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Turkey says it is ‘ready to enter into dialogue with Greece’
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN
Turkey says it is ‘ready to enter into dialogue with Greece’
In a statement released b Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is indicated, “Turkey is ready to enter into dialogue with Greece without any preconditions, in order to find lasting, fair and equitable solutions to all outstanding issues between Turkey and Greece.”
4 September 2020
‘Those who instigated the assault on TİP MP must also be brought to justice’
‘Those who instigated the assault on TİP MP must also be brought to justice’
Shortly after three people were arrested for “deliberately injuring” Workers’ Party of Turkey (TİP) Vice Chair and Hatay MP Barış Atay, the party has released a statement, underlining that the instigators of the attack must also stand trial.
3 September 2020
Turkey says US statement on Hamas leaders' visit 'crossed the line'
Turkey says US statement on Hamas leaders' visit 'crossed the line'
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to the US statement on Hamas leaders’ visit to Turkey. Indicating that “Hamas is a democratically elected element in Gaza,” the statement has “fully rejected” the US condemnation.
26 August 2020
Tunceli Governor’s Office: Search efforts for Gülistan Doku ended
WHAT HAPPENED TO GÜLİSTAN DOKU?
Tunceli Governor’s Office: Search efforts for Gülistan Doku ended
University student Gülistan Doku has been missing in Turkey’s eastern province of Dersim since January 5, 2020.
18 August 2020
‘If women are powerful, the country is powerful’
BUSINESS WORLD SUPPORTS İSTANBUL CONVENTION
‘If women are powerful, the country is powerful’
Eight associations from the business world have expressed support for the İstanbul Convention in a joint statement: “The power of our country will depend on how much it has ensured women’s contribution to economic and social life.”
17 August 2020
Joint statement by 627 engineers: ‘Keep your hands off professional chambers’
Joint statement by 627 engineers: ‘Keep your hands off professional chambers’
“We are determined to stand up against anti-democratic practices based on universal law, human rights and democracy norms and the power that we manifest with our democratic will,” the engineers have said in their joint statement.
11 August 2020
‘Seek ways to implement İstanbul Convention’
26 NGOs & INITIATIVES
‘Seek ways to implement İstanbul Convention’
26 non-governmental organizations and initiatives have released a joint statement in defense of İstanbul Convention amid ongoing debates on Turkey’s possible withdrawal. “İstanbul Convention keeps one alive,” the statement has emphasized.
10 August 2020
‘Diyarbakır, Urfa, Mardin and Şırnak have become new centers of outbreak’
‘Diyarbakır, Urfa, Mardin and Şırnak have become new centers of outbreak’
In a joint statement, the Democratic Society Congress (DTK) and Democratic Regions Party (DBP) have warned the citizens in southeast Turkey against the recent surge in COVID-19 cases ahead of Eid al-Adha that will start in Turkey tomorrow.
30 July 2020
International rights organizations express concerns about Turkey’s social media bill
International rights organizations express concerns about Turkey’s social media bill
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch (HRW) have released statements regarding the social media bill passed by the Parliament’s Justice Commission, raising concerns that the amendments in question will increase censorship.
28 July 2020
Legal organizations call on Constitutional Court to repeal the law of multiple bars
Legal organizations call on Constitutional Court to repeal the law of multiple bars
Before the Constitutional Court convenes to discuss the law of “multiple bar associations” today, a group of legal organizations have released a joint statement, calling on the supreme court to annul the related legal amendment.
23 July 2020
Ruling AKP stages a systematic coup against society, says HDP
Ruling AKP stages a systematic coup against society, says HDP
HDP has released a statement about the detention of its executives and members in Antep and Diyarbakır earlier today. “What is done is a systematic attack of ‘political genocide’ against certain segments of society,” the statement has read.
14 July 2020
‘Turkey’s bill on multiple bars will divide the legal profession along political lines’
‘Turkey’s bill on multiple bars will divide the legal profession along political lines’
Ahead of a Parliamentary debate on the ruling AKP-MHP’s bill that will enable the establishment of multiple bars in three major cities, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) and International Commission of Jurists have criticized the bill in a statement.
8 July 2020
Turkish Medical Association statement on Health Ministry’s ‘COVID-19 Situation Report’
Turkish Medical Association statement on Health Ministry’s ‘COVID-19 Situation Report’
Releasing a written statement, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has noted that the “COVID-19 Situation Report” of the Health Ministry has shown that the outbreak has evolved into a more problematic process in Turkey.
3 July 2020
Hrant Dink Foundation: Come, Let us Change
Hrant Dink Foundation: Come, Let us Change
“We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who did condemn this discriminatory attitude and who did not leave us alone by expressing their empowering and encouraging messages,” the statement of Hrant Dink Foundation has read.
8 June 2020
HDP: It is a Coup, With No Ifs, Ands, or Buts
HDP: It is a Coup, With No Ifs, Ands, or Buts
The HDP has released a written statement after its two MPs Güven and Farisoğulları and main opposition CHP’s Enis Berberoğlu have been stripped of MP status.
5 June 2020
‘Council of Europe Committee of Ministers Should Urge Osman Kavala’s Release’
JOINT CALL BY RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS
‘Council of Europe Committee of Ministers Should Urge Osman Kavala’s Release’
Three human rights organizations have called on the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers to urge Turkey to ensure the immediate release of arrested businessperson and rights defender Kavala as required by the finalized ECtHR judgement.
3 June 2020
Joint Statement by 3 Artists: ‘We Still Receive Death Threats, We are Concerned’
Joint Statement by 3 Artists: ‘We Still Receive Death Threats, We are Concerned’
Having announced that they receive threatening messages, artists Ferhat Tunç and Pınar Aydınlar and writer Gökhan Yavuzel have released another joint statement and expressed concerns that they are still being threatened.
