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Constitutional Court Postpones Meeting on Academics for Peace

Constitutional Court Postpones Meeting on Academics for Peace

Examining the individual applications of 10 Academics for Peace signatory to the declaration “We will not be a party to this crime”, the Constitutional Court has postponed the meeting as the Ministry of Justice did not submit the requested “opinion”.

Car Park Owner Şeker Detained for Battering Woman Worker Released

Car Park Owner Şeker Detained for Battering Woman Worker Released

Şahin Şeker, a car park owner who was previously taken into custody for having battered woman worker Gaye Akıl and another male worker in the district of Beşiktaş in İstanbul, has been released by the Prosecutor's Office.

Fact Sheet by Kaos GL Association Regarding the Bans on LGBTI+ Events in Ankara

Fact Sheet by Kaos GL Association Regarding the Bans on LGBTI+ Events in Ankara

Releasing a fact sheet regarding the bans on LGBTI+ events in Ankara, the Kaos GL has stated, “All events pertaining to LGBTI+ rights in Ankara have been banned by the Governorship’s decision, whose judicial process is still continuing.”

‘The Detained Woman Began Her Meeting With Lawyer in Tears’

‘The Detained Woman Began Her Meeting With Lawyer in Tears’

Preparing a preliminary report on the allegations of torture in Halfeti, Urfa, the Foundation for Society and Legal Studies (TOHAV) has requested that an investigation be launched against investigating bodies, public officers and physicians.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Criticizes EU’s 2019 Progress Report on Turkey

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Criticizes EU’s 2019 Progress Report on Turkey

Responding to the 2019 Progress Report on Turkey released by the EU, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kaymakçı has said, “Criticisms about the functioning of judiciary cannot be accepted. Important steps are being taken in the field of judiciary.”

Journalist Kadri Gürsel Released on Probation

Journalist Kadri Gürsel Released on Probation

Imprisoned yesterday for the execution of his 30-month prison sentence upheld by the court of appeal, journalist Kadri Gürsel has been released from Metris Prison later in the evening as his request for probation has been accepted.

EU Progress Report on Turkey: ‘There is Backsliding, New Chapter is Unlikely’

EU Progress Report on Turkey: ‘There is Backsliding, New Chapter is Unlikely’

The European Union (EU) has released its Progress Report on Turkey for 2019. The report has underlined that there has been a serious backsliding in the fields of freedom of expression, human and fundamental rights and economy.

His Friends Celebrate the Birthday of Yiğit Aksakoğlu in Front of Silivri Prison

His Friends Celebrate the Birthday of Yiğit Aksakoğlu in Front of Silivri Prison

His friends and family have met in front of Silivri Prison to celebrate the birthday of Yiğit Aksakoğlu, the Netherlands-based Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Representative to Turkey who has been behind bars since November 17, 2018.

‘The Rich Spend 23 Times More on Education Than the Poor’

‘The Rich Spend 23 Times More on Education Than the Poor’

In her article entitled “The Gap Between Ayşe and Elif” as part of her “Long Story” article series, Umay Aktaş Salman from the Education Reform Initiative has underlined that the educational expenses of the rich are 23 times higher than those of the poor.

Report by Ankara Bar Association Regarding Allegations of Torture in Custody

Report by Ankara Bar Association Regarding Allegations of Torture in Custody

Releasing a report regarding the allegations of torture in Ankara Financial Crimes Investigation Bureau, the Ankara Bar Association has shared detailed information on the allegations and requested an investigation against law enforcement officers.

Publisher and Author of ‘Zümrüt Apartment’ Book Released on Probation

Publisher and Author of ‘Zümrüt Apartment’ Book Released on Probation

The publisher and the author of the book "Zümrüt Apartment", who were previously taken into custody on the allegation that "they praised child abuse" in the book, have been released on probation later in the day.

‘Impunity Encouraging Violence Against Journalists Paves the Way for New Attacks’

‘Impunity Encouraging Violence Against Journalists Paves the Way for New Attacks’

The recent attacks targeting journalists and writers in general and the most recent attack against Odatv columnist Sabahattin Önkibar in particular have been condemned by politicians and journalists’ organizations.

At Least 31 Journalists Attacked, 1 Journalist Killed in the Last 17 Months

At Least 31 Journalists Attacked, 1 Journalist Killed in the Last 17 Months

As physical assaults targeting journalists have been surging especially over the last two weeks, we have compiled the attacks launched against journalists since early 2018 till today based on bianet Media Monitoring Reports.

‘Because They Stole’ Statement by Yıldırım: I Had to, I Cannot Express Myself

‘Because They Stole’ Statement by Yıldırım: I Had to, I Cannot Express Myself

Having explained the annulment of İstanbul elections by saying “Because they stole”, Binali Yıldırım has clarified his point as follows: “I had to, because there was an operation to create a perception. I mean, it is not a legal term, we are aware of that.”

Teachers Protesting Discharges Released for the Fifth Time

Teachers Protesting Discharges Released for the Fifth Time

Teachers Nursel Tanrıverdi and Selvi Polat, who were arrested for the fifth time for protesting discharges, have been released again after serving 14 days in prison.

Assaulters of Journalist Sabahattin Önkibar Released as Well

Assaulters of Journalist Sabahattin Önkibar Released as Well

Four suspects previously taken into custody for having assaulted journalist Sabahattin Önkibar have been released on probation. While five journalists have been attacked in the last two weeks, the assaulters of Demirağ and Çelik were also released.

