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Peace Requires "Social Transformation"

Prof. Dr. Sancar warned of the danger of seeing violence as the only problem in the Kurdish question.

9 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

End Violence - But How?

End Violence - But How?

DTP, ÖDP and human rights organisations have countered the mainstream discourse on an intensification in the fight against terrorism with a call for an end to violence and democratic reforms.

9 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

Controversy Reigns Upcoming Referendum

The CHP has called on the AKP to cancel the upcoming referendum for constitutional amendment.

8 October 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

RSF Calls for Transparent Dink Trial

In a press release of 5 October, the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) protested against the disappearance of evidence.

Kurdish Party: "We are Being Made Targets"

The pro-Kurdish DTP has protested against being shown as Turkey's enemies.

8 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

Santoro Murder Sentence Confirmed

The Court of Appeals has affirmed a sentence of 18 years and 10 years imprisonment for the murder of priest Santaro.

13 Soldiers Killed in Sirnak Ambush

13 Soldiers Killed in Sirnak Ambush

According to the General Staff, 13 soldiers died in a PKK attack on Sunday.

8 October 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Women's Quota a Must

Women's Quota a Must

Not only Ruanda, but 97 other countries also support a gender quota in political representation. KA-DER has called for the application of a gender quota as a means of overcoming the real inequalities which women face.

5 October 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

39 TV Programmes Stopped in September

The Press Council has announced that the Radio and Televison Supreme Council stopped 39 programmes of 16 channels in September.

5 October 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Writer Appeals Against 301 Sentence

Writer Hozatli had been sentenced for claiming that the police has dissidents arrested.

5 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

European Parliament Report on Turkey

European Parliament Report on Turkey

The European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee has passed a report on Turkey with 48 votes and 4 abstentions.

5 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Two Explosions in Izmir: One Dead, Nine Injured

Two explosions took place in Buca, province of Izmir, on Monday morning and lunchtime yesterday.

ECHR: Compensation for Human Rights Activist Birdal

The European Court of Human Rights has sentenced Turkey to paying compesation for imprisoning human rights activist Akin Birdal.

3 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Parliament Will Investigate Attack in Sirnak

Parliament Will Investigate Attack in Sirnak

The Parliamentary Human Rights Commission will investigate the murder of 12 persons in Beytüssebap, Sirnak, which took place on Saturday.

3 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

RSF Calls for Full Investigation

Just before the second hearing of the Dink murder trial, the RSF urged Turkey to investigate the murder fully.

Military Interferes Everywhere!

General Yasar Büyükanit spoke at the opening of the new academic year of the military academies, but he was addressing many more than the students present...

3 October 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

Women "Equal", Not "in Need of Protection"

Women "Equal", Not "in Need of Protection"

86 women NGOs gathered and made a joint press statement yesterday to call for women's participation in the preparation of the constitutional draft. They worry that the principle of equality may be taken out.

3 October 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

Second Hearing Brings No Clarity

Second Hearing Brings No Clarity

The second hearing of the Hrant Dink murder trial ended without bringing more clarity into the case. O.S. did "not remember" much, Uzundal accused Tuncel, and Tuncel refused to give names of police officers involved.

2 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Parliamentary Commission into Deaths of Dink and Okey

The Parliamentary Human Rights Commission has formed commissions to investigate deaths of journalist Hrant Dink and refugee Festus Okey.

2 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

Conference on Kurds in Diyarbakir

"Kurds in Turkey: Main Requirements for a Peace Process" was the title of the conference, which was held on 29 and 30 September in Diyarbakir.

2 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

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Suspect Regrets He Killed Hrant Dink

Suspect Regrets He Killed Hrant Dink

"I wouldn't have killed him if I knew he had a family" regretted O.S. the suspect for killing journalist Dink. Three of the eight detained suspects were questioned by the defense lawyers. The defendants told conflicting stories.

1 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu,A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Academics Support Oran and Kaboglu

114 lecturers at Bosphorus University have come out in support for Professors Oran and Kaboglu.

1 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Caricature Brings Prison Sentence!

Caricaturist Muhammet Sengöz has been sentenced to 11 months and 20 days imprisonment for a caricature. This was converted to a fine.

1 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Rights Activists Will Monitor Dink Trial

Even if applications to become third-party plaintiffs have been mostly unsuccessful, rights organisations are determined to witness the murder trial.

1 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Shocking Police Recording in Dink Case

Shocking Police Recording in Dink Case

Erhan Tuncel, police informant and suspected of incitement to murder, was called by intelligence officer Muhittin Zenit very shortly after the murder.

1 October 2007 Murat Utku

Coup General Evren Accused of Hypocrisy

The 78'ers Turkey Initiative has accused retired General Kenan Evren of hypocrisy.

28 September 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Appeal by Conscientious Objector Savda

Turkey is the only member country of the European Council not to accept conscientious objection. Please support our campaign.

28 September 2007 Halil Savda

Will Someone Explain Freedom of Expression to Erdogan?

Prime Minister Erdogan has lost his case against journalist Ilhan Selcuk.

28 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Despair at Hurdles in Dink Murder Trial

Despair at Hurdles in Dink Murder Trial

Just before the second hearing of the Hrant Dink murder trial, lawyer Fethiye Cetin lists the hurdles the plaintiffs have faced in trying to ensure a transparent investigation and trial of all those involved in Dink's murder.

28 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Diyarbakir Lawyer: Officer's Confessions Carefully Timed

Diyarbakir Bar Association Tanrikulu says that soldiers only make confessions about their time in service when they are sure that the statute of limitations applies.

26 September 2007 Tolga Korkut

Article 301: Journalist Bogatekin in Court

Adiyaman journalist and newspaper owner Haci Bogatekin faces a trial for criticising the state.

26 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Retired Officer Admits Abuse of Position

Retired Officer Admits Abuse of Position

A retired army officer has published a book entitled "I have Seen Betrayal" in which he recounts incidents of the army abusing its position, creating fake battles and disguising soldiers as PKK militants.

26 September 2007 Tolga Korkut