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Real Success against Virtual Censorship

INTERNET CENSORSHIP

Real Success against Virtual Censorship

2,000 people from various organizations and institutions demonstrated in Istanbul against internet censorship in Turkey. The organizers and supporters appreciated the large number of participants and emphasized the importance to make their voices heard on the street.

19 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Women Demonstrate against Abuse and Rape

Women Demonstrate against Abuse and Rape

After the recent severe case of rape of Women Movement member K.S., members of the Istanbul Women Platform demonstrated in a sit-down strike against rape and abuse of women. They criticized the government for an increasing number of rapes just when the war is escalating.

29 June 2010 Burçin Belge

Demonstration for Democratic Constitution Ends with Tear Gas

Demonstration for Democratic Constitution Ends with Tear Gas

The police intervened with tear gas and truncheons against demonstrators voicing their opinions on a democratic constitution in Kadıköy/Istanbul during the weekend. The meeting was attended by 5,000 people, among them members of political parties and non-governmental organizations.

12 April 2010 Berivan Tapan

More than 6 Years Imprisonment for 15-Year-Old

CHILDREN TRIED UNDER ANTI-TERROR LAW

More than 6 Years Imprisonment for 15-Year-Old

In a single hearing, a 15-year-old child was sentenced to imprionment of more than six years. The conviction was based on police statements and a photo showing a child from behind. Lawyer Turgay Berk appealed to the decision.

5 April 2010 Semra Pelek

More than 200,000 People Demonstrate for Alevi Rights

DEMONSTRATION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

More than 200,000 People Demonstrate for Alevi Rights

The presidents of 3 Alevi organizations criticized that the government's approach towards Alevi rights was not sincere and urged for measures within the framework of equality and human rights. They called for a joint opposition of all Alevi groups against this insincerity.

9 November 2009 Bawer Çakır

Police Force against IMF-WB Protestors - 200 People Arrested

IMF-WB SUMMIT

Police Force against IMF-WB Protestors - 200 People Arrested

About 2000 people wanted to participate in a demonstration against IMF and World Bank starting on Taksim Square in Istanbul. The police intervened with tear gas, tinted water and water cannons. Clashes occurred in a number of neighboring districts.

7 October 2009 Emine Özcan,Bawer Çakır

DISK Takes The May Day Police Violence To ECHR and ILO

DISK president Çelebi tells that they will take the May Day prohibitions and the police violence, what they call “state terror”, to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and the International Labor Organization (ILO).

Everybody Meets In Şişli And March To Taksim

Everybody Meets In Şişli And March To Taksim

Trade unions from DİSK, KESK and TÜRK-İŞ confederations, professional organizations and political formations will meet in Şişli and march to Taksim. Targeting the administration, Tombul from KESK says: “Do not resort to the shameful act of using violence against people”.

1 May 2008 Tolga Korkut

“It Is Not Illegal to Have 1 May Celebration In Taksim”

The DISK lawyer Okcan indicates that the court rulings disprove the governor Güler. “Taksim is open to the soccer celebrations, police marches, tulip festival and to the new year festivities, but closed to the workers. He is trying to lower the participation by scaring people away.”

30 April 2008 Tolga Korkut

Unions Urge For Taksim Square, Government Says A Wreath Is Enough

Unions Urge For Taksim Square, Government Says A Wreath Is Enough

PM Erdoğan says yes to a May Day press statement and a wreath-laying ceremony in Istanbul's central Taksim Square, but no to a meeting. The unions propose to enter Taksim only from one side. Çelebi from Disk says they do not want this square closed to them.

Prosecutor Rejects Trial for 1 May Police Violence

38 people who were attacked by the police at last year’s 1 May protests have been told that their demonstration was illegal and the police used legitimate force.

3 April 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

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