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Joint Call by 14 Bar Associations: Release Political Prisoners

Joint Call by 14 Bar Associations: Release Political Prisoners

14 bar associations have criticized the 3rd Judicial Reform Package which will pave the way for the release of 100 thousand inmates while allegedly excluding political prisoners: “What makes a state powerful is its justice.”

'Government Drafts Bill to Reduce Sentences for Sexual Violence Amid Pandemic'

'Government Drafts Bill to Reduce Sentences for Sexual Violence Amid Pandemic'

The parliament will vote on a bill on sentence reductions in a bid to reduce prison populations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

24 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Majority of Health Workers Say They Cannot Access Masks and Gloves’

TTB REPORT ON HEALTH WORKERS

‘Majority of Health Workers Say They Cannot Access Masks and Gloves’

In a survey by Turkish Medical Association, 78 percent of health workers say that they have difficulty in accessing N5 masks, 74 percent in accessing face shields or glasses, 60 percent medical masks and 38 percent in accessing gloves.

Psychiatric Association Warns Against Stigmatization of Covid-19 Patients

Psychiatric Association Warns Against Stigmatization of Covid-19 Patients

"What is the most painful and destructive effect of stigma is that people think they are no longer members of the society they feel connected to," the association has said.

Prisoners’ Relatives: We Want a Fair Legal Regulation for Political Prisoners

Prisoners’ Relatives: We Want a Fair Legal Regulation for Political Prisoners

Evin Jiyan Kışanak, Hülya Oruç, Zeynep Mızraklı, Mehmet Altan and Özge Terkoğlu slam the 3rd Judicial Reform Package for excluding political prisoners from reduced prison sentences to be introduced by the amended legal regulation on execution.

24 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Women's Organizations Call for Urgent Action Plan to Prevent Male Violence During Pandemic

Women's Organizations Call for Urgent Action Plan to Prevent Male Violence During Pandemic

Three women's organizations note that women may face increased male violence as a result of staying home during the coronavirus pandemic.

24 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Efforts to Reduce Prison Population Cannot be a Tool for Targeting Political Prisoners’

HRW STATEMENT AMID COVID-19 OUTBREAK

‘Efforts to Reduce Prison Population Cannot be a Tool for Targeting Political Prisoners’

As Turkey is preparing to release as many as 100 thousand prisoners amid Covid-19 outbreak, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has welcomed the plan, but warned that “such measures cannot become a tool for targeting political prisoners.”

Waste Pickers: We Cannot Make Ends Meet Only with Food Aid

Waste Pickers: We Cannot Make Ends Meet Only with Food Aid

Speaking to bianet in the wake of a ban on waste picking in Ankara amid Covid-19 outbreak, Street Waste Collectors’ Association Chair Kahraman says, “If we don’t work, workers of factories will also lose their jobs. We wait for help from the government.”

24 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

Interior Ministry Imposes Limitations on Shopping, Transportation

Interior Ministry Imposes Limitations on Shopping, Transportation

All public transport vehicles will be allowed to carry only half their capacity while only a certain number of people will be allowed at groceries at one time.

Progressive Lawyers Association Applies to Ministry, Requests Release of Ill Prisoners

COVID-19

Progressive Lawyers Association Applies to Ministry, Requests Release of Ill Prisoners

Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) İstanbul Branch Prison Commission has applied to the Ministry of Justice regarding 126 ill prisoners whose relatives got in contact with them and requested their immediate release due to coronavirus.

24 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Health Minister Confirms 1,529th Case, 37th Death as Coronavirus ‘Spreads All Over Turkey’

Health Minister Confirms 1,529th Case, 37th Death as Coronavirus ‘Spreads All Over Turkey’

In Turkey, 293 more people have tested positive and seven people have died in the last 24 hours, according to the minister.

'Government, Media Owners Responsible for Safety of Journalists During Pandemic'

'Government, Media Owners Responsible for Safety of Journalists During Pandemic'

Two journalists' organizations have released statements on the safety of reporters during the coronavirus pandemic, demanding precautions be taken.

316 People Detained over Coronavirus Posts

316 People Detained over Coronavirus Posts

A legal action has been taken against 316 social media users who shared images or voice records about Covid-19. The total number of probed social media accounts has hit 1,748.

Justice Minister Gül: No Coronavirus Cases in Prisons

Justice Minister Gül: No Coronavirus Cases in Prisons

Announcing coronavirus measures to be adopted in the judiciary, Minister of Justice Gül has said, “The isolation of our citizens who show the symptoms of the disease is obligatory. The violation of this measure is a crime.”

‘We No Longer Chase After Coronavirus News After Being Detained’

‘We No Longer Chase After Coronavirus News After Being Detained’

Detained over a news report on coronavirus outbreak in Turkey, İsmet Çiğit, the editor-in-chief of a local newspaper from Kocaeli, says, “I know that the news is true. The state wanted to intimidate. But we now only report on official statements.”

23 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

'Political Prisoners Should Not be Excluded from Prison Release over Coronavirus'

STATEMENTS BY CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND LAWYERS

'Political Prisoners Should Not be Excluded from Prison Release over Coronavirus'

In order to prevent Covid-19 from spreading in prisons, the government is poised to release as many as 100 thousand prisoners, except for those imprisoned for offenses related to "terrorism, drugs and sexual abuse."

