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General Staff Takes Journalist Dilipak To The Court

The General Staff files a complaint about journalist Abdurrahman Dilipak for denigrating the Armed Forces using article 301.

3 July 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

How Many Soldiers Will It Take?

How Many Soldiers Will It Take?

According to the General Staff, the necessary security measures were taken in Dağlıca Ambush and the real objective of PKK was prevented. So, was what happened assumed to be normal?

1 July 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

The General Staff Says The Units Were Warned At Dağlıca

The General Staff Says The Units Were Warned At Dağlıca

The General Staff confirmed the document regarding the Dağlıca Ambush, but it says that the units were warned and the treacherous attack was prevented. It also adds that those who leaked out this secret document are determined and will be prosecuted.

The General Staff Knew About PKK’s Dağlıca Ambush

The General Staff Knew About PKK’s Dağlıca Ambush

According to the intelligence report published by the newspaper Taraf, the military intelligence knew about PKK’s Dağlıca ambush, which took place on October 21, 2007 and resulted in 13 deaths and 8 kidnapped soldiers. The General Staff have not commented yet.

301 Trial of Activist on “Military Request”

The General Staff has sued lawyer and human rights activist Keskin for “denigrating the army”; Keskin said, “I will continue to criticise militarist pressure.”

28 February 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Tercüman Newspaper on Trial for Insulting Journalists Magden and Temelkuran

After attacking journalists Magden and Temelkuran who spoke out against the nationalist manipulation of children, the Tercüman newspaper is being taken to court.

11 February 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

General Shrugs Off Questions on Headscarf and “Egenekon” Gang

During a meeting with Macedonia’s Minister of Defense, Chief of General Staff Büyükanit also briefly answered questions about the current headscarf debate and the ultra-nationalist Ergenekon gang.

31 January 2008 Erhan Üstündağ

"Ergenekon Operation":

How Far Will Ultra-Nationalist Organisation Be Unmasked?

It is clear that the USA, the Turkish General Staff and the ruling AKP have agreed to break the back of the Ergenekon organisation. The question now is whether this operation will be used to shed light on cases like the Hrant Dink murder.

28 January 2008 Cem Özatalay

"Flag of Blood" Inspired by Biology Class

The biology curriculum includes an experiment where pupils determine their blood group. Health activist Sütlas has criticised the dangers of such projects.

17 January 2008 Gökçe Gündüç

"Büyükanit Spreads Militarism Among Children"

Chief of Staff under criticism

"Büyükanit Spreads Militarism Among Children"

Turkey's military chief General Yasar Büyükanit faces criticism by psychologists and peace activists for publicising of a group of children who painted an image of a Turkish flag from their own blood.

13 January 2008 Gökçe Gündüç

Turkish Intellectuals In Defense of Kurdish Politician

Ahmet Türk under investigation

Turkish Intellectuals In Defense of Kurdish Politician

Academics, artists and rights activists join support for pro-Kurdish DTP MP Türk, whose parliamentary immunity is threatened. International support comes from reputed American intellectual Noam Chomsky and PEN.

10 January 2008 Tolga Korkut

General Staff: 436 People Killed in Clashes in 2007

According to General Staff data, 312 PKK militants, 114 soldiers and 10 village guards died in 2007.

3 January 2008 Tolga Korkut

Büyükanit Calls Human Rights "Psychological Operation"

Büyükanit Calls Human Rights "Psychological Operation"

Speaking of the DTP, Chief of General Staff Büyükanit said, "terrorism has entered parliament." Türk of the DTP said the MPs had been elected in order to take part in democratic politics.

12 December 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

More "Temporary Security Zones"

The General Staff has announced that between 11 December and 10 March, there will be six temporary security zones.

12 December 2007 Tolga Korkut

General Staff Denies Silencing Retired Officers

The General Staff has denied that retired generals have been told to stop talking.

19 November 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

General Staff Warns of "Increase in Attacks"

In a website message for the 30 August Day of Victory, Büyükanit has warned of an increase in attacks on the Republic. He has reminded soldiers of their duty to protect the Republic.

28 August 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

General Staff Rejects Journalist's Analysis

General Staff Rejects Journalist's Analysis

Following the comments journalist Metehan Demir made in an interview in the "Radikal" newspaper, the General Staff has published a press release on its website denouncing his claims as "lies". Demir stands behind his analysis.

22 August 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

General Staff Will Change Tactics

General Staff Will Change Tactics

Chief of General Staff Yasar Büyükanit has vowed to stay silent on the presidential elections, the first ballot of which is due this afternoon. Prof. Mithat Sancar has intepreted this silence as a deliberate change in tactics.

20 August 2007 Tolga Korkut

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