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Who Will Be Judging These Murder Cases?
DISAPPEARANCES IN TURKEY
Who Will Be Judging These Murder Cases?
Yaman, Efeoğlu and Gül were disappeared in custody and their investigation files changed the prosecution office for the fifth time. Yaman’s brother says he testified to prosecution offices for 5 times, however he there is no concrete step taken.
25 April 2012
Extra 10 Years for "Unnecessary" Slogan
DEPRIVATION IN DEPRIVATION AT TEKİRDAĞ PRISON
Extra 10 Years for "Unnecessary" Slogan
The prisoners at Tekirdağ No.2 are accused with “shouting unnecessary slogans” and they got the penalty of deprivation of access to communication means and deprivation of accepting visitors for periods up to years. Prisoners Kılıç and Özçelik lost their right to release on probation, Kılıç will stay extra 10 years in prison.
24 April 2012
The Investigation without a Prosecutor
DISAPPEARANCES IN TURKEY
The Investigation without a Prosecutor
The investigation of Efeoğlu who disappeared in custody 20 years ago is in between specially authorized prosecutor and Şişli Prosecution; however none of the prosecutors undertakes the case. Lawyer Oya Aslan says that she tries the case not to be barred by limitation period.
20 April 2012
Unending Imprisonment at the Banner Case
Unending Imprisonment at the Banner Case
A teacher that cannot be appointed and a university student Işıklı are accused with “making propaganda for a terrorist organization” and in prison for 4 months because of unfurling a banner. The first hearing of the case did not end by release, the next hearing is after 3.5 months.
19 April 2012
Again the Same Combination: The Banner and the Prison
Again the Same Combination: The Banner and the Prison
Two women, a student and a teacher that unfurl a banner written "We do not want the missile shield , we want a democratic high school” arrested with many accusations like “terrorist propaganda” and they are in prison for 4 months.
18 April 2012
“'Meticulous Attention' of Mr. Minister”
“'Meticulous Attention' of Mr. Minister”
General Secretary of Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) Bakkalcı said that there are 520 patient prisoners in the prisons. He defined the manner of Minister of Justice Engin as “unserious” as Engin stated that “the patient prisoners are given medical treatment 'meticulously' ”. Bakkalcı also expressed that such an approach deepened the pain.
17 April 2012
Roboski Massacre Questions Still Unanswered
Roboski Massacre Questions Still Unanswered
Ministry of Defense report passes over the questions directed by the parliamentary committee. The chain of command and the specifics of the operation that left 34 villagers dead, is still blurred.
6 April 2012
More People Come Forward for Justice at Military Coup Case
More People Come Forward for Justice at Military Coup Case
Two generals who run the military coup in 1980 face trial on April 4th. Relatives of those who were tortured, executed, disappeared by the junta apply to court to intervene.
3 April 2012
Detained for 4.5 Years Because of a Lost Radio
Detained for 4.5 Years Because of a Lost Radio
Ten people, among them also students, have been detained for 4.5 years by reasons of a lost police radio and contradictive police statements. Five of the detainees were eventually released on 27 March, the others will have to wait for the next hearing in three months time.
28 March 2012
Diseased Convicts Hope for Pardon - Before Death
Diseased Convicts Hope for Pardon - Before Death
Convict Serap Şimşek suffered a stroke and fell ill with cancer while serving her life sentence. She has been lying at the infirmary with her hand cuffed for 8 months now. Convict Gülay Çetin passed away 1 month before the Forensic Medicine sent the report to release her immediately.
23 March 2012
New Prosecutor Demands 15-Year Sentence for Students
"FREE EDUCATION" TRIAL
New Prosecutor Demands 15-Year Sentence for Students
The new prosecutor in the trial against students Tüzer, Yılmaz and Aykar demanded imprisonment of 15 years each on charges of "membership of an illegal organization". The previous prosecutor had plead for the students' acquittal in the scope of "freedom of expression".
9 March 2012
AKP Supports Statute of Limitation for Sivas Massacre
DRAFT BILL REJECTED
AKP Supports Statute of Limitation for Sivas Massacre
AKP deputies voted against the initiative of CHP MPs to debate a proposal against the time-barring of the Sivas massacre in parliament. CHP deputy Tanrıkulu commented, "They will not be able to explain this to the public conscience".
7 March 2012
"Why Did they not Think of Villagers?"
ULUDERE
"Why Did they not Think of Villagers?"
CHP Deputy Gök announced that the report of the Military Electronics Industry corporation confirmed the commission's interpretation of the Uludere massacre. He questioned, "Since they determined pack animals, why did they not consider that these people might be villagers?"
7 March 2012
Complaint about "Snoring Judge"
RETURN TO LIFE OPERATION
Complaint about "Snoring Judge"
The lawyers of the Return to Life trial complained to the HSYK because defendants have not been brought to court, statements were not taken for eight years, hearings are being continuously postponed and because a member of the court board fell asleep during a hearing.
6 March 2012
"You Cannot Silence Us by Putting Journalists behind Bars"
ŞIK AND ŞENER IN PRISON FOR ONE YEAR
"You Cannot Silence Us by Putting Journalists behind Bars"
On 3 March, the ANGA organization and activists for freedom of journalists demonstrated in Istanbul to mark the first anniversary of the arrest of journalists Şık and Şener. Their message: "You cannot silence us by imprisoning journalists and laying them off".
5 March 2012
Bones in Mass Grave 100 Years old? Experts Doubt it...
DİYARBAKIR MASS GRAVE
Bones in Mass Grave 100 Years old? Experts Doubt it...
