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Minister Çavuşoğlu: 2,721 Students Brought Back from 8 Countries

Minister Çavuşoğlu: 2,721 Students Brought Back from 8 Countries

Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has announced that 2,721 students were brought back from eight countries with 11 flights last night amid coronavirus outbreak. 32 citizens of Turkey have died of the virus abroad, the Minister has noted.

Does the New Coronavirus Medicine Work? 'We'll See by Trying,' Says Professor

Does the New Coronavirus Medicine Work? 'We'll See by Trying,' Says Professor

Turkey has imported the "Favipiravir" drug from China and distributed it to hospitals to be used in the treatment of Covid-19.

25 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Women Call on MPs to Oppose Draft Bill Reducing Prison Terms for Sexual Offenses

Women Call on MPs to Oppose Draft Bill Reducing Prison Terms for Sexual Offenses

The government has been working on a regulation to reduce the prison population due to the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Let Imprisoned Journalists Stay Home, Too’

‘Let Imprisoned Journalists Stay Home, Too’

“Haberin Var Mı” (Have You Heard) Initiative criticizes the regulation on criminal execution. Requesting the release of arrested journalists, the Initiative says, “Journalists, whose only crime was to practice their profession, will remain behind bars.”

Retirees Union Reacts to Attacks on Older People During Pandemic

Retirees Union Reacts to Attacks on Older People During Pandemic

Older people have been subjected to discriminatory messages on social media and attacks on the streets for not abiding by the curfew due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Turkey’s Day-to-Day Struggle Against Coronavirus

Turkey’s Day-to-Day Struggle Against Coronavirus

While the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has climbed to 1,872 in Turkey as of yesterday, the death toll has hit 44. Turkey’s struggle against the virus started on January 6, when an operation center was established.

HDP Unveils Alternative Economic Measures Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

HDP Unveils Alternative Economic Measures Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

HDP Vice Co-Chair for Economic Affairs Paylan has unveiled alternative economic measures against the government’s “Economic Stability Shield,” which is criticized for prioritizing the interests of the business world rather than citizens.

Erdoğan Briefed by Ministers via Videoconference

Erdoğan Briefed by Ministers via Videoconference

The President sat apart from his aides to socially distance at the meeting where he was briefed by ministers on the efforts against the pandemic.

Joint Call by 14 Bar Associations: Release Political Prisoners

Joint Call by 14 Bar Associations: Release Political Prisoners

14 bar associations have criticized the 3rd Judicial Reform Package which will pave the way for the release of 100 thousand inmates while allegedly excluding political prisoners: “What makes a state powerful is its justice.”

Coronavirus: Turkey's Death Toll Climbs to 44, Total Cases Reach 1,872

Coronavirus: Turkey's Death Toll Climbs to 44, Total Cases Reach 1,872

Seven people have died and 343 more people have tested positive for Covid-19 since yesterday.

'Government Drafts Bill to Reduce Sentences for Sexual Violence Amid Pandemic'

'Government Drafts Bill to Reduce Sentences for Sexual Violence Amid Pandemic'

The parliament will vote on a bill on sentence reductions in a bid to reduce prison populations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

24 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Majority of Health Workers Say They Cannot Access Masks and Gloves’

TTB REPORT ON HEALTH WORKERS

‘Majority of Health Workers Say They Cannot Access Masks and Gloves’

In a survey by Turkish Medical Association, 78 percent of health workers say that they have difficulty in accessing N5 masks, 74 percent in accessing face shields or glasses, 60 percent medical masks and 38 percent in accessing gloves.

Psychiatric Association Warns Against Stigmatization of Covid-19 Patients

Psychiatric Association Warns Against Stigmatization of Covid-19 Patients

"What is the most painful and destructive effect of stigma is that people think they are no longer members of the society they feel connected to," the association has said.

Prisoners’ Relatives: We Want a Fair Legal Regulation for Political Prisoners

Prisoners’ Relatives: We Want a Fair Legal Regulation for Political Prisoners

Evin Jiyan Kışanak, Hülya Oruç, Zeynep Mızraklı, Mehmet Altan and Özge Terkoğlu slam the 3rd Judicial Reform Package for excluding political prisoners from reduced prison sentences to be introduced by the amended legal regulation on execution.

24 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Women's Organizations Call for Urgent Action Plan to Prevent Male Violence During Pandemic

Women's Organizations Call for Urgent Action Plan to Prevent Male Violence During Pandemic

Three women's organizations note that women may face increased male violence as a result of staying home during the coronavirus pandemic.

24 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Efforts to Reduce Prison Population Cannot be a Tool for Targeting Political Prisoners’

HRW STATEMENT AMID COVID-19 OUTBREAK

‘Efforts to Reduce Prison Population Cannot be a Tool for Targeting Political Prisoners’

As Turkey is preparing to release as many as 100 thousand prisoners amid Covid-19 outbreak, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has welcomed the plan, but warned that “such measures cannot become a tool for targeting political prisoners.”

