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Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır

Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır

The celebrations were held in Newroz Park in the Bağlar district this year. A black stage was set up since the Newroz was dedicated to those who lost their lives in the February 6 earthquakes.

Bar Association: Two 5-year-olds taken into custody at Diyarbakır Newroz

COMPLAINT AGAINST PROSECUTOR

Bar Association: Two 5-year-olds taken into custody at Diyarbakır Newroz

The Diyarbakır Bar has announced that the children were detained due to their traditional wear and they were fingerprinted in the meantime. The Bar has filed a complaint against the law enforcement officers and prosecutor of the investigation.

At least 298 people, including 74 children, detained during Diyarbakır Newroz

At least 298 people, including 74 children, detained during Diyarbakır Newroz

Okan Alptekin, a member of the Diyarbakır Bar Association LGBTI+ Rights Commission, says that women and LGBTI+s were subjected to discrimination while entering the Newroz site in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır province.

Police officer who shot Kemal Kurkut to death not arrested again

Police officer who shot Kemal Kurkut to death not arrested again

In the retrial over the killing of Kemal Kurkut during the Diyarbakır Newroz in 2017, the court has once again rejected the request for arresting the police officer on trial.

‘Release the children detained during Diyarbakır Newroz'

DİYARBAKIR BAR

‘Release the children detained during Diyarbakır Newroz'

“The practice that violates children’s fundamental rights and freedoms must be swiftly abandoned and the children deprived of their freedom must be released,” says the Child Rights Center of the Diyarbakır Bar.

Diyarbakır Newroz celebrated with joy amid security forces’ policy of intimidation

IMPRESSIONS FROM DİYARBAKIR

Diyarbakır Newroz celebrated with joy amid security forces’ policy of intimidation

The Diyarbakır Newroz took place under the shadow of security forces' use of force and intimidation: Top issues on the people’s agenda were the economy, feminicides and climate of oppression.

22 March 2022 Ali Safa Korkut

Tens of thousands gather for Newroz in Diyarbakır

Tens of thousands gather for Newroz in Diyarbakır

The long queues in front of the search points could not hinder the folk dances in Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır’s Bağlar. The streets of the Kurdish-majority province were filled with thousands heading for the celebration site.

21 March 2022 Umut Ali Adalı

Diyarbakır, İstanbul Governorships Accept Newroz Application

Diyarbakır, İstanbul Governorships Accept Newroz Application

Applications for Newroz celebrations have been accepted by many governorships including Diyarbakır and İstanbul. The celebrations took place in some cities such as Urfa and Antalya.

Diyarbakır Bar: Shooting of Kurkut is a Violation of Right to Live

Diyarbakır Bar: Shooting of Kurkut is a Violation of Right to Live

Diyarbakır Bar Association has stated that right to live of Kurkut, who was shot to death in Newruz, has been violated as a result of disproportionate use of using arms.