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Boğaziçi University protests: Several students detained

Boğaziçi University protests: Several students detained

The protests of students against the “trustee rector” appointed to Boğaziçi University continue in front of the South Campus today. HDP's Kemalbay has indicated that several students have been detained at the gate of the nearby North Campus.

1 February 2021 Dilek Şen

Police intervention against health workers in Ankara

Police intervention against health workers in Ankara

A group of health workers from Ankara City Hospital applauded in protest for their employee personal rights. Police intervened into the protest, detaining several health workers. The detained have been released later in the day.

22 January 2021

Minister Soylu: Police did the right thing

BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY PROTESTS

Minister Soylu: Police did the right thing

Interior Minister Soylu has defended the police intervention at Boğaziçi University: “The Turkish police, who did not allow the terror-related illegal groups that are not from Boğaziçi and tried to enter the university, did the right thing.”

Breaking a protester’s arm, police officer sentenced to prison

Breaking a protester’s arm, police officer sentenced to prison

The police officer who broke Danacı’s arm while intervening in a protest has been sentenced to 1 year, 8 months in prison; but, as the court has concluded that “he will not commit a crime again,” the announcement of the verdict has been deferred.

30 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Police intervention against HDP’s press statement

Police intervention against HDP’s press statement

While several HDP members, including politicians Sezai Temelli and Ferhat Encü, have been battered by the police, several people have been detained during the intervention into the HDP İstanbul Organization's press statement against isolation.

18 December 2020

Attack on Saturday Mothers/People was ‘proportional’, according to Ministry

Attack on Saturday Mothers/People was ‘proportional’, according to Ministry

Examining the application of Aydoğan, who had his arm broken during the police attack, the Constitutional Court requested Justice Ministry's opinion. “Law enforcement intervened in the unlawful demonstration in a way complying with the law,” it has answered.

18 December 2020

'Pepper gas had an effect on Metin Lokumcu's death'

FORENSIC MEDICINE INSTITUTION

'Pepper gas had an effect on Metin Lokumcu's death'

The forensic medical report regarding the death of teacher Metin Lokumcu has indicated that his exposure to pepper gas had an effect on his death. Attorney Meriç Eyüboğlu has noted that the report sets a precedent.

17 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Dozens detained after showing poster of 1970s revolutionary leader during demonstration

Dozens detained after showing poster of 1970s revolutionary leader during demonstration

Members of several youth groups gathered in İstanbul to announce the foundation of a new joint group.

26 October 2020

Police intervention against people keeping watch for death fasting lawyers

Police intervention against people keeping watch for death fasting lawyers

The police have attacked the watch kept in front of Sadi Konuk Hospital in İstanbul, where death fasting arrested lawyer Ebru Timtik is currently held. Several people have reportedly been detained during the intervention.

Women take to streets across Turkey to protest male violence

Women take to streets across Turkey to protest male violence

After the dead body of Pınar Gültekin was found in Muğla yesterday, hundreds of women have protested male violence across Turkey. The police attacked women’s march for Gültekin in İzmir, detaining 12 women. The women have been released.

Police attack Suruç Massacre commemorations in Ankara and İstanbul

Police attack Suruç Massacre commemorations in Ankara and İstanbul

Police have intervened against the ones who came together in İstanbul and Ankara to commemorate the 33 people who lost their lives in Suruç, Urfa five years ago yesterday. Several people have been taken into custody.

Police intervention against Suruç Massacre commemoration

Police intervention against Suruç Massacre commemoration

Police have intervened against the ones who gathered in front of Amara Cultural Center in Suruç, Urfa to commemorate the 33 people who lost their lives in a suicide bomb attack five years ago today.

Police intervention against lawyers at the entrance of Ankara

DEFENSE ON THE MARCH

Police intervention against lawyers at the entrance of Ankara

Police have attacked the lawyers of Ankara Bar Association who went to support the bar association chairs marching to the capital city in protest of the planned amendments to the Attorneys’ Act, but prevented from entering Ankara.

Killed During Gezi, Ethem Sarısülük Commemorated After Police Intervention

Killed During Gezi, Ethem Sarısülük Commemorated After Police Intervention

Killed by a police bullet during Gezi protests in the capital city of Ankara in 2013, Ethem Sarısülük has been commemorated at Güvenpark. The statement for the press could be held following police intervention.

Police Intervention Against DİSK Members Who Want to Take to Taksim for May Day

Police Intervention Against DİSK Members Who Want to Take to Taksim for May Day

The police have blockaded the DİSK Confederation Central Office in İstanbul in early morning hours today. Attempting to take to Taksim Square to celebrate the May Day, DİSK Chair Çerkezoğlu and 25 others have been detained.

Ruling on Injury by Gas Cartridge: Prosecutor Didn’t Investigate Police

Ruling on Injury by Gas Cartridge: Prosecutor Didn’t Investigate Police

Announcing its ruling on an applicant injured by a gas cartridge, Constitutional Court has ruled that the prosecutor’s office did not investigate the allegations of maltreatment against the police, did not collect evidence and “failed to act."

