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New Report Means Further Trauma for Abused Child

In the Üzmez case, the judges have demanded a new report on child B.Ç. Öztürk from the Bursa Women’s Platform says that this would increase the trauma of the child. The fact that Üzmez is being tried without detention means that there is no deterrent for sexual abuse.

26 March 2009 Emine Özcan

Temporary Tax Reductions in Erdoğan’s Crisis Package

The Prime Minister has annonced a crisis package which involves a three-monthly reduction in certain taxes.

26 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

Kurdish Journalist Omar Arrested in Iraq

Reporters without Borders has reported that Kurdish Journalist Surwan Omar was arrested on 17 March because he wrote an article about the abuse of authority.

Eight Organisations to Monitor Local Elections

Eight Organisations to Monitor Local Elections

Eight organisations will monitor the local elections on Sunday, 29 March, in order to make sure that they are carried out democratically. Most of the sixteen provinces to be monitored are in the east and southeast of Turkey.

26 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

50 More Applications For Disappeared in Cizre

Şırnak Bar Association chair Elçi says relatives of disappeared persons applied for support. Excavations for remains of alleged victims of extra-judicial killings in 1990s will continue in coming days. A former gendarme commander is under arrest.

25 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

Court Accedes 56 More Suspects to Ergenekon Case

Court Accedes 56 More Suspects to Ergenekon Case

Retired generals Tolon and Eruygur are accused of conspiring against the government in the 1909 page-long indictment. Journalist Dink's murder as well as a former general's diaries explaining coup plans and journalist Balbay's diaries are featured in the indictment.

Diyarbakır Bomb Blamed on PKK

The Diyarbakır Anti-Terrorism Police has taken 10 people into custody after operations in six provinces, claiming that the perpetrators of the bomb attack in Diyarbakır in 2006 have been caught.

25 March 2009 Bawer Çakır

Journalist Mağden Sentenced for Calling Singers “Fascist”

Former Radikal journalist Perihan Mağden has been convicted of insulting Arif Şirin and singer İsmail Türüt in the media. She has said that she will appeal to the ECHR.

25 March 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Renewed Discussions about Military Service

Renewed Discussions about Military Service

YARSAV President Eminağaoğlu has argued that the constitution speaks of “service to the country” and not military service, thus renewing discussions about conscientious objection. At the same time, the number of people demanding to pay instead of doing military service is steadily rising.

25 March 2009 Emine Özcan

Hopes for Peace Amid Gül's Visit to Iraq

President Gül meets with his counterpart Talabani as well as the head of Kurdish regional government, Barzani. Calls for improved relations between two countries and an end to armed conflict between Turkey and Kurdish rebels.

Two Journalists Face Prison for Alleged "Terrorist Propaganda"

Günlük daily columnist Sarısözen and managing director Çiçekçi faces up to 7.5 years in prison for an article which discusses how and who makes "terrorist propaganda."

24 March 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Author Tekin Harassed During Panel Discussion

Latife Tekin questioned the improper acquisition of land at Mydos archeological site in Muğla, at a panel discussion and several men physically attacked her.

Medical Association Prints Kurdish Guide for Doctors

The Diyarbakır Chamber of Physicians has created a basic Kurdish guide for Turkish doctors sent on duty in the southeast of the country. The aim is to improve doctor-patient communication.

24 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

What Do Children Want from Local Government?

500 children in Istanbul and Ankara were asked about their wishes in a study entitled “Children make demands on local authorities”.

Former JITEM Commander Temizöz in Custody

The prosecution investigating the death wells in Cizre has taken Temizöz, former JITEM commander in the area, into custody in Kayseri. According to former JİTEM member Aygan, Temizöz was involved in many extrajudicial killings.

24 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

Kurds See Local Elections as Referendum

Kurds See Local Elections as Referendum

Altun of the Socialist Labour Movement spoke with bianet about her impressions at the Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır. She said, “Most people are expecting peace.”

