content tagged with kobane protests

Erdoğan's communications director calls HDP politicians 'murderers'

KOBANÎ TRIAL

Erdoğan's communications director calls HDP politicians 'murderers'

"Thankfully, we have full faith in justice. Our state and nation always stand against all centers that want to divide Turkey," Altun has remarked.

Letter from arrested PhD student Cihan Erdal

KOBANÊ INVESTIGATION

Letter from arrested PhD student Cihan Erdal

"The logic-defying charges against me with an indictment that was prepared seven years later, especially the allegation that 'I acted upon instructions' is extremely serious spiritual violence," says Erdal.

22 February 2021

Prosecutors seek lift of immunity for HDP co-chair, eight deputies over 2014 Kobanê protests

Prosecutors seek lift of immunity for HDP co-chair, eight deputies over 2014 Kobanê protests

Some 108 people are facing an aggravated life sentence for having allegedly orchestrated the 2014 protests in the predominantly Kurdish provinces.

19 February 2021

From Demirtaş to bianet: There is No Single Act of Violence That Started with My Call

From Demirtaş to bianet: There is No Single Act of Violence That Started with My Call

Demirtaş has answered the questions, which were conveyed to him via his lawyers, on social media. In response to bianet’s question about “Kobane protests”, Demirtaş answered, “Political responsibility belongs to the AKP”.

Arrest Warrant for HDP MP Bilgen Revoked

Arrest Warrant for HDP MP Bilgen Revoked

The arrest decision for HDP Kars MP Ayhan Bilgen that was issued after he was released has been revoked upon the objection of his attorneys.

28 September 2017

Arrested HDP MP Bilgen To Be Released Pending Trial

Arrested HDP MP Bilgen To Be Released Pending Trial

The court has ruled that HDP MP Ayhan Bilgen, who is facing trial on the charge of “being a member of a terrorist organization” regarding the Kobanê protests from October 6-8, 2014, be released pending trial. Ayhan had been behind bars for over seven months.

8 September 2017 Ekin Karaca

PM Refers to Former PM to Support Homeland Security Act

PM Refers to Former PM to Support Homeland Security Act

“This homeland security act will pass, pass pass,” PM Ahmet Davutoğlu said during his party meeting yesterday.

11 February 2015

“84 Twitter Accounts Withheld During Kobane Protests”

“84 Twitter Accounts Withheld During Kobane Protests”

Minister of Transportation, Maritime and Communication Lütfi Elvan announced that 255 of their 338 request for account withdrawals were complied by Twitter.

23 December 2014

12 Childen Dead in Kobane Protests

12 Childen Dead in Kobane Protests

According to a report by a children’s association, at least 12 children lost their lives within protests related to ISIS’s advance in Kobane. 55 children were arrested.

24 October 2014

Student Journalist Arrested Due to One Statement

Student Journalist Arrested Due to One Statement

Mensur Küçükkarga, a journalism major and reporter, has been arrested upon an eyewitness statement that he has attended a Kobane protest in in Erzurum province.

23 October 2014 Erol Önderoğlu

Three German Journalists Released in Diyarbakır

Three German Journalists Released in Diyarbakır

Three German journalists who have detained last night in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır for commanding 20 protestors have been released. They will testify today and attempt to retain their confiscated equipment.

13 October 2014 Erol Önderoğlu

Death Toll Rises to 35 in Kobane Protests

Death Toll Rises to 35 in Kobane Protests

The death toll related to the incidents after Kobane protests across Turkey rose to 35 while a police commissioner survived an assassination attempt and two police officers were killed in Bingöl.

10 October 2014

Hard to Be a Journalist Under Curfew

Hard to Be a Journalist Under Curfew

Various journalists spoke up on their experience regarding yesterday’s curfew in Diyarbakır province as well as other districts in Turkey’s Kurdish-populated cities.

9 October 2014 Erol Önderoğlu

İzmir Governor’s Office Denies Army: No Flag Burning

İzmir Governor’s Office Denies Army: No Flag Burning

İzmir Governor’s Office denied Turkish Army’s allegations on the burning of Turkish flag in Kadifekale Military Graveyard. A statement on the allegedy flag burning was removed from the military authorities’ website.