3 June 2020
‘Precautions Need to be Taken to Prevent Recurrence of Such Attacks’
HUMAN RIGHTS JOINT PLATFORM
‘Precautions Need to be Taken to Prevent Recurrence of Such Attacks’
Six rights organizations under the roof of Human Rights Joint Platform have condemned the recent threats against Rakel Dink and Hrant Dink Foundation. “The background of these threats needs to be brought into light," the statement has noted.
2 June 2020
‘Take Legislative Steps to Prevent New Waves of Outbreak’
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
‘Take Legislative Steps to Prevent New Waves of Outbreak’
Four professional organizations have released a joint statement and called on the Parliament to take such legislative steps in healthcare, social life and work life that they will be based on scientific data and prevent new waves of outbreak.
1 June 2020
209 Intellectuals, Artists, Politicians Express Support for Hrant Dink Foundation
209 Intellectuals, Artists, Politicians Express Support for Hrant Dink Foundation
Intellectuals, writers, artists, activists and politicians have condemned the threats targeting Hrant Dink Foundation. “We never accept a mentality that 'raises a murderer from a baby' or a system that is dominated by such a mentality,” the statement has read.
1 June 2020
‘These Recent Provocations and Attacks are Not Independent or Random Acts’
JOINT STATEMENT BY 9 ORGANIZATIONS
‘These Recent Provocations and Attacks are Not Independent or Random Acts’
Nine NGOs have released a joint statement regarding the death threats targeting Hrant Dink Foundation: "We experienced similar situations in the past. The paths that led to the assassination of Hrant Dink were paved by the same language of hatred."
31 May 2020
‘We Don’t Approve the Attempts to Change Election System of Bar Associations’
ALL BAR ASSOCIATIONS OF TURKEY
‘We Don’t Approve the Attempts to Change Election System of Bar Associations’
In the wake of President Erdoğan’s hints that the election systems of professional organizations might be changed, 80 bar associations and the Union of Turkish Bar Associations (TBB) have expressed their disapproval in a joint statement.
20 May 2020
From Amnesty International to Turkey: Prevent Homophobic, Transphobic Violence
From Amnesty International to Turkey: Prevent Homophobic, Transphobic Violence
Amnesty International has released a public statement ahead of May 17 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “The government of Turkey must take steps to combat rising homophobia and transphobia.”
14 May 2020
6th Year of Occupational Homicide in Soma Mine: ‘Our Struggle will Continue’
6th Year of Occupational Homicide in Soma Mine: ‘Our Struggle will Continue’
It has been six years since 301 miners lost their lives in a mine explosion in Soma, Manisa. Releasing a statement on this occasion, the Soma 301 Miners’ Social Aid Association has said, “We will keep on seeking justice for everyone in this country.”
13 May 2020
From HRW to Turkey: End Stigmatization of LGBTs, Investigation of Bars
From HRW to Turkey: End Stigmatization of LGBTs, Investigation of Bars
HRW has released a statement regarding the investigations launched against Ankara and Diyarbakır Bars: “Turkey’s government should not tolerate statements by officials that encourage hate crimes and target LGBT people and those living with HIV.”
1 May 2020
‘Presidency of Religious Affairs’ Targeting of the LGBTI+, HIV+ is Unacceptable’
STATEMENT BY 16 RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS
‘Presidency of Religious Affairs’ Targeting of the LGBTI+, HIV+ is Unacceptable’
16 rights organizations have made a statement on President of Religious Affairs' targeting remarks about LGBTI+s: “The Presidency clearly conducted hate speech, targeting the individuals and groups associated. We are worried about its social impacts.”
1 May 2020
Statement on Bill of Criminal Enforcement by Opposition Parties
Statement on Bill of Criminal Enforcement by Opposition Parties
Releasing a joint statement about the bill on criminal enforcement to be debated at the Parliament today, 11 political parties have said, “The government disregards the right to life of those standing in opposition to itself.”
7 April 2020
‘Allocate Budget for Healthcare, Not for Canal İstanbul’
‘Allocate Budget for Healthcare, Not for Canal İstanbul’
Making a statement on the first tender lodged for Canal İstanbul yesterday, the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) has noted that prioritizing Canal İstanbul, rather than the struggle against coronavirus, is unacceptable.
27 March 2020
Human Rights Watch: European Union Hiding Behind Greece
Human Rights Watch: European Union Hiding Behind Greece
Underlining that refugees trying to cross into Europe through Greece are subjected to various violations of rights at the border, the HRW says, “EU is hiding behind a shield of Greek security force abuse instead of helping Greece protect asylum seekers.”
19 March 2020
‘Osman Kavala Arrested for Three Times as Part of the Same Investigation’
‘Osman Kavala Arrested for Three Times as Part of the Same Investigation’
Following the re-arrest of Osman Kavala yesterday, his attorney Koyuncu has released a statement: “Now they will say that ‘Osman Kavala has been arrested on another charge, so the ECtHR verdict of right violation cannot be implemented’.”
10 March 2020
Lawyers from Around the World Call for a ‘World Without Wars and Borders’
Lawyers from Around the World Call for a ‘World Without Wars and Borders’
806 lawyers from 17 countries have denounced the plight of refugees at Turkey-Greece border and said, “War and border policies should be ended immediately.”
10 March 2020
HRW: Respect the Rights of Refugees, Ease the Suffering at Borders
HRW: Respect the Rights of Refugees, Ease the Suffering at Borders
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released a statement regarding Turkey’s decision of not stopping refugees trying to leave the country for Europe and Greece’s reaction of suspending access to the asylum system for a month.
4 March 2020
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