Waste Pickers: We Cannot Make Ends Meet Only with Food Aid

Waste Pickers: We Cannot Make Ends Meet Only with Food Aid

Speaking to bianet in the wake of a ban on waste picking in Ankara amid Covid-19 outbreak, Street Waste Collectors’ Association Chair Kahraman says, “If we don’t work, workers of factories will also lose their jobs. We wait for help from the government.”

24 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

Interior Ministry Imposes Limitations on Shopping, Transportation

Interior Ministry Imposes Limitations on Shopping, Transportation

All public transport vehicles will be allowed to carry only half their capacity while only a certain number of people will be allowed at groceries at one time.

Progressive Lawyers Association Applies to Ministry, Requests Release of Ill Prisoners

COVID-19

Progressive Lawyers Association Applies to Ministry, Requests Release of Ill Prisoners

Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) İstanbul Branch Prison Commission has applied to the Ministry of Justice regarding 126 ill prisoners whose relatives got in contact with them and requested their immediate release due to coronavirus.

24 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Health Minister Confirms 1,529th Case, 37th Death as Coronavirus ‘Spreads All Over Turkey’

Health Minister Confirms 1,529th Case, 37th Death as Coronavirus ‘Spreads All Over Turkey’

In Turkey, 293 more people have tested positive and seven people have died in the last 24 hours, according to the minister.

'Government, Media Owners Responsible for Safety of Journalists During Pandemic'

'Government, Media Owners Responsible for Safety of Journalists During Pandemic'

Two journalists' organizations have released statements on the safety of reporters during the coronavirus pandemic, demanding precautions be taken.

316 People Detained over Coronavirus Posts

316 People Detained over Coronavirus Posts

A legal action has been taken against 316 social media users who shared images or voice records about Covid-19. The total number of probed social media accounts has hit 1,748.

Justice Minister Gül: No Coronavirus Cases in Prisons

Justice Minister Gül: No Coronavirus Cases in Prisons

Announcing coronavirus measures to be adopted in the judiciary, Minister of Justice Gül has said, “The isolation of our citizens who show the symptoms of the disease is obligatory. The violation of this measure is a crime.”

‘We No Longer Chase After Coronavirus News After Being Detained’

‘We No Longer Chase After Coronavirus News After Being Detained’

Detained over a news report on coronavirus outbreak in Turkey, İsmet Çiğit, the editor-in-chief of a local newspaper from Kocaeli, says, “I know that the news is true. The state wanted to intimidate. But we now only report on official statements.”

23 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

'Political Prisoners Should Not be Excluded from Prison Release over Coronavirus'

STATEMENTS BY CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND LAWYERS

'Political Prisoners Should Not be Excluded from Prison Release over Coronavirus'

In order to prevent Covid-19 from spreading in prisons, the government is poised to release as many as 100 thousand prisoners, except for those imprisoned for offenses related to "terrorism, drugs and sexual abuse."

19 Covid-19 Questions to Ministry of Health

19 Covid-19 Questions to Ministry of Health

Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has asked Ministry of Health: What is the distribution of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Turkey by their provinces and districts of residence, age and gender? How many tests have been conducted so far?

It is Now Time to Weave Networks of Solidarity

PENNED BY AYŞE GÜL YILGÖR

It is Now Time to Weave Networks of Solidarity

What can we do? With whom can we join forces? Cannot we all form civilian initiatives wherever we are by thinking and planning all these?

23 March 2020 Ayşe Gül Yılgör

Leave Outbreak Management to Public Health Specialists!

PENNED BY MURAT CİVANER

Leave Outbreak Management to Public Health Specialists!

As we said, Public Health first tries to prevent; today, prevention is left to people themselves: Wash your hands, don’t stay too close, don’t go out, we are told… These are, of course, necessary. But ‘necessary’ is one thing and ‘enough’ is another...

23 March 2020 Murat Civaner

Turkey's Coronavirus Tally Hits 1,236 Cases, 30 Deaths as Number of Tests Still Low

Turkey's Coronavirus Tally Hits 1,236 Cases, 30 Deaths as Number of Tests Still Low

For the first time since the disease spread to Turkey, the Health Minister announced the exact number of tests performed so far.

Coronavirus: Number of Cases Reaches 947, Death Toll Rises to 21 in Turkey

Coronavirus: Number of Cases Reaches 947, Death Toll Rises to 21 in Turkey

Minister of Health has announced that 12 more people have lost their lives and 277 new Covid-19 cases have been diagnosed in Turkey in the last 24 hours. Accordingly, the death toll has increased to 21 and the number of cases to 947.

Members of Resistance Orchestra

PENNED BY HİLAL ERKOCA

Members of Resistance Orchestra

I am not so gifted in music. Neither do a I have a balcony at my house, nor do I hold a tambourine in my hand. I still want to be an ungifted member of this resistance orchestra. I am not alone. You are not alone. We are stronger. We are more resistant.

21 March 2020 Hilal Erkoca

Curfew for Citizens 65 Years and Older, Chronically Ill

COVID-19

Curfew for Citizens 65 Years and Older, Chronically Ill

As part of coronavirus measures, the Ministry of Interior has restricted citizens who are 65 years and older and who have chronic diseases from going out in public and walking in open areas such as parks and gardens as of this midnight.