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Academics Oppose Internet Filter at Universities
Academics Oppose Internet Filter at Universities
Upon the initiative of the Alternative Communication Association, more than a hundred academics launched a signature campaign against applying the disputed internet filtering system at universities.
10 January 2012
Denial of Genocide to be Criminalized in Entire EU
Denial of Genocide to be Criminalized in Entire EU
According to the EU states' Joint Framework Decision on the denial of genocide, the denial of the Armenian genocide can be considered a crime in 26 countries. French President Sarkozy wants the decision to be valid in the whole EU.
10 January 2012
"Isolation Kills" - Life in F Type Prisons
"Isolation Kills" - Life in F Type Prisons
The Human Rights Association Istanbul Branch Prisons Commission launched a campaign for the closure of F type prisons due to unhealthy conditions and rights violations. The list of prohibitions for convicts of aggravated life sentences is long.
10 January 2012 Ayça Söylemez
'Prisoners Gazette' Published with "Enlarged Staff"
'Prisoners Gazette' Published with "Enlarged Staff"
The second issue of the Prisoners Gazette will be available on 10 January. The newspaper was prepared by 43 detained journalists, two journalists released from prison and two guest writers.
9 January 2012
Commander Deposed from Office - Five Locals Arrested
Commander Deposed from Office - Five Locals Arrested
Gendarmerie Colonel Güney, Deputy Commander of the Gülyazı Border Regiment, was deposed from office related to the Uludere massacre in south-eastern Turkey. Five people were arrested because of an alleged attack against the district governor.
9 January 2012
Turkish People Call for Peace
Turkish People Call for Peace
The Peoples' Democratic Congress started a three-month series of weekly protests against the widely criticized Uludere operation. Protestors gathered in Istanbul and Ankara on Saturday. Also the Peace Initiatives in Istanbul called for peace and a clarification of the incident.
9 January 2012
Men Killed 14 Women in December
Men Killed 14 Women in December
According to data collected by bianet, 14 women in Turkey were killed by men in December 2011. 24 women were injured, 15 women raped and 16 harassed. In total, 259 women were killed by male culprits in Turkey in 2011.
9 January 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Bar Associations: "Uludere Happened Intentionally"
Bar Associations: "Uludere Happened Intentionally"
12 bar associations carried out a probe into the Uludere attack and announced, "Strong evidence suggests that the incident happened intentionally. The attitude of the authorities led to an emotional offence against the people in the region".
6 January 2012
Former Chief of General Staff İlker Başbuğ Arrested
Former Chief of General Staff İlker Başbuğ Arrested
Former Chief of General Staff Başbuğ was arrested after he gave his statement in the context of the Internet Memorandum trial. For the first time in Turkish history, a military official formerly on duty at the Presidency of the General Staff Presidency was imprisoned.
6 January 2012
Journalist Şık: "I Do not Request my Release"
Journalist Şık: "I Do not Request my Release"
Journalist Şık, detained defendant of the Oda TV trial, said in his defence speech that his book "The Imam's Army" was investigated by the very people he described in the book. Şık claimed to be in jail because of his journalistic work and did not request his release.
6 January 2012
GÖP Urged for Fair Trial and Release of Journalists
GÖP Urged for Fair Trial and Release of Journalists
On the day of the 8th hearing of the Oda TV trial, representatives of the Freedom for Journalists Platform called for fair trial procedures in accordance with the law and urged for an end of the detention of the indicted journalists.
5 January 2012
Masterminds of 1980 Coup Face Life Sentence
Masterminds of 1980 Coup Face Life Sentence
Evren and Şahinkaya, masterminds behind the 1980 military coup, are facing life sentences on charges of "changing the constitution by force".
5 January 2012
Instalment Sentence for Broken Bone
Instalment Sentence for Broken Bone
The court found Sergeant Ersoy guilty of having beaten Private Abravcı who suffered a broken hip bone. However, Ersoy received a monetary fine to be paid in instalments since it was not confirmed whether the fracture was caused by the beating.
5 January 2012 Ekin Karaca
"Hidden Impoverishment" behind Inflation Rate
"Hidden Impoverishment" behind Inflation Rate
Öngel, Head of the Socialist trade union DİSK Research Institute, warned that the latest inflation figures did not reflect consumer spending by the poor and that people experienced a "hidden impoverishment".
4 January 2012 Ekin Karaca
Uludere Attack: Survivors Froze to Death
Uludere Attack: Survivors Froze to Death
Eight NGOs, including the Human Rights Association and the Turkish Medical Chamber, released a report about the Uludere operation that left 35 civilians dead. The report revealed that some victims froze or bled to death since official institutions failed to react on time.
4 January 2012
Istanbul University Students Released
Istanbul University Students Released
The students that were taken into police custody after a conflict at the Istanbul University were released on 3 January. Students from various organizations protested the incident and claimed, "This was not a conflict between left and right but a fascist attack".
