content tagged with anti-terror law

‘Lawyer held in solitary confinement due to COVID-19’

TURKEY RESPONDS TO UN LETTER

‘Lawyer held in solitary confinement due to COVID-19’

Turkey has responded to the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders’ letter demanding explanation regarding the lawsuits and investigations launched against lawyers Çelik and Aydın.

29 September 2021

‘Turkey uses terrorism legislation to gag, jail journalists’

REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS

‘Turkey uses terrorism legislation to gag, jail journalists’

Documenting 12 cases of journalists currently prosecuted in Turkey under terrorism legislation, the RSF says, “Reporters who cover public interest stories in Turkey increasingly risk imprisonment.”

‘Turkey uses terrorism law to intimidate, silence journalists’

REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS

‘Turkey uses terrorism law to intimidate, silence journalists’

In an article titled “Journalists threatened with imprisonment under Turkey’s terrorism law”, the RSF has referred to several journalists including Melis Alphan, Canan Coşkun, Sibel Hürtaş and Erol Önderoğlu, who will appear in court this week.

Precedent Ruling by ECtHR for Conviction of 'Membership of a Terrorist Organization'

Precedent Ruling by ECtHR for Conviction of 'Membership of a Terrorist Organization'

The ECtHR has announced its judgement on Parmak and Bakır, who were convicted for allegedly being members of an organization which was regarded as a terrorist organization because it “used moral coercion” despite not resorting to physical violence.

4 December 2019 Ayça Söylemez

File to Erdoğan Administration: Freedom to News

BIA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT/ 2018 APRIL-MAY-JUNE

File to Erdoğan Administration: Freedom to News

127 journalists entered July 1 in prison. 33 of the 127 journalists have been tried, 40 have been investigated, 24 are convicted and files of 30 are at the upper court.

13 July 2018 Erol Önderoğlu

Anti-Terror Investigation into CHP Lüleburgaz District President

Anti-Terror Investigation into CHP Lüleburgaz District President

An investigation has been launched into CHP Lüleburgaz District President within the scope of Anti-Terror Law due to the brochures and magazines prepared by the party.

22 February 2017 Ekin Karaca

107 Journalists in Prison, 2,500 Others Left Unemployed Due To Closures

BİA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT 2016 JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER

107 Journalists in Prison, 2,500 Others Left Unemployed Due To Closures

Of 107 arrested journalists, 71 are from Gülen Community, 29 others from Kurdish Media. 155 media organs have been closed down, 775 press cards and 49 passports revoked.

24 October 2016 Erol Önderoğlu

Volkan Bozkır: EU Must Find New Formula for Visa-Free Travel

Volkan Bozkır: EU Must Find New Formula for Visa-Free Travel

The Minister of EU Bozkır has said that the European Commission must find a new formula for citizens of Turkey to be granted visa waiver.

Anti-Terror Act Worries PEN Delegation

PEN'S DAY OF IMPRISONED WRITER

Anti-Terror Act Worries PEN Delegation

PEN International President Saul reiterated his concerns over a rising number of writers, journalists and publishers in prison or on trial in Turkey, requesting that the government review the Anti-terror Act for the legitimate exercise of the right to peaceful freedom of expression.

15 November 2012 Nilay Vardar

Prime Minister May Abolish Specially Authorized Courts

THIRD JUDICIAL REFORM PACKAGE

Prime Minister May Abolish Specially Authorized Courts

Reports indicate that an article stipulating the abolition of Turkey’s notorious specially authorized courts may be included in the Third Judicial Reform Package pending in Parliament, upon a directive issued by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Court Sentences Mute Suspect to Eight Years for Making Propaganda

Court Sentences Mute Suspect to Eight Years for Making Propaganda

A court in the southern province of Adana ruled to sentence speech and hearing impaired Mehmet Tahir İlhan to eight years and four months in prison for making propaganda on behalf of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK.)

"TMK Against Fair Trial”

"TMK Against Fair Trial”

Amnesty International noted that TMK did not comply with the international standards and emphasized the importance of fair trial once again following the prison sentence of Cihan Kırmızıgül.

77,5 Years of Imprisonment to Peace Group

77,5 Years of Imprisonment to Peace Group

Seven members of Peace Group that came from Khabur border gate on October, 2009 are sentenced to 77,5 years of imprisonment in total. 2 members of PKK are sentenced to 30 years; five people coming from Mahmur camp are sentenced to 47,5 years.

Turkey Failed in HRW World Report 2011

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

Turkey Failed in HRW World Report 2011

The Human Rights Watch World Report 2011 reveals the countries deficits in freedom of expression. The number of trials against journalists increased again, provisions of the Anti-Terror Law are applied arbitrary, the report criticized.

26 January 2011

"Children still in Prison"

CHILDREN AND THE ANTI-TERROR LAW

"Children still in Prison"

Özen from the Pursuit of Justice for Children group pointed out that despite releases due to legal amendments more than 20 children are still in prison in Istanbul. Özen stated that they would carry on with voicing the children's needs and struggles.

