The Istanbul International Short Film Festival started on 23 November. 156 productions from various countries are being shown at the 23rd festival.

After an on-going discussion with opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu about the "Dersim incidents", PM Erdoğan apologized for the violent suppression in the 1930s that left many Alevi Kurds dead. His statement elicited controversial reactions in the CHP.

On the first day of the internet filtering system, access was denied to many underwear and condom brands. After a storm of protest in the social media, most of these sites were removed from the filter.

None of the indicted journalists were released at the first hearing of the Oda TV trial on 22 November. The court is going to evaluate the motion to require the judge to recuse himself. The decision will be announced in the coming hearing on 26 December.

For the first time, the European Court of Human Rights sentenced Turkey for a breach of Article 9 on freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Applicant Erçep's lawyer Alsancak said the verdict manifested the right to conscientious objection in Turkey.

About 100 people, most of them lawyers, were taken into police custody in the course of the latest KCK operations in several provinces of Turkey on 22 November. The Özgür Gündem newspaper was raided as well as many private homes and offices.

Hatice Harman is on trial because she held up a photograph of her daughter who died as the result of a hunger strike. "She is my daughter. If I don't carry her picture in my hand, I will carry it in my heart", Harman said.

IPI launched a signature and letter campaign for detained journalist Nedim Şener in order to draw attention to journalists in Turkish prisons. Şener was included to the IPI "List of World Press Freedom Heroes" in 2010.

The controversial internet filtering application was enforced on 22 November. Internet expert Akdeniz commented that Turkey has been the "country of prohibitions" throughout history. He warned that a filter managed by the state was dangerous.

The rhetoric of hate speech was deciphered at a panel discussion on hate speech and freedom of expression. Journalist Öğünç described how hate speech is produced by the media. Prof İnceoğlu emphasized that another communication was possible and Ass. Prof Erdemir mentioned legal aspects.

The first report on the situation of children that compares all 30 member states of the OECD revealed that Turkey ranks in the bottom row regarding health, environment, education and the financial situation of children in Turkey.

The trial regarding the death of soldier Uğur Kantar who allegedly died as the result of torture started on 18 November. The court is going to evaluate the motion for lack of jurisdiction. The decision will be announce at the next hearing on 16 December.