content tagged with state of emergency

Government seizes private lands to set up container cities in Hatay

Government seizes private lands to set up container cities in Hatay

The decision was based on the state of emergency declared in 10 provinces affected by last month's quakes, which displaced nearly two million people.

Maraş earthquakes: Will State of Emergency affect elections?

Maraş earthquakes: Will State of Emergency affect elections?

"The provisions are very clear. The parliament can only postpone elections due to war" says Associate Professor Didem Yılmaz from Bilgi University.

7 February 2023

'SoE Commission does not have any legal, administrative, financial, or criminal liability'

'SoE Commission does not have any legal, administrative, financial, or criminal liability'

Discharged from public service, primary school teacher Karataş had both held one-person demonstrations, and requested his reinstatement from the State of Emergency Commission. Commission rejected his request, making a "back to the future" decision based on his protests after dismissal.

2 December 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Legal basis for bandwidth throttling turns out to be SoE statutory decree

Legal basis for bandwidth throttling turns out to be SoE statutory decree

Bandwidth throttling enforced throughout Türkiye following Taksim bombing is based on a statutory decree issued during the period of state of emergency in August 2016, said the authority in response to a question.

30 November 2022

Politics of Emergency

Politics of Emergency

Although Türkiye lifted its state of emergency almost four years ago, many of its laws and changes stayed. How can we explain this?

19 October 2022 Wouter Massink

Academics for Peace: We reject your rejection

6TH ANNIVERSARY

Academics for Peace: We reject your rejection

On the 6th anniversary of their declaration “We will not be a party to this crime”, Academics for Peace have addressed the State of Emergency Commission, which rejects their requests for reinstatement: “We reject your rejection.”

11 January 2022

Turkey’s Parliament passes 2022 budget

Turkey’s Parliament passes 2022 budget

In the vote taken by 524 members of the parliament, the 2022 budget of Turkey has been approved by 327 votes against 197. Vice President Oktay addressed the capital groups: “Nothing against financial liberty will happen.”

20 December 2021

MHP leader Bahçeli slams allegations of state of emergency over economic crisis

MHP leader Bahçeli slams allegations of state of emergency over economic crisis

Nationalist Movement Party Chair Devlet Bahçeli has slammed Prof. İzzet Özgenç, who argued that “a State of Emergency might be declared in Turkey due to the economic crisis.” He has dismissed the allegation as “unwariness and ignorance.”

16 December 2021

Will Turkey declare state of emergency over economic crisis?

Will Turkey declare state of emergency over economic crisis?

A law professor close to the president suggested that "we should be prepared for a state of emergency due to the economic crisis." Economics Mustafa Sönmez has commented about the issue.

15 December 2021 Hikmet Adal

Turkey to pay over 2 million Euro in damages to 427 judges, prosecutors

ECTHR JUDGEMENT

Turkey to pay over 2 million Euro in damages to 427 judges, prosecutors

The European Court of Human Rights has given a ruling of rights violation for 427 judges and prosecutors who were arrested on “FETÖ” related charges. Turkey will pay 2 million 135 thousand Euro in damages.

23 November 2021

State of Emergency Commission’s first decision on a Peace Academic: Rejection

State of Emergency Commission’s first decision on a Peace Academic: Rejection

Discharged from Ankara University by a Statutory Decree for having signed the declaration “We will not be a party to this crime”, Nail Dertli’s application has been rejected by the State of Emergency Commission.

29 October 2021

Constitutional Court partly nullifies paragraph in state of emergency law

Constitutional Court partly nullifies paragraph in state of emergency law

The National Security Council does not have the authority to determine whether a group is acting against national security, the top court has ruled.

23 September 2021

Journalist Mahmut Oral acquitted of 'terrorism' charges

Journalist Mahmut Oral acquitted of 'terrorism' charges

Oral stood trial for being a board member of an association that was shut down by a statutory decree during the state of emergency declared after the 2016 coup attempt.

14 September 2021

Ministry: Discharged teacher has no affiliation with the ‘organization’

Ministry: Discharged teacher has no affiliation with the ‘organization’

While discharged teacher Karataş’s application was rejected by the State of Emergency Commission because “he was affiliated with the organization”, the Ministry of Education says that there are no reports, minutes or documents about this allegation.

10 August 2021 Ayça Söylemez

AKP’s omnibus bill passed into law

AKP’s omnibus bill passed into law

The ruling AKP’s omnibus bill prolonging the duration of State of Emergency practices and the minimum wage support to employers has been passed by the General Assembly of the Parliament into law.

AKP’s bill prolonging State of Emergency passes the Parliamentary Commission

AKP’s bill prolonging State of Emergency passes the Parliamentary Commission

The ruling AKP’s omnibus bill prolonging the duration when the State of Emergency practices will remain in effect for a period of 3 years has passed the Parliamentary Commission of Planning and Budgetary.

Opposition lashes out at AKP’s omnibus bill prolonging State of Emergency

Opposition lashes out at AKP’s omnibus bill prolonging State of Emergency

The ruling AKP’s omnibus bill foreseeing the extension of the State of Emergency practices for 3 years is discussed at the Parliamentary Commission. The opposition parties CHP, HDP and İYİ Party have slammed the bill.

