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Neighborhood guards can carry weapons, perform ID checks, rules top court

Neighborhood guards can carry weapons, perform ID checks, rules top court

The court has annulled a provision authorizing guards to take measures to prevent demonstrations until the police arrive.

Neighborhood guards beat quake survivors: 'We are the state here'

Neighborhood guards beat quake survivors: 'We are the state here'

A man was beaten by neighborhood guards while he was trying to pick up the belongings of his sister-in-law from her apartment.

20 March 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Neighborhood guards prevent journalists from covering child's death in İstanbul

Neighborhood guards prevent journalists from covering child's death in İstanbul

Three journalists from two news agencies said they were attacked by the guards.

Neighborhood guards’ violence on Parliamentary agenda

Neighborhood guards’ violence on Parliamentary agenda

CHP’s Taşcıer has asked Interior Minister Soylu if any investigations have been launched against the neighborhood guards for using disproportionate violence, inflicting torture and maltreatment or using weapons except for specified conditions.

Constitutional Court to examine main opposition party's application against 'multiple bars law' at a later date

Constitutional Court to examine main opposition party's application against 'multiple bars law' at a later date

The parliament has recently passed a law allowing more than one bar association in larger cities.

‘I was battered by neighborhood guards, I was almost arrested while I was the victim’

‘I was battered by neighborhood guards, I was almost arrested while I was the victim’

Battered by neighborhood guards in the Aegean province of İzmir, Aşhin was detained and referred to the prosecutor’s office, which demanded his arrest. “I was subjected to violence while I did not commit any crimes,” says Aşhin.

Lawyer battered, insulted by neighborhood guards in İstanbul

Lawyer battered, insulted by neighborhood guards in İstanbul

Lawyer Cihat Duman has announced that when he witnessed the violence of neighborhood guards against two people in Beyoğlu and reminded the guards of the law, he was himself battered and insulted by them.

Parliament Authorizes Neighborhood Guards to Detain Suspects, Carry Firearms

Parliament Authorizes Neighborhood Guards to Detain Suspects, Carry Firearms

Guards have been authorized to carry weapons and detain suspects after nine articles of a law proposal were approved.