?” said Hatay Chamber of Medicines Chairman Selim Matkap after attending METU Resistance protestor Ahmet Atakan’s autopsy early this morning.

A compilation made by bianet revealed that male perpetrators left 13 women killed, 10 (including young girls) raped, 20 injured and 15 harassed in May 2013.

Küresel BAK released a statement urging the government in the wake of a possible military intervention in Syria: “Let’s not be among those who attack Syria first. Let’s be the country to lead an arm-free world.”

Police broke up protestors in Istanbul’s Okmeydani district who gathered to demand justice for B.E. (14), a Gezi Resistance demonstrator in coma for 86 days. While 10 demonstrators and 1 policeman were injured, 5 were detained including 3 children. Among injured protestors included Mete Diş, a cancer patient.

“The process obviously arrived to this point. If the government takes a step forward, the issue will be resolved easily,” BDP Co-Chairperson Kışanak commented on KCK’s recent statement to suspend its withdrawal.

A compilation made by bianet revealed that male perpetrators left 15 women killed, 16 (including young girls) raped, 19 injured and 18 harassed in June 2013.

“The government’s policy on Syrian refugees has gained international recognition,” IGAM administrator Çorabatır told bianet. “However,” he continued, “everything is done through the government which wasn’t open to aids initially.”

RTÜK, Turkey’s Higher Board of Radio and Television, issued a warning penalty on National Geographic channel due to Drug Inc.-Drug Kings Of New York, a documentary that unfolded stories of drug addicts and sellers.

Ankara 13th High Criminal Court released 9 defendants pending a trial in February 28 case due to age and health conditions. The number of arrested defendants dropped to 27 after the releases.

Early this morning, police attacked a group of activists in METU who were camping against the construction of road through the forest. While 15 demonstrators have been detained, bulldozers started their engines for demolition.