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Police Officers Accused of Negligence Become Plaintiffs in Book Trial

Police Officers Accused of Negligence Become Plaintiffs in Book Trial

Journalist Şener faces up to 28 years imprisonment for "turning people on duty against terrorism into public targets".

26 June 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

MP Tuncel: Parliament Must Consult LGBTT Organisations

MP Tuncel: Parliament Must Consult LGBTT Organisations

MPs Tuncel, Birdal and Sevigen say that parliament is uninformed about gay rights.

26 June 2009 Aran Arslan

Children Suffer as "Terror" Remains Ambigious in Courts

HRW's Sinclair-Webb talked about the children who are condemned to harsh penalties on terror charges, where participating in a protest is taken as enough evidence for membership.

Aquittal for Author of "Allah's Daughters"

Aquittal for Author of "Allah's Daughters"

Writer Gürsel has been acquitted of "denigrating religious values" with his book "Allah's Daughters".

26 June 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Former Prosecutor: "My Indictment of Coup General is Prepared"

Former Prosecutor: "My Indictment of Coup General is Prepared"

Former prosecutor Kayasu warns that in 2010 it will be too late to bring a case against coup leader Evren or others.

24 June 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

ECHR Takes Turkey to Account on Missing Persons

ECHR Takes Turkey to Account on Missing Persons

The ECHR has accepted the case of Gülmez, who disappeared in military custody 15 years ago. Turkey must answer the court's questions by 22 September.

23 June 2009 Tolga Korkut

Detention of 29 DTP Members in Tunceli

Detention of 29 DTP Members in Tunceli

A prosecutor from Malatya has ordered the detention of 30 DTP members, all but one of whom are still being questioned.

23 June 2009 Bawer Çakır

Missing Ergul "Found" - Family Demands Trial of Commander

Missing Ergul "Found" - Family Demands Trial of Commander

DNA tests have confirmed that bones found in Elazığ belong to Ergul, missing for 14 years. His family demand that Colonel Temizöz and JİTEM member Saluci be tried.

23 June 2009 Tolga Korkut

Istanbul Prosecutor: 'Drop Case of "God Delusion" Book'

Istanbul Prosecutor: 'Drop Case of "God Delusion" Book'

A prosecutor in Şişli, Istanbul, has asked the court not to prosecute the Turkish translation of Richard Dawkins' book.

22 June 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Supreme Court Ratifies Acquittal of Police Killing Father and Son

Supreme Court Ratifies Acquittal of Police Killing Father and Son

The Supreme Court of Appeals has called the killing of a father and 12-year-old son "legitimate defence". The family is considering an appeal to the ECHR.

OSCE Urges Turkey to Stop Prosecution of Journalist Şener

OSCE Urges Turkey to Stop Prosecution of Journalist Şener

Haraszti, media freedom representative of the OSCE, has urged Turkey to drop the case against journalist Şener and to reform laws restricting freedom of expression.

19 DTP Members in Detention in 5 Provinces

19 DTP Members in Detention in 5 Provinces

Synchronous police raids in five provinces have led to 19 DTP members being taken into custody.

18 June 2009 Bawer Çakır

ECHR Asks: Why Did You Not Protect Hrant Dink?

ECHR Asks: Why Did You Not Protect Hrant Dink?

The ECHR has granted Turkey until November to answer questions related to the murder of journalist Dink.

18 June 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Prosecution's Objection Leads to Arrest of Eight KESK Members

Prosecution's Objection Leads to Arrest of Eight KESK Members

Eight KESK members who had been released after being in custody in May have been arrested.

Children's Rights Activist on Trial

Children's Rights Activist on Trial

Açıkalın from the Human Rights Association is on trial after criticising Adana province governor Atış.

17 June 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Lawyers Protest against Police Violence

Lawyers Protest against Police Violence

Istanbul lawyers have accused police in the Esenyurt district of illegitimate practices.

