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Men Kill 29 Women in March

Men Kill 29 Women in March

According to bianet’s male violence monitoring report, 38% of the women who were murdered attempted to divorce or break up. 27.5% of the femicides took place in public places including workplace, in front of the house, park or on the street.

11 April 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Transformers to be Protected from ‘Cats’ by 17,674 Personnel in Referendum

Transformers to be Protected from ‘Cats’ by 17,674 Personnel in Referendum

Minister of Interior Soylu has declared of the security measures taken countrywide for April 16 referendum.

Curfews Lifted in Şırnak

Curfews Lifted in Şırnak

Curfews imposed in Cizre, Silopi, İdil and Central districts of Şırnak have been lifted.

6 years and 3 Months in Prison for Journalist Yunus Önal

6 years and 3 Months in Prison for Journalist Yunus Önal

Former bianet Kurdish section editor Yunus Önal has been sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison in the suit he is charged with “illegal group membership” for dancing the halay and attending certain events.

Child Wounded in Explosion of Object He Found on Street Dies

Child Wounded in Explosion of Object He Found on Street Dies

A child named Muhammet Açıkça who was injured in the explosion of an object he found on the street in Siirt has lost his life, his sibling has been wounded.

President Erdoğan Finds US Attack on Syria Insufficient

President Erdoğan Finds US Attack on Syria Insufficient

President Erdoğan has expressed he found US bombing Syria positive but not sufficient and said, “The recent developments have manifested the rightness of the idea to form secure zones in Syria”.

Call from 340 Figures Concerning Hunger Strikes in Prisons

Call from 340 Figures Concerning Hunger Strikes in Prisons

340 figures in their declaration concerning the hunger strikes in prisons have called on the authorities to take the necessary steps for medical condition and well-being of the prisoners.

FM Çavuşoğlu: Assad Regime Has to be Cast Out from Syria

FM Çavuşoğlu: Assad Regime Has to be Cast Out from Syria

Expressing that they support US attack on Syria, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has stated that the security zone needs to be expanded.

Berkin Elvan Case: Court Rejects Arrest Demand for Defendant Police

Berkin Elvan Case: Court Rejects Arrest Demand for Defendant Police

Family of Berkin Elvan, who was shot dead with a gas cartridge during Gezi Protests have voiced their demand for arrest of all perpetrators in the first hearing. The suspect police hasn’t been arrested, second hearing is on July 6.

7 April 2017 Beyza Kural

'No' Statements by 250 Artists

'No' Statements by 250 Artists

250 artists have announced they would vote 'No' and why in the constitutional amendment referendum in a press conference.

6 April 2017 Tansu Pişkin

Confidentiality Order for Kemal Kurkut Investigation

Confidentiality Order for Kemal Kurkut Investigation

Criminal Judgeship of Peace has issued a confidentiality order upon request of Diyarbakır Prosecutor’s Office for the investigation of the killing of university student Kemal Kurkut, who was shot to death at the entrance of Newroz celebrations area in Diyarbakır.

Sûjin Correspondents Zeynep Turgut, Nişmiye Güler Detained

Sûjin Correspondents Zeynep Turgut, Nişmiye Güler Detained

Sûjin correspondents Zeynep Turgut and Nişmiye Güler have been detained in a café in Tatvan where they were present for news coverage.

Police Attack on 'Justice Watch' in Courthouse

Police Attack on 'Justice Watch' in Courthouse

Riot squad forces have attacked justice watch launched for attorneys Bülent Utku, Akın Atalay and Mustafa Kemal Güngör, who are under arrest as part of the Cumhuriyet investigation.

6 April 2017 Ekin Karaca

Academic Chris Stephenson’s Work Permit Cancelled

Academic Chris Stephenson’s Work Permit Cancelled

Work permit of Bilgi University academic member Chris Stephenson from the “Academics for Peace” has been cancelled by the YÖK without any justification.

Aras-İstos Easter Book Fair

Aras-İstos Easter Book Fair

Aras and İstos publishing houses are going to organize a book fair in İstanbul’s Beyoğlu on April 8-9.

Curfews Declared in Villages of Bingöl, Hakkari

Curfews Declared in Villages of Bingöl, Hakkari

Curfews have been declared in seven villages and neighborhoods of Bingöl’s Genç district, and one village and three hamlets in Şemdinli district of Hakkari.

