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Alevi Conference emphasizes that assimilation policies persist employing different methods

Alevi Conference emphasizes that assimilation policies persist employing different methods

Speaking at the "Alevis on the 100th Anniversary of the Republic" conference held in İstanbul, Tülay Hatimoğulları, the Co-Chairperson of the DEM Party, stated, "The government's understanding of 'closing the parenthesis of the Republic' puts secular lifestyle and different belief groups at risk."

26 February 2024

Alevis meet in 'Democratic Turkey Meeting' in İstanbul

Alevis meet in 'Democratic Turkey Meeting' in İstanbul

In response to the call by Alevi associations, a rally took place at Kadıköy with demands for "Secular education, humane living, democratic Turkey." The gathered crowd protested against the implementation of the ÇEDES project in which religious officials are appointed as "spiritual counselors" in schools.

11 December 2023

Alevi organizations protest detentions

Alevi organizations protest detentions

Representatives of Alevi organizations were detained when they wanted to read out a statement for the press at Çağlayan Courthouse.

29 September 2023

'Our identity is Islam,' Erdoğan says in response to Kılıçdaroğlu's 'Alevi' statement

'Our identity is Islam,' Erdoğan says in response to Kılıçdaroğlu's 'Alevi' statement

The president questioned why Kılıçdaroğlu had "suddenly" felt the need to publicly identify with his religious sect at the age of 74, and why nobody had previously questioned his beliefs or identity.

Kılıçdaroğlu promises equal rights for Turkey's Alevi minority

Kılıçdaroğlu promises equal rights for Turkey's Alevi minority

The opposition's presidential candidate, who is also an Alevi himself, said, "Our identities are the assets that make us who we are; of course, we must protect them with honor."

Great Alevi Convention: 'New Constitution should be made including equal citizenship'

Great Alevi Convention: 'New Constitution should be made including equal citizenship'

Meeting in İstanbul on Sunday, the Great Alevi Convention announced a final declaration with eleven demands.

26 December 2022

Türkiye sets up agency for unrecognized Alevi minority amid 'assimilation' criticism

Türkiye sets up agency for unrecognized Alevi minority amid 'assimilation' criticism

While the president says the move is part of their democratization efforts, Alevis oppose being considered a "cultural element" rather than a religious community.

9 November 2022

Türkiye's Alevi minority not content with Erdoğan's 'democratic initiative'

Türkiye's Alevi minority not content with Erdoğan's 'democratic initiative'

The president unveiled a new plan to cover the expenses of Alevi places of worship without formally recognizing them as places of worship, which has been the community's most cruical demand for decades.

11 October 2022

Nine detained over attack on Alevi leader

Nine detained over attack on Alevi leader

The attack was caused by personal hostility, according to the state-run news agency.

Alevi leader attacked in front of home in İstanbul

Alevi leader attacked in front of home in İstanbul

The attack came after back-to-back attacks on Alevi places of worship in Ankara last week.

Attacks on Alevis 'planned provocation,' says interior minister

Attacks on Alevis 'planned provocation,' says interior minister

Back-to-back attacks on Saturday targeted several places of worship and associations in Ankara.

Largest attacks on Türkiye's Alevis in decades raise concerns

Largest attacks on Türkiye's Alevis in decades raise concerns

Two people were injured in attacks on Alevi places of worship in various places of Ankara. Alevi groups and opposition parties accused the government of paving the way for such attacks.

'It's because we are Alevis': Villages visited by thousands every year denied asphalt roads

'It's because we are Alevis': Villages visited by thousands every year denied asphalt roads

The villages are frequently visited by Alevis because of the tombs, yet the authorities have turned a blind eye to their demands for an asphalt road, villagers say.

28 June 2022 Fatma Temel

HDP launches campaign demanding equal citizenship rights for Turkey's Alevi minority

HDP launches campaign demanding equal citizenship rights for Turkey's Alevi minority

Alevis' places of worship should be recognized by the state and the massacres against them should be confronted with, HDP Co-Chair Sancar has said.

Alevi organizations in Turkey: We don’t pay our taxes so that you invest in sharia

PROTESTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Alevi organizations in Turkey: We don’t pay our taxes so that you invest in sharia

Alevi organizations protested compulsory religious education at schools by holding protest demonstrations in İstanbul, Adana, Adıyaman, Antalya, Aydın, Balıkesir, Dersim, Eskişehir, İzmir, Kırklareli, Kayseri, Muğla and Samsun.

