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Over 1,000 academics, institutions express support for Boğaziçi University resistance

PETITION

Over 1,000 academics, institutions express support for Boğaziçi University resistance

Signed by 1,000 academics and 35 institutions from Turkey and abroad, the petition in support of ongoing protests has “condemned the intensifying attacks on Boğaziçi University” and expressed demands for academic freedom and university autonomy.

Retired admirals face prison sentence over ‘Montreux declaration’

Retired admirals face prison sentence over ‘Montreux declaration’

The investigation into the declaration of 103 retired admirals has been completed. The prosecutor’s office has said that “the seized digital materials of some suspects were examined and written correspondence under investigation is added to the indictment.”

6 December 2021

43 countries to China: Ensure immediate access to Xinjiang for observers

TURKEY AMONG THE SIGNATORIES

43 countries to China: Ensure immediate access to Xinjiang for observers

43 countries from the United Nations, including Turkey, have made a joint call to China in the face of mounting violations of rights targeting the Uyghurs in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

22 October 2021

HDP visits main opposition CHP, shares its declaration

HDP visits main opposition CHP, shares its declaration

Having issued a declaration titled “Let us win together”, the HDP delegation paid a visit to the main opposition CHP and shared the declaration. CHP’s Salcı has said that they exchanged opinions on the democratic stance document.

HDP issues a declaration: We are ready for joint administration

‘CALL FOR JUSTICE, DEMOCRACY, PEACE’

HDP issues a declaration: We are ready for joint administration

“Regardless of whether the presidential candidate is affiliated with the HDP or not, we believe that we need to discuss principles and methods rather than the names of potential candidates,” says the Peoples’ Democratic Party in its 11-point declaration.

27 September 2021

HDP’s Buldan: The alliance to form must be the alliance of peace

HDP’s Buldan: The alliance to form must be the alliance of peace

Speaking at a peace rally in Van on World Peace Day, HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan said, “If there is an alliance to form at this point, it must be the alliance of peace,” announcing that the HDP would issue a declaration on September 27.

2 September 2021

Turkey’s Parliament condemns Israel’s attacks

Turkey’s Parliament condemns Israel’s attacks

Five political parties have released a joint declaration and condemned Israel’s attacks on Al-Aqsa. Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also condemned the continuation of the operations by the Israeli security forces.

Criminal complaints against retired admirals over 'Montreux declaration'

Criminal complaints against retired admirals over 'Montreux declaration'

910 associations, 408 foundations, 114 chambers, 27 universities, 550 trade unions and 46 federations have filed criminal complaints about the retired admirals’ declaration on Montreux Convention.

10 people detained over retired admirals’ ‘Montreux’ declaration

10 people detained over retired admirals’ ‘Montreux’ declaration

As part of the investigation launched into the midnight declaration that has triggered a coup debate, four people have been summoned to depose by going to the security directorate within three days.

Will academics from France be deported by Turkey?

GALATASARAY UNIVERSITY

Will academics from France be deported by Turkey?

Following the ‘cartoon’ crisis between Turkey and France, the academics of Galatasaray University are now required, for the first time, to pass a language test. The academics have released a joint declaration in response.

23 February 2021

Why has HDP refused to sign the joint declaration condemning US sanctions?

Why has HDP refused to sign the joint declaration condemning US sanctions?

HDP Group Deputy Chairs Danış Beştaş and Oluç have released a statement explaining the reason why the party did not sign the joint Parliamentary declaration condemning the US sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of S-400s from Russia.

16 December 2020

Joint declaration on women’s rights

Joint declaration on women’s rights

An international group of 12 women’s networks and platforms has issued a joint declaration to raise concerns and awareness about the discrimination, violence, hardship, and human rights violations faced by women worldwide.

7 December 2020

‘We are against any war that brings about death and destruction’

ARMENIA-AZERBAIJAN CONFLICT

‘We are against any war that brings about death and destruction’

Amid ongoing conflicts between Armenia and Azerbaijan, over 800 citizens have signed a joint statement: “Bloody solutions such as war and violence are destructive and painful for societies. One needs to insist on dialogue and negotiation in solving problems.”

12 October 2020

‘Call for Peace Declaration’ by HDP

‘Call for Peace Declaration’ by HDP

Releasing a four-point declaration ahead of September 1 Peace Day, HDP has made a call to the government, opposition parties, democracy forces and intellectuals.

HDP Spokesperson: We Call on the Opposition to Take Action for Snap Election

HDP Spokesperson: We Call on the Opposition to Take Action for Snap Election

Speaking about HDP’s recent call for snap elections in response to appointment of trustees to its 24 municipalities, HDP Spokesperson Kubilay has said, “We call on the whole opposition to unite around this request for snap election and to take action.”

22 November 2019

Call by 150 Organizations: Let the Law Operate, Let No One Lose Their Lives

Call by 150 Organizations: Let the Law Operate, Let No One Lose Their Lives

Releasing a declaration on hunger strikes, 150 professional and rights organizations and associations have underlined that they defend life and added: “It is not at all difficult for the government to resolve hunger strikes which started with a legal demand.”

Same Court, Same Request, Different Ruling

TRIALS OF ACADEMICS

Same Court, Same Request, Different Ruling

Prof. Dr. Neşe Yıldıran, Asst. Prof. Dr. Çağla Diner, Prof. Dr. Melih Kırlıdoğ, Research Assistant Canan Özcan, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Gülçin Coşkun have had their first hearings, and Research Assistant Şükran Çavdar has had her second today. (February 27).

27 February 2018 Beyza Kural

Declarations from 30 High Schools in 10 Days

UPDATING

Declarations from 30 High Schools in 10 Days

The number of high schools publishing declarations has risen to 30 in the 10 days following the protests in İstanbul High School at the graduation ceremony.

Call from Intellectuals: Reject Proposal to Lift Parliamentary Immunity

Call from Intellectuals: Reject Proposal to Lift Parliamentary Immunity

A group of intellectuals stating AKP’s proposal of temporary Constitution change as to parliamentary immunity is unacceptable has called for the MPs to vote against the proposal in the General Assembly.

Academic Freedom in Critical Situation

INERNATIONAL ACADEMICS CONCERNED

Academic Freedom in Critical Situation

International academics, most of them working in France, criticized arbitrary arrests and other repressions applied to academics in Turkey. They warned that academic freedom was unacceptably restricted and called on academics all over the world to join their work group.

25 November 2011

RSF Criticized Government Directives to the Media

REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS

RSF Criticized Government Directives to the Media

Reporters without Borders described the recent declaration of five major Turkish news agencies as "disturbing". The declaration, seen by RSF as a "serious threat to freedom of information", came after a meeting of PM Erdoğan with media owners and executives.

28 October 2011

Declaration of the Freedom for Journalists Congress

Declaration of the Freedom for Journalists Congress

In its final declaration, the Freedom for Journalists Congress urged for the release of journalists in prison, the abrogation of provisions in the Anti-Terror Law that restrict press freedom and freedom of expression and the amendment of the Criminal Procedure Law.

6 May 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Governments Should Apologize for Enforced Disappearances

3rd Euro-Med Meeting of the Families of the Disappeared

Governments Should Apologize for Enforced Disappearances

Experts from Europe and the Mediterranean and rights organizations met with families of disappeared people in Istanbul last weekend. The participants called for transparency, clarification and reparation regarding enforced disappearances, claiming individuals and governments to be held responsible.

16 December 2009 Erhan Üstündağ