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'Court of Appeal's Acquittal Verdict Can Establish a Precedent for Academics for Peace'

İHD MEMBER ACQUITTED OF TERRORIST PROPAGANDA

'Court of Appeal's Acquittal Verdict Can Establish a Precedent for Academics for Peace'

İHD member Pişkin has been acquitted of terrorist propaganda by the court of appeal in a case that he was previously sentenced to 30 months in prison. Pişkin's attorney has said the verdict can establish a precedent for the Academics of Peace.

14 March 2019 Ayça Söylemez

‘Allegations of Abduction/Disappearance Left Unanswered’

‘Allegations of Abduction/Disappearance Left Unanswered’

İşçi and Arcan from Human Rights Association have spoken to bianet about the families who appealed to them, alleging that their relatives were kidnapped: “We have either received no answer or a single sentence of ‘Examination has been conducted’.”

5 March 2019 Ayça Söylemez

‘No Crime Scene Investigation Conducted in Prison After Death of Inmate’

‘No Crime Scene Investigation Conducted in Prison After Death of Inmate’

The first hearing of the case regarding Emrah İlhan, who lost his life in Silivri Prison after being battered by another inmate, has been held. Speaking to bianet, attorney Gülseren Yoleri has stated that there are serious shortcomings in the investigation.

29 January 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Human Rights Association Meets Justice Minister on Hunger Strikes, Freedom of Expression

Human Rights Association Meets Justice Minister on Hunger Strikes, Freedom of Expression

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Türkdoğan has said that they presented their works and views to Minister of Justice Gül and their dialogue with the Ministry will continue.

15 January 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Human Rights Association: We Condemn Operation Against Civil Society and Academia

Human Rights Association: We Condemn Operation Against Civil Society and Academia

Human Rights Association has released a written statement, emphasizing that they condemn the operations launched against academics and civil society representatives.

16 November 2018

Human Rights Association: ‘Decree on Prison Uniforms Should be Revoked’

Human Rights Association: ‘Decree on Prison Uniforms Should be Revoked’

Human Rights Association İstanbul Branch has stated that “prison uniform is a violation against the prohibition of discrimination and torture and this practice will also violate the rights of defense and fair trial.”

11 September 2018

Saturday Mothers/People File Criminal Complaint Against Minister Soylu, Governor Şahin

SATURDAY MOTHERS/PEOPLE

Saturday Mothers/People File Criminal Complaint Against Minister Soylu, Governor Şahin

Saturday Mothers/People and Human Rights Association have filed a criminal complaint against İstanbul Governor Şahin, Beyoğlu sub-Governor Ünlü and Minister of Interior Soylu.

10 September 2018 Hikmet Adal

Rights Association: We Stand by Saturday Mothers

Rights Association: We Stand by Saturday Mothers

In response to remarks of Minister Soylu and AKP Spokesperson Çelik, Human Rights Association has said, “an uproar is attempted to be created in society over Saturday Mothers who are embraced by a large section of the society”.

Rights Association Stresses Problems in Democracy in Turkey on Its 32nd Anniversary

Rights Association Stresses Problems in Democracy in Turkey on Its 32nd Anniversary

In its press statement issued on its 32nd anniversary, the Human Rights Association has shared its analyses and recommendations about regress of democracy and human rights in Turkey.

225 Investigations Brought against Rights Association Members During State of Emergency

225 Investigations Brought against Rights Association Members During State of Emergency

Announcing its report on violations against rights defenders, the Human Rights Association has stated that 225 lawsuits or investigations have been brought its members and managers during State of Emergency and many rights defenders have been arrested.

5 June 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Prosecution Considers ‘Genocide’ Concept Within Scope of Freedom of Expression

Prosecution Considers ‘Genocide’ Concept Within Scope of Freedom of Expression

Human Rights Association using the word “genocide” has been regarded within the scope of freedom of expression by Press Offences Prosecutor.

4 Sick Prisoners Demanding Medical Treatment on Hunger Strike

4 Sick Prisoners Demanding Medical Treatment on Hunger Strike

Four sick prisoners, who have been on hunger strike at İzmir Menemen Type R Prison since April 20, demand medical attention.

Winners of Ayşenur Zarakolu Freedom of Expression and Thought Awards Announced

Winners of Ayşenur Zarakolu Freedom of Expression and Thought Awards Announced

Ayşenur Zarakolu Freedom of Expression and Thought Awards meet their owners with the theme “peace”.

Rights Defender Ceylan not Released

Rights Defender Ceylan not Released

Former Human Rights Association Bitlis Branch Chair Ceylan wasn’t released in the hearing held today. Ceylan has been kept in detention for 1.5 years.

Human Rights Association: Sexual Abuse is Crime, not Sickness

Human Rights Association: Sexual Abuse is Crime, not Sickness

Concerning the law draft about child abuse, Human Rights Association İstanbul branch in its statement has said, “You cannot prevent any crime by increasing the punishment”.

Human Rights Association: 1154 Ill Prisoners, 402 in Serious Condition

Human Rights Association: 1154 Ill Prisoners, 402 in Serious Condition

İHD Prisons Commission has announced there are 1154 ill prisoners in Turkey’s prisons, 402 of which are in serious condition, and that inmates need to be granted the right to access healthcare.

