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Ex-special ops officer opens fire in Bursa courtroom, killing two defendants

Ex-special ops officer opens fire in Bursa courtroom, killing two defendants

The retired officer reportedly smuggled his gun into the courtroom using his son's wheelchair.

13 December 2024

PKK claims Ankara attack, says it was not related to recent peace discussions

PKK claims Ankara attack, says it was not related to recent peace discussions

The group says the armed attack in the capital city that killed five people was planned well in advance.

25 October 2024

Pro-Kurdish DEM’s office in İstanbul targeted in armed attack

Pro-Kurdish DEM’s office in İstanbul targeted in armed attack

No one was injured in the attack that took place when the office was empty.

30 September 2024

Former internatonal footballer, pundit Serhat Akın injured in armed assault

Former internatonal footballer, pundit Serhat Akın injured in armed assault

The former international player for Turkey, now working as a pundit, was shot in the legs while returning home after broadcasting a post-match analysis.

27 September 2024

Cousin of the courthouse attack victim is one who disappeared in custody during 1980 coup

Cousin of the courthouse attack victim is one who disappeared in custody during 1980 coup

Dilfiraz Karataş, who was targeted by bullets while passing by during the conflict in front of the İstanbul courthouse was the cousin of Nurettin Yedigöl, who was killed under torture during the military coup of September 12, 1980.

8 February 2024

Karataş who lost her life in the attack in front of İstanbul courthouse laid to rest

Karataş who lost her life in the attack in front of İstanbul courthouse laid to rest

Dilfiraz Karataş's cousin Muzaffer Yedigöl said, 'She was going to his relative's 40th-day memorial dinner, a mawlid. She gets off the metrobus and finds herself in the middle of the conflict. She was a wonderful person. In the morning, she gave breakfast to her children, then headed to Çağlayan, and she died."

7 February 2024

Shooting attack in front of courthouse in İstanbul

Shooting attack in front of courthouse in İstanbul

Interior MinisterYerlikaya stated that today at 11:46, an attack was carried out at the checkpoint in front of the C Gate of the İstanbul Çağlayan Courthouse. He mentioned that one female and one male assailant were killed, and 3 police officers and 6 other individuals were injured. He also stated that the assailants were members of the DHKP/C organization. President Erdoğan announced that one person injured in the attack died in hospital.

6 February 2024

Kurdish politician killed in armed attack in Şırnak

Kurdish politician killed in armed attack in Şırnak

The reason for the attack and the perpetrators have yet to be determined. However, the slain official, Ahmet Gün, has been receiving threats, says the DEM Party's spokesperson.

11 December 2023

HDP office in Ankara targeted in armed attack

HDP office in Ankara targeted in armed attack

The attack was perpetrated when no one was inside the office, resulting in material damage.

New footage reveals aftermath of deadly attack on Şenyaşar Family by MP's bodyguards

New footage reveals aftermath of deadly attack on Şenyaşar Family by MP's bodyguards

The family had suffered the loss of three members in two separate attacks in 2018. Footage that has recently come to light reveals numerous bullet holes and large gaps in the ceiling of the room.

Shots fired at CHP office in İstanbul

Shots fired at CHP office in İstanbul

An office of the main opposition party in the Gaziosmanpaşa district was targeted in the attack. The authorities are investigating the incident.

Türkiye condemns attack on Azerbaijan embassy in Iran

Türkiye condemns attack on Azerbaijan embassy in Iran

Those responsible for the attack that killed one security officer and injured two others should be "immediately brought to justice," the Foreign Ministry has said.

27 January 2023

Funerals held today in Duhok for five family members killed in Türkiye's Mardin province

Funerals held today in Duhok for five family members killed in Türkiye's Mardin province

Five citizens from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) were killed in an armed attack on the autobahn while traveling in their vehicle with Duhok number plate yesterday morning. Six were detained so far in the event.

20 January 2023

Aggressor of Paris attack appears before judge

Aggressor of Paris attack appears before judge

The killer is being charged with "murder based on race, ethnic origin, nation or religion." Protests called by Kurdish associations spreading and tension rising in France, Ankara government summoned French ambassador to FM to warn against "black propaganda against Türkiye."

27 December 2022

Remzi Kartal on Paris attack: 'This is an organized attack, the Kurdish woman is targeted'

Remzi Kartal on Paris attack: 'This is an organized attack, the Kurdish woman is targeted'

"This is absolutely a planned attack and an organized one. We also have some different information and we will be announcing them in the following days" Kongra Gel Co-Chairperson told bianet.

26 December 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Aggressor of Paris attack out of psychiatry clinic, detained again

Aggressor of Paris attack out of psychiatry clinic, detained again

Also having attacked a migrant camp in Paris in 2021 with a sword and being charged with attempted murder, it is not known why he was released a year after this murder attempt; only 11 days before last attack killing three.

