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Prison Officials: Letter Contains Communication, is Objectionable

Prison Officials: Letter Contains Communication, is Objectionable

Prison administration found the letter sent by an arrestee in Kandıra Prison to press institutions including bianet objectionable on the grounds that it “contained terms aimed at solidarity and communication through the press.”

Police Fire Kills 14-Year-Old

Police Fire Kills 14-Year-Old

Police forces intervening in a fight on a road in Erzurum province opened fire, killed 14-year-old child back from grazing his animals, and injured his brother. The driver of the vehicle that hit the animals was stabed.

Turkey Convicted From “Halt Warning”

Turkey Convicted From “Halt Warning”

The European Court of Human Rights found Turkey guilty of prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment on the case of Yusuf Çoraman, an applicant who was subjected to police fire detention for a traffic offense.

Real Aim Behind “Operation Back to Life”

Real Aim Behind “Operation Back to Life”

Prepared before the hunger strikes have begun, the report about operations to prisons wrote “ Psychological operation activities should be taken into account by attempting with the presence of NGOs and media to mold public opinion.”

Turkey Convicted For Death Under Detention

Turkey Convicted For Death Under Detention

The European Court of Human Rights found Turkey guilty of violating right to life and investigation in the case Yurtsever, an individual who died after police detention in 1998.

ECHR: Şık and Şener’s Rights Were Violated

ECHR: Şık and Şener’s Rights Were Violated

The European Court of Human Rights held that Turkey violated the right to “liberty and security” as well as “freedom of expression” in OdaTV case where prominent journalist Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener were jailed for 375 days.

Nolle Prosequi For Torturers in Diyarbakır Prison

Nolle Prosequi For Torturers in Diyarbakır Prison

Diyarbakır Prosecutor’s Office issued a “nolle prosequi” ruling on the complaints of 1500 applicants related to torture allegations in Diyarbakır Prison No. 5 during Turkey’s 1980 military coup. Chairman of 78’ers Association in Diyarbakır said they would object the ruling.

70 Prisons House “Sponged Rooms” in Turkey

70 Prisons House “Sponged Rooms” in Turkey

Turkey's Justice Minister admitted that there were sponged rooms in 70 prisons. These rooms are notorious in press for its torture videos. Sponged rooms are being watched for 24 hours and the rooms’ toilets are not surrounded.

ECHR: Kumkapı Removal Centre Is “Inhumane”

ECHR: Kumkapı Removal Centre Is “Inhumane”

ECHR found Turkey guilty of violating the “ban of torture and ill-treatment” in the case of Zalim Yarashonen, a Russian citizen who had been kept in Kumkapı Removal Centre in Istanbul for six months.

Taksim Solidarity Members Summoned By Prosecutors Again

Taksim Solidarity Members Summoned By Prosecutors Again

Prosecutors summoned 4 members of Taksim Solidarity for their statement for charges related to “forming an illegal organization” after being subjected to police violence on the anniversary of Gezi Resistance.

Drivers in Erbil: We Are Waiting For Our Friends

Drivers in Erbil: We Are Waiting For Our Friends

Truck Drivers’ Union Chairman Çetin Ünlü announced that 30 of the 31 drivers took hostage by ISIL militants were released. Located in Erbil, truck driver Akbaş told bianet that they have still waited for their friends, however they haven’t been released yet.

What It Takes to Be Penniless in Prison

What It Takes to Be Penniless in Prison

“In here, they don’t provide anything to us, neither water nor soap, toothpaste or sugar… just tea is free...I used the same sheet for 27 months…Now, I don’t even have an underwear, just two rapped t-shirts and pants… Believe me, we feel the absence of everything..”

Turkey Convicted of Conscientious Objection, Death on Compulsory Drafting

Turkey Convicted of Conscientious Objection, Death on Compulsory Drafting

The European Court of Human Rights founded Turkey guilty in the case of Aktepe, a young conscript who lost his life during compulsory military service. Turkey was also condemned in the case regarding the imprisonment of four Jehovah's Witnesses conscientious objectors.

Torture Convicted After 15 Years

ECHR

Torture Convicted After 15 Years

The European Court of Human Rights issued a verdict in the case of Yüksel Yiğitdoğan, an inmate who was tortured in detention and forced to testify without a lawyer. Turkey was convicted for violating ECHR’s “prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment” and right to a fair trial.

Soma Miners Will Venture Again Tomorrow

AYÇA SÖYLEMEZ REPORTED FROM SOMA

Soma Miners Will Venture Again Tomorrow

Exactly a week after the workplace murder, the miners working in Soma Mining Inc.’s other plants will go back to work tomorrow. The workers are enraged, but they “have no other option.” Many have bank debts, and there is no other livelihood in the region.

Turkey Convicted of Banning Kurdish in Prison

Turkey Convicted of Banning Kurdish in Prison

The European Court of Human Rights found Turkey guilty of violating “right to respect for private and family life and correspondence”, ordering the Turkish state to pay non-pecuniary damages to the applicants.

