Erol Önderoğlu - Bianet

Erol Önderoğlu

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Malatya Murders Blamed on Five Youths, Instigators Have Disappeared

At the 16th hearing of the murder trial in Malatya, several witnesses were heard. Abat denied involvement in the murder.

Ergenekon Raid: 39 People in 4-Day Custody

Those taken into custody on Monday morning as part of the Ergenekon investigation may be held until 16 April.

One-Month Bans for Azadiya Welat and Özgür Mezopotamya Newspapers

The Istanbul 13th Heavy Penal Court has handed down one month publication bans for the two newspapers for allegedly spreading PKK propaganda.

Columnist Attacked by BBP Member

Far-right party's youth representative attacks Taraf columnist as he mentions deceased BBP leader's involvement in Maraş massacre.

New Police Operation in Ergenekon Investigation

New Police Operation in Ergenekon Investigation

A twelfth “wave” of detentions took place early this morning as part of the Ergenekon investigation. Two university rectors have been taken into custody, and several places are being searched, among them a TV station and two associations.

Acquittal for Conscientious Objector’s Statement

An Ankara court has acquitted Mustafa Karayay, who faced three years imprisonment for criticising military service.

TGC Awards for Local Media

Journalists from local newspapers were handed awards by Turkey's Journalists' Society and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. TGC president Erinç mentioned the difficulties which the local media faces.

Dink Murder Suspect Hayal Sentenced in Bombing Trial

On trial as an alleged instigator to the murder of Hrant Dink, Yasin Hayal has been retried in the McDonald’s bombing case in Trabzon. He has been sentenced to three years and four months imprisonment.

Kurdish Politician Faces Prison for “Insult”

Previously sentenced to tree-planting for insulting the PM, politician Alınak now faces a new trial.

“Prime Minister Should Apply Message of Tolerance at Home”

Erinç, president of the Journalists’ Society of Turkey (TGC) says that 62 journalists have been killed up to today. He has called on the Prime Minister to respect the press rather than call for boycotts.

Objection to Reporter Gök’s Arrest Rejected

The lawyer of DİHA reporter Abdurrahman Gök says that an objection to his arrest has been rejected. He says that he will file a complaint for torture and maltreatment after seeing the medical file.

Ergenekon Court Asked about State Council Attack

Before deciding whether to merge the attacks on the State Council and the Cumhuriyet newspapers with the Ergenekon trial it is hearing, the Istanbul 13th Heavy Penal Court has asked the Ankara 11th Heavy Penal Court for its opinion.

Acquittal for Journalists Reporting Secret Service Bugging

Acquittal for Journalists Reporting Secret Service Bugging

Journalists Gökçer Tahincioğlu and Kemal Göktaş faced a prison sentence for reporting that police, secret service and the gendarmerie had been given permission to listen in to all phone conversations. They have been acquitted.

Journalist Mağden Sentenced for Calling Singers “Fascist”

Former Radikal journalist Perihan Mağden has been convicted of insulting Arif Şirin and singer İsmail Türüt in the media. She has said that she will appeal to the ECHR.

Two Journalists Face Prison for Alleged "Terrorist Propaganda"

Günlük daily columnist Sarısözen and managing director Çiçekçi faces up to 7.5 years in prison for an article which discusses how and who makes "terrorist propaganda."

"Terrorist Propaganda" Case Against Birgün Daily

Hakan Tahmaz, who interviewed a rebel PKK commander and daily Birgün, which published the article will be tried with "terrorist propaganda". Three people face 3 years in prison if convicted.

Saturday Mothers Call on President Gül to Intervene

The Human Rights Association and the Saturday Mothers/People are worried that a blind eye is being turned to the tampering with evidence from the excavated “death wells”. They have called on President Gül to intervene.

Radio Station Acquitted in Second Kurdish Song Case

The Adana Radio station Dünya has been acquitted for the second time, after playing a Kurdish song had landed it in court.

Journalist's Death at Newroz 1992: Evidence of Ergenekon Mentality

Journalist Balıkçı recalls his colleague's death by police fire, during the Newroz events of 1992: "A white flag on his hand, İzzet was lying in blood. The case was never solved."

Seven Police Officers Condemned in Zirve Massacre Case

A Malatya court finds police officers guilty of misconduct, as they failed to confiscate two of three guns on the suspects who murdered three people two days later.

Journalist Balbay not Released – Internet Publishes "His Notes"

Journalist Mustafa Balbay was arrested as part of the Ergenekon investigation. His request for release has been rejected by the court. His “notes” have been published on the Internet.

Diyarbakır’s Gün TV Punished with Programme Ban

Accused of broadcasting pro-DTP programmes, the local Gün TV channel in Diyarbakır has been barred from broadcasting its 7.30 pm news programme.

“Freedom for Leyla Zana” Campaign Launched

A group of rights activists has started a campaign against the 10-year prison sentence handed down to Kurdish politician Leyla Zana.

BIA Media Monitoring Report

435 “Though Crimes” in Turkey in 2008

In 2008, 82 people were tried under Article 301, 44 under the Anti-Terrorist Law. Freedoms of press and expression have been damaged by political polarisation, the lack of a solution to the Kurdish issue and the intolerance of criticism.

Seven Journalists Targeted and Threatened in One Month

Three journalists were attacked during a DTP meeting in Adana on March 7th. In February, three others were assaulted during protests in Diyarbakır. An MP allegedly threatens a journalist in Tarsus.

Journalist NGOs Protest Against Arrest of Two

Cumhuriyet daily's Balbay and online Toplumsal Haber columnist Aydın are taken under custody for a second time in relation to the Ergenekon case. TGC, ÇGD and TGS express concern over government pressure on the media.

Malatya Massacre Suspect Günaydin Takes Back Accusation of Incitement

Emre Günaydın, main suspect in the murder of three Protestant pastors in Malatya, has taken back his statement accusing Varol Bülent Aral of inciting him and his friends to the murder.

Kurdish Politician Sentenced to Plant Trees for Criticizing PM

Mahmut Alınak is condemned by court for his statement against PM Erdogan's visit to his hometown Kars. The court rules that his remarks are "insulting".

Four Convictions for “Lightbulb Tayyip” Slogans

A court in Bursa has handed out deferred prison sentences to four people for shouting slogans about Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Journalist's Murder Case Barred by Statue of Limitations

Two suspects of daily Milliyet's editor-in-chief İpekçi's murder are acquitted as 30 years pass over the incident. Colleagues had protested that İpekçi's death still partly remains in dark.

Apology Campaign to Be Investigated

A Heavy Penal Court has overruled the decision of the Ankara prosecution to dismiss proceedings in the case of the campaign of apologising to Armenians.

“Turkey Not Abiding by ECHR Decrees”

A conference organised by the Centre for Global Studies at Yıldız Technical University has shown that Turkey has not changed its policies in the aftermath of certain ECHR decrees.