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February 6 earthquakes reinvoke fears about İstanbul's potential 'big one'

February 6 earthquakes reinvoke fears about İstanbul's potential 'big one'

In the aftermath of the disastrous February 6 earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, concerns are running high about the "big one," a devastating earthquake that could strike İstanbul at any time.

15 February 2023 Wouter Massink

Joint Statement by 46 Bar Associations: Child Abuse Cannot be Granted Amnesty

Joint Statement by 46 Bar Associations: Child Abuse Cannot be Granted Amnesty

46 bar associations across Turkey, including İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir, Antalya and Diyarbakır bar associations, have made a joint call to take the debates on a possible amnesty for child abuse off the country’s agenda.

Amnesty International: Release Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu

Amnesty International: Release Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu

The Amnesty International has launched an urgent action campaign for Osman Kavala, Yiğit Aksakoğlu and 14 other rights defenders: "The indictment attempts to rewrite the history of the Gezi Park protests and silence some of Turkey's most prominent civil society figures."

Release Verdict for Amnesty Turkey Chair Kılıç

Release Verdict for Amnesty Turkey Chair Kılıç

Kept in custody for over a year, lawyer Kılıç has been ordered to be released by the court. “His arrest was political, the release complies with law”.

15 August 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Court Rules Continuation of Taner Kılıç’s Arrest

Court Rules Continuation of Taner Kılıç’s Arrest

Court has ruled continuation of arrest of Amnesty Turkey Chair Taner Kılıç, who has been kept in custody for a year. Next hearing is on November 7.

‘Urgent Action’ Campaign by Amnesty Calling for Release of Rapper Ezhel

‘Urgent Action’ Campaign by Amnesty Calling for Release of Rapper Ezhel

Amnesty International has said that there is no material evidence to cause the arrest of rapper Ezhel, and demanded that Ezhel be immediately released without any reservation.

‘Journalism in Turkey’ to be Discussed

‘Journalism in Turkey’ to be Discussed

Lawsuits brought against journalists and freedom of expression will be discussed in Amnesty International’s “Journalism in Turkey Panel”.

Taner Kılıç not Released

Taner Kılıç not Released

Arrest warrant has been issued for Chair of Amnesty Turkey Kılıç following the release decision. Kılıç will stand trial again today.

1 February 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Amnesty International Responds to Turkish FM Çavuşoğlu

Amnesty International Responds to Turkish FM Çavuşoğlu

Amnesty International’s Europe Director Dalhuisen has said that “Çavuşoğlu’s assertion that we will be ‘able to conduct activities freely’ is a bold claim in light of the fact that both the Director and the Chair of Amnesty International Turkey are languishing”

Amnesty Urges Turkey to Release Rights Defenders

Amnesty Urges Turkey to Release Rights Defenders

Amnesty International has described human rights advocates being detained and charges pressed against them as “ridiculous and baseless”, and called for immediate and unconditional release of them.

Statement by 14 Human Rights Organizations: Free Amnesty Turkey Chair Kılıç

Statement by 14 Human Rights Organizations: Free Amnesty Turkey Chair Kılıç

Human rights organizations have demanded release of the detained Amnesty Turkey Chair Kılıç. The US State Department as well has released a statement, expressing that they monitor the situation.

Amnesty International Turkey Chair Detained

Amnesty International Turkey Chair Detained

Amnesty International Secretary General Shetty has stated that Taner Kılıç has a long and distinguished record of defending exactly the kind of freedoms that the Turkish authorities are now intent on trampling.

Amnesty: #JournalismisnotaCrime

MAY 3 INTERNATIONAL PRESS FREEDOM DAY

Amnesty: #JournalismisnotaCrime

The Amnesty calls for freedom with the #Journalismisnotacrime motto for the imprisoned journalists in Turkey on May 3 Press Freedom Day.

Urgent Action Call from Amnesty for Sibel Çapraz

Urgent Action Call from Amnesty for Sibel Çapraz

The Amnesty has initiated an urgent action for Sibel Çapraz, who needs operation of inversion and closure of colostomy.

25 January 2017

Response to Amnesty from Interior Ministry: Measures in Sur are ‘Legitimate and Proportionate’

Response to Amnesty from Interior Ministry: Measures in Sur are ‘Legitimate and Proportionate’

Issuing a statement about Amnesty’s Sur report, the Ministry of Interior has said “The measures taken as part of fighting terrorism in Turkey are legitimate, necessary and proportionate”.

24 January 2017

Campaign by Amnesty for Barbaros Şansal

Campaign by Amnesty for Barbaros Şansal

The Amnesty has launched a campaign demanding urgent release of fashion designer Barbraos Şansal and those who attacked Şansal be tried.

10 January 2017

Campaign by Amnesty for Eren Keskin

Campaign by Amnesty for Eren Keskin

The Amnesty is in preparation of launching a campaign called “Write for Rights!” for human rights attorney Eren Keskin, as well as Mahmud Ebu Zeyd Shawkan, İlham Tohti and Edward Snowden.

3 November 2016

Amnesty Highlights Human Rights Violations Following Coup Attempt

Amnesty Highlights Human Rights Violations Following Coup Attempt

The Amnesty has stated that human rights in Turkey are in peril following the coup attempt which resulted in the deaths of at least 208 people and almost 8,000 arrests.

The Amnesty: EU’s Sending Refugees Back to Turkey Illegal

The Amnesty: EU’s Sending Refugees Back to Turkey Illegal

The Amnesty International in its report titled “ No safe refuge: Asylum-seekers and refugees denied effective protection in Turkey” has asked the EU to stop sending the refugees back to Turkey.

Syrian Refugee Detained at Atatürk Airport over 1 Year

Syrian Refugee Detained at Atatürk Airport over 1 Year

Syrian refugee F.M. has been forcefully kept at Atatürk Airport. The Amnesty has announced that F.M. has the risk of being murdered in case he returns to Syria, and shouldn’t be deported.

15 March 2016 Ayça Söylemez