13 December 2010 Berivan Tapan

56 Children still in Prison during Religious Holidays

ANTI-TERROR LAW

56 Children still in Prison during Religious Holidays

Akkaya from the Demanding Justice for Children Group announced that 18-year old H.Y., imprisoned under the Anti-Terror Law, was finally released from prison after 3 suicide attempt within 4 years. 56 children are still in prison, 21 in south-eastern Turkey and 35 in Istanbul.

8 September 2010 Semra Pelek

35 Children still Detained in Istanbul, Courts Slow Down Procedures

ANTI-TERROR LAW

35 Children still Detained in Istanbul, Courts Slow Down Procedures

Despite amendments of the Anti-Terror Law, 35 children detained in Istanbul prisons have not been released yet. Lawyer Zincir criticized: "The courts do not take action, they decide for lack of jurisdiction and leave the review of the detentions to children courts".

31 August 2010 Semra Pelek

Children Remain in Detention without Further Amendments

ANTI-TERROR LAW/TURKISH CRIMINAL LAW

Children Remain in Detention without Further Amendments

Lawyer Keresticioğlu stated that even after the amendments of the Anti-Terror Law, children still remain in detention under charges of "membership of an illegal organization" and "carrying explosives". The lawyer demanded amendments of the Turkish Criminal Law for the release of the children.

24 August 2010 Semra Pelek

Rehabilitation for Child Victims of Anti-Terror Law

Rehabilitation for Child Victims of Anti-Terror Law

A group of volunteers in Batman initiated a rehabilitation program for children who were recently released from prison after the amendments of the Anti-Terror Law. Coordinator Ipekyuz said that the children and their families need at least 2 years of therapy.

20 August 2010 Semra Pelek

Detention of Children Leads to Unrest in the Southeast

Detention of Children Leads to Unrest in the Southeast

Four children between 6 and 12 years old said to have thrown stones at a police vehicle were allegedly beaten and taken into custody. When people protested against the arrests, the police intervened with water cannons and tear gas.

29 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Amendments of Anti-Terror Law Positive but not Sufficient

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

Amendments of Anti-Terror Law Positive but not Sufficient

AI appreciated the amendments of the Anti-Terror Law but also called the government to "investigate allegations of maltreatment of children in detention". Lawyer Aktar welcomed the amendments and urged to immediately release the imprisoned children.

27 July 2010 Semra Pelek

Parliament Separated "Terror" Prosecution of Children and Adults

ANTI-TERROR LAW APPROVED

Parliament Separated "Terror" Prosecution of Children and Adults

The amendments related to juveniles prosecuted under the Anti-Terror law were adopted by the Turkish Parliament. Children convicted for "terror" crimes will be released pending trial. They will be prosecuted at juvenile courts instead of high criminal courts.

23 July 2010 Semra Pelek

Children no Longer Tried like Members of Terror Organizations

ADOPTON OF ANTI-TERROR LAW AMENDMENTS

Children no Longer Tried like Members of Terror Organizations

The Turkish Parliament passed clauses 1 to 7 of the first part of the amendments of the Anti-Terror Law. Children shall no longer be tried as if they were members of a terrorist organization. UNICEF appreciated the adoption of the amendments.

22 July 2010 Semra Pelek

Controversial News Principles for Terror Coverage

Controversial News Principles for Terror Coverage

A meeting of the Ministry of the Interior, the Radio and TV Supreme Council and TV officials yielded new principles for news about armed conflicts. It was announced to refrain from broadcasts that justify or encourage terror. The Contemporary Journalists Association criticized the principles.

19 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Anti-Terror Draft Law on the Parliamentary Agenda

CHIDREN TRIED UNDER ANTI-TERROR LAW

Anti-Terror Draft Law on the Parliamentary Agenda

The draft law of the Anti-Terror Act concerned with the situation of children on trial will be discussed in the Turkish Parliament this week. Children's rights advocators still find the amendments insufficient and urge the MPs to recognize related international agreements.

13 July 2010 Semra Pelek

"Child friendly" Draft of the Anti-Terror Law

"Child friendly" Draft of the Anti-Terror Law

Important changes have been made in the new version of the Anti-Terror Law. Children are tried at juvenile courts and stones do no longer account as weapons. Some anticipated increases of crimes and punishments will be lifted.

15 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu,Semra Pelek

G9 Press Platform Demands Release of Detained Journalists

G9 Press Platform Demands Release of Detained Journalists

The G9 Platform demanded to have press freedom protected under constitutional law. The association of press organizations furthermore requested the amendment of 27 articles of the Turkish Criminal Law and the release of all journalists in detention.

27 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

No Justice for Children - Yet

TMK AMENDMENTS

No Justice for Children - Yet

While the number of children in detention in eastern and south-eastern Anatolia is ever on the rise, the draft law for children charged with terrorism has been shelved. Yet, the matter holds a pressing urgency. Lawyer Yılmaz talks about arbitrary detention of children and forged evidence.

8 December 2009 Yonca Cingöz