25 December 2022

Attack near Kurdish cultural center in Paris kills two

Attack near Kurdish cultural center in Paris kills two

The 69-year-old assailant was nabbed after the attack.

23 December 2022

Charlie Hebdo attack suspect from Türkiye gets life sentence on appeal

Charlie Hebdo attack suspect from Türkiye gets life sentence on appeal

The suspect who received a 30-year prison sentence in December 2020 has been given a life sentence after his appeal trial.

21 October 2022

Kurdish journalist Nagihan Akarsel killed in armed attack in Iraqi Kurdistan

Kurdish journalist Nagihan Akarsel killed in armed attack in Iraqi Kurdistan

Akarsel has been living in Sulaymaniyah for years as part of her studies on "jineology."

Interior minister engages in Twitter feud with Demirtaş over deadly Mersin attack

Interior minister engages in Twitter feud with Demirtaş over deadly Mersin attack

The imprisoned Kurdish politician denounced the attack that left three killed. Minister Soylu accused him of "whitewashing" the PKK.

28 September 2022

One police officer killed in suicide bomb attack in southern Türkiye

One police officer killed in suicide bomb attack in southern Türkiye

Two suspected PKK members initially attacked the police with rifles, and were killed after detonating the explosives in their backpacks. Politicians and rights groups denounced the attack.

27 September 2022

Armed attack on Sedat Peker's house in İstanbul

Armed attack on Sedat Peker's house in İstanbul

One person was injured in the attack. The police say the gunfight broke out over money.

15 September 2022

Armed attack on NGO offices in Diyarbakır

Armed attack on NGO offices in Diyarbakır

A masked person fired two shots at a building where the offices of several NGOs, including a Kurdish journalism group backed by the RSF, are located.

Armed attack on HDP office in southern Turkey

Armed attack on HDP office in southern Turkey

The attack in Erdemli, Mersin was carried out at night when the office was closed.

Journalist Güngör Arslan killed in an armed attack in Kocaeli province

'TWO PEOPLE INSTIGATED ME'

Journalist Güngör Arslan killed in an armed attack in Kocaeli province

Released in September 2021 in the trial where he was facing “blackmail" charges, Kocaeli Ses newspaper’s owner Güngör Arslan has lost his life in an armed attack. A day before, he wrote about a tender at the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality.

21 February 2022

Armed attack on HDP Yüreğir office in Adana

Armed attack on HDP Yüreğir office in Adana

An unidentified person or persons carried out an armed attack against the Adana Yüreğir District Organization building of the Peoples’ Democratic Party. An explosive substance was also thrown at the building.

17 February 2022

Deniz Poyraz case | 'We have serious suspicions about spoliation of evidence'

RUKEN TUNCEL REPORTS FROM İZMİR

Deniz Poyraz case | 'We have serious suspicions about spoliation of evidence'

In the trial over the killing of Deniz Poyraz in HDP İzmir office, arrested defendant Onur Gencer said, "I don’t regret the bloody raid that I carried out. If I had been there five minutes earlier, I would have launched an attack with lots of corpses.”

24 January 2022 Ruken Tuncel

'Hate attacks on HDP caused by government's discourse'

'Hate attacks on HDP caused by government's discourse'

A person attempted an armed attack on the HDP's district office in Bahçelievler, İstanbul, was detained. HDP Co-Chair Buldan and the Human Rights Association have called on the authorities two investigate the incident effectively.

30 December 2021

Armed attack on villagers resisting mines in Aydın

Armed attack on villagers resisting mines in Aydın

A couple who were previously threatened have been targeted in an armed attack, yet the gendarmerie haven't carried out a scene investigation, environmental groups say.

13 December 2021

‘Not only the murderer, those who protect him should be put on trial as well’

PARENTS OF DENİZ POYRAZ TO DEPOSE

‘Not only the murderer, those who protect him should be put on trial as well’

In a notification sent to the family of Deniz Poyraz, who was killed in an armed attack in HDP İzmir Office, it is written that “their statements will be taken as complainants.” Mother Fehime Poyraz says, “There is a murderer, but still no court case.”

24 September 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Lawyer refers to ‘organized structure behind killing of HDP’s Deniz Poyraz’

Lawyer refers to ‘organized structure behind killing of HDP’s Deniz Poyraz’

Türkan Aslan, an attorney for Deniz Poyraz, who was killed in the HDP İzmir Office in June 2021, says that they analyzed the Historical Traffic Search (HTS) records of the armed assailant’s phone and found that he was not acting alone.

Massacre in Konya: Murder suspect Altun arrested

Massacre in Konya: Murder suspect Altun arrested

Mehmet Altun, the murder suspect of seven people from the Dedeoğulları family in Konya according to the security camera footage, has been arrested. Crime scene and autopsy reports of the massacre have also come out.

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