24 March 2009 Emine Özcan

"MoS Offers to Solve Unemployment by Leaving Women Home"

Reacting to Şimşek's logic that unemployment rose because women began looking for work, Eğitim-Sen's İşbert urges concrete steps to provide appropriate facilities to make women join the workforce.

İHD Relases Annual Report

According to the human rights organization, 37 people died in prisons and 8 people died while under police custody. İHD chair Türkdoğan says, rights violations escalated.

"Women Should Take Water Rights to Agenda"

South African rights-activist Setshedi, explains women's experience in the struggle against the commercialization of water, at the Alternative Water Forum in ıstanbul.

23 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

"Terrorist Propaganda" Case Against Birgün Daily

Hakan Tahmaz, who interviewed a rebel PKK commander and daily Birgün, which published the article will be tried with "terrorist propaganda". Three people face 3 years in prison if convicted.

23 March 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

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Women in Tarlabaşı: Life in the Backstreets of Beyoğlu

23 March 2009 Emine Özcan

Saturday Mothers Call on President Gül to Intervene

The Human Rights Association and the Saturday Mothers/People are worried that a blind eye is being turned to the tampering with evidence from the excavated “death wells”. They have called on President Gül to intervene.

23 March 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Newroz in Turkey: Calls for a Solution to Kurdish Question

Newroz in Turkey: Calls for a Solution to Kurdish Question

300,000 people celebrated Newroz in Kazlıçeşme, Istanbul. In Diyarbakır, estimates of the crowd range from 75,000 to one million.

Radio Station Acquitted in Second Kurdish Song Case

The Adana Radio station Dünya has been acquitted for the second time, after playing a Kurdish song had landed it in court.

21 March 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Newroz Festivities in Diyarbakır Will Indicate Election Results

DTP candidate for Sur district mayor, Demirbaş thinks this year's spring festivities hold importance because of upcoming elections. He plans to continue providing multilingual local services, if elected. That was why he was dismissed from office.

20 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

"Public Support for a Coup Was Created"

According to TİHV chair Önen, recently revealed information shows that a divide had formed at military command by the plans to overthrow the government in 2003-2004. "Now, AKP takes on this futile organization through Ergenekon case."

20 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

NTV Accused of Airing Call For a Military Coup

MAZLUMDER, an association for human rights files a complaint on grounds that three people called for a military coup in a programme on local elections.

Kuntar: Palestinians Want Solidarity, Not Ottoman Empire

Samir al Kuntar, the most popular representative of the Palestine-Lebanese resistance, says Palestinians want solidarity, not a recreation of the Ottoman Empire, from Turkey.

20 March 2009 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Rights Activist Öndül "There Was Little Hint of Coup Attempt in 2002"

Rights Activist Öndül "There Was Little Hint of Coup Attempt in 2002"

The former president of the Human Rights Association comments on the coup plans revealed in the media and on the Ergenekon investigation. He remembers anticipating tensions in 2003 and 2004, but not a military coup.

20 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

BIA Media Monitoring Report 2008 - Full Text

In 2008, 82 people were tried under Article 301, 44 under the Anti-Terrorist Law. Freedoms of press and expression have been damaged by political polarisation, the lack of a solution to the Kurdish issue and the intolerance of criticism.

Cease Support to AKP to Avoid Privatization of Water

Cease Support to AKP to Avoid Privatization of Water

Senior adviser to the president of the UN General Assembly, Maude Barlow criticizes the World Water Forum as corporations dominate it. "Right to water is a human right" says Barlow and urges for public control over water management.

19 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

Journalist's Death at Newroz 1992: Evidence of Ergenekon Mentality

Journalist Balıkçı recalls his colleague's death by police fire, during the Newroz events of 1992: "A white flag on his hand, İzzet was lying in blood. The case was never solved."

19 March 2009 Erol Önderoğlu