Prof. Dr. Feride Acar Awarded ‘Pro Merito Medal’ by Council of Europe

Prof. Dr. Feride Acar Awarded ‘Pro Merito Medal’ by Council of Europe

Being awarded the “Pro Merito Medal” by the Council of Europe, Prof. Dr. Feride Acar has said, “At the present time, we are all going through difficult times when it comes to defending human rights and gender equality.”

Five Journalists Physically Assaulted Over the Last Two Weeks

Five Journalists Physically Assaulted Over the Last Two Weeks

Journalists İdris Özyol, Ergin Çevik, Hakan Denizli, Sabahattin Önkibar and Yavuz Selim Demirağ have been physically assaulted over the last two weeks.

‘What Do You Mean by “Island in Mourning", You Have Ruined it’

‘What Do You Mean by “Island in Mourning", You Have Ruined it’

Visiting the Island of Yassıada, Erdoğan said, “I don’t call it Yassıada, but ‘Yaslı Ada’,” meaning an island in mourning. Not realizing that his microphone was on, Anchor Haksever responded, “What do you mean by island in mourning? You have ruined it.”

Saturday Mothers/People Lay Carnations on Galatasaray Square

Saturday Mothers/People Lay Carnations on Galatasaray Square

Prevented from holding their weekly sit-in protests at Galatasaray Square in İstanbul since their 700th gathering, Saturday Mothers/People have laid carnations on the square in the 24th year of their first protest in Galatasaray.

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Music Video by Ferhat Tunç in 6th Year of Gezi

Music Video by Ferhat Tunç in 6th Year of Gezi

Musician Ferhat Tunç has prepared a music video for his song “Come and Find me Mother in June” in the 6th year of Gezi resistance. Tunç has stated that he wants to refresh the memories with this video clip.

Number of Performances in Opera and Ballet Halls Falls by 5.3 Percent in a Year

Number of Performances in Opera and Ballet Halls Falls by 5.3 Percent in a Year

According to the figures shared by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), the number of shows performed in opera and ballet halls across Turkey in 2017-2018 was 648, which marks a 5.3-percent decrease in comparison with the previous season.

‘Even the Judge Had to Append Torture Allegations to Record’

‘Even the Judge Had to Append Torture Allegations to Record’

Visiting the ones detained in Halfeti, lawyer Sözen has stated that though they requested referral of the detained to Forensic Medicine Institution to identify torture marks, their request has not been responded. Their period of detention has been extended.

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HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan: We Will Start a New Process

HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan: We Will Start a New Process

Speaking about the end of hunger strikes and death fasts upon the call of imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan has stated that they will wage a struggle to start a new period, a new process.

Leyla Güven: I End My Hunger Strike

Leyla Güven: I End My Hunger Strike

Making a statement after imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan’s call for an end to hunger strikes and death fasts, HDP Hakkari MP Leyla Güven has announced that she has ended her hunger strike, which she was continuing for 200 days.

Öcalan Makes a Call for an End to Hunger Strikes: They Have Achieved Their Purpose

Öcalan Makes a Call for an End to Hunger Strikes: They Have Achieved Their Purpose

Sharing the details of their meeting with PKK leader Öcalan in a statement for the press, Asrın Law Bureau has announced that “Öcalan insistently emphasized his call for an end to hunger strikes and death fasts as they have achieved their purpose.”

Armed Attack Against Journalist in Adana

Armed Attack Against Journalist in Adana

An armed attack has been launched against Hakan Denizli, the Grant Holder of Adana-based Egemen local newspaper. Being taken to hospital after the incident, Denizli’s state of health has been reportedly good.

‘Freedom of Speech in Prison’ Book by CİSST Association

‘Freedom of Speech in Prison’ Book by CİSST Association

“Freedom of Speech in Prison” book prepared by Korkut and Demirbaş from the Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) Association focuses on the restrictions imposed on prisoners’ freedom of speech and the recommendations to overcome them.

Judicial Fines, Verdicts of Acquittal Upheld in Case of Occupational Homicide at Torun Center

Judicial Fines, Verdicts of Acquittal Upheld in Case of Occupational Homicide at Torun Center

The court of appeal has upheld the judicial fines imposed on nine defendants and verdicts of acquittal given to 16 defendants in the lawsuit filed into the occupational homicide that claimed the lives of 10 workers at the construction of Torun Center in İstanbul.

Statement on Abdullah Öcalan by Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gül

Statement on Abdullah Öcalan by Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gül

Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gül has stated that “the legal obstacle to Abdullah Öcalan’s meeting with his lawyers has been removed” and added that it has nothing to do with the allegation that a new resolution process will begin.

Access Block to Wikipedia in Turkey Taken to ECtHR

Access Block to Wikipedia in Turkey Taken to ECtHR

Wikipedia has appealed to the European Court of Human Rİghts (ECtHR) against the access block imposed by Turkey to the online encyclopedia. Access to Wikipedia has been blocked in Turkey for the last two years.

Saturday Mothers/People Granted Sevinç Özgüner Human Rights Award

Saturday Mothers/People Granted Sevinç Özgüner Human Rights Award

Sevinç Özgüner Human Rights, Peace and Democracy Award has been granted to Saturday Mothers/People this year. Speaking in the award ceremony, Jiyan Tosun has said, “Not losing our hopes is the only thing that we need. Conscience will win.”