“Peace Detentions” in Hatay on Parliamentary Agenda

“Peace Detentions” in Hatay on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP’s Meral Danış Beştaş has submitted a parliamentary question on the detention of rights defenders and politicians following their declaration titled “No to the war in Afrin”, asking: “Why does the government target freedom of thought and expression?”

14 February 2018

Police Operation Against “End War” Declaration in Hatay

Police Operation Against “End War” Declaration in Hatay

The Anti-Terror Department of the police force has staged an operation against 27 people including İHD, HDP, and DİSK administrators in Hatay province. Attorney Can thinks the reason for the operation is their declaration that “policies of war in Afrin must be discontinued.”

13 February 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Human Rights Award Granted by Austria to Osman İşçi from Rights Organization

Human Rights Award Granted by Austria to Osman İşçi from Rights Organization

The Austrian League of Human Rights has granted its human rights award to İHD Secretary General İşçi. İşçi said that this award was given to the human rights movement. He couldn’t go to receive his award due to his international travel ban.

11 December 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Rights Association: 586 Detention Proceedings Carried Out in Yüksel Street Resistance

Rights Association: 586 Detention Proceedings Carried Out in Yüksel Street Resistance

The Human Rights Association in its report of “Yüksel Street Resistance” has said that “police intervened in protesters issuing statement for the press every day and carried out 586 detention proceedings as a result of these interventions”.

10 November 2017

Rights Association: Handcuffed Medical Check Hinders Treatment of Inmates

Rights Association: Handcuffed Medical Check Hinders Treatment of Inmates

The Human Rights Association has declared its report on right violations in 13 prisons in the Central Anatolia.

3 November 2017

Human Rights Association Demands Those Accountable for Deaths By Armoured Vehicles Be Tried

Human Rights Association Demands Those Accountable for Deaths By Armoured Vehicles Be Tried

Human Rights Association İzmir Branch has stated that in the last 14 months, 23 people have lost their lives after being hit by armoured vehicles, 6 others have been killed in fire opened from these vehicles and demanded to put an end to the impunity regarding these crimes.

27 October 2017

ECtHR Finds Turkey Guilty of Violation of Right to Protest

ECtHR Finds Turkey Guilty of Violation of Right to Protest

Application of İHD’s Öğrü, who was fined for 25 times on the pretext of “making a statement for the press 30 meters close to the courthouse” ban imposed by Adana Governorship, to the ECtHR has been concluded; Turkey has been found guilty of violation of right to protest.

19 October 2017

Rights Association: Rights Advocates in Custody for 2 Days

Rights Association: Rights Advocates in Custody for 2 Days

43 rights advocates including İHD İstanbul Branch executives, who attempted to stage a demonstration for educators Gülmen and Özakça, who have been on hunger strike, have been in custody for two days.

41 Children Killed in Bomb Attacks in Eastern, Southeastern Regions, Says İHD

41 Children Killed in Bomb Attacks in Eastern, Southeastern Regions, Says İHD

During 2016, 150 children were detained and 40 others were arrested during demonstrations or house raids, over six children were tortured, according to a report prepared by İHD Diyarbakır Branch.

9 February 2017

Human Rights Organization Demands Release of Human Rights Defender Selçuk

Human Rights Organization Demands Release of Human Rights Defender Selçuk

The Human Rights Organization (İHD) has demanded the release of İHD İskenderun Branch Chair Coşkun Selçuk, who was taken into custody this morning.

18 January 2017

Head of Human Rights Association Diyarbakır Office, Teacher Bilici Suspended

Head of Human Rights Association Diyarbakır Office, Teacher Bilici Suspended

Raci Bilici, head of the Human Rights Association’s Diyarbakır office, is among 4,350 teachers who have been suspended in Diyarbakır. Stating that education had almost come to a standstill in the province, Bilici said: “We demand reinstatement of our rights and an apology from the Government”.

19 September 2016

Human Rights Association Declares Right Violations During Curfews

Human Rights Association Declares Right Violations During Curfews

Human Rights Association has announced violated human rights such as life, shelter, nutrition in areas where curfew was declared.

Life Watch from Human Rights Defenders

Life Watch from Human Rights Defenders

İHD İstanbul Branch will make “May killings end, may life prevail” in silent life watch that will last five days in front of Galatasaray High School.

25 January 2016

Selamet Yeşilmen’s Autopy Results Announced

Selamet Yeşilmen’s Autopy Results Announced

It has been announced that Selamet Yeşilmen, mother of five, who was killed in front of her house in Nusaybin, died due to shrapnel pieces hitting her body.

16 November 2015

İHD: 262 civilians killed as of June 7

İHD: 262 civilians killed as of June 7

As İHD has stated, 262 civilians killed in total along with Suruç and Ankara attacks, 759 others wounded including children.

12 November 2015

İHD: 72 Civilians Killed in Nine Months

İHD: 72 Civilians Killed in Nine Months

İHD Diyarbakır in its report titled "Peace Despite Everything" has announced that 63 civilians killed, and nine civilians lost their lives for being caught in crossfire in the operations following curfew.

16 October 2015

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