441 Workers Killed in First 3 Months of Year

441 Workers Killed in First 3 Months of Year

At least 148 workers in March, and 441 workers in the first three months of 2017 have lost their lives, according to the Assembly of Worker Health and Occupational Safety.

Judgement Passed in Trial of Korkmaz Killed in Gezi Resistance

Judgement Passed in Trial of Korkmaz Killed in Gezi Resistance

In the trial concerning the killing of Korkmaz during Gezi Resistance demonstrations, the court passing the verdict after the Supreme Court of Appeal reversing the contested decision has sentenced the two suspects.

Leyla from Registered Brothel Planned to be Closed Tells of Her Experiences

Leyla from Registered Brothel Planned to be Closed Tells of Her Experiences

The registered brothel in Antep wants to be closed due to the reason that it “does not suit Antep”. Women say, “We’ve chosen our path. What are they protecting us from? If they want to protect, they can grant us early retirement”.

5 April 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

‘Editorial Policy of a Newspaper is None of Your Business’, Says Can Dündar

‘Editorial Policy of a Newspaper is None of Your Business’, Says Can Dündar

Journalist Can Dündar, also a suspect according to indictment in Cumhuriyet case has responded to the claims of the prosecutors in the trial that “the editorial policy changed” as “None of your business”.

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Right of Individual Application to UN Child Rights Committee

Right of Individual Application to UN Child Rights Committee

Optional Protocol Concerning Application Procedure of Convention on Child Rights has entered into force. Attorney Akço has said now individual applications can be filed to the committee, the committee has no sanction power but the protocol can ensure an effective international monitoring.

4 April 2017 Yüce Yöney

‘Migration School’ to Start on April 10

‘Migration School’ to Start on April 10

“Migration School” founded by İzmir Solidarity Academy will start on April 10. The deadline for applications is April 5.

Indictment Not Given to Cumhuriyet’s Attorneys Published on Sabah Newspaper

Indictment Not Given to Cumhuriyet’s Attorneys Published on Sabah Newspaper

Indictment of Cumhuriyet investigation has been covered in Sabah newspaper before handed to defense attorneys. The offenses “Aiding an [illegal] organization though not being a member” and “being a member of an [illegal] organization” took place in the indictment.

Explosion During Operation in Şırnak Kills 3 Soldiers

Explosion During Operation in Şırnak Kills 3 Soldiers

An improvised explosive device planted by PKK has exploded during a military operation carried out in Gabar Mountain region in Şırnak. Three soldiers have lost their lives and five others have been injured.

Judges Ordering Release of 21 Journalists Suspended from Duty

Judges Ordering Release of 21 Journalists Suspended from Duty

Judges who ordered release of 21 journalists including Murat Aksoy and Atilla Taş have been suspended from duty.

Berkin Elvan’s Family Calls for Attendancy in Trial

Berkin Elvan’s Family Calls for Attendancy in Trial

Family of Berkin Elvan, who was shot dead with a qas cartridge during the Gezi protests, has made a call for people to come to the first trial of two police officers who were tried without arrest on Thursday.

Women's Program ‘Ekmek ve Gül’ Now Online

Women's Program ‘Ekmek ve Gül’ Now Online

TV Program “Ekmek ve Gül”, which was ended following the closing of Hayat TV, has been launched on Internet. Women can go online by contacting program management and make their own news.

3 April 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

New Detention Order for Journalists Following Court’s Release Decision

New Detention Order for Journalists Following Court’s Release Decision

21 of the 29 journalists and writers standing trial as a part of the investigation launched following the July 15 coup attempt had been released. Yet another detention order has been issued for the journalists.

Journalist Evin Buldan Loses Her Life

Journalist Evin Buldan Loses Her Life

Evin Buldan, an editor of Rojeva Media Newspaper has lost her life of a heart attack in Diyarbakır.

HDP’s Prison Commission: 76 Prisoners on Hunger Strike

HDP’s Prison Commission: 76 Prisoners on Hunger Strike

HDP’s Prison Commission in its Hunger Strikes Report has declared that 76 prisoners in six prisons were on an indefinite and non-rotating hunger strike.

Highest Inflation Rate Over 8.5 Years: 11.29%

Highest Inflation Rate Over 8.5 Years: 11.29%

Bouncing from 10.3% to 11.29%, annual inflation rate in March 2017 has hit peak since October 2008.

Attack on Police in Mersin, Wounding 2

Attack on Police in Mersin, Wounding 2

An explosive has been thrown from a vehicle to a police vehicle in Mersin. Two police officers have been wounded in the assault.