19 Covid-19 Questions to Ministry of Health

19 Covid-19 Questions to Ministry of Health

Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has asked Ministry of Health: What is the distribution of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Turkey by their provinces and districts of residence, age and gender? How many tests have been conducted so far?

It is Now Time to Weave Networks of Solidarity

PENNED BY AYŞE GÜL YILGÖR

It is Now Time to Weave Networks of Solidarity

What can we do? With whom can we join forces? Cannot we all form civilian initiatives wherever we are by thinking and planning all these?

23 March 2020 Ayşe Gül Yılgör

Leave Outbreak Management to Public Health Specialists!

PENNED BY MURAT CİVANER

Leave Outbreak Management to Public Health Specialists!

As we said, Public Health first tries to prevent; today, prevention is left to people themselves: Wash your hands, don’t stay too close, don’t go out, we are told… These are, of course, necessary. But ‘necessary’ is one thing and ‘enough’ is another...

23 March 2020 Murat Civaner

Turkey's Coronavirus Tally Hits 1,236 Cases, 30 Deaths as Number of Tests Still Low

Turkey's Coronavirus Tally Hits 1,236 Cases, 30 Deaths as Number of Tests Still Low

For the first time since the disease spread to Turkey, the Health Minister announced the exact number of tests performed so far.

Coronavirus: Number of Cases Reaches 947, Death Toll Rises to 21 in Turkey

Coronavirus: Number of Cases Reaches 947, Death Toll Rises to 21 in Turkey

Minister of Health has announced that 12 more people have lost their lives and 277 new Covid-19 cases have been diagnosed in Turkey in the last 24 hours. Accordingly, the death toll has increased to 21 and the number of cases to 947.

Members of Resistance Orchestra

PENNED BY HİLAL ERKOCA

Members of Resistance Orchestra

I am not so gifted in music. Neither do a I have a balcony at my house, nor do I hold a tambourine in my hand. I still want to be an ungifted member of this resistance orchestra. I am not alone. You are not alone. We are stronger. We are more resistant.

21 March 2020 Hilal Erkoca

Curfew for Citizens 65 Years and Older, Chronically Ill

COVID-19

Curfew for Citizens 65 Years and Older, Chronically Ill

As part of coronavirus measures, the Ministry of Interior has restricted citizens who are 65 years and older and who have chronic diseases from going out in public and walking in open areas such as parks and gardens as of this midnight.

Turkey Halts Flights with 46 More Countries, Takes Additional Measures Against Pandemic

Turkey Halts Flights with 46 More Countries, Takes Additional Measures Against Pandemic

Turkey has now suspended flights to and from 68 countries and tightened measures regarding hotels and restaurants.

As Older People Reluctant to Stay Home During Pandemic, Authorities Remove Park Benches

As Older People Reluctant to Stay Home During Pandemic, Authorities Remove Park Benches

After İstanbul mayor complained that more than 100 thousand older people use public transport daily, a district municipality has removed park benches to discourage the elderly from going out during the pandemic.

Covid-19: Death Toll Rises to 9, Number of Cases Reaches 670 in Turkey

Covid-19: Death Toll Rises to 9, Number of Cases Reaches 670 in Turkey

Health Minister Koca has announced that five more people have died of Covid-19 and 311 new cases have been diagnosed in the last 24 hours. With this latest announcement, the death toll has increased to nine and the number of cases to 670.

İstanbul Reduces Public Transport Services, Releases Informative Video in Five Languages

İstanbul Reduces Public Transport Services, Releases Informative Video in Five Languages

Suspending 24/7 services, the municipality has prepared infographics and animated movies on the coronavirus pandemic in five languages.

Medical Experts Call on Health Ministry to be 'More Transparent' on Covid-19 Pandemic

Medical Experts Call on Health Ministry to be 'More Transparent' on Covid-19 Pandemic

The ministry should be more transparent and eliminate risks faced by healthcare workers, according to a statement by medical experts.

Reports: Turkey Poised to Release Thousands of Prisoners over Covid-19 Outbreak

Reports: Turkey Poised to Release Thousands of Prisoners over Covid-19 Outbreak

Lawyers and rights defenders have been calling on the government to reduce the number of inmates since the beginning of the outbreak, noting the overcrowding in prisons.

'Please Help Us Return': Students Stranded in Ireland After Flights Canceled due to Pandemic

'Please Help Us Return': Students Stranded in Ireland After Flights Canceled due to Pandemic

Students who went to Ireland for language education are now staying in difficult conditions in the country, waiting for help.

20 March 2020 Filiz Yalçıntaş

Turkey Applauds Health Workers Fighting Coronavirus

Turkey Applauds Health Workers Fighting Coronavirus

Upon calls under the hashtag #SağlıkEmekçileriİçin1Dakika (1 Minute for Health Laborers), citizens from across the country applauded health workers for a minute at 9 p.m. for their help and struggle against coronavirus.

Turkey Reports Fourth Coronavirus Death, 168 New Cases

Turkey Reports Fourth Coronavirus Death, 168 New Cases

The number of cases has increased to 359, the Health Minister has announced.