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Campaign by life defenders: ‘Put a complete ban on hunting in Turkey’

Campaign by life defenders: ‘Put a complete ban on hunting in Turkey’

Launching a petition on change.org, 227 civil society organizations call on the authorities to completely ban hunting in Turkey, amend the Law on Land Hunting as the Law on Nature Protection and establish specialized courts of nature.

3 September 2020

Turkey Bans 16 Toxic Substances Used in Pesticides: ‘Good News, But Not Enough’

Turkey Bans 16 Toxic Substances Used in Pesticides: ‘Good News, But Not Enough’

Turgay Özçelik, the Communication and Campaign Coordinator of No Pesticides on My Plate, asks, “Getting rid of even a single toxic substance is, of course, good news. But, will all other toxic substances used in agriculture in Turkey be banned as well?”

Grup Yorum Says There is No Reasonable Justification to Not Allow Its Concert

Grup Yorum Says There is No Reasonable Justification to Not Allow Its Concert

"They fear that it would be a concert where millions will chant the ‘Independent Turkey’ slogan and voice their demand for justice," says the band.

Soma Commemoration Banned by Ankara Governor’s Office

Soma Commemoration Banned by Ankara Governor’s Office

The symbolic commemoration to be held in memory of 301 miners who died in Soma six years ago has been banned by Ankara Governor’s Office. Four occupational organizations previously requested permission to hold a ceremony at the Miner Memorial.

Governorship of Ankara Bans Ecology Meeting

Governorship of Ankara Bans Ecology Meeting

The Governorship of Ankara has banned the Ecology Union’s meeting “We say stop to climate crisis and ecological destruction” to be held in the capital city on October 26.

25 October 2019

Another 15-Day Ban on Demonstrations and Events in Van

Another 15-Day Ban on Demonstrations and Events in Van

The Governorship of Van has announced that all demonstrations and events have been banned for 15 days “in order to prevent any possible incidents of attack that could arise.”

11 September 2019

Demonstrations and Events Banned in Van for Another 15 Days

Demonstrations and Events Banned in Van for Another 15 Days

The Governorship of Van has announced that all demonstrations and events have been banned in Van for another 15 days. Removing Van Mayor from office on August 19, the Ministry of Interior previously appointed Van Governor as a trustee.

Ban on LGBTI+ Pride Week in İzmir Denounced

Ban on LGBTI+ Pride Week in İzmir Denounced

LGBTI+ organizations have denounced the ban on 7th İzmir LGBTI+ Pride Week: “Streets belong to us, just as our labor, identity and body. Get used to it, we won't go anywhere.”

İzmir LGBTI+ Pride Week and Antalya Pride Week Banned

İzmir LGBTI+ Pride Week and Antalya Pride Week Banned

The 7th İzmir LGBTI+ Pride Week and the 3rd Antalya Pride Week have been banned by the Governorships of İzmir and Antalya "with the aim of ensuring public safety, maintaining national security and public order and protecting general health and morals."

‘Artists Who Don’t Support the Government are Punished in Different Ways’

BAN ON ‘LETTERS TO TARANTA-BABU’ THEATER PLAY

‘Artists Who Don’t Support the Government are Punished in Different Ways’

Amasya Municipality has imposed a de facto ban on the staging of “Letters to Taranta-Babu” theater play by Nâzım Hikmet on the ground that it was ‘political.’ Actor Cansu Fırıncı has spoken to bianet about the prevention of the municipality.

10 May 2019 Pınar Tarcan

Governorship Bans Assemblies, Marches and Demonstrations for 12 Days in Kars

Governorship Bans Assemblies, Marches and Demonstrations for 12 Days in Kars

The Governorship of Kars, where the candidate of the HDP has won the local elections, has announced that all assemblies, marches and demonstrations have been banned for 12 days. Similar bans were previously introduced in Muş, Iğdır and Hakkari.

Demonstration Ban in Antep, Hakkari

Demonstration Ban in Antep, Hakkari

“Demonstration and protests such as sit-in protest, distributing leaflets, hunger strike have been banned” in the whole Hakkari province, and Şahinbey, Şehitkâmil and Oğuzeli districts in Antep.

2 February 2018

‘Commemoration Ban’ on Events To Mark Anniversary of Maraş Massacre

‘Commemoration Ban’ on Events To Mark Anniversary of Maraş Massacre

Maraş Governorship has banned all “meetings, demonstration marches, rallies, commemoration events, setting up stands and tents, press statements and similar activities in Maraş for one month. The ban also covers the week, where commemoration events would be planned to mark the anniversary of the Maraş Massacre.

15 December 2017

'Which Human Rights?' Film Festival in Diyarbakır Banned by Governorship

'Which Human Rights?' Film Festival in Diyarbakır Banned by Governorship

The 9th “Which Human Rights?” Film Festival planned to take place between December 15-17 in Diyarbakır, has been banned by Diyarbakır Governorship.

15 December 2017 Bircan Değirmenci

Turkey Bans Bitly, Turns Out to be By Accident

Turkey Bans Bitly, Turns Out to be By Accident

Turkey's Telecommunication Authority (TİB) banned access to URL shortening service Bitly. The site does not feature content and the reason for the ban is unknown.

Demonstrators Stopped all over the Country

"GREAT GEMLIK MARCH"

Demonstrators Stopped all over the Country

The "Great Gemlik March" planned for 7October in Bursa had to be cancelled. Almost 20,000 protestors were going to demonstrate against the isolation of imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan. The police stopped protestors in several provinces from travelling to Bursa.

10 October 2011

Magazine Seized because of "Illegal Source" - Publication Suspended

Magazine Seized because of "Illegal Source" - Publication Suspended

The first two issues of the Özgür Halk ve Demokratik Modernite magazine were seized. The publication was suspended twice and a Diyarbakır court decided to confiscate all copies under allegations of "propaganda for an illegal organization".

13 June 2011 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Prisons Ban Book on "Return to Life Operation"

Prisons Ban Book on "Return to Life Operation"

The book "The Return to Life Operation, from the ward to the cell" about the correspondent police operation and Turkish F Type Prisons was banned in certain prisons because it "might encourage convicts to death fasts".

23 February 2011 Ayça Söylemez

ECHR: Compensation for Ban of Kurdish Newspapers

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ECHR: Compensation for Ban of Kurdish Newspapers

Turkey was convicted by the ECHR of putting several newspapers to silence. 26 journalists from 4 Kurdish newspapers had applied to the European court. Turkey has to pay thousands of Euros in compensation to the complainants.

21 October 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

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