4 January 2012 Nilay Vardar
Two more Journalists Arrested
Two more Journalists Arrested
Halkın Günlüğü newspaper reporter Sevgül was arrested in Diyarbakır in the context of a protest against the Uludere bombing. Former Özgür Gündem newspaper editor Kişin was arrested in the scope of the KCK investigation.
4 January 2012
Former Chief of General Staff Involved in "Internet Memorandum"?
Former Chief of General Staff Involved in "Internet Memorandum"?
An investigation about former Chief of General Staff İlker Başbuğ was launched in the context of the "internet memorandum".
3 January 2012
23 Students in Police Custody at Istanbul University
23 Students in Police Custody at Istanbul University
23 students were taken into police custody in the course of unrests on the Istanbul University Beyazıt Campus on 2 February. Hayat TV news centre editor Cem Şimşek is among the people in custody.
3 January 2012 Işıl Cinmen
Situation of Earthquake Victims in Van still Critical
Situation of Earthquake Victims in Van still Critical
The situation in the south-eastern city of Van is still very difficult after the major earthquakes in October and November 2011. The poorest people have no alternative but staying in tents. Access to healthy nutrition and health service is problematic.
3 January 2012 Nilay Vardar
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35 Civilians Dead - Protestors Released
35 Civilians Dead - Protestors Released
32 people who were taken into custody in Istanbul because they protested the death of 35 civilians were now released. The villagers were killed in an aerial strike in south-eastern Turkey.
3 January 2012
The 10 Most Dangerous Places for Journalists
The 10 Most Dangerous Places for Journalists
Reporters Without Borders compiled a list of the world's ten most dangerous places for the media. According to the report, 66 journalists were killed in 2012.
2 January 2012
79 People Died in Turkish Mines in 2011
79 People Died in Turkish Mines in 2011
A study by the Chamber of Mining Engineers revealed that 79 people died in mines in Turkey in 2011, two of whom were mining engineers. 117 people were wounded.
2 January 2012 Ekin Karaca,Ayça Söylemez
Bill of Exception for Detained Journalists
Bill of Exception for Detained Journalists
The defence lawyers of the journalists in custody and detention in the scope of the KCK trial submitted a bill of exception. At the subsequent press release, the lawyers were supported by deputies Tuncel, Aksoy, Dora and Zenderlioğlu of the pro-Kurdish BDP.
2 January 2012 Sercan Meriç
Parliament President Calls for Contribution, Police Use Tear Gas
Parliament President Calls for Contribution, Police Use Tear Gas
Members of the Dev Sağlık-İş socialist trade union were taken into custody and released later on when they tried to forward their request for a raise of the minimum wage. Union President Çerkezoğlu criticized, "On one hand they ask for the unions' contributions and on the other hand they attack the workers with tear gas".
2 January 2012 Nilay Vardar
BİA Media Monitoring Report 2011 - Third Quarter Full Text
BİA Media Monitoring Report 2011 - Third Quarter Full Text
In July, August and September 2011, 66 journalists were in jail, 11 of whom because of their writings and utterances. 13 people are facing imprisonment of 334.5 years in total. Most of the trials are based on Articles 7/2 of the Anti Terror Law and 314 and 220 of the Criminal Law.
30 December 2011
Turkish Air Strike Kills More Than 30 Civilians
Turkish Air Strike Kills More Than 30 Civilians
War planes bombarded a group of villagers in the border region with Iraq, claiming that they were PKK rebels.
29 December 2011
How Can Ağar Dodge Being Brought to Justice?
How Can Ağar Dodge Being Brought to Justice?
Umut Bahçeci is demanding justice for his brother İsmail, who disappeared 17 years ago. Despite strong evidence pointing his was, former police chief Mehmet Ağar is still held exempt from investigation.
29 December 2011 Ayça Söylemez
Journalist Mavioğlu Acquitted
Journalist Mavioğlu Acquitted
Radikal daily editor Ertuğrul Mavioğlu has been acquitted on charges related to an interview he made with the rebel group PKK's leader Murat Karayılan.
29 December 2011
KCK Operations: 36 People Arrested
KCK Operations: 36 People Arrested
36 of the 49 people taken under custody during the latest wave of police operations against the alleged pro-Kurdish organization KCK, are arrested by the court.
26 December 2011
Governor Averts Commemoration on Maraş Massacre
Governor Averts Commemoration on Maraş Massacre
On the 33rd anniversary of the massacre in the southern city of Maraş, activists and relatives of the dead are not allowed into the city. Gendarmerie clashed with protestors.
26 December 2011
LGBTs Convey Ideas on Constitution to Parliamentary Commission
LGBTs Convey Ideas on Constitution to Parliamentary Commission
The report released by SPoD, calls on the parliament to create a open and inclusive participatory process for the new constitution. Demands include strong protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation of gender.
23 December 2011
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