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Osman Kavala Nominated for Václav Havel Human Rights Prize

Osman Kavala Nominated for Václav Havel Human Rights Prize

Arrested businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala has been nominated for Václav Havel Human Rights Prize: “His arrest constitutes a warning and an intimidation to all who would dare to challenge the authoritarian regime of President Erdoğan.”

CHP MP Berberoğlu Released from Prison due to Covid-19 Measures

CHP MP Berberoğlu Released from Prison due to Covid-19 Measures

Berberoğlu, a member of the main opposition party, was stripped of MP status on Wednesday and arrested.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Average Age of the Deceased 74.6 as Death Toll Hits 4,648, Says Minister

Covid-19 in Turkey: Average Age of the Deceased 74.6 as Death Toll Hits 4,648, Says Minister

Some 93 percent of the patients who died from coronavirus were over 65 years of age, Koca has stated.

Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Although court hearings were postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, prosecution of journalists and fines on critical news outlets continued in May, Press in Arrest has said.

Decathlon Turkey Calls for 'Inclusiveness' After Reactions to 'Pride Month' Post

Decathlon Turkey Calls for 'Inclusiveness' After Reactions to 'Pride Month' Post

The company has said it was "surprised and upset" because of a boycott campaign against it over a social media post on Pride Month.

TV Presenter-Writer Uca Sentenced to Prison for Criticizing State-Run Anadolu Agency

TV Presenter-Writer Uca Sentenced to Prison for Criticizing State-Run Anadolu Agency

The İstanbul 52nd Penal Court of First Instance has ruled that Metin Uca shall be sentenced to 1 year, 2 months, 17 days in prison in the lawsuit filed by state-run Anadolu Agency Director General Kazancı and Vice Director General Özkaya.

Hate Crime Report: LGBTI+s Mostly Attacked by Multiple People, Don't Notify Police

Hate Crime Report: LGBTI+s Mostly Attacked by Multiple People, Don't Notify Police

The Kaos GL Association has released the Homophobia and Transphobia Based Hate Crimes Report 2019.

‘Half the Population in Turkey Find June Too Early for Normalization’

‘Half the Population in Turkey Find June Too Early for Normalization’

According to a recent survey by the Curiocity Research, 47 percent of workers think that it is too early to use public transportation while 59 percent say that it is too early to go to a shopping mall amid further normalization steps in Turkey.

5 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Lawyers’ Demand for Fair Trial Supported by 11,631 Signatories from 46 Countries

Lawyers’ Demand for Fair Trial Supported by 11,631 Signatories from 46 Countries

11 thousand 631 people from 46 countries have expressed support for arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal, who have been on a death fast for their right to a fair trial.

Journalist Sentenced to Prison for Criticizing Sub-Governor, Verdict Upheld 6 Years Later

Journalist Sentenced to Prison for Criticizing Sub-Governor, Verdict Upheld 6 Years Later

The 8th Penal Chamber of the Court of Cassation has upheld journalist Özgür Boğatekin’s prison sentence of 1 year, 15 days. The Court of Appeals has rejected the application regarding the judicial fine given to him for “insulting Erdoğan.

5 June 2020 Hikmet Adal

Erdoğan Cancels Weekend Curfew Declared by Ministry

Erdoğan Cancels Weekend Curfew Declared by Ministry

After the increasing number of new cases, the Ministry of Interior had declared a curfew for 15 larger cities.

World Environment Day: 'We Reap What We Sow'

World Environment Day: 'We Reap What We Sow'

The theme of this year's World Environment Day is biodiversity.

‘Outbreak is Not Yet Over, We are Concerned About "Normalization" Process'

‘Outbreak is Not Yet Over, We are Concerned About "Normalization" Process'

The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has expressed concerns over normalization in Turkey amid COVID-19 pandemic. “Schools, factories and workplaces need to observe necessary protective measures,” the TTB has noted.

HDP: It is a Coup, With No Ifs, Ands, or Buts

HDP: It is a Coup, With No Ifs, Ands, or Buts

The HDP has released a written statement after its two MPs Güven and Farisoğulları and main opposition CHP’s Enis Berberoğlu have been stripped of MP status.

Interior Ministry Declares Weekend Curfew in 15 Cities

Interior Ministry Declares Weekend Curfew in 15 Cities

Turkey continues the weekend lockdowns in larger cities despite reopening.

Report on Violation of Rights in Kırşehir Closed Prison: Insult and Violence

Report on Violation of Rights in Kırşehir Closed Prison: Insult and Violence

Four human rights organizations have prepared a report on the violation of prisoner rights in Kırşehir Closed Prison based on the accounts of prisoners as communicated by their relatives and meetings with prison administration.

Germany’s State Minister Roth: Kavala’s Ongoing Detention is a Clear Violation of ECHR

Germany’s State Minister Roth: Kavala’s Ongoing Detention is a Clear Violation of ECHR

“I urge Turkey to respect its international obligations and to implement the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) swiftly,” Germany’s Minister of State for Europe Michael Roth has said in a written statement.

Stripped of MP Status, HDP's Güven and Farisoğulları, CHP's Berberoğlu Arrested

Stripped of MP Status, HDP's Güven and Farisoğulları, CHP's Berberoğlu Arrested

Stripped of their MP status yesterday, HDP’s Leyla Güven and Musa Farisoğulları and main opposition CHP’s Enis Berberoğlu have been arrested.

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Climbs to 4,630 with 167,410 Cases

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Climbs to 4,630 with 167,410 Cases

New cases were under 1,000 despite the increasing number of tests, according to the Health Ministry data.

Feminist Writer Gülfer Akkaya Threatened: Does Someone Have to Die to Arrest Him?

Feminist Writer Gülfer Akkaya Threatened: Does Someone Have to Die to Arrest Him?

Threatened with death on social media, feminist - writer Gülfer Akkaya has filed a criminal complaint. Akkaya has spoken to bianet about the threats.

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Three Lawmakers from CHP, HDP Stripped of MP Status

Three Lawmakers from CHP, HDP Stripped of MP Status

Opposition MPs protested while the deputy parliamentary speaker was reading out the court rulings against the three deputies, saying that it was against both the internal regulation and the Constitution.

'Daily Food Allowance for Prisoners Not Enough for Healthy Nutrition'

'Daily Food Allowance for Prisoners Not Enough for Healthy Nutrition'

Prisoners fail to get enough calories with a daily allowance of 8.5 lira, or slightly more than one dollar, rights groups have warned.

Harassment in the Academia: Student Suspended from University

Harassment in the Academia: Student Suspended from University

A male student studying child development at the University of Health Sciences harassed women on social media and threatened them with death. The university has announced that he has been suspended for a semester as a disciplinary punishment.

Turkey to Gradually Resume International Flights to 40 Countries as of June 10

Turkey to Gradually Resume International Flights to 40 Countries as of June 10

The first international flights from Turkey will be to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC), Bahrain, Bulgaria, Qatar and Greece starting from June 10.

Statute of Limitations Suspended in Case of 15-Year-Old's Killing

Statute of Limitations Suspended in Case of 15-Year-Old's Killing

Çağla Tuğaltay, a high school student, was found dead with her throat slit in 2000.

TurkStat Survey: 21 Percent of Turkey is Obese

TurkStat Survey: 21 Percent of Turkey is Obese

According to the “Turkey Health Survey” of the TurkStat, the upper respiratory tract infections were the most common diseases among children aged 0-6 with 35.9 percent in 2019. They were followed by diarrhea and lower respiratory tract infections.

Grup Yorum Says There is No Reasonable Justification to Not Allow Its Concert

Grup Yorum Says There is No Reasonable Justification to Not Allow Its Concert

"They fear that it would be a concert where millions will chant the ‘Independent Turkey’ slogan and voice their demand for justice," says the band.

Proceedings Against Almost Half a Million People for Violating Covid-19 Measures

Proceedings Against Almost Half a Million People for Violating Covid-19 Measures

İsmail Çataklı, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, has announced that 520 of 1,152 social media users who posted “provocative” coronavirus posts were taken into custody and 11 of them have been arrested.

Abdullah Öcalan’s Attorney: We Made 962 Applications to Meet Him, Only 5 Accepted

Abdullah Öcalan’s Attorney: We Made 962 Applications to Meet Him, Only 5 Accepted

Rezan Sarıca, an attorney from Asrın Law Bureau, has announced that they have made 962 applications to meet imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı Prison since 2011, only five of these applications have been accepted.

'Mosque Hack' Case: Former CHP Politician Faces Up to Three Years in Prison

'Mosque Hack' Case: Former CHP Politician Faces Up to Three Years in Prison

CHP's Banu Özdemir is under trial for posting videos of mosques blaring "Bella Ciao" song.

Turkish Medical Association: Outbreak Still Continues, Postpone Entrance Exams

Turkish Medical Association: Outbreak Still Continues, Postpone Entrance Exams

In a statement released by the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), it has been noted that the university and high school entrance exams scheduled for late June need to be postponed until the coronavirus outbreak is completely taken under control.

‘These Days Have Three Hardships, First is the Belief That the Outbreak Has Ended’

‘These Days Have Three Hardships, First is the Belief That the Outbreak Has Ended’

Addressing the reporters following the Science Board meeting, Health Minister Koca has noted that they do not expect a second wave of coronavirus outbreak in Turkey. “Now, we need to observe the measures more insistently,” he has warned.