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Men killed 251 women in Turkey this year, according to Interior Minister Soylu

Men killed 251 women in Turkey this year, according to Interior Minister Soylu

According to the data of the Ministry of Interior, 251 women were killed in Turkey from January 1 to November 15, 2021. bianet male violence monitoring reports show that men killed 285 women in the first 326 days of 2021.

25 November 2021

Interior Minister Soylu doesn't address allegations, targets the opposition

TENSION IN BUDGET TALKS

Interior Minister Soylu doesn't address allegations, targets the opposition

The budget of the Interior Ministry and its affiliated institutions has increased by 300 percent in 7 years. The 2022 budget talks were marked by tension as Minister Soylu didn’t respond to the allegations about himself and targeted the opposition.

23 November 2021

Emine Şenyaşar summoned to depose for ‘insulting’ Interior Minister Soylu

JUSTICE WATCH FOR 189 DAYS

Emine Şenyaşar summoned to depose for ‘insulting’ Interior Minister Soylu

Keeping a justice watch in front of the Urfa courthouse with her son, Emine Şenyaşar gave her statement after she had been summoned to depose for “insulting” Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu.

13 September 2021

Hate speech against Alevi citizen on Parliamentary agenda

Hate speech against Alevi citizen on Parliamentary agenda

HDP İstanbul MP Ali Kenanoğlu has submitted a Parliamentary question about the incident where the house of an Alevi citizen in İstanbul’s Esenyurt was marked with “X” and “Alevi go away Kurd.”

Criminal complaint against Minister Soylu ‘for Ebru Timtik’

Criminal complaint against Minister Soylu ‘for Ebru Timtik’

A group of lawyers from the Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) İstanbul Branch have filed a criminal complaint against the public officials who had responsibility for the death of arrested lawyer Ebru Timtik on a death fast.

27 November 2020

Minister Soylu slams male violence: ‘Shame on you’

Minister Soylu slams male violence: ‘Shame on you’

Minister of Interior Soylu has addressed men: “Come to your senses. You might be physically strong, but what kind of a shame is that? What do you satisfy? What do you prove? What do you ensure? What feeling do you glorify? Shame on you.”

23 November 2020

Minister promises solution, miners stop protesting until January

Minister promises solution, miners stop protesting until January

After Minister of Interior Soylu promised a solution for their problems and demands, miners from Soma have decided to end their protest until January 15. As for the miners of Ermenek, they are waiting for the meeting with the governor's office today.

18 November 2020

From Minister Soylu to Constitutional Court President: Cycle to work

From Minister Soylu to Constitutional Court President: Cycle to work

The Constitutional Court has annulled the law article prohibiting demonstrations and protest marches on intercity roads. Interior Minister Soylu has asked the President of the Court in response: “Why do you have police protection and escort, then?”

15 September 2020

Workers’ Party MP Barış Atay attacked

Workers’ Party MP Barış Atay attacked

Workers’ Party of Turkey (TİP) MP Barış Atay has been attacked by unidentified persons in İstanbul. Making a statement after he left hospital, he has said, “I am good now, there is nothing serious. We will hold a press statement on Tuesday.”

Death toll rises to 10 in Giresun flood

Death toll rises to 10 in Giresun flood

The deceased body of one more person has been found in Turkey’s Black Sea province of Giresun. The search and rescue efforts are still ongoing for five people who got missing in the flood last week.

‘Why do you cover up corruption of trustees,’ HDP’s Paylan asks Minister of Interior

‘Why do you cover up corruption of trustees,’ HDP’s Paylan asks Minister of Interior

HDP MP Paylan has addressed a Parliamentary question about the trustees appointed to HDP municipalities: “Is it possible that your silence in the face of trustees' plunder and unlawful acts is related to your ‘enemy politics’ against the HDP and the elected?”

What Did the Ministry of Interior Do to Protect Women from Male Violence?

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What Did the Ministry of Interior Do to Protect Women from Male Violence?

In Turkey, where women take to the streets to say "We want to live" and make calls over calls on social media to be protected from male violence, the Ministry of Interior can release a statement and say that “male violence has declined.”

1 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu Resigns from Office

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu Resigns from Office

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has announced that he has resigned from office. “The responsibility for implementing the decision of curfew for the weekend lies with me in its all aspects,” Soylu has said in his statement on Twitter.

Interior Minister Soylu: We Don’t Hesitate to Take Any Precautions

Interior Minister Soylu: We Don’t Hesitate to Take Any Precautions

Speaking to journalist Cüneyt Özdemir about Covid-19 pandemic and the precautions taken in Turkey, Interior Minister Soylu has said, “We do not hesitate to take any precautions. Life has withdrawn into homes by around 95 percent now.”

‘I Called Minister Soylu "Bald" as a Physical Description’

‘I Called Minister Soylu "Bald" as a Physical Description’

An investigation has been launched against lawyer Tugay Bek for calling Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu “the bald-headed person”. Charged with “insulting a public officer”, Bek says, “This expression is just an excuse.”

10 February 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Criminal Complaint Against Minister Soylu For ‘Inciting Public to Enmity and Hatred’

Criminal Complaint Against Minister Soylu For ‘Inciting Public to Enmity and Hatred’

Rights organizations and professional chambers in Diyarbakır have filed a criminal complaint against the Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu on charges of “inciting the public to enmity and hatred, misconduct in office, fabricating crimes, slandering and attempting to influence fair trial”.

CHP’s Özel: First Person Discharged over FETÖ is Minister Soylu

CHP’s Özel: First Person Discharged over FETÖ is Minister Soylu

CHP Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel has raised a claim about Minister of Interior Soylu: “The first person who was discharged over FETÖ is Süleyman Soylu”.

13 December 2017

Investigation Launched into Beşiktaş Municipality by Ministry of Interior

Investigation Launched into Beşiktaş Municipality by Ministry of Interior

İstanbul Governorship has launched an investigation into Beşiktaş Municipality due to alleged “incentive newspaper advertisements and other actions which provoked people and disturbed public order” with regards to May 19, the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day.

Minister of Interior Efkan Ala Resigns

Minister of Interior Efkan Ala Resigns

The Minister of Interior Ala has resigned, Minister of Labor and Social Security Trabzon MP Süleyman Soylu has been appointed to the post.

1 September 2016