February 6 earthquakes

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Government seizes private lands to set up container cities in Hatay

Government seizes private lands to set up container cities in Hatay

The decision was based on the state of emergency declared in 10 provinces affected by last month's quakes, which displaced nearly two million people.

Turkey's earthquake death toll surpasses 50,000, including 6,800 foreign nationals

Turkey's earthquake death toll surpasses 50,000, including 6,800 foreign nationals

Over 6,800 foreign nationals were killed in the massive February quakes, according to the vice president.

Neighborhood guards beat quake survivors: 'We are the state here'

Neighborhood guards beat quake survivors: 'We are the state here'

A man was beaten by neighborhood guards while he was trying to pick up the belongings of his sister-in-law from her apartment.

20 March 2023 Ayça Söylemez

State of emergency in Turkey's quake-hit regions an obstacle to journalism, says IPI director

State of emergency in Turkey's quake-hit regions an obstacle to journalism, says IPI director

AN IPI delegation visited the earthquake region to meet journalists and observe the situation on the ground.

Many Bibles and icons found under the debris of collapsed church in Hatay

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Many Bibles and icons found under the debris of collapsed church in Hatay

Excavation teams were able to save Bibles and some liturgical materials besides eleven icons in the ruins of the Antakya Greek Orthodox Church that collapsed in the February 6 earthquakes.

Arrests over Turkey earthquakes rise to 284

Arrests over Turkey earthquakes rise to 284

Over 100 of the arrested were contractors and 151 were building inspectors, according to the justice minister.

Death toll from floods in earthquake-hit cities rises to 16

Death toll from floods in earthquake-hit cities rises to 16

Torrential rains hit Urfa and Adıyaman, two cities affected by the February earthquakes.

Report on rights violations in prisons in earthquake regions

Report on rights violations in prisons in earthquake regions

The Human Rights Association has said that the authorities have transferred hundreds of prisoners in the earthquake regions to prisons in other provinces without informing their families.

Heavy rain and floods hit again the earthquake-hit region: Number of dead rose to 14

Heavy rain and floods hit again the earthquake-hit region: Number of dead rose to 14

Heavy rain fell on Urfa, Adıyaman, Malatya, and Maraş resulting in floods. Twelve people lost their lives in Urfa. One container was dragged and two people died in Adıyaman. Tents were flooded in Malatya and Maraş.

Arrests over social media posts about quakes rise to 43

Arrests over social media posts about quakes rise to 43

The police identified over 1,100 social media users and took legal action against 730 of them.

How elections will be held in Turkey's earthquake-hit regions

How elections will be held in Turkey's earthquake-hit regions

There are about nine million registered voters in the 11 provinces hit by the quakes, which displaced nearly two million people.

Arrests related to Turkey earthquakes rise to 279

Arrests related to Turkey earthquakes rise to 279

Nearly 100 of the arrested people are contractors while 50 suspects have been found to be dead.

Academic under investigation over 'earthquake' remarks during class

Academic under investigation over 'earthquake' remarks during class

The academic criticized the government's response to the earthquakes during an online class.

Erdoğan once again asks for people's 'forgiveness' over earthquakes

Erdoğan once again asks for people's 'forgiveness' over earthquakes

The president addressed a crowd in Hatay, a heavily hit province by the earthquakes.

New construction regulation in İstanbul for earthquake resistance

New construction regulation in İstanbul for earthquake resistance

A new regulation is being introduced that will forbid mezzanine floors in buildings, and require basement floors to be constructed in all buildings that have more than two floors if adopted by the municipality council.

Governor who faced protests in the aftermath of the earthquakes resigns

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Governor who faced protests in the aftermath of the earthquakes resigns

The people had protested the Adıyaman Governor and the Minister of Transport during their visit to the city after the February 6 earthquakes and the two had to get in their cars and leave.

Kılıçdaroğlu visits quake-hit Malatya as presidential candidate

Kılıçdaroğlu visits quake-hit Malatya as presidential candidate

"When will the state serve as a social state, if not now?" the CHP leader and the joint presidential candidate of the Nation Alliance asked in the city.

