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Turkish Medical Association calls strike on December 15

Turkish Medical Association calls strike on December 15

At the General Assembly of the Parliament, the legislative proposal foreseeing improvements in the employee personal rights of physicians and dentists has been withdrawn. The TTB has decided to halt work for a day in protest.

13 December 2021

'We will bring back İstanbul Convention': CHP, HDP MPs protest during budget talks

'We will bring back İstanbul Convention': CHP, HDP MPs protest during budget talks

The women MPs of the main opposition CHP and HDP opened banners of “We will bring the İstanbul Convention back and have it enforced” during the 2022 budget talks at the Parliamentary Commission on Planning and Budgetary.

11 November 2021

‘Parliamentary commission legitimizes withdrawal from İstanbul Convention’

CHP MP TAŞÇIER

‘Parliamentary commission legitimizes withdrawal from İstanbul Convention’

The main opposition CHP has withdrawn from the Parliamentary Commission for Inquiring the Causes of Violence Against Women: “They are trying to normalize the crime.”

24 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Fenerbahçe Sports Club expresses support for İstanbul Convention

Fenerbahçe Sports Club expresses support for İstanbul Convention

In the wake of Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention, Fenerbahçe has released a written statement and called on the authorities to review the decision: “We would like to emphasize that we are concerned about its social consequences.”

‘We don’t accept one man’s decision’

WOMEN TAKE TO SQUARES

‘We don’t accept one man’s decision’

Women have taken to the streets to protest the Presidential decree withdrawing Turkey’s signature from the İstanbul Convention. They have once again underlined that the convention saves lives.

20 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek,Ayşegül Özbek

Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention ‘full backsliding in human rights’

INTERNATIONAL REACTIONS

Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention ‘full backsliding in human rights’

Shortly after the Presidential decree foreseeing Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention was published in the Official Gazette, it is met with criticisms by several institutions in the world.

Turkey has withdrawn from İstanbul Convention

Turkey has withdrawn from İstanbul Convention

With a Presidential decree issued by ruling AKP Chair and President Eroğan and published in the Official Gazette, Turkey has withdrawn its signature from the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence.

US calls on Turkey and Russia to ‘withdraw forces from Libya’

US calls on Turkey and Russia to ‘withdraw forces from Libya’

“We call on all external parties, to include Russia, Turkey, and the UAE, to respect Libyan sovereignty and immediately cease all military intervention in Libya,” says Mills, the acting US ambassador to the United Nations (UN).

29 January 2021

‘Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention will mean legitimization of male violence by the state’

İHD WOMEN’S COMMISSION

‘Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention will mean legitimization of male violence by the state’

Human Rights Association (İHD) Women’s Commission has released a written statement about the recent remarks of ruling AKP Vice Chair Numan Kurtulmuş, who said that “Turkey might consider withdrawing from the İstanbul Convention.”

Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov: We Were Not Informed About US Withdrawal

Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov: We Were Not Informed About US Withdrawal

In response to a question regarding the withdrawal of US soldiers from northern Syria ahead of a possible cross-border military operation by Turkey, Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov has said, “No, no one informed us.”

Trump: We Will Devastate Turkey Economically If They Hit Kurds

Trump: We Will Devastate Turkey Economically If They Hit Kurds

US President Donald Trump has made a call “to stop the endless wars.” Presidential Spokesperson İsmail Kalın has responded: “There is no difference between DAESH, PKK, PYD and YPG. We will continue fighting against them all.”

14 January 2019

Pompeo: Erdoğan Made Commitments on Protection of Kurds

Pompeo: Erdoğan Made Commitments on Protection of Kurds

During his visit to Iraq, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said, “Erdoğan has made commitments; he understands that, he talks about he has no beef with the Kurds. We want to make sure that that’s the case.”

10 January 2019

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu: US Has Some Difficulties Withdrawing from Syria

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu: US Has Some Difficulties Withdrawing from Syria

After US National Security Adviser Bolton leaving Turkey without meeting with Erdoğan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has evaluated the process, saying, “We see that the US has some difficulties withdrawing from Syria.”

US: No Withdrawal Till Kurds Protected; Turkey: Allegation That We Target Kurds Irrational

US: No Withdrawal Till Kurds Protected; Turkey: Allegation That We Target Kurds Irrational

Speaking one day before his visit to Turkey, Bolton said, “We expect that those who have fought with us in Syria, particularly the Kurds, will not be put in jeopardy.” Kalın responded: “The aim of Turkey is to save Kurds from the cruelty of the terrorist organization.”

'Trump Will Assure Turkey of Buffer Zone'

US SENATOR MEETS PRESIDENT TRUMP

'Trump Will Assure Turkey of Buffer Zone'

Republican Senator Graham has said after the meeting that the last thing they want is a conflict between Turkey and the YPG. The Senator has also said that Trump will assure Turkey of a buffer zone in Syria.

31 December 2018

HSM: Our Forces Acted According to Withdrawal Process

HSM: Our Forces Acted According to Withdrawal Process

Protesting PM Erdoğan's claims on “Withdrawal is about 20 percent complete”, HSM, one of PKK's wings released a declaration saying that “their forces fully respected the withdrawal procedures and are still in the process of doing so”.