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International Appeal for Release of Human Rights Defenders
REMDH and FEMED rights organizations demanded the release of Human Rights Association executive Kalaycı and deputy chair Erbey who was arrested in an operation against the Kurdistan Democratic Confederation.
5 January 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
"Judiciary Recognizes JİTEM as Criminal Organization"
Lawyer Elçi said that JİTEM can be considered as an "armed and dangerous criminal organization aiming to throw over the constitutional order" after the JITEM case has been transferred to a "special authority high criminal court". A hearing can be scheduled as soon as the court accepts the file.
5 January 2010
Tolga Korkut
Artist Faces Prison for Criticizing National Education Director
Turkish artist Müjde Ar is on trial on the grounds of allegedly addressing Eskişehir National Education Director İbrahim Ceylan by saying "Which hinterland do these managers come from?" The case is postponed to 4 March.
5 January 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
DTP Closure Made Official, Political Ban Effected
The decision of the closure of Democratic Society Party taken by the Constitutional Court in December has been published in the Official Gazette and thus been legally enforced. Hereupon, the political ban for 37 DTP members comes into effect and the MP status of the co-chairs officially ends.
4 January 2010
Erol Önderoğlu,Tolga Korkut
What Happened around College (Hafez) Bridge in Tehran?
Tehran experienced severe clashes between police forces and the public during the Shia festival of Ashura on 27 December. Eye-witness Siyavash Shahabi reports about the riots in the Iranian capital.
4 January 2010
Siyavash Shahabi
Suspect Detained in Journalist Murder Case
Three people were arrested related to the murder of journalist Cihan Hayırsevener from Bandırma on the southern coast of the Sea of Marmara. Defendant Serkan Erakkuş was taken in detention, two other defendants were released and will be tried un-detained.
4 January 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
Press Freedom Wins at Court of Appeals
The Court of Appeals overruled the decision regarding a compensation claim to be paid by NTV for publishing a phone talk between Dink murder case defendant Tuncel and police officer Zenit. The reversal of the previous decree stresses the right to inform and the freedom of the press.
4 January 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
Confederation of Labour Unions: No Reason to Celebrate in 2009
According to the Turkish Confederation of Labour Unions, 2009 was once more characterized by labour rights violations, extortion of rights and police interventions against workers seeking their rights. The confederation announced continuous and extended protest actions for 2010.
31 December 2009
Bawer Çakır
Human Rights Foundation - Struggle against Torture Enters 20th Year
The Human Rights Foundation of Turkey was established on 30 December 1990. In the last 19 years, the organization provided help and support services to more than 12,000 torture victims. Several times, the foundation was awarded for its work, including dozens of acknowledged books and reports.
31 December 2009
Tolga Korkut
Lyrics Writer Praising Murder of Journalist Dink Goes Scot-Free
Defendants Türüt and Şirin, lyrics writer and vocalist respectively of a folk song which praises the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, have been acquitted. Defendant Öztekin received a 1 year prison sentence for producing and publishing the video clip.
31 December 2009
Erhan Üstündağ
5th Search of Special Forces, 8 Soldiers Released
Judge Kayan carried out the fifth search of the Special Forces. The court released all 8 soldiers that had been arrested after the first search last week despite the prosecutors' request of keeping three military officers in detention.
31 December 2009
Tolga Korkut
Torture Allegations by Conscientious Objector Aydemir
Conscientious objector Enver Aydemir claims that he was exposed to torture and maltreatment in prison for refusing to wear military clothes. Aydemir started a hunger strike to express his protest. His wife, his father and lawyer Yılmaz filed a criminal complaint.
30 December 2009
Bawer Çakır
A Further 24 Arrests in Operation on Peace and Democracy Party
Another 24 people have been taken into custody in the Turkish cities of Van and Batman. The total number of arrests throughout the last week in the scope of the operation against Peace and Democracy Party mounts to 47 people. The Peace Council of Turkey criticized the course of action.
30 December 2009
Tolga Korkut
General Staff Denies Connections to JİTEM
The General Staff has sent a writ to the court dealing with the JITEM case saying, "There is no such established unit connected to us". Lawyer Elçi awaits a reply on the matter by the Gendarmerie Command. Meanwhile, witnesses have claimed evidence for the existence of JİTEM.
30 December 2009
Tolga Korkut
Lynch Attack on Leftist Students
A crowd of about 750 people attacked a group of 15 people who were making a press release concerning the demand for the release of 3 friends of theirs in Edirne. 6 people were injured. The lynch attempt could be stopped upon the request of the Chief of Police.
29 December 2009
Bawer Çakır
Will Turkey Seize Opportunity to Abolish Stay-Behind Organization?
Former military judge Kardaş evaluates the search at the Special Forces Command as "an opportunity to eliminate the counter guerrillas and Gladio". Kardaş said the unit established by NATO in 1952 has no legal base anymore and should be abrogated.