2 critical rulings about people discharged by Statutory Decrees

2 critical rulings about people discharged by Statutory Decrees

The Constitutional Court has found the criteria of “membership” and “affiliation” for being discharged from public service against the Constitution. Discharged by a Statutory Decree, Kocaoğlu is also back in public service following a court ruling.

Discharged from public service, police officer rejected by top court as well

Discharged from public service, police officer rejected by top court as well

The Constitutional Court has concluded the application of a police officer against his discharge from public service. The top court has rejected the application, indicating that it can end in his reinstatement if the file is examined as to the merits.

16 February 2021 Ayça Söylemez

‘Self-censorship has become the "normal" of Turkey’s academia’

REPORT ON VIOLATIONS OF ACADEMIC FREEDOM

‘Self-censorship has become the "normal" of Turkey’s academia’

Human Rights School has prepared a new report regarding the pressure on academics in Turkey. The report has shown that academic staff has become an instrument of pressure in itself and academics censor their own course materials.

10 February 2021 Ayça Söylemez

State of Emergency Commission’s term of office extended

State of Emergency Commission’s term of office extended

With a Presidential Decree, the term of office of the Commission for the Examination of Proceedings under the State of Emergency has been extended for another year. Over 16 thousand applications are reportedly still in examination.

25 December 2020

She is ‘not guilty’ in one investigation, arrested in another

She is ‘not guilty’ in one investigation, arrested in another

Discharged from public service by a Statutory Decree, Bozkurt is behind bars on charge of “organization membership.” However, the administrative investigation previously launched against her did not find any actions that would constitute a crime.

8 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Report on State of Emergency in its 3rd Year: We cannot breathe anymore

Report on State of Emergency in its 3rd Year: We cannot breathe anymore

July 18 marks the second year since the State of Emergency was lifted after being extended for seven times since July 20, 2016. On this occasion, the recent data and personal accounts of the discharged have been documented in a report.

State of Emergency Commission Rejects 88,700 Applications Since 2017

State of Emergency Commission Rejects 88,700 Applications Since 2017

Established in May 2017, the State of Emergency Inquiry Commission has received 126,300 applications so far and concluded 98,300 of them. While the Commission has accepted 9,600 applications, it has rejected the remaining 88,700.

26 December 2019

Constitutional Court Repeals Regulation on Additional Measures Against the Discharged

Constitutional Court Repeals Regulation on Additional Measures Against the Discharged

The Constitutional Court has repealed the article preventing applications to the State of Emergency Commission regarding the additional measures imposed by Statutory Decrees, such as the cancellation of passports and international travel bans.

25 December 2019

‘Revoke Statutory Decrees’ Concert Banned by Şişli District Governorship

‘Revoke Statutory Decrees’ Concert Banned by Şişli District Governorship

A concert to be held with the slogan “Revoke the Statutory Decrees, Close the State of Emergency Commission” has been banned by the Şişli District Governorship in İstanbul.

21 November 2019

Constitutional Court Rules for Annulment of 2 Statutory Decrees Enacted as Laws

Constitutional Court Rules for Annulment of 2 Statutory Decrees Enacted as Laws

Announcing its judgement regarding the requests for annulling five statutory decrees, the Constitutional Court has concluded that “cancelling the passports of the ones whose partners’ passports are cancelled” is against the Constitution.

HDP MP Gergerlioğlu Sends State of Emergency Report to Parliamentary Speaker, Party Chairs

HDP MP Gergerlioğlu Sends State of Emergency Report to Parliamentary Speaker, Party Chairs

HDP MP Gergerlioğlu has sent the “Report on Social Costs of State of Emergency in its 2nd Year” to Parliamentary Speaker and chairs of 13 political parties along with a letter. In his letter, Gergerlioğlu has said, “We demand justice for everyone.”

25 February 2019

‘83 Percent of State of Emergency Victims Want to Leave Turkey’

REPORT ON SOCIAL COSTS OF STATE OF EMERGENCY

‘83 Percent of State of Emergency Victims Want to Leave Turkey’

The State of Emergency Report, which was prepared based on interviews with 3,376 participants, has emphasized that not the supremacy of law, but “the law of the supreme” has been prevailing in Turkey for the last two years.

22 January 2019 Tansu Pişkin

3 Thousand Discharged People Reinstated

3 Thousand Discharged People Reinstated

State of Emergency Inquiry Commission has announced that 42 thousand applications have been concluded and three thousand people, who were previously discharged by Statutory Decrees, have been reinstated in their previous positions.

9 November 2018

‘Permanent State of Emergency Law’ on Official Gazette

‘Permanent State of Emergency Law’ on Official Gazette

The law amendment providing for continuation of state of emergency conditions under normal condition as well is put into effect today.

‘Permanent State of Emergency Bill’ Passed in Parliament

‘Permanent State of Emergency Bill’ Passed in Parliament

The bill rendering State of Emergency practices permanent for at least three years has been approved in the parliament.

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