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Constitutional Court ruling on a death during Kobanê protests

Constitutional Court ruling on a death during Kobanê protests

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the lawsuit for damages filed by the family of Emrah Demir, who was shot to death during Kobanê protests in Batman province 8 years ago, shall be held again.

EU Turkey Delegation, diplomats visit Human Rights Association co-chair after detention

EU Turkey Delegation, diplomats visit Human Rights Association co-chair after detention

Charged with "being a member of an illegal organization," Türkdoğan was detained on March 19.

‘Erdoğan’s onslaught on rights and democracy’

‘Erdoğan’s onslaught on rights and democracy’

Referring to the recent developments in Turkey over the past months, the HRW says that “Erdoğan's government is dismantling human rights protections and democratic norms on a scale unprecedented in the 18 years he has been in office.”

‘No matter what government says, İstanbul Convention saves lives’

‘No matter what government says, İstanbul Convention saves lives’

İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener has denounced Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention with a Presidential decision. “The state has become putty in Erdoğan’s hands,” the opposition party leader has said.

‘Turkey to implement Economic Reform Action Plan until March 2023’

‘Turkey to implement Economic Reform Action Plan until March 2023’

Treasury and Finance Minister Lütfi Elvan has unveiled Turkey’s Economic Reform Action Plan, which contains measures under 10 main titles.

‘İstanbul Convention will remain in force until July 1’

‘İstanbul Convention will remain in force until July 1’

Professor of human rights law Jörg Polakiewicz from the Council of Europe says that as Turkey notified its denunciation of the İstanbul Convention on 22 March, it will be effective as of 1 July, according to the Convention’s related article.

Conscientious objector Kızılay: They want to deport me to Turkey

Conscientious objector Kızılay: They want to deport me to Turkey

Conscientious objector Murat Kızılay, who is currently in the Netherlands, has said that he might be sent back to Turkey any moment.

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily cases, deaths keep increasing

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily cases, deaths keep increasing

According to Health Ministry data, 26,182 people have tested positive for coronavirus and 138 people have lost their lives in Turkey in the last 24 hours. 1,710 patients are reportedly in critical condition.

Six journalists handed jail terms, one attacked by mob, one killed because of 'Covid comments'

Six journalists handed jail terms, one attacked by mob, one killed because of 'Covid comments'

Four journalists were acquitted of "terrorism-related" charges, reports about the incident of sexual harassment at a university were blocked and a newspaper received a public ad ban in two weeks.

23 March 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Media authority imposes no sanctions for 'terrorism' accusations against HDP

Media authority imposes no sanctions for 'terrorism' accusations against HDP

The RTÜK has rejected several petitions of complaint by the HDP, saying that statements accusing it of "terrorism" did ojt exceed freedom of expression.

One year of the pandemic in ‘Turkey’s Wuhan’

One year of the pandemic in ‘Turkey’s Wuhan’

İstanbul Medical Chamber has announced that in İstanbul, with a population of over 15 million*, only 849,121 people have received the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Court of Cassation prosecutor requests approval of Kaftancıoğlu's prison sentence

Court of Cassation prosecutor requests approval of Kaftancıoğlu's prison sentence

The main opposition party's İstanbul head was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for various offenses because of her social media posts.

Minister Soylu: We withdraw from whatever convention we want

Minister Soylu: We withdraw from whatever convention we want

Interior Minister Soylu has responded to criticisms about Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by the decision of President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan.

2 people arrested for attacking journalist Levent Gültekin

2 people arrested for attacking journalist Levent Gültekin

Three people were detained over the attack on Levent Gültekin in front of Halk TV. Two of them have been arrested, one has been released on probation.

Exit from İstanbul Convention 'will perpetuate impunity for violence against women'

Exit from İstanbul Convention 'will perpetuate impunity for violence against women'

Three groups have criticized the government for pulling out of the treaty to prevent violence against women.

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu appeals against his expulsion from Parliament

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu appeals against his expulsion from Parliament

Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, stripped of his MP status, has applied to the Constitutional Court. He has referred to CHP’s Berberoğlu, who has regained his status as an MP following a ruling of right violation by the top court.

