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‘You Will Find Justice by Struggling’

‘TRUTH AND JUSTICE’ FROM PLAZA DE MAYO TO GALATASARAY

‘You Will Find Justice by Struggling’

In the “Truth and Justice” conference, “the struggle of enforced disappearances from Plaza de Mayo to Galatasaray” has been discussed. Isabel Noia from Argentina has said, “I believe that you will also find justice by struggling.”

Disappearance of Kurdish Politicians Mentioned in JİTEM Trial

JİTEM Trial

Disappearance of Kurdish Politicians Mentioned in JİTEM Trial

A witness statement at the trial against JİTEM commander Temizöz seems to shed light on the disappearance and death of two HADEP members. Family lawyers are skeptical.

21 August 2009 Tolga Korkut

"Crimes against Humanity Have No Statute of Limitations"

Disappearances in detention

"Crimes against Humanity Have No Statute of Limitations"

The Saturday Mothers/People and the Peace Mothers collaborated in a call for peace and the merging of the JİTEM case with the Ergenekon trial.

17 August 2009 Bawer Çakır

"Soldiers Raided Village, Burnt Down Houses, Took Our Relatives"

"Soldiers Raided Village, Burnt Down Houses, Took Our Relatives"

Relatives of 14 missing persons thought to be buried on military ground in Derecik in Hakkari have spoken about their experiences.

23 July 2009 Erkan Çapraz

"Temizöz Trial will Become Bigger"

Cemal Temizöz Trial

"Temizöz Trial will Become Bigger"

According to lawyer Elçi, a second indictment is expected in the case against former JITEM members.

21 July 2009 Tolga Korkut

Saturday Mothers Want Link to Ergenekon Investigated

Disappearances in Detention

Saturday Mothers Want Link to Ergenekon Investigated

Meeting in front of the Galatasaray Highschool, the Saturday Mothers demanded to know the fate of Nedim Akyol, aged 13 when he disappeared.

6 July 2009 Emine Özcan

ECHR Takes Turkey to Account on Missing Persons

Turkey's Disappeared

ECHR Takes Turkey to Account on Missing Persons

The ECHR has accepted the case of Gülmez, who disappeared in military custody 15 years ago. Turkey must answer the court's questions by 22 September.

23 June 2009 Tolga Korkut

"Where Are the Disappeared of the Military Coup?"

Saturday Mothers

"Where Are the Disappeared of the Military Coup?"

The 219th protest against disappearances has called for the trial of coup leader retired General Kenan Evren. Protests also took place in Diyarbakır.

7 June 2009 Bawer Çakır

Relatives of Disappeared Will Form Justice Tribunal

Internatıonal Week of the Dısappeared

Relatives of Disappeared Will Form Justice Tribunal

The International Week of the Disappeared will be marked with a two-week programme in Turkey. Rights activists will form justice tribunal.

15 May 2009 Bawer Çakır