Earthquake victim students are 'guests' in private schools but only until June

Earthquake victim students are 'guests' in private schools but only until June

Private schools started a "guest student" campaign for earthquake victim children who will be able to study in the school they apply for free until the end of June, however, there is no statement made on how they will continue their education later.

9 March 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Disaster agency asks refugee earthquake survivors to leave tents, says lawyers' group

Disaster agency asks refugee earthquake survivors to leave tents, says lawyers' group

The claims spread on social media have been confirmed by the Lawyers for Freedom Association.

Court blocks access to reports about selling of clothes donated to earthquake survivors

Court blocks access to reports about selling of clothes donated to earthquake survivors

A journalist revealed that some clothes intended for earthquake survivors and clothes put in old cloth containers were handed over to a textile recycling company.

Erdoğan: 'Elections will be on May 14, earthquake will continue to be on our agenda'

Erdoğan: 'Elections will be on May 14, earthquake will continue to be on our agenda'

In his speech made after the cabinet meeting late last night, the President did not comment on the crisis the "Table of Six" lived through this week before announcing their joint candidate.

Call to light candles to unite our mourning for the quake victims

'LIGHT A CANDLE IN FRONT OF YOUR WINDOW'

Call to light candles to unite our mourning for the quake victims

Eren Can who lost both his mother and father, Hatice Can and Mithat Can, in the February 6 earthquakes, invited everyone to light candles in front of their windows starting this evening in order to unite our pain and mourning.

6 March 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Court issues arrest warrant against man for 'abusing child who survived earthquake'

Court issues arrest warrant against man for 'abusing child who survived earthquake'

The brother of the refugee child had identified the man who is accused of abusing a 13-year-old girl after she was rescued from the rubble.

6 March 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Police chief detained for stealing earthquake aid

Police chief detained for stealing earthquake aid

In a search of the suspected officer's home, the police found power generators, tents and other materials.

Minister: Over 227,000 buildings collapsed, severely damaged in Türkiye after quakes

Minister: Over 227,000 buildings collapsed, severely damaged in Türkiye after quakes

The construction of 13,866 housing units began in the quake-hit region, according to the minister.

Preventing aid deliveries, detaining journalists: Rights group documents violations after quakes

Preventing aid deliveries, detaining journalists: Rights group documents violations after quakes

The authorities prevented aid deliveries in at least 20 cases, 17 people were subjected to torture and 11 journalists were hindered by law enforcement officers, according to the TİHV.

Court approves 'away game' ban on Fenerbahçe fans

Court approves 'away game' ban on Fenerbahçe fans

The ban came after Fenerbahçe fans protested against the government during a match over its presumed inadequate response to last month's massive earthquakes.

'Power plants near fault lines continue to operate at full capacity'

'Power plants near fault lines continue to operate at full capacity'

In case of an explosion of the tanks, an area with a semi-diameter of 30 kilometers would face destruction and chemical pollution, according to a lawyer who has focused on environmental struggles in southern Türkiye for over 15 years.

At least 182 workers killed on the job in February, including over 90 in earthquakes

At least 182 workers killed on the job in February, including over 90 in earthquakes

The Health and Safety Labor Watch has released its monthly report on workers' killings.

Arrests over Türkiye earthquakes rise to 237, including 166 contractors

Arrests over Türkiye earthquakes rise to 237, including 166 contractors

The number of detentions and arrests is expected to further increase as investigations are continuing.

'It is forgotten that prisoners are earthquake survivors, too'

'It is forgotten that prisoners are earthquake survivors, too'

Many prisoners in the earthquake-hit region face difficulties in communicating with their families and access to basic needs since they lost economic support from their families, according to CISST.

3 March 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Lawyers' group files complaint against religious authority over 'child marriage' statement

Lawyers' group files complaint against religious authority over 'child marriage' statement

In response to a question about the adoption of child survivors of the earthquakes, Diyanet had said there was no obstacle to a marriage between an adopter and an adoptee.

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