16 June 2009 Emine Özcan

5th Annual "Hormoned Tomatoes" Awards

5th Annual "Hormoned Tomatoes" Awards

LGBT groups in Turkey have announced the yearly "awards" ceremony for LGBT-phobic comments.

"Free Arrested DTP and KESK Women"

"Free Arrested DTP and KESK Women"

Women's activists have called for the release of women arrested in operations against the pro-Kurdish party and the trade union confederation.

15 June 2009 Bawer Çakır

Kurds, Yezidis and Alevis Unite in Demand for Civilian Constitution

Kurds, Yezidis and Alevis Unite in Demand for Civilian Constitution

At the Third Democratic Society Congress in Diyarbakır, delegates called for peace and constitutional change.

MPs Acknowledge Torture at Beyoğlu Police Station

A human rights commission report reveals that the police officers unlawfully exerted physical force towards citizens in two occasions. MPs stated that the incidents weren't fully investigated also.

Günlük Newspaper Owner and Journalist Face Trial

Günlük Newspaper Owner and Journalist Face Trial

The court has demanded around 9,270 Euros in fines or will proceed with trial.

12 June 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

"CHP May Be Key to Solution of Kurdish Question"

"CHP May Be Key to Solution of Kurdish Question"

Professor Keyman spoke at a conference on the Kurdish question.

12 June 2009 Tolga Korkut

Journalist Şener in Court for Book Criticising Security Forces

Journalist Şener in Court for Book Criticising Security Forces

The court case of journalist Şener has begun in Istanbul. IPI and the Turkey Journalists' Society have condemned current legislation, which makes such trials possible.

11 June 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Gay Football Referee's Rights Restored, But...

Gay Football Referee's Rights Restored, But...

The Central Referees' Board has said that referee Dinçdağ will be given his professional rights, but gay rights activists warn that he will still face discrimination.

11 June 2009 Bawer Çakır

Günlük Newspaper Receives 2-Month Publication Ban

Günlük Newspaper Receives 2-Month Publication Ban

An Istanbul court has convicted the daily newspaper of "spreading PKK propaganda." According to journalist Zarakolu, Kurdish media is targeted frequently.

10 June 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

One Lawyer Arrested, Six Military Personnel Released

One Lawyer Arrested, Six Military Personnel Released

A lawyer has been arrested for alleged membership in the illegal Ergenekon organisation. Six military personnel have been released.

Prison Chief Threatened Fellow Prisoners after Torturing Çeber

Prison Chief Threatened Fellow Prisoners after Torturing Çeber

According to the statement of a fellow detainee of torture victim Çeber, other detainees were threatened with violence, too.

9 June 2009 Bawer Çakır

MP Tuğluk: State Dialogue with Öcalan Could Lead to Quick Solution

MP Tuğluk: State Dialogue with Öcalan Could Lead to Quick Solution

Speaking at a conference, DTP MP Tuğluk argued that a state representative talking to imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan could lead to fast progress.

8 June 2009 Tolga Korkut

Journalist Acquitted after Using Kurdish Letters Q, W and X

Journalist Acquitted after Using Kurdish Letters Q, W and X

A Gaziantep court has acquitted journalist Yetişgen of violating an old law concerning the exclusive use of the Turkish alphabet.

8 June 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

"Where Are the Disappeared of the Military Coup?"

"Where Are the Disappeared of the Military Coup?"

The 219th protest against disappearances has called for the trial of coup leader retired General Kenan Evren. Protests also took place in Diyarbakır.

7 June 2009 Bawer Çakır

Alevi Organisations Agree on Five Demands

Alevi Organisations Agree on Five Demands

Following an Alevi workshop organised by the government, organisations have for the first time agreed to lobby on five issues.

7 June 2009 Tolga Korkut

Journalist Şener Faces 28 Years Imprisonment for Book

Journalist Şener Faces 28 Years Imprisonment for Book

Milliyet journalist Şener, who has written a book concerned about the murder of journalist Hrant Dink, faces up to 28 years imprisonment. Police officers have filed complaints against him.

7 June 2009 Emine Özcan