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Human Rights Association: 320 Civilians Including 75 Children Killed in Operations

Human Rights Association: 320 Civilians Including 75 Children Killed in Operations

According to the annual report of the Human Rights Association, over 320 civilians of whom 75 were children were killed in the operations during the curfews.

‘Temporary Special Security Zone’ Declared in 31 Regions of Dersim

‘Temporary Special Security Zone’ Declared in 31 Regions of Dersim

In addition to the ‘Temporary Special Security Zone’ declared in 31 areas between September 1-15, the governorate banned stopping and picnicking along the Pülümür-Erzincan highway.

Curfews in 13 Villages in Diyarbakır

Curfews in 13 Villages in Diyarbakır

Curfew has been declared in 13 villages of Lice and Hani districts in Diyarbakır.

Objection of Journalists to Arrest Rejected on Basis of ‘Lack of New Evidence’

Objection of Journalists to Arrest Rejected on Basis of ‘Lack of New Evidence’

Release demands of journalists Şahin Alpay, Ali Bulaç, Lale Kemal and Nuriye Akman have been rejected on basis of “lack of new evidence”.

Turkish Armed Forces: We’ve Hit 20 Positions in Jarablus, Coalition Hit ISIS

Turkish Armed Forces: We’ve Hit 20 Positions in Jarablus, Coalition Hit ISIS

Turkish Armed Forces have stated that 21 targets were hit in Jarablus Operation carried out in cooperation with the Free Syrian Army and the US-led coalition against ISIS shot its target.

Former İstanbul Security Director Çapkın Detained

Former İstanbul Security Director Çapkın Detained

Former İstanbul Security Director Hüseyin Çapkın has been detained as part of the investigation launched into the Fethullah Gülen community following the July 15 coup attempt.

August 30 Victory Day Being Celebrated

August 30 Victory Day Being Celebrated

Intense security measures have been taken in the ceremony organized at the Anıtkabir, the memorial of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. It is reported that the parade will be held on the route between TBMM and former Parliament.

Death Toll in Bomb Attack in Antep in Wedding Rises to 56

Death Toll in Bomb Attack in Antep in Wedding Rises to 56

Including a six-year-old child who recently has lost his life after the bomb attack in a wedding in Antep, the death toll has risen to 56.

Detention Warrant for 35 People Including Journalists

Detention Warrant for 35 People Including Journalists

İstanbul Chief Public Prosecution has issued detention warrant for 35 people including journalists as part of the investigation launched into the Gülen community following July 15 coup attempt, nine journalists have been detained.

Vedat Türkeli to be Interred on September 1 Peace Day

Vedat Türkeli to be Interred on September 1 Peace Day

Vedat Türkali’s funeral will be held at the Teşvikiye Mosque in the afternoon on September 1.

Voluntary Reporter Campaign Tomorrow in İstanbul

Voluntary Reporter Campaign Tomorrow in İstanbul

The “Voluntary Reporter” campaign launched by Free Journalists Association against crackdowns on press and arrests of journalist will continue at DİHA İstanbul bureau tomorrow.

Support to Aslı Erdoğan from Germany

Support to Aslı Erdoğan from Germany

The writers from Germany including Günter Wallaraf, and European culture institutions have demanded that arrested novelist and Özgür Gündem columnist Aslı Erdoğan be released.

Police Women Now Allowed to Wear Headscarves

Police Women Now Allowed to Wear Headscarves

With the latest amendments in the Dress Code For Security Employees published on the Official Gazette on August 27, it is now possible that police women wear headscarves.

2 Soldiers Killed in Conflict in Şemdinli

2 Soldiers Killed in Conflict in Şemdinli

Two sergeant majors have lost their lives in the conflict that erupted between PKK members and soldiers in Hakkari’s Şemdinli district.

Explosives Planted on Road in Hakkari Detonated, 1 Soldier Killed

Explosives Planted on Road in Hakkari Detonated, 1 Soldier Killed

Improvised explosive devices planted on the road in Hakkari have been detonated yesterday. One soldier has been killed.

Police Raid on Azadiya Welat

Police Raid on Azadiya Welat

Police have raided Azadiya Welat daily’s central bureau in Diyarbakır. 27 people including one child have been taken into custody.

