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IHD: 3,840 Detentions, 669 Arrests in Kurdish Cities

IHD: 3,840 Detentions, 669 Arrests in Kurdish Cities

Turkey’s Human Right Association Diyarbakır Province Branch released an annual report on the human right violations in the southeastern Kurdish cities, saying that at least 3,840 were detained and 669 were arrested in 2014.

30 January 2015

110 Die on the Southeastern Border Since 2009

110 Die on the Southeastern Border Since 2009

Human Rights Association Diyarbakır Branch released a report prior to the third anniversary of Roboski Massacre, saying that at least 110 people were reportedly shot dead on Turkey’s southeastern border.

25 December 2014

Associations Slam Periodical Ban, Censorship in Prisons

Associations Slam Periodical Ban, Censorship in Prisons

9 media outlets released a joint statement to protest the publication ban imposed on inmates across Turkey’s prisons.

24 November 2014 Beyza Kural

İHD Releases Withdrawal Report

İHD Releases Withdrawal Report

IHD’s report puts forward facts and recommendations on a variety of issues including guerrilla withdrawal, new headquarter constructions, security dams, village guard system, attempts to return to villages and mine fields.

17 September 2013

“State of Emergency” Application to ECHR

GEZİ RESISTANCE

“State of Emergency” Application to ECHR

Human Right Association of Turkey (IHD) urged all police violence victims of Gezi Park resistance to file complaints to be brought to the attention of the European Court of Human Rights according to the “state of emergency” exception in the convention.

6 June 2013 Ayça Söylemez

“Withdrawal Resumes, People Optimistic”

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION OF TURKEY

“Withdrawal Resumes, People Optimistic”

Human Rights Association of Turkey representative Şevket Akdemir informed bianet from Şırnak's Kasrik gateway that PKK withdrawal resumed smoothly.

10 May 2013 Ekin Karaca

Jailed Students Face Psychological Issues: Human Rights Activists

Jailed Students Face Psychological Issues: Human Rights Activists

Turkey's Human Right Association members disclosed a letter sent from Siirt province prison inmates saying that 5 underaged inmates were facing serious psychological problems.

14 January 2013 Yüce Yöney

“No Time to Loose”

INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF STRUGGLE AGAINST DISAPPEARANCES

“No Time to Loose”

Lawyer Elçi drew attention to the fact that many lost in custody cases might be time-barred in a few years and the prosecution offices should take action as soon as possible.

20 May 2012 Ayça Söylemez

Human Rights Foundation Award for Freedom of Thought

AYŞE NUR ZARAKOLU AWARD

Human Rights Foundation Award for Freedom of Thought

This year's "Human Rights Foundation Ayşe Nur Zarakolu Freedom of Thought Award" went to Kurdish politicians Ahmet Türk and Aysel Tuğluk, journalist Mehdi Tanrıkulu, publisher Bedri Adanır and writer Veysi Sarısözen.

12 May 2010 Burçin Belge

Legal Struggle against "Appendix 1"

Legal Struggle against "Appendix 1"

The Human Rights Association will take legal action against the so-called "Appendix 1", a plan designed by the General Staff to harm and slander human rights organizations in Turkey.

17 November 2009 Tolga Korkut

IHD Investigates Mob Attacks Against Kurds In The Small Town Of Altınova

IHD Investigates Mob Attacks Against Kurds In The Small Town Of Altınova

The Human Rights Association investigates the Altınova mob attacks against the Kurds. Witnesses say Grey Wolves were brought from other places and the gendarmerie intervened late. Kurdish people could not leave their houses.

3 October 2008 Tolga Korkut

Human Rights Association Marches To Ankara For Human Rights Violations

To bring attention to the human rights violations in prison, the Human Rights Association is getting ready to march to Ankara and present the report prepared by them about these violations to the Ministry of Justice and the Parliament.

23 September 2008 Bawer Çakır

Witnesses Put September 12 Coup On Trial

Witnesses Put September 12 Coup On Trial

The symbolic court organized by the Initiative of 70 Million Steps Against Coups tries the generals responsible for the coup of September 12. Those who witnessed the brutal tortures of the period talked about their experiences.

12 September 2008 Onur Açıkgöz

Yoleri New President of Istanbul IHD

The Istanbul branch of the IHD has voted for its new president and managing committee.

9 November 2007 Tolga Korkut

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