25 December 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Police Intervention Against Saturday Mothers/People

Police Intervention Against Saturday Mothers/People

Police have intervened against Saturday Mothers/People with pepper gas and batons in the 759th week of their protest.

12 October 2019

Appointment of Trustees Protested, Police Intervene Against Protests in Van, Diyarbakır

TRUSTEES APPOINTED TO 3 HDP MUNICIPALITIES

Appointment of Trustees Protested, Police Intervene Against Protests in Van, Diyarbakır

People have protested the appointment of trustees to three HDP Metropolitan Municipalities, the police have intervened against the protests in Diyarbakır and Van. “The will of the people cannot be seized”, the HDP İstanbul has stated.

Newroz Case Against Kocaeli University Students Ends in Acquittal

Newroz Case Against Kocaeli University Students Ends in Acquittal

15 students who were intervened by the police when they attempted to celebrate Newroz in Kocaeli University’s Umuttepe Campus in 2016 have been acquitted in the case filed against them afterwards.

28 June 2019 Diren Çelik

66 People Attempting to March to Taksim Detained

66 People Attempting to March to Taksim Detained

66 people who attempted to march to Taksim to celebrate May 1 Labor Day in Taksim have been detained, the Security Directorate has stated.

Police Attack Protest in Solidarity With Özakça, Gülmen on Hunger Strike

Police Attack Protest in Solidarity With Özakça, Gülmen on Hunger Strike

Police have attacked protesters in Kadıköy demonstrating in solidarity with academic Gülmen and teacher Özakça who have been in hunger strike for 156 days to be reinstated to their jobs which they lost through a statutory decree.

Rights Association: Rights Advocates in Custody for 2 Days

Rights Association: Rights Advocates in Custody for 2 Days

43 rights advocates including İHD İstanbul Branch executives, who attempted to stage a demonstration for educators Gülmen and Özakça, who have been on hunger strike, have been in custody for two days.

71st Day of Hunger Strike Starts with Police Intervention

71st Day of Hunger Strike Starts with Police Intervention

Police have again intervened in the protest area on the 71st day of Gülmen and Özakça’s hunger strike. The flowers have been removed, banners burned, five people detained.

Police Intervention in Newroz Celebrations

Police Intervention in Newroz Celebrations

The entrance in the celebration areas in İstanbul have been prohibited, many who wanted to get on the field for the celebrations in various provinces have been exposed to police intervention.

Detainment Effort by Handcuffing Behind bianet Reporter Beyza Kural

Detainment Effort by Handcuffing Behind bianet Reporter Beyza Kural

In YÖK protest in Beyazıt, police attempted to detain bianet reporter Beyza Kural by handcuffing behind, Kural was set free by intervention of other reporters around.

6 November 2015

Activists Attacked by Unknown Perpetrators after Pride Parade

Activists Attacked by Unknown Perpetrators after Pride Parade

After attending Pride Parade, activists were attacked by unidentified persons in Tophane district of Istanbul. Four protesters were taken to hospital while an activist’s nose was broken. Witnesses said attackers shouted “You can’t escape, traitors!”

29 June 2015 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Police Intervenes in LGBTI Pride Parade

Police Intervenes in LGBTI Pride Parade

Police fired pepper spray, plastic bullet and water cannon at 13th LGBTI Pride Parade. After deputies from political parties made statement, police barricade was opened and LGBTI people kept going.

29 June 2015 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Constitutional Court: Police Intervention Violates the Constitution

Constitutional Court: Police Intervention Violates the Constitution

Constitutional Court gave a ruling related to police intervention in teachers’ protesting education system ‘4+4+4’ and decided that police violated the right to assembly and demonstration with ill-treatment.

Police Attacks Election Count Crowd in Ankara

Police Attacks Election Count Crowd in Ankara

Police intervened protestors who gathered outside the Supreme Election Committee (YSK) headquarters in Ankara after Republican Peoples’ Party’s objection to the local election results.

“Ayşe Gökkan Was Put Under Isolation For 9 Days”

“Ayşe Gökkan Was Put Under Isolation For 9 Days”

Nusaybin Mayor Ayşe Gökkan’s media advisor shared with bianet the story of 9-day long hunger strike and its aftermath.

8 November 2013 Ekin Karaca

Police Attacks in METU Throughout Last Night

Police Attacks in METU Throughout Last Night

Police forces assaulted demonstrators who aimed to replant trees in METU with gas bombs.

22 October 2013

Detention Instead of Tear Gas

INTERIOR MINISTRY’S TEAR GAS GUIDELINES

Detention Instead of Tear Gas

Interior Ministry of Turkey released a series of guidelines to its governors regarding the use of tear gas by law enforcement teams.

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