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Police raids result in mass detentions, brutal treatment in Hakkari

Police raids result in mass detentions, brutal treatment in Hakkari

A person whose son was among the detained said "his face has become unrecognizable." Despite that, the only diagnosis provided at the hospital was a mere "headache complaint."

Crackdown on Kurdish-linked groups continues as 18 detained in house raids

Crackdown on Kurdish-linked groups continues as 18 detained in house raids

Green Left Party and HDP members are among the detained in the raids that took place early in the morning.

Four Kurdish lawyers arrested in 'terror' investigation

Four Kurdish lawyers arrested in 'terror' investigation

Since April 25, some 52 people have been arrested and 98 people have been released as part of the investigation

Labor and Freedom Alliance calls on opposition to speak out against pre-election crackdown

Labor and Freedom Alliance calls on opposition to speak out against pre-election crackdown

The alliance says the crackdown was intended to affect the results of the dual polls on May 14.

Court arrests four Kurdish journalists after massive raids

Court arrests four Kurdish journalists after massive raids

Ten journalists were among over 120 people who were detained as part of an investigation into Kurdish-linked political parties, journalists, lawyers and artists.

International reactions to mass raids targeting Kurdish groups

International reactions to mass raids targeting Kurdish groups

Seventeen rights and journalism groups have released a joint statement condemning yesterday's raids where 126 politicians, journalists, lawyers and artists were detained.

Protests against mass detentions across Turkey

Protests against mass detentions across Turkey

Members of the groups targeted in the raids and other rights defenders protested the detentions in several cities.

Over 200 detained after İstanbul Newroz celebrations

Over 200 detained after İstanbul Newroz celebrations

The police surrounded and detained groups of people who were chanting slogans while leaving the event area after the celebrations ended.

19 March 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Dozens of HDP members detained in six provinces

Dozens of HDP members detained in six provinces

Police raided several homes in various parts of the country to detain HDP members.

Sixty-six people, including journalists, detained in police raids in six cities

Sixty-six people, including journalists, detained in police raids in six cities

The Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor's Office reportedly ordered the detentions.

'Illegal demonstration' charges against 40 women over Women's Day events

'Illegal demonstration' charges against 40 women over Women's Day events

"Participating in the March 8 marches is not against the law, it is a fundamental right. Prevent male violence, not women defending their rights," the Women's Defense Network has said.

Kobanî investigation: Dozens detained in police raids in 13 cities

Kobanî investigation: Dozens detained in police raids in 13 cities

Ninety-one people are suspected of "providing financial assistance to PKK members" following the 2014 events, the prosecutors have said.

'We won't surrender': Scores detained as HDP marks fifth year of mass arrest of MPs

'We won't surrender': Scores detained as HDP marks fifth year of mass arrest of MPs

Having faced a government crackdown over the past five years, the HDP has held protest across the country.

4 November 2021

HDP detentions: Hasankeyf Coordination calls for release of Prof. Beyza Üstün

HDP detentions: Hasankeyf Coordination calls for release of Prof. Beyza Üstün

More than 80 members of the HDP have been detained over the 2014 "Kobani protests" in mostly Kurdish-populated regions.

30 September 2020

Babacan: Detentions of HDP politicians not legally explainable

Babacan: Detentions of HDP politicians not legally explainable

Former economy minister Ali Babacan founded a new party in March after resigning from the ruling AKP.

29 September 2020

Opposition parties, rights defenders denounce 'politically motivated' detention of HDP members

Opposition parties, rights defenders denounce 'politically motivated' detention of HDP members

The government has faced strong criticism over yesterday's raid against the HDP politicians.

26 September 2020

Mass detention of HDP politicians aimed at 'weakening the party before elections'

HDP MP DANIŞ-BEŞTAŞ

Mass detention of HDP politicians aimed at 'weakening the party before elections'

More than 80 members of the HDP, including mayors and former lawmakers, were detained today.