“Kuşkonar Bombardment” Case Dismissed

“Kuşkonar Bombardment” Case Dismissed

Military Prosecutor’s Office took over investigation regarding the killing of 38 people by the bombing of Kuşkonar and Koçağılı villages, has ruled that the case has met the statute of limitations. The lawyer Elçi said they will appeal.

Forensics Fail to Detect Berkin Elvan’s Cause of Death

Forensics Fail to Detect Berkin Elvan’s Cause of Death

While Berkin Elvan’s autopsy report have been released this morning, it failed to provide a “certain” cause of death as it only contained footage on police intervention and no capture of Berkin.

ECHR Convicts Turkey For Disappearance Under Custody

ECHR Convicts Turkey For Disappearance Under Custody

The European Court of Human Rights has issued a verdict on the case of six villagers who who were taken under custody and then disappeared in Görümlü (Bespin) District of Silopi 21 years ago. Turkey was convicted of violating right of life and not being able to conduct active investigation.

Police Charged With 25 Years For Killing Abdullah Cömert

Police Charged With 25 Years For Killing Abdullah Cömert

Prosecutors completed the indictment concerning the death of Abdullah Cömert, a Gezi Resistance protestor who got shot in the head with gas capsule in Hatay. Police officer Ahmet Kuş has been charged with up to 25 years of sentence for “premeditated murder”.

Turkey Convicted of “Unexpected Death of Soldier”

Turkey Convicted of “Unexpected Death of Soldier”

The European Court of Human Rights issued a verdict yesterday on the case of Yılmaz Köse, a private who allegedly committed suicide during his compulsory military service. Finding Turkey guilty of conduction an adequate investigation, the court ordered Turkey to pay 10,000 euros.

Police: Berkin Elvan’s Shooter is Among 275 Policemen

Police: Berkin Elvan’s Shooter is Among 275 Policemen

In response to prosecutor’s inquiry, police authorities reportedly came up with the names of 275 policemen in relation to the death of Berkin Elvan. While none of them had a specific helmet numbers, no details have been provided on which officer fired tear gas bombs.

Turkey to Pay 25,000 Euros to Öcalan

Turkey to Pay 25,000 Euros to Öcalan

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan’s “aggravated” life sentence violated the convention article related to “prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment”.

Eyewitnesses Submit Testimonies in Berkin Elvan Case

Eyewitnesses Submit Testimonies in Berkin Elvan Case

“When Berkin was shot, he cried ‘Anne’ (mother),” said one of the witnesses who released their testiminies within the investigation on Berkin Elvan’s death.

Condolences From One Mourner Father to Another

Condolences From One Mourner Father to Another

“Your son is also ours, our pain is mutual,” said Berkin Elvan’s father Sami Elvan to Burak Can Karamanoğlu’s father Halil Karamanoğlu to send his condolences after Wednesday night’s shooting.

Gezi Protestor’s Death Not Found “Suspicious”

Gezi Protestor’s Death Not Found “Suspicious”

Prosecutors decided not to follow charges in the death of Serdar Kadakal, a Kadıköy resident who allegedly died due to extreme use of tear gas after a Gezi Resistance protest in Istanbul.

26 February 2014

Abdullah Cömert’s Shooter Policeman Requested For Arrest

Abdullah Cömert’s Shooter Policeman Requested For Arrest

A further analysis on surveillance cameras have detected the identity of the policeman who shot Abdullah Cömert dead with a gas bomb canister in the Gezi Resistance. Cömert family filed a lawsuit to a prosecutor for the arrest of suspect.

21 February 2014

Crime: Tweeting, Victim: Prime Minister

Crime: Tweeting, Victim: Prime Minister

29 students have been ordered to stand trial for sending tweet messages including “They are torturing, please go and help”. The indictment only cited PM Erdoğan as the victim of the aforementioned tweets.

21 February 2014

Court Admits PM's Motion to Intervene the “Dictator" Case

Court Admits PM's Motion to Intervene the “Dictator" Case

4 defendants stood trial for calling PM Erdoğan a “dictator” on Tuesday. PM Erdoğan's motion to join the case was granted as “he was affected”, advocate Bolaç said that the word “dictator” was within the limits of free expression.

20 February 2014

Are Missing Evidence Kept on Judial Escrows?

OPERATION BACK TO LIFE

Are Missing Evidence Kept on Judial Escrows?

Advocates of Bayrampaşa case requested an investigation in judicial escrows, saying that authorities attempted to vanish evidence related to Turkey's "Operation Back to Life". The aforementioned evidence is missing for 14 years.

12 February 2014

ECHR Convicts Turkey of Torturing Advocate

ECHR Convicts Turkey of Torturing Advocate

The European Court of Human Rights convicted Turkey of “inadequate investigation” and “ill-treatment and torture” in the case of Gülizar Tuncer, a human rights advocate.

11 February 2014

ECHR Convicts Turkey of Police Fire

ECHR Convicts Turkey of Police Fire

The European Court of Human Rights issued a verdict on the case of Şamil Camekan, finding Turkey guilty of the lack of efficient and rapid investigation regarding right to life after a police shooting. Turkey was ordered to pay 6,000 euros as non-pecuniary damages.

28 January 2014