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Gezi Park Discusses Next Steps
Taksim Solidarity counted its meeting with PM Erdoğan to Gezi Park protestors. A forum has been launched to determine on the next steps of the process. The group will have a press a statement at 10 am tomorrow.
14 June 2013
Artists Condemn Censor on Gezi Park Resistance
Turkey’s prominent artists released a joint statement yesterday that condemned mainstream media censor on Gezi resistance and demanded objective coverage.
4 June 2013
Artist Condemn Censor on Gezi Park Resistance
Turkey’s prominent artists released a joint statement yesterday that condemned mainstream media censor on Gezi resistance and demanded objective coverage.
4 June 2013
Gezi Resistance Creates Its Own Media
A group of activists founded whatishappeninginistanbul.com, a website aimed to provide reliable information to international audience and facilitate the information flow during resistance process.
4 June 2013
TIMELINE
Resistance Reaches Taksim Gezi Park on Day 5
Thousands of demonstrators who were protesting against the planned construction of a shopping mall in the last remaining green spot in downtown have finally set foot back to Taksim Gezi Park after the police withdrawal. Scores of people are marching towards Taksim Square from different parts of Istanbul.
1 June 2013
Emek Movie Theatre Protestors Face Prosecution
Advocate Efkan Bolaç told bianet that an Istanbul prosecutor has issued a file against 4 protestors who rallied against the demolition of historical Emek Movie Theatre early this month, charging them with violation of demonstration law and assault to law enforcement officials.
20 April 2013
ULUDERE REPORT
Kürkçü: “Parliament Missed Opportunity”
Reacting to the ratification of Uludere report in a parliamentarian commission yesterday, Peace and Democracy Party deputy Ertuğrul Kürkçü said the parliament missed the opportunity to be the constituent force of the peace ongoing process.
28 March 2013
Psychiatrist Reacts Ministry's Sex Segregation
Reminding the youth ministry's recent order to separate girls and boys during overnight train ride to a youth camp, psychiatrist Müge Tamar said the sex segregation would negatively impact on children's self-esteem.
1 March 2013
Former Greek Orphanage to Foster Interfaith Dialogue
Turkey's Greek Patriarchate pledged its former orphanage building in Büyükada to be transformed into an environmental institute which will aim to foster interfaith dialogue.
5 February 2013
Jailed Students Face Psychological Issues: Human Rights Activists
Turkey's Human Right Association members disclosed a letter sent from Siirt province prison inmates saying that 5 underaged inmates were facing serious psychological problems.
14 January 2013
"Streets Mean Freedom to Kurdish Children"
"Kurdish children regard the streets as terrains of freedom, while they see schools as a platform to debate with the Turkish state. Families think streets are unsafe whereas the children think the opposite and gather in streets," researcher Welat Ay said.
23 November 2012
HIGHER EDUCATION BOARD
University Denied Request to Withdraw from Kurdish Program
The Higher Education Board (YÖK) slashed the number of students allowed to enroll in Mardin Artuklu University’s new Kurdish teaching program from 500 down to 250. The university decided to withdraw from the program, but the YÖK declined their request.
8 October 2012
Scores Hit the Streets to Protest Government’s Policies of War
Scores of people hit the streets across Turkey on Thursday and Friday to protest the ruling Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) policies toward Syria. The demonstrations against the prospect of a war with Syria saw broad participation from a wide range of non-governmental organizations ranging from professional chambers to human rights groups.
5 October 2012
KCK OPERATIONS IN FULL SWING
Police Raid İHD Offices, Detain Nearly 40 People
Law enforcement officials took nearly 40 people under custody in raids conducted across Turkey this morning, including the offices of the Human Rights Association (İHD) in the southern province of Mersin.
25 September 2012
PARLIAMENT COMMISSION VISITS SYRIAN REBEL CAMP
“Apaydın Camp May Be Playing a Role in the Syrian Conflict”
Parliament’s Human Rights Commission paid a visit to the Apaydın camp that hosts Syrian rebels in the southern province of Hatay. Opposition MHP Deputy Atilla Kaya said the camp could be providing logistical support for the rebels fighting in Syria, while Kerim Özkul, a deputy of the ruling AKP, denied claims that the camp serves as a training base.
6 September 2012
IMBROS/GOKCEADA
Rum Citizens Considered Foreigner in Land Posession
When a local Rum inhabitant of Gökçeada wanted to buy a property in the Island she was told that the "procedure was long" but that if she bought it in the name of her husband-to-be procedures would be completed immediately.
16 May 2012
Hundreds of Students Got Poisoned by Milk Distributed
Ministry of National Education began to milk distribution campaign today and many students are poisoned.
2 May 2012
May Day Children
Children were also at May 1 celebrations. They couldn’t shout as mush as adults but they expressed their wishes.
2 May 2012
NEWROZ 2012
Newroz Came with Tear Gas and Police Violence
BDP Deputy Ertuğrul Kürkçü talked to bianet about the massive police intervention against the Newroz celebrations in Mersin. Kurdish politician Ahmet Türk was beaten by the police in Batman and underwent medical treatment.
21 March 2012
Experts Outraged about Proposal on Education Law
According to a proposal of the AKP, compulsory education shall be divided into three sections of four years. After finishing the first four years of primary school, children could be employed as apprentices when they are eleven years old.
23 February 2012
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Trial Sparks Hope for Child Brides
A girl under age who resisted to be forced into marriage filed a complaint against her family on the grounds of sexual abuse. Lawyer and expert on children rights Asma evaluated the case for bianet.
11 January 2012
Short Film World in Istanbul
The Istanbul International Short Film Festival started on 23 November. 156 productions from various countries are being shown at the 23rd festival.
24 November 2011
Hate Speech is Common - Still no Law
The rhetoric of hate speech was deciphered at a panel discussion on hate speech and freedom of expression. Journalist Öğünç described how hate speech is produced by the media. Prof İnceoğlu emphasized that another communication was possible and Ass. Prof Erdemir mentioned legal aspects.
21 November 2011
POLLUTION
Sticky White "Rain" on the Outskirts of Istanbul
A white and sticky substance has repeatedly rained down on Dilovası and Hereke east of Istanbul. Prof Hamzaoğlu now emphasized the need for an independent delegation of academics and technical personnel to research the white chemical.
15 November 2011
HAKKARI IHD
"Investigating alleged Use of Chemical Weapons"
The Hakkari Branch of the Human Rights Association investigates allegations regarding the use of chemical weapons in the Kazan Valley. Branch chair Akbulut said they took samples from the region for an analysis. They also found body parts which they sent to the prosecution.
2 November 2011
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Police Violence in Public Transport
A civil police officer and two of her relatives allegedly attacked two young persons who were talking about justice in a public metro bus in Istanbul on 14 October. The assailants put forward pretexts of "harassment" and "sex".
18 October 2011
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EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN
Cyprus Oil Crisis
An agreement on oil and gas exploration facilities on the continental shelf signed between Turkey and Northern Cyprus caused a new peak in tensions between Greece and Turkey. Greece does not accept the agreement. Drilling work in South Cyprus is going on.
23 September 2011
THE NEW CYPRUS ISSUE
Exclusive Area of Conflict
Tensions between Turkey and Southern Cyprus are fuelled by the dispute about oil and gas resources in the eastern Mediterranean. Dr. Cengiz Aktar from Bahçeşehir University evaluated the situation for bianet, including its legal and political background and its future potential.
20 September 2011
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