Writer Vedat Türkeli Passes Away

Writer Vedat Türkeli Passes Away

Writer Vedat Türkeli passed away this morning.

Russia on Jarablus Operation

Russia on Jarablus Operation

Russia has made a statement on Jarablus operation that “The risk that the situation in the conflict zone might become more unstable is disturbing us. The ethnic conflict between Arabs and Kurds might be fueled”.

Campaign to Act in Solidarity With Aslı Erdoğan

Campaign to Act in Solidarity With Aslı Erdoğan

In the campaign launched on social media to act in solidarity with arrested novelist Aslı Erdoğan, many well-known figures are expressing their support with their photos carrying banners reading “None of us are outside if Aslı Erdoğan is inside”.

Another Journalism Already Present at Bianet

Another Journalism Already Present at Bianet

Conventional journalistic language is the language of men; the conventional newsroom is a man’s room. When you keep such things in mind, another journalism becomes possible and that is already present at bianet.

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Broadcast Ban on Bomb Attack in Cizre

Broadcast Ban on Bomb Attack in Cizre

Radio and Television Supreme Council has announced that a broadcast ban has been imposed on the bomb attack in Cizre district of Şırnak on grounds of a notice sent by the Prime Ministry.

Gültekin Avcı Arrested

Gültekin Avcı Arrested

Gültekin Avcı; former Bugün daily columnist and attorney of Hidayet Karaca has been arrested.

Bomb Attack in Cizre

Bomb Attack in Cizre

An attack was launched by the PKK this morning with a bomb-laden vehicle nearby the Riot Squad Forces Directorate in Şırnak’s Cizre district, which killed 11 police officers, injured 78 others including 3 civilians.

Armed Attack on CHP Convoy

Armed Attack on CHP Convoy

Fire has been opened on convoy of the CHP Leader in Artvin. The vehicle’s private soldier driver has lost his life, two other soldiers in the guard vehicle have been slightly injured. Kılıçdaroğlu and those who were in the convoy are safe.

Aslı Erdoğan: I Haven’t been Given My Medication, Wasn’t Let Out To Fresh Air

Aslı Erdoğan: I Haven’t been Given My Medication, Wasn’t Let Out To Fresh Air

Arrested Özgür Gündem daily Publishing Consultant Board member, novelist and columnist Aslı Erdoğan has noted that she had not been given her medication in the prison and was being held in a solitary confinement cell. Her attorneys have objected to her arrest.

Curfew Declared in 6 Villages of Batman

Curfew Declared in 6 Villages of Batman

Curfew was declared in six villages of Sason district of Batman as of August 24, 5 p.m. until further notice.

YPG: We Won’t Draw Back From West of Euphrates

YPG: We Won’t Draw Back From West of Euphrates

YPG Spokesperson Rêdur Xelil talking to the Voice of America Radio has noted: “The real target of this operation is rather the Kurdish people and their gains than the DAEŞ (ISIS)”.

Kalın: Aim of The Jarablus Operation is to Clean our Borders From DAEŞ, YPG

Kalın: Aim of The Jarablus Operation is to Clean our Borders From DAEŞ, YPG

Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın has stated that the Jarablus Operation is carried out in order to clean Turkey’s borders from all “terrorist” elements such as ISIS and YPG.

Free Syrian Army Joins Jarablus Operation

Free Syrian Army Joins Jarablus Operation

The Free Syrian Army members and some jihadist organizations have also joined the operation in Jarablus on the Turkish border of Syria carried out by Turkish Armed Forces Joint Special Mission Forces and US-led coalition air forces.

Erdoğan: Process Initiated This Morning

Erdoğan: Process Initiated This Morning

President Erdoğan as to the operation in Jarablus has noted; “All the attacks from Syria on our country, like in the regions of Gaziantep and Kilis have gone too far and reached a certain extent. We thought, we had to put an end to this and the process has been initiated as of 4 a.m this morning”.

Access to DİHA, JİNHA Blocked Again

Access to DİHA, JİNHA Blocked Again

Dicle News Agency for the 44th time, Jin News Agency for the 9th have been blocked by the order of Information and Communication Technologies Authority.

Curfew Declared in Yüksekova For 3 Days

Curfew Declared in Yüksekova For 3 Days

Curfew has been declared in Yüksekova district of Hakkari province for three days following the rocket attack on special operations police.