25 September 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Women detained in İstanbul Convention rally released

Women detained in İstanbul Convention rally released

The police did not allow women to march and detained 16 during yesterday's demonstrations.

Amnesty International: Turkey is using pandemic as an excuse to stifle free expression

Amnesty International: Turkey is using pandemic as an excuse to stifle free expression

The government is "hounding social media users, journalists, doctors and others, and invoking legal provisions that criminalize dissent, in efforts to silence its critics," says Amnesty.

Four Dismissed HDP Mayors Given House Arrest

Four Dismissed HDP Mayors Given House Arrest

While four of the dismissed co-mayors have been given house arrest, six people, including co-mayors and municipal employees, have been released on the condition of judicial control measures.

Investigations into Afrin Posts on Social Media

Investigations into Afrin Posts on Social Media

Investigations have been launched investigations into social media posts about military campaign into Afrin. The Ministry of Interior has stated that 24 people have been detained.

22 January 2018

Detained IT Specialist, Writer Serdar Kuzuloğlu Released After Deposition

Detained IT Specialist, Writer Serdar Kuzuloğlu Released After Deposition

It has been confirmed that IT specialist, writer Serdar Kuzuluoğlu has been taken into custody, who posted on Twitter “I am being detained” at 6:40 a.m. this morning. He was released in the evening hours after his deposition.

1 November 2017

Rights Advocate Doctor Necdet İpekyüz Detained

Rights Advocate Doctor Necdet İpekyüz Detained

Human Rights Foundation of Turkey Executive Board member and former President of Diyarbakır Chamber of Medicine Dr. Necdet İpekyüz was taken into custody together along with other seven people this morning in Diyarbakır.

Ministry of Justice: 50,510 People Arrested in Coup Attempt Investigations

Ministry of Justice: 50,510 People Arrested in Coup Attempt Investigations

According to the statement of the Ministry of Justice, 50,510 people have been arrested in investigations regarding the July 15 coup attempt. There are 2,431 judges and prosecutors behind bars.

Additional 7 Days of Detention Issued for Human Rights Advocates

Additional 7 Days of Detention Issued for Human Rights Advocates

An additional seven days of detention has been issued for the human rights advocates who were taken into custody at training meeting in Büyükada in İstanbul.

11 July 2017 Beyza Kural

Amnesty International Makes Statement on Detention of Human Rights Defenders

Amnesty International Makes Statement on Detention of Human Rights Defenders

Holding a statement regarding human rights defenders including Amnesty International Turkey Director İdil Eser being taken into custody in a raid while holding a workshop yesterday in Büyükada, Amnesty international has demanded release of the detainees.

Human Rights Defenders Detained in Büyükada

Human Rights Defenders Detained in Büyükada

Human rights advocates from various human rights organizations holding a training meeting in Büyükada on protection of human rights advocates were detained yesterday.

‘No’ Campaigners Detained in Operations

‘No’ Campaigners Detained in Operations

“No” campaigners were taken into custody in an operation launched in the early hours this morning.

948 Detained, 248 Arrested Over Social Media Postings

948 Detained, 248 Arrested Over Social Media Postings

Following the bomb attacks, 948 people have been taken into custody, 248 others have been arrested in operations launched in 81 provinces in two weeks.

8 February 2017

PM Davutoğlu: 10 Twitter Users Have Been Detained within Ankara Investigation

ANKARA MASSACRE

PM Davutoğlu: 10 Twitter Users Have Been Detained within Ankara Investigation

Prime Minister Davutoğlu explained 10 twitter users have been detained after Ankara bombing. 12 people are detained in total.

15 October 2015

Police Operation against Democratic Regions Party

Police Operation against Democratic Regions Party

Police launched an operation against Democratic Regions Party executives who said none of the state officials could rule them in Şırnak province, in southeastern Turkey.

30 Detentions in KCK; 7 Arrests in Van

30 Detentions in KCK; 7 Arrests in Van

Detention warrants are issued for 30 people including BDP Urfa Provincial Head. 7 women working at the municipality got arrested in Van.

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