28 February 2022

Journalist Hüseyin Narlı to be laid to rest in Bochum on January 13

Journalist Hüseyin Narlı to be laid to rest in Bochum on January 13

Having passed away on January 9, journalist Hüseyin Narlı will be laid to rest in Germany’s Bochum on January 13, 2022. Having lived in exile for the past 41 years and committed his life to Alevi revival, he left Turkey following the military coup in 1980.

12 January 2022

Alevi foundations to open worship places for students who can't find housing

Alevi foundations to open worship places for students who can't find housing

University students have been facing a "housing crisis" with exorbitant rent prices and infussificent dorm capacities.

24 September 2021

Alevi homes marked in Adana in 38th similar incident in a decade

HATE CRIME

Alevi homes marked in Adana in 38th similar incident in a decade

Opposition deputies have submitted parliamentary questions about the incident, criticizing the government for its inaction.

Mafia boss Peker warns against a possible attack on Alevis

Mafia boss Peker warns against a possible attack on Alevis

Shady groups are plotting attacks on Alevis to create chaos in the country, Peker has claimed.

Reason for doctor's prison sentence announced as 'degrading Alevis'

Reason for doctor's prison sentence announced as 'degrading Alevis'

A doctor was sentenced to prison after calling Alevis "terrorists" during a medical examination.

17 February 2021

Sacred tomb representing women's role in Alevi-Bektashi culture awaits restoration

Sacred tomb representing women's role in Alevi-Bektashi culture awaits restoration

HDP MP Kenanoğlu has asked why Kadıncık Ana Tomb, a sacred mausoleum representing the role of women in Alevi-Bektashi culture, has not yet been restored even though the Ministry of Culture and Tourism promised to do so in 2019.

8 September 2020

Sivas Massacre: Opposition demands facing the past, opening of 'Museum of Shame'

Sivas Massacre: Opposition demands facing the past, opening of 'Museum of Shame'

While CHP and HDP deputies have submitted motions and law proposals about the 1993 massacre, an AKP member of the Sivas municipal council has filed a criminal complaint who define the incident as "massacre."

25th Anniversary of Gazi Massacre Marked

25th Anniversary of Gazi Massacre Marked

Twenty-three people were killed in the four-day incidents in 1995 in İstanbul's Alevi quarter of Gazi.

Djemevi Attacked in İstanbul

Djemevi Attacked in İstanbul

The Governor's Office has condemned the attack and the police have launched an investigation.

20 January 2020

ECHR Warns Turkey: Religion Classes Can’t Ignore Alevis

ECHR Warns Turkey: Religion Classes Can’t Ignore Alevis

Issuing a verdict on the application of 14 families with Alevi background, ECHR ruled that “Turkish education system must have a basis respecting the families’ beliefs”.

18 September 2014 Erol Önderoğlu

Turkey's Alevis' Holy Month Ends

Turkey's Alevis' Holy Month Ends

In the end of Turkey's Alevis holy month, bianet attended a talk session in cemevi, a traditional worship space which is yet to be recognized by the Turkish state.

28 November 2012 Nilay Vardar

Assailants Attempt to Torch Alevi Culture Association

Assailants Attempt to Torch Alevi Culture Association

While attacks against Turkey’s historically persecuted Alevi minority have once more picked up speed in recent times, unidentified assailant(s) attempted to torch the Pir Sultan Abdal Culture Association (PSAKD) in Istanbul’s Kartal district this time around.

24 August 2012 Nilay Vardar

Alevi Homes Marked in Istanbul

Alevi Homes Marked in Istanbul

Unidentified individual(s) marked 25 Alevi homes with blue paint in Istanbul’s Kartal district on Wednesday. The Alevi Pir Sultan Abdal Culture Association (PSAKD) called on the government to roll into action and bring those responsible before justice.

"Don't Forget Sivas"

Sivas Massacre

"Don't Forget Sivas"

Around 7,000 people gathered in Kadıköy on 2 July to commemorate the killing of Alevi intellectuals and artists in Sivas in 1993.

3 July 2009 Bawer Çakır

Victims of Sivas Massacre Commemorated

2 July 1993

Victims of Sivas Massacre Commemorated

In İstanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Sivas, crowds are gathering on the 16th anniversary of the Sivas Massacre.

2 July 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Court Nearly Dropped Case against Suspects in Sivas Massacre

SİVAS massacre

Court Nearly Dropped Case against Suspects in Sivas Massacre

Joint attorneys only found out by coincidence that the statute of limitations was running out on a case against suspects.

1 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Government Organising an "Alevi Workshop"

Alevi Workshop

Government Organising an "Alevi Workshop"

The Alevi Bektashi Federation has announced it will participate in a workshop organised by the government.

2 June 2009 Tolga Korkut

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