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Kati Piri: Critical Thinking is Dangerous Endeavor in ‘New Turkey’

Kati Piri: Critical Thinking is Dangerous Endeavor in ‘New Turkey’

Commenting on operation launched against Boğaziçi University students, Kati Piri from the EP has tweeted, “Anti-war students labeled ‘terrorists’ by President Erdoğan. Critical thinking dangerous endeavor in ‘new Turkey’”.

Raids on Boğaziçi University Dorms Following Erdoğan’s Statement

Raids on Boğaziçi University Dorms Following Erdoğan’s Statement

Police have raided homes and dormitories in the wake of Erdoğan addressing the students, who protested those commemorating people who lost their lives in Afrin by distributing Turkish delight in Boğaziçi University, “We will find those students by footage”.

3 Health Workers Detained in Diyarbakır Released

3 Health Workers Detained in Diyarbakır Released

Three health workers from Diyarbakır Chamber of Medicine and Health Workers’ Union who have been in custody since March 20 due to their statements on Afrin have been released.

Students Detained in Boğaziçi University Campus Released

Students Detained in Boğaziçi University Campus Released

Detained in campus, seven Boğaziçi University students have been released.

‘Freedom to Onur Hamzaoğlu’ Website is Online Now

‘Freedom to Onur Hamzaoğlu’ Website is Online Now

A website has been launched to demand freedom for the jailed HDK Co-Spokesperson, medical doctor and academic Prof. Dr. Onur Hamzaoğlu.

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP Regarding Rights Violations in Prisons

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP Regarding Rights Violations in Prisons

HDP MP Meral Danış Beştaş has submitted a parliamentary inquiry regarding rights violations in the prisons in Karaman, İskenderun and Aydın.

Radio and TV Supreme Council Controlling on Internet

Radio and TV Supreme Council Controlling on Internet

The legislation, which is enabling Radio and Television Supreme Council to supervise series, movies and documentaries released by right of broadcasting and license on Internet, has passed in parliament.

First Hearing of Another Academic Held

First Hearing of Another Academic Held

First hearing of Assistant Professor Ceren Akçabay, who has been discharged from the Faculty of Law at Marmara University for signing the “We will not be a party to this crime” declaration, has been held.

‘Unionist Held in Detention Due to Union Activities’

‘Unionist Held in Detention Due to Union Activities’

Detained in İzmir, unionists have been asked of their union activities in their deposition at Security Directorate. Their lawyers Sakallı has said that the investigation is “an attempt to criminalize struggle for labor”.

22 March 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Osman Kavala Behind Bars for 141 Days, Still No Indictment Prepared

Osman Kavala Behind Bars for 141 Days, Still No Indictment Prepared

Rights activist Kavala has been imprisoned for 141 days in Silivri Prison. No indictment has been prepared for Kavala yet.

UN Report on Turkey: 600 Women with Young Children Held in Detention

UN Report on Turkey: 600 Women with Young Children Held in Detention

Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ new report has revealed the dire picture of Turkey with respect to judicial independence, NGO organization, journalism and fundamental human rights.

149 People Detained in ‘Social Media’ Operations in 8 Cities

149 People Detained in ‘Social Media’ Operations in 8 Cities

149 people including one citizen of Syria have been detained due to their social media posts in eight cities in operations launched ahead of Newroz celebrations.

Kılıçarslan Shot While Going to Cut Firewood in Bitlis Loses His Life

Kılıçarslan Shot While Going to Cut Firewood in Bitlis Loses His Life

Shot by PKK members while going to cut firewood, Kılıçarslan has lost his life, four other woodcutters have been injured.

1 Specialized Sergeant, 1 Village Guard Killed in Diyarbakır

1 Specialized Sergeant, 1 Village Guard Killed in Diyarbakır

Gendarmerie Sergeant Major Çakmak and voluntary village guard Yaseeddin Opçin have lost their lives in an attack carried out by PKK against a civilian vehicle in Hani district in Diyarbakır.

Journalist Şahin Alpay Released from Prison

Journalist Şahin Alpay Released from Prison

After the second Constitutional Court decision, ruling that his rights have been violated, journalist Şahin Alpay, who was in jail for 20 months, has been released from Silivri Prison on house arrest.

Büyükada Greek Orphanage Selected to ‘7 Most Endangered’ Programme

Büyükada Greek Orphanage Selected to ‘7 Most Endangered’ Programme

Büyükada Greek Orphanage, the second biggest wooden building of the world, has been selected to the “7 Most Endangered programme 2018” by Europa Nostra, which was established for the protection of cultural heritage in Europe.

ECtHR: Not Providing Food Suited to Sick Prisoner’s Diet is Against Human Dignity

ECtHR: Not Providing Food Suited to Sick Prisoner’s Diet is Against Human Dignity

The application submitted by inmate Ebedin Abi, who has diabetes and heart disease, upon not being given food for his diet, has been concluded: The ECtHR sentenced Turkey to pay fine of 6 thousand and 150 euros.