29 December 2009
Tolga Korkut
Third Search after Alleged Assassination Plot
After 2 military officers were arrested last week because of an alleged assassination plan regarding Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arınç, prosecutors searched premises of the Special Forces Command in 3 consecutive raids. The duration of custody for 8 arrested soldiers has been prolonged.
29 December 2009
Tolga Korkut
Resistance of TEKEL Workers Supported by Union Confederations
In order to support the resistance of TEKEL workers, unions affiliated with Türk-İş, DİSK and KESK interrupted work for 1 hour on Friday, 25 December. The 3 union confederations pronounced to repeat their action every Friday as a warning to the government.
28 December 2009
Bawer Çakır
Call for Permanent Boycott of Israel for Palestine
Activists in Istanbul demonstrated for a boycott against Israel because of the country's attacks on Gaza one year ago. The demonstrators criticized that Turkey is acting on double standards regarding the issue of Palestine.
28 December 2009
Bawer Çakır
Kurdish Politicians Kept in Detention
23 people of a total of 35 taken into custody on 24 December are kept in detention, among them 7 mayors, İHD Deputy Chairman Muharem Erbey and Democratic Society Congress spokesman Hatip Dicle.
28 December 2009
Tolga Korkut
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Regulations on Genetically Modified Organisms Re-Enforced
The State Council Administrative Board of Litigation accepted the objection of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs against holding the enforcement of the GDO regulations. The regulations are again in effect.
25 December 2009
Ikbal Polat
Regulations on Genetically Modified Organisms Re-Enforced
The State Council Administrative Board of Litigation accepted the objection of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs against holding the enforcement of the GDO regulations. The regulations are again in effect.
25 December 2009
Former Interior Minister Cleared of Murder Charges
The court declined the request of third party plaintiffship made by families of Arıkan and Demir who were killed in an operation against Dev-Sol. Lawyer Kozağaçlı from the Contemproray Lawyers Association warned that criminal offences are being covered up.
25 December 2009
Erhan Üstündağ
Fishermen Win Legal Struggle
Fishermen from the Gulf of İğneada won their case against filling in a part of the gulf and building an industrial pier. With their struggle, the fishermen prevented the region to be turned into an industrial area.
24 December 2009
Ikbal Polat
Father of the Victim Is Fugitive Murder Suspect
2 eye-witnesses testified in the murder case of Ahmet Yılıdız. The victim's father, on trial as a defendant, is still fugitive. The judge did not accept representatives of 2 NGOs to the public hearing. Lawyer Söyle said, "The court's attitude regarding the arrest of the defendant does not give any hope".
24 December 2009
Bawer Çakır
Turkish Refugees in Iraq State 10 Conditions for their Return
A DTP delegation visited the Mahmur refugee camp in Iraq. Many Turks forced to migrate in the early 1990s because of clashes and evacuations of villages are still living in the camp. The Turkish refugees want to come back to their home country and voiced the conditions for their return to the delegation.
24 December 2009
Tolga Korkut
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Journalists Fined Under Charges of Insulting PM
Journalists Perihan Mağden form Radikal newspaper and Cemal Subaşı from Tempo Magazine each have to pay 5,000 TL in compensation to the Prime Minister's family. The Court of Appeals approved the local court's decision regarding the compensation claims as licit.
23 December 2009
Bawer Çakır
Parental Leave for Turkish Fathers
The AKP women's representation prepared a report concerned with increasing women's employment, Minister Dinçer started to work on its implementation. The report contains proposals such as the struggle against discrimination of women in employment or improving unemployment security.
23 December 2009
Ikbal Polat
Parental Leave for Turkish Fathers
The AKP women's representation prepared a report concerned with increasing women's employment, Minister Dinçer started to work on its implementation. The report contains proposals such as the struggle against discrimination of women in employment or improving unemployment security.
23 December 2009
Detained Children Complain from Torture Under Custody
2 out of 12 children detained in Adana applied to the prosecutor's office because they were exposed to torture in custody and in prison. Lawyer Bek said the children showed signs of assaults when he talked to them in prison.
23 December 2009
Ikbal Polat
Journalist Hayırsevener Killed after Reports Critical of Rival Group
The murderers of journalist Hayırsevener have not been found yet. Güney Marmara Yaşam newspaper condemned the attack on the journalist and said "He was killed for doing journalism". Hayırsevener had frequently focused on the topic of local corruption.
22 December 2009
Erhan Üstündağ
A Navy Officer, Ergenekon Suspect, Commits Suicide
Navy Commander Tatar committed suicide. After his previous release the prosecutor effected his arrest again. In the hospital where Ergenekon defendant retired Brigadier General Ersöz undergoes medical treatment, a retired specialist sergeant carrying 2 guns was arrested.
22 December 2009
Tolga Korkut
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