Specialist Biçer doubts the statement that the human bones found in a mass grave in Diyarbakır were a hundred years old. He said that the report of the Forensic Medicine Institute was insufficient and announced to apply for an independent investigation.
1 March 2012
Police "Bonus" System for Custodies and Arrests?
Police "Bonus" System for Custodies and Arrests?
CHP member Onur asked in a parliamentary question how "bonus points" were going to prevent arbitrary custodies. Onur addressed Minister of the Interior Şahin with the question whether this system was applied in the Ergenekon, Hopa, KCK and Oda TV operations.
20 February 2012
Complainant: Police. Expert: Police.
FERHAT GERÇEK TRIAL
Complainant: Police. Expert: Police.
The court handling the case of Ferhat Gerçek who was shot by police officers appointed the police as an "expert" on the matter. Gerçek's lawyer claimed the "expert report" to be incorrect and prepares a criminal complaint about the police officer who wrote the report.
9 February 2012
Grup Yorum Band Facing ongoing Persecution
Grup Yorum Band Facing ongoing Persecution
"Freedom to Grup Yorum - Release Seçkin Aydoğan" was written on the banner of the Grup Yorum band. They started a series of weekly mini concerts on the Galatasary square in Istanbul to call for the release of group member Aydoğan.
7 February 2012
"General Staff and Government Bear Responsibility"
PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSION IN ULUDERE
"General Staff and Government Bear Responsibility"
MP Kürkçü of the Uludere sub-commission said, "The operation was directed from Ankara. The General Staff bears responsibility and therefore also the political power". MP Gök stated that the operation was done with the knowledge of the Prime Ministry and the General Staff.
7 February 2012
2011: Year of Publication Bans
HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION:
2011: Year of Publication Bans
The annual report on the Marmara Region released by the Human Rights Association revealed, "Torture spilled over from detention centres to the street". Also in 2011 in the region, 81 publications were seized and banned, 71 more than in the previous year.
3 February 2012
Law Proposal against "Unjustified Arrest"
Law Proposal against "Unjustified Arrest"
BDP deputy Aksoy submitted a law proposal to prevent unjustified arrests and avoid lengthy detention periods to be turned into punishment. Aksoy suggests to amend Article 100/3 of the Criminal Procedure Law related to catalogue crimes.
1 February 2012
First Surveillance of Twitter?
POLICE WATCHES SOCIAL MEDIA
First Surveillance of Twitter?
A group of people who arranged for a dinner via Twitter for the protest action "Haydarpaşa should not get dark" encountered a police control. The police was informed due to a related notice on Twitter. In the opinion of lawyer Bolaç, the police are "closely following the internet".
1 February 2012
Censorship in Prisons
Censorship in Prisons
Letters about rights violations in prison do not get through to columnists and journalists. Newspapers dealing with rights violations and ill-treatment in prison are not allowed into prison. A report of the ÇHD Prison Monitoring Commissions revealed a number of problems faced by inmates.
26 January 2012
6-Year Prison Sentence because of a Letter
6-Year Prison Sentence because of a Letter
Two people were sentenced to jail on charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization" due to letters sent by imprisoned friends found at their homes. A further six people were convicted of allegations of "membership in an illegal organization" in the same context.
25 January 2012
"Journalists are in Prison Because of their Writings"
THOMAS HAMMARBERG
"Journalists are in Prison Because of their Writings"
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Hammarberg found the decision of the Hrant Dink murder trial "disappointing" and questioned why the forces behind the murder have not been investigated. In his opinion, journalists in Turkey are being jailed on the grounds of their critical writings.
23 January 2012
Students Stay in Prison due to Alleged "Organizational Membership"
Students Stay in Prison due to Alleged "Organizational Membership"
The six students tried in the scope of an event on International Women's Day remain in prison. Hatice Harman is involved in the case because she carried the picture of her deceased daughter during the event. Relatives of the defendants encountered tear gas inside the court house.
18 January 2012
First Hearing of Journalists after 13 Months of Pre-Trial Detention
YÜRÜYÜŞ MAGAZINE
First Hearing of Journalists after 13 Months of Pre-Trial Detention
Six employees of the Yürüyüş magazine will appear at court for the first time on 20 January after 13 months of detention. Entrance to their offices was forced in a raid in December 2010 when also helicopter had been used.
16 January 2012
Blame or Defense?
12 SEPTEMBER INDICTMENT
Blame or Defense?
The indictment of the 1980 military coup claimed that "the ground for the coup was prepared by creating chaos in the country". Prosecutor Çetin pointed to a "state within the state" as the framework for the organization of large-scale events that preceded the coup.
13 January 2012
JİTEM Mass Grave in Diyarbakır
JİTEM Mass Grave in Diyarbakır
"The bones of six persons were found in the course of restoration works next to a building belonging to JİTEM" the Human Rights Association announced. The excavation is being conducted in co-operation with the prosecutor's office.
12 January 2012
"Isolation Kills" - Life in F Type Prisons
HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION
"Isolation Kills" - Life in F Type Prisons
The Human Rights Association Istanbul Branch Prisons Commission launched a campaign for the closure of F type prisons due to unhealthy conditions and rights violations. The list of prohibitions for convicts of aggravated life sentences is long.
10 January 2012
79 People Died in Turkish Mines in 2011
79 People Died in Turkish Mines in 2011
A study by the Chamber of Mining Engineers revealed that 79 people died in mines in Turkey in 2011, two of whom were mining engineers. 117 people were wounded.
2 January 2012
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