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Human Rights Watch: European Union Hiding Behind Greece

Human Rights Watch: European Union Hiding Behind Greece

Underlining that refugees trying to cross into Europe through Greece are subjected to various violations of rights at the border, the HRW says, