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Writers and journalists from Sweden: "Don’t hand over any publisher to Turkey"

Writers and journalists from Sweden: "Don’t hand over any publisher to Turkey"

Journalists and writers from Sweden have issued a joint statement after Turkey demanded the extradition of some political exiles who took refuge in Sweden: "Do not hand over publishers who escaped from oppression in Turkey."

46 institutions call on Constitutional Court to be ‘impartial’ in HDP closure case

46 institutions call on Constitutional Court to be ‘impartial’ in HDP closure case

Releasing a joint statement on HDP closure case, organizations from several countries say, “We urge the government to respect the independence and impartiality of the judiciary by refraining from directly or indirectly influencing the Court’s decision”.

641 citizens: Equality of women and men is indispensable

MARCH 8 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

641 citizens: Equality of women and men is indispensable

Citizens have “called on everyone to take responsibility to build a democratic Turkey, which is based on a secular law where women can fully exercise their rights in line with the spirit of the Civil Code and which is egalitarian, liberal, fair and pluralistic.”

335 citizens express support for Migros warehouse workers' resistance

335 citizens express support for Migros warehouse workers' resistance

335 writers, scientists, academics, politicians, deputies, journalists, representatives from democratic organizations and activists say, “We stand by the resisting Migros workers”, 257 of whom have been dismissed during their protests.

15 February 2022

‘Economic burden on municipalities is no longer bearable in Turkey’

11 CHP METROPOLITAN MAYORS

‘Economic burden on municipalities is no longer bearable in Turkey’

Amid ongoing increases in the prices of fuel oil, electricity and basic consumption goods among many others, 11 metropolitan mayors from the main opposition CHP have reiterated their requests in order to protect citizens from price hikes.

9 February 2022

'Turkey’s administration is getting farther away from democratic principles'

1,032 CITIZENS

'Turkey’s administration is getting farther away from democratic principles'

Over a thousand citizens including artists, writers, lawyers and scientists have signed a joint statement touching upon the continued arrest of ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk and businessperson Osman Kavala, threats to Sezen Aksu and arrest of Sedef Kabaş.

25 January 2022

203 artists express support: ‘Sezen Aksu will never walk alone’

DECLARATION

203 artists express support: ‘Sezen Aksu will never walk alone’

In the face of targeting remarks and threats over a song, including from President and AKP Chair Erdoğan, 203 artists have expressed their solidarity with musician Sezen Aksu: “We will not lose even a single one of us.”

24 January 2022

‘Boğaziçi University condemned to the administration of the unelected’

JOINT STATEMENT BY ALUMNI

‘Boğaziçi University condemned to the administration of the unelected’

The Boğaziçi Alumni have lashed out at the dismissal of three elected deans by releasing a statement: “We will not abandon our school, where we witness a projection of Turkey’s current governance crisis, to this lawless, totalitarian mentality.”

21 January 2022

Rights groups call for arrested Boğaziçi students’ release ahead of first hearing

Rights groups call for arrested Boğaziçi students’ release ahead of first hearing

Ahead of their first hearing on January 7, 22 rights organizations have released a joint statement about Berke Gök and Perit Özen, who have been arrested after protesting Naci İnci, the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, at their campus.

‘Environmental rights cannot be a subject of investigation’

JOINT STATEMENT BY 60 BARS

‘Environmental rights cannot be a subject of investigation’

60 bar associations across Turkey have expressed solidarity with Deniz Gümüşel, who was briefly detained for protesting that the company operating Yeniköy-Kemerköy thermal power plants sponsored the Olive Harvesting Festival in Muğla’s Milas.

18 November 2021

‘Climate crisis’ call to governments by RSF and journalists

‘WE HAVE JUST ONE PLANET'

‘Climate crisis’ call to governments by RSF and journalists

Ahead of the UN COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow on November 1, Reporters Without Borders and over 60 environmental journalists from 34 countries have appealed for respect for the right to cover environmental issues.

1 November 2021

78 bar associations say 'attack on defense is unacceptable'

JOINT STATEMENT

78 bar associations say 'attack on defense is unacceptable'

Raising concerns about the mounting threats and attacks against the right to defense, the 78 bar associations demand the suspension of the presiding judge and the police who took the Diyarbakır Bar Chair and lawyers out of the courtroom by force.

15 September 2021

‘Ensure implementation of ECtHR judgement, release Osman Kavala’

RIGHTS ORGANIZATONS

‘Ensure implementation of ECtHR judgement, release Osman Kavala’

Rights organizations have released a joint statement ahead of the meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: “We demand the ECtHR’s ruling to be implemented and Osman Kavala to be released immediately.”

13 September 2021

Joint statement by 78 bars: We don’t give up İstanbul Convention

Joint statement by 78 bars: We don’t give up İstanbul Convention

“We reiterate that withdrawing from the İstanbul Convention by a Presidential Decision is against the law, the Constitution and international treaties,” reads the joint statement of 78 bar associations across Turkey.

‘Take Legislative Steps to Prevent New Waves of Outbreak’

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

‘Take Legislative Steps to Prevent New Waves of Outbreak’

Four professional organizations have released a joint statement and called on the Parliament to take such legislative steps in healthcare, social life and work life that they will be based on scientific data and prevent new waves of outbreak.

209 Intellectuals, Artists, Politicians Express Support for Hrant Dink Foundation

209 Intellectuals, Artists, Politicians Express Support for Hrant Dink Foundation

Intellectuals, writers, artists, activists and politicians have condemned the threats targeting Hrant Dink Foundation. “We never accept a mentality that 'raises a murderer from a baby' or a system that is dominated by such a mentality,” the statement has read.

Joint Statement by Turkey and US on Northern Syria

Joint Statement by Turkey and US on Northern Syria

After meeting on “Operation Peace Spring” launched by Turkey into northern Syria, the US and Turkey have released a joint statement. Accordingly, the YPG will leave the safe zone in 120 hours and the US will not pursue further imposition of sanctions.

18 October 2019

Joint Statement by 28 EU Countries: Cease the Unilateral Military Action

Joint Statement by 28 EU Countries: Cease the Unilateral Military Action

Releasing a joint statement, 28 EU countries have “called upon Turkey to cease the unilateral military action”. The countries have further underlined that “a so-called ‘safe zone’ is unlikely to satisfy international refugee criteria for refugee return”.

Joint Statement by 28 Bar Associations Against Removal of Mayors from Office

Joint Statement by 28 Bar Associations Against Removal of Mayors from Office

28 bar associations have released a joint statement and announced the removal of elected Metropolitan Mayors of Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van from office. “Turkey has once again woken up to a lawless morning”, the bars have stated.

‘Gezi Park’s Second Hearing Confirms Lack of Rule of Law’

JOINT STATEMENT BY INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

‘Gezi Park’s Second Hearing Confirms Lack of Rule of Law’

Led by PEN International, 20 international organizations have released a joint statement denouncing the interlocutory ruling of Gezi trial. They have called the EU “to put urgent, consistent and collective pressure upon Turkey.”

NGOs Raise their Voice against the Government

NGOs Raise their Voice against the Government

The four major non-governmental organizations DİSK, KESK, TMMOB and TTB will express their protest against the policies of the ruling Justice and Development Party in a joint press statement that will be released in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir on 18 March at 12.30.

17 March 2011 Ekin Karaca

Bosporus University Protests Police Violence on Campus

Bosporus University Protests Police Violence on Campus

212 faculty members and lecturers of the Bosporus University in Istanbul issued a written statement to condemn a police blockade and police violence during a campus visit of Prime Minster Erdoğan and five ministers.

15 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu