content tagged with curfews

‘We will not forget the rights violations in Hakkari’

CURFEWS IN 2016

‘We will not forget the rights violations in Hakkari’

Human Rights Association (İHD) Hakkari Branch has released a written statement and reminded the public and authorities of the violations of rights committed during the 79-day curfew declared in Kurdish-majority Yüksekova on March 13, 2016.

Taybet İnan commemorated: 'Perpetrators are still on duty'

Taybet İnan commemorated: 'Perpetrators are still on duty'

Shot by snipers in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Şırnak province during curfews in 2015 and with her deceased body left on the street for 7 days, Taybet İnan has been commemorated in the 6th year of her death in the place where she was killed.

20 December 2021

Report on curfews in Kurdish-majority provinces

MIGRATION MONITORING ASSOCIATION

Report on curfews in Kurdish-majority provinces

The government started the widespread implementation of curfews in predominantly Kurdish-populated regions during the 2015 conflict.

‘Cizre basements will be convicted before the law’

‘Cizre basements will be convicted before the law’

HDP has released a statement to mark the fifth year of curfews and operations in Cizre in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority southeastern province of Şırnak. The party has raised concerns over the impunity that has ensued what happened in Cizre.

14 December 2020

Case of child deemed ‘member of a terrorist organization’ taken to Constitutional Court

Case of child deemed ‘member of a terrorist organization’ taken to Constitutional Court

An appeal has been filed at the Constitutional Court against the decision of non-prosecution given for the death of 13-year-old Elarslan, who was considered the “member of a terrorist organization” based on an anonymous witness statement.

‘381 Curfews Declared in 51 Districts, 11 Provinces in 5 Years’

HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION OF TURKEY

‘381 Curfews Declared in 51 Districts, 11 Provinces in 5 Years’

According to a report released by the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV), since August 2015, 381 curfews have been declared in 51 districts and 11 provinces of Turkey. The highest number of curfews have been declared in Diyarbakır.

‘At Least 369 Official Curfews Declared in the Last 3.5 Years’

HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION OF TURKEY

‘At Least 369 Official Curfews Declared in the Last 3.5 Years’

The Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) has announced that at least 369 official curfews have been declared in at least 11 provinces and 51 districts since August 16, 2015. The highest number of curfews have been declared in Diyarbakır.

‘At Least 351 Curfews Declared in Last 3.5 Years’

HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION OF TURKEY

‘At Least 351 Curfews Declared in Last 3.5 Years’

Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) has announced that at least 351 curfews have been declared in 11 provinces and 51 districts in Turkey since August 16, 2015. The highest number of officially confirmed curfews have been declared in Diyarbakır.

Curfews Declared in Some Villages of Bitlis

Curfews Declared in Some Villages of Bitlis

Curfews have been declared in some villages and hamlets of Tatvan district of Bitlis province.

Curfew Declared in 4 Villages in Şemdinli

Curfew Declared in 4 Villages in Şemdinli

Curfews have been declared in Tuğlu, Çatalca, Erdemli and Güvenli, in Hakkari’s Şemdinli district.

16 September 2016

Diyarbakır Ready to March Towards Sur Against Blockade, Entrance Barred

Diyarbakır Ready to March Towards Sur Against Blockade, Entrance Barred

Diyarbakır province is getting prepared to march towards Sur against blockade, residents from various districts will walk towards Sur upon HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş’s call.

2 March 2016 Elif Akgül

TİHV: 224 Civilians Killed in Curfews

TİHV: 224 Civilians Killed in Curfews

According to the statement of TİHV, in the districts under curfew, 224 persons have been killed in six months among whom 42 were children.

8 February 2016

ECtHR Asks Government to Take Precautions in Southeast

ECtHR Asks Government to Take Precautions in Southeast

ECtHR has asked the government to take all sorts of precautions on the purpose of protecting 16-year-old H.P.’s right to life and physical integrity.

18 January 2016

Support for Academics from Psychologists

Support for Academics from Psychologists

Association of Psychologists for Social Solidarity has said, “We declare that we oppose threats and oppressions, and support ‘peace and negotiation’ call by Academics for Peace Initiative”.

14 January 2016

Police Intervention in Protests against Curfews

Police Intervention in Protests against Curfews

Police attacked on protests held in many cities against civilian deaths and curfews in Kurdish cities.

21 December 2015

Women Gathering for Peace: No Endurance for Silence

PEACE WATCH AT GALATASARAY SQUARE

Women Gathering for Peace: No Endurance for Silence

“Those who cannot tolerate to remain silent” against incidents in Sur, Dargeçit, Nusaybin, Silopi, and Cizre gathered yesterday (December 16) upon call of Women for Peace Initiative at Galatasaray Square in Taksim.

17 December 2015 Begüm Zorlu