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Semdinli Trial in Military Court

Semdinli Trial in Military Court

The Van 3rd Penal Court decreed that it was not responsible for the Semdinli trial; the case has been sent to military court.

17 September 2007 Tolga Korkut

12 September: Human Rights Violations

171 people died of torture, 49 were executed. 650,000 people were arrested for no reason.

14 September 2007 Hüsnü Öndül

Academics' Acquittal Overruled

The Supreme Court of Appeals has overruled the acquittal of Prof. Oran and Prof. Kaboglu.

14 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Turkey's "Separatism" Cases at ECHR

On 20 September, the European Court of Human Rights will be busy with Turkey...

14 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Presidential Tour Ignored Reality

Presidential Tour Ignored Reality

Unfortunately, the first domestic tour of 11th President Abdullah Gül has not gone beyond formalities. There was no mention of the real issues that concern the region.

14 September 2007 Cumhur Kılıççıoğlu

"Police Cover Up in Okey's Death"

The Contemporary Lawyers' Association (CHD) calls for police officers, responsible for Nigerian immigrant Okey off duty and an immediate investigation by the prosecution.

13 September 2007 Tolga Korkut

"Erdogan Must Be Joking"

Erdogan had said: "Our intellectuals keep too quiet." Oran and Insel have called on him to "think before talking".

13 September 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Gül: "Services Will Flow to This Region"

Gül: "Services Will Flow to This Region"

Newly-elected President Abdullah Gül's first trip took him to Van and today to Yüksekova in Hakkari. He will also visit Siirt, Sirnak and Diyarbakir.

13 September 2007

Bomb Explosion Prevented in Ankara

The police yesterday deactivated a 300 kg bombing device in Ankara. Al Qaida and PKK are suspected.

12 September 2007 Tolga Korkut

Young Civilians Movement Remembers 12 September

A workshop to "repair the 12 September constitution" will take place today in central Istanbul. Yesterday, the coup was symbolically put on trial.

12 September 2007 Tolga Korkut,Nayat Karaköse

Roj TV Letter Trial Waits for Danish Answer

A trial concerning the letter that 56 mayors sent to Danish Prime Minister Rasmussen will continue after response from Denmark.

12 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Dink's Case is "Police Free"

Dink's Case is "Police Free"

Only four officers are being investigated in Trabzon and Samsun for neglecting their duties before and after the Dink murder.

12 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

"End the Darkness of 12 September"

"End the Darkness of 12 September"

The day after tomorrow (12 September) is the 27th anniversary of the 1980 military coup, and the day will be marked by various NGOs.

11 September 2007 Nayat Karaköse

Gündem Newspaper Closed for a Month

The Gündem newspaper has been closed for the forth time for publishing articles by PKK leader Karayilan.

11 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

"The President Cordially Invites..."

A wide variety of people were invited to the President Gül's reception at Cankaya.

11 September 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Joint Call for Abolition of Article 301

International PEN, Article 19 and IPA have called on Turkey to abolish the controversial Article 301.

11 September 2007

Three Journalists Pay for Kandil Feature

"Hürriyet" journalists Karakurt, Tatlican and Kilic will have to pay a total of 60,500 YTL for their feature on Kandil mountain.

10 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Referendum Starts at Borders

The referendum on changes in general and presidential elections will begin at the borders tomorrow.

10 September 2007 Tolga Korkut

"Military Authority has Damaged Judiciary Independence"

The Modern Lawyers' Association opened the new judiciary year with a discussion on independence of judges.

10 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

"Other" CHP tells Baykal to Go

"Other" CHP tells Baykal to Go

While Baykal was celebrating the CHP's 84th anniversary, his opponent Sarigül called for his resignation.

10 September 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

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Tugluk and Ata Still on Trial

The continuation of trials against Tugluk and Ata is based on a certain interpretation of Article 14 of the Constitution.

9 September 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

"Journalism is a Peace Profession"

Journalists Utku and Duran joined the IPS training programme: journalists should oppose war.

9 September 2007 Tolga Korkut

Neo-Liberal Education with an Islamic Sauce

Neo-Liberal Education with an Islamic Sauce

Hüseyin Celik's continuation in the office of Minister of Education, as well as the compromise reached between the AKP and the military, does not bode well for children and teachers.

9 September 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

Journalist Alkan Receives Death Threats

Journalist Alkan Receives Death Threats

Journalist Türker Alkan says that he has being receiving death threats since the general elections. One email sender identified himself as a policeman.

6 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Sixtieth Government Receives Vote of Confidence

The new government has received its vote of confidence with 337 votes. ÖDP MP Uras has criticised the government programme.

6 September 2007

Ten Thousand Dollars Per Capita? Palaver...

Ten Thousand Dollars Per Capita? Palaver...

The AKP's claim of a yearly growth rate of 16 percent is mostly deception which has been achieved by speculation.

6 September 2007 Mustafa Sönmez

BIA: Positive Discrimination, Follow-Up and Visibility

Kürkcü, Mater, Üstündag and Korkut described the Independent Communication Network (BIA) project, saying that "the invisible has to be made visible".

5 September 2007 Ayça Örer

Singer Tunc Still Accused of Spreading Terorrist Propaganda

Singer Ferhat Tunc had called for peace, reminding people that PKK and MKP members who die are also "children of this country". His comments have landed him in court.

5 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Baydemir: "Proof of Discrimination" in Diyarbakir

Baydemir: "Proof of Discrimination" in Diyarbakir

In order to prove that the government has been discriminating against Diyarbakir municipality, mayor Baydemir has listed unsupported projects.

5 September 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

IPS Journalism Training Programme is the "Missing Link"

On the second day of the "From the Classroom to the News Room" programme, young journalism candidates listened to and discussed with academics and professionals in journalism.

4 September 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

"From the Classroom to the News Room"

The IPS Communications Foundation has offered young journalist candidates the opportunity of a "media preparatory programme". Journalist Talu, lawyer Yilmaz and Assistant Professor Alankus lead a discussion on alternative media.

4 September 2007 Tolga Korkut

Discourse of War is Not Helpful for Turkey or Diyarbakir!

Discourse of War is Not Helpful for Turkey or Diyarbakir!

Diyarbakir mayor Osman Baydemir has breached the "discourse of peace" with militarist language. However, no problems will be solved when a discourse of war takes over.

4 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu