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Association executives detained by anti-terror police over declaration on workers’ wages

Association executives detained by anti-terror police over declaration on workers’ wages

Having distributed leaflets calling on agricultural workers to halt work in protest of their daily wages, the executives of the Precarious Workers’ Association have been detained by the Anti-Terror Branch. A confidentiality order has been issued for their file.

16 September 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Human Rights Association: A new ‘operation of intimidation’ against lawyers

Human Rights Association: A new ‘operation of intimidation’ against lawyers

In a statement about the detention of 60 legists, the İHD has noted that “it cannot be the subject of an investigation whom a lawyer will defend, what she talked with her client during the defense and what tactic she will follow in preparing the defense.”

15 September 2020

Detained over ‘Resurrection Ertuğrul’ post, journalist released on probation

Detained over ‘Resurrection Ertuğrul’ post, journalist released on probation

Journalist Oktay Candemir has been released on probation after he was taken into custody over a social media post about the “Resurrection: Ertuğrul” television series centering around the life of Ertuğrul, the father of the founder of Ottoman Empire.

8 September 2020

Mother and sister of missing Gülistan Doku released from detention

Mother and sister of missing Gülistan Doku released from detention

Detained by riot police officers during their sit-in protest for missing university student Gülistan Doku in Dersim, mother Bedriye Doku and sister Aygül Doku have been released.

7 September 2020 Ruken Tuncel

3 people arrested over physical assault on TİP MP Barış Atay

3 people arrested over physical assault on TİP MP Barış Atay

Taken into custody as part of the investigation launched into the attack on Workers’ Party of Turkey (TİP) Vice Chair and Hatay MP Barış Atay, three people have been arrested on charge of "deliberate injury."

2 September 2020

Seven people detained while holding a statement for death fasting lawyers

Seven people detained while holding a statement for death fasting lawyers

Gathering in front of President Erdoğan’s house in Kısıklı, İstanbul to hold a statement for the press for death fasting arrested lawyers Ünsal and Timtik, seven people have been taken into custody by the police.

Adana forest fire under control, 3 people detained

Adana forest fire under control, 3 people detained

The forest fire that started in Turkey’s southern province of Adana on August 23 could be taken under control yesterday. Three people have been detained in relation with the fire.

Two journalists from Turkey detained in Athens

Two journalists from Turkey detained in Athens

Capturing police violence against a person in Athens, journalists Çağdaş Kaplan and Berçem Mordeniz have been battered and taken into custody.

Grup Yorum band members released after detention during rehearsal

Grup Yorum band members released after detention during rehearsal

Nine people were detained in Istanbul during police raids in two locations.

Women from Socialist Party of the Oppressed detained in Balıkesir

Women from Socialist Party of the Oppressed detained in Balıkesir

Socialist Party of the Oppressed (ESP) Co-Chair Özlem Gümüştaş, ESP Socialist Women’s Assemblies (SKM) Spokesperson Deniz Aktaş and SKM Central Executive Board members have been taken into custody in Balıkesir province.

HDP’s dismissed Batman Co-Mayor Demir detained

HDP’s dismissed Batman Co-Mayor Demir detained

Removed from office by the Ministry of Interior, HDP’s Batman Provincial Co-Mayor Mehmet Demir has been detained as part of an investigation launched in 2018.

Ruling AKP stages a systematic coup against society, says HDP

Ruling AKP stages a systematic coup against society, says HDP

HDP has released a statement about the detention of its executives and members in Antep and Diyarbakır earlier today. “What is done is a systematic attack of ‘political genocide’ against certain segments of society,” the statement has read.

Journalist and activists detained in Diyarbakır

OPERATION AGAINST WOMEN

Journalist and activists detained in Diyarbakır

At least 12 women, including TJA Spokesperson Ayşe Gökkan and journalist Ayşe Güney, have been taken into custody in house raids in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır province. The reason for their detention is not yet known.

Trustee appointed to HDP’s Diyadin Municipality, HDP Antep Co-Chair detained

Trustee appointed to HDP’s Diyadin Municipality, HDP Antep Co-Chair detained

While a trustee has been appointed in place of HDP’s detained Ağrı Diyadin Co-Mayor Yaşar, 33 people, including HDP Antep Co-Chair, have been taken into custody as part of another “investigation against the PKK/KCK terrorist organization.”

HDP’s Diyadin Municipality raided by police, Co-Mayor Yaşar detained

HDP’s Diyadin Municipality raided by police, Co-Mayor Yaşar detained

HDP’s Ağrı Diyadin Co-Mayor Betül Yaşar has been taken into custody as her house was raided by the police. The municipality has also been blockaded by police officers.

Forest fire in Heybeliada Island in İstanbul: 1 person arrested

Forest fire in Heybeliada Island in İstanbul: 1 person arrested

A wildfire broke out in two different spots in Heybeliada Island in İstanbul. While the fire has been taken under control, cooling efforts are still underway. One person has been arrested in relation with the incident.

2 owners of firework factory detained

SAKARYA FACTORY EXPLOSION

2 owners of firework factory detained

As part of an investigation launched into the explosion that claimed the lives of seven people in Sakarya, owner of the firework factory Ali Rıza Coşkun and his son Yaşar Coşkun have been taken into custody.

Dismissed Batman Co-Mayor detained

Dismissed Batman Co-Mayor detained

Prevented from attending the Batman Municipal Council meeting, dismissed Co-Mayor of Batman province Songül Korkmaz has been taken into custody together with eight others.

Dismissed Co-Mayor Hatice Taş detained

Dismissed Co-Mayor Hatice Taş detained

Seven people have been detained in house raids in Turkey’s eastern province of Batman. Hatice Taş, the dismissed Co-Mayor of İkiköprü town, is also among the detained.

Police intervene in HDP gathering in İstanbul, detain several people

'MARCH FOR DEMOCRACY AGAINST THE COUP'

Police intervene in HDP gathering in İstanbul, detain several people

As part of its "democracy march," the HDP has held a mass event in Beşiktaş district before leaving İstanbul.

University student taken to COVID-19 polyclinic for medical examination in detention

University student taken to COVID-19 polyclinic for medical examination in detention

Wounded in Suruç massacre in 2015 and facing an investigation over her remarks in a petition to intervene in the case, university student Çoban was taken to a COVID-19 polyclinic in İstanbul for her routine medical examination in detention.

18 June 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Journalists İsmail Dükel and Müyesser Yıldız Taken into Custody

Journalists İsmail Dükel and Müyesser Yıldız Taken into Custody

“TELE 1 Ankara Representative İsmail Dükel was detained at 7.30 a.m. this morning, the reason for his detention is unknown. The prosecutor’s office has given four days for detention,” TELE1 Editor-in-Chief Yanardağ has announced.

HDP, DBP, Rosa Women’s Association Members Detained in Diyarbakır

HDP, DBP, Rosa Women’s Association Members Detained in Diyarbakır

Six people, including HDP, DBP and Rosa Women’s Association members, have been taken into custody in house raids in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır province.

Main Opposition CHP Member Dila Koyurga Detained for ‘Insulting Erdoğan’

Main Opposition CHP Member Dila Koyurga Detained for ‘Insulting Erdoğan’

Facing a criminal complaint by President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan along with four other CHP members, Dila Koyurga has been taken into custody over social media posts from 7 years ago, when she was 17 years old.

12 People Arrested in Diyarbakır

12 People Arrested in Diyarbakır

Detained in Diyarbakır on May 22, 12 people including Democratic Regions Party (DBP) former Co-Chairs Arslan and Şimşek have been arrested. The other six detained, including former HDP MP Akat Ata, have been released on probation.

510 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts in 2 Months

510 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts in 2 Months

In a statement released by the Ministry of Interior, it has been announced that 10,111 social media accounts have been probed due to “provocative” and “baseless” coronavirus posts in the last 65 days.

Taylan Kulaçoğlu Detained Again

Taylan Kulaçoğlu Detained Again

Detained on May 17 and released after his deposition yesterday, Taylan Kulaçoğlu has been taken into custody again as a warrant has been issued against him upon the objection of the prosecutor to his release.

Journalist Hakan Gülseven and Taylan Kulaçoğlu Taken into Custody

Journalist Hakan Gülseven and Taylan Kulaçoğlu Taken into Custody

Journalist Hakan Gülseven and Taylan Kulaçoğlu, who was targeted by the mainstream media, have been detained. Kulaçoğlu is expected to be referred to courthouse today.

Police Intervention Against DİSK Members Who Want to Take to Taksim for May Day

Police Intervention Against DİSK Members Who Want to Take to Taksim for May Day

The police have blockaded the DİSK Confederation Central Office in İstanbul in early morning hours today. Attempting to take to Taksim Square to celebrate the May Day, DİSK Chair Çerkezoğlu and 25 others have been detained.

Human Rights Watch: Allegations of Abduction and Torture Not Investigated in Turkey

Human Rights Watch: Allegations of Abduction and Torture Not Investigated in Turkey

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the authorities in Turkey to conduct an effective investigation into the allegations of people who say that they were held in custody and tortured by government agents for many months.

‘It is Not a Crime to Say “We Don’t Pay”’

‘It is Not a Crime to Say “We Don’t Pay”’

In the wake of the detention of a law apprentice over his “We don’t pay” tweets, “We Don’t Pay” (Ödemiyoruz) Movement has released a statement and noted that people’s expression of their wish to not pay their debts does not constitute a crime.

Law Apprentice Detained Over His ‘We Don’t Pay’ Tweets

Law Apprentice Detained Over His ‘We Don’t Pay’ Tweets

Having tweeted “Capitalism is more dangerous than corona. We don’t pay”, law apprentice Timoçin has been taken into custody on charge of “inciting to disobey the law.”

9 April 2020 Ayça Söylemez