13 March 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP MP Paylan about Church Attack

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP MP Paylan about Church Attack

HDP İstanbul MP Paylan has submitted a parliamentary inquiry about the armed attack against Saint Maria Catholic Church. In the inquiry requested to be responded by the Minister of Interior Soylu, Paylan has also referred to the former attacks directed against the church.

1 Sergeant Major Loses His Life in Doğubayazıt

1 Sergeant Major Loses His Life in Doğubayazıt

Sergeant Major Göksel Koç has lost his life in a clash that erupted between PKK members and soldiers, and that two children have been wounded in an explosion that occurred during a civilian minibus driving by in province of Ağrı.

635 Social Media Accounts Investigated, 290 People Prosecuted in 1 Week

635 Social Media Accounts Investigated, 290 People Prosecuted in 1 Week

The Ministry of Interior has announced that 635 social media accounts have been investigated and legal action has been taken against 290 users during last week.

19 Children Die Due to Explosives in Last 2 Years

19 Children Die Due to Explosives in Last 2 Years

Upon the explosion of two explosives on two consecutive days in Yüksekova, one child has lost his life and one adult has been injured. In the last two years, explosion of ammunition left behind from operations has claimed the lives of 19 children and injured 36 people.

1 Injured in Explosion at Garden of a House in Yüksekova

1 Injured in Explosion at Garden of a House in Yüksekova

An explosion has occurred at the garden of a house in Güngör Neighborhood in Yüksekova, where conflicts have escalated during operation period, leaving İbrahim Akdağ injured. At another incident in the same neighborhood, 10 year-old Oktay also lost his life the previous day.

12 March 2018 Ayça Söylemez

‘Social Media’ Operation Against Members of Laborers’ Union in Kocaeli

‘Social Media’ Operation Against Members of Laborers’ Union in Kocaeli

Çelik and Arğ from Darıca Laborer Culture Association have been detained due to their social media posts.

Ahmet Şık, Murat Sabuncu Released

Ahmet Şık, Murat Sabuncu Released

Court has ordered release of Ahmet Şık and Murat Sabuncu in the sixth hearing of Cumhuriyet trial.

9 March 2018 Elif Akgül

HDP MP Toğrul’s Shoulder Broken by AKP MPs in Parliament

HDP MP Toğrul’s Shoulder Broken by AKP MPs in Parliament

HDP Antep MP Toğrul has been battered by AKP MPs and his scapula has been broken.

8 March 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Statement by Prosecution for Açıkkolu: Torture Claim is ‘Propaganda’

Statement by Prosecution for Açıkkolu: Torture Claim is ‘Propaganda’

Making a statement about teacher Açıkkolu who lost his life in custody, prosecutor’s office has stated that “The allegations that Açıkkolu died as a result of torture don’t reflect the truth, those are propaganda for illegal organization”.

5 Arrests in 3 Cities for ‘Propaganda’ on Social Media

5 Arrests in 3 Cities for ‘Propaganda’ on Social Media

Two of five people detained in Elazığ, and three people in Afyon and Antep have been arrested on charge of “propagandizing for an illegal organization” on social media.

Attack on Saint Maria Catholic Church in Trabzon

Attack on Saint Maria Catholic Church in Trabzon

The Saint Maria Catholic Church, whose serving priest, Andrea Santoro, was murdered 12 years ago, has been attacked. One person has been taken into custody after the incident.

Campaign by Wikipedia: We Miss Turkey!

Campaign by Wikipedia: We Miss Turkey!

Blocked in turkey, online encyclopedia Wikipedia has launched a campaign with the hashtag #WeMissTurkey: “What would you do if you woke up and couldn’t access Wikipedia?”

No Investigation Permit for Public Officials Regarding Death of Ill Prisoner

No Investigation Permit for Public Officials Regarding Death of Ill Prisoner

Upon the issuance of a criminal complaint for the public officials in relation to the ill prisoner Ramazan Beyazpirinç, who lost his life while being taken to the hospital where he was referred to, the Governorship of Ankara has not granted an investigation permit.

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP Regarding Battery to DBP Co-Chair Arslan in Prison

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP Regarding Battery to DBP Co-Chair Arslan in Prison

The HDP Van MP Lezgin Botan has made a motion regarding DBP Co-Chair Mehmet Arslan, who was battered after resisting forced naked body search in prison. Botan has also stated that the related criminal complaint has remained unanswered.

Human Rights Association: 1154 Ill Prisoners, 402 in Serious Condition

Human Rights Association: 1154 Ill Prisoners, 402 in Serious Condition

İHD Prisons Commission has announced there are 1154 ill prisoners in Turkey’s prisons, 402 of which are in serious condition, and that inmates need to be granted the right to access healthcare.