Boğaziçi University: Appointed rector appoints men to all positions

Boğaziçi University: Appointed rector appoints men to all positions

Melih Bulu, the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, has appointed Prof. Fazıl Önder Sönmez to two positions. Bulu was previously criticized for appointing Prof. Naci İnci to more than one position.

23 March 2021 Dilek Şen

Lawyers call for demining as two more children killed by landmines in Şırnak

Lawyers call for demining as two more children killed by landmines in Şırnak

Saying that the children's right to life was violated, the Diyarbakır Bar called on the government to abide by the Ottawa Treaty and remove landmines in the area.

Constitutional Court ruling of ‘false imprisonment’ in Büyükada trial

Constitutional Court ruling of ‘false imprisonment’ in Büyükada trial

Concluding the application of rights defender Özlem Dalkıran, who was on trial in the Büyükada case, the Constitutional Court has unanimously concluded that her right to personal liberty and security was violated by her imprisonment.

Turkey 129th out of 188 countries in women's parliamentary representation

Turkey 129th out of 188 countries in women's parliamentary representation

UN Women has released a map on women's representation in parliaments, ministerial positions and at the highest levels of executive power.

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9 political parties: We stand together with HDP in struggle for justice

9 political parties: We stand together with HDP in struggle for justice

Nine political parties have denounced the closure case against the Peoples' Democratic Party: “We declare that we will keep waging a struggle for justice with the HDP in the face of the government’s unlawful attack on the entire opposition.”

Prof. Osman Can: HDP cannot be closed with this indictment

Prof. Osman Can: HDP cannot be closed with this indictment

We have spoken with law professor Can about the closure case filed against the HDP: “Turkey is closing the political channels. This means, ‘Resort to violence.’ Everyone needs to stop and think about what it means.”

23 March 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Ministry transfers more than 1,000 historic properties to defunct Ottoman-era foundations

Ministry transfers more than 1,000 historic properties to defunct Ottoman-era foundations

Gezi Park was only one of 1,014 properties that were handed over to fused foundations, the General Directorate of Foundations explained.

Fenerbahçe Sports Club expresses support for İstanbul Convention

Fenerbahçe Sports Club expresses support for İstanbul Convention

In the wake of Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention, Fenerbahçe has released a written statement and called on the authorities to review the decision: “We would like to emphasize that we are concerned about its social consequences.”

‘Newroz’ investigation against HDP Co-Chair Sancar

‘Newroz’ investigation against HDP Co-Chair Sancar

An investigation has been launched against HDP Co-Chair Mithat Sancar over his speech during the Newroz celebrations in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority province of Diyarbakır on March 21. 13 people were detained yesterday.

Borrell: These measures take Turkey out of European path

Borrell: These measures take Turkey out of European path

“The domestic situation in Turkey remains of serious concern,” said High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell, holding a press conference after the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU.

Gergerlioğlu: I won’t turn myself in, they can come and take me by force

Gergerlioğlu: I won’t turn myself in, they can come and take me by force

Stripped of his MP status, HDP’s Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu has received a notification indicating that he is expected to hand himself over to the public prosecutor’s office within 10 days; otherwise, a detention warrant will be issued against him.

23 March 2021 Ruken Tuncel

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily cases, fatalities on the increase

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily cases, fatalities on the increase

According to Health Ministry data, 22,216 people have tested positive for coronavirus and 117 people have lost their lives in Turkey in the last 24 hours. 1,644 patients are reportedly in critical condition.

Arrested over Boğaziçi protests, 3 students released

Arrested over Boğaziçi protests, 3 students released

Arrested for protesting the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, Akın Karakuş, Necmettin Erdem and Hasan Koral Hacıbeyoğlu have been released.

Demirtaş given prison sentence for 'insulting the president'

Demirtaş given prison sentence for 'insulting the president'

The imprisoned politician has been sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison because of his 2015 remarks against Erdoğan.

It's much harder to build trust in economy after change of Central Bank head, says economist

It's much harder to build trust in economy after change of Central Bank head, says economist

The Turkish lira recorded an 11-percent depreciation against the US dollar after Erdoğan replaced the Central Bank governor with a pro-government columnist.

22 March 2021 Hikmet Adal

Annulment action against withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Annulment action against withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Lawyer Sedef Erken has applied to the Council of State and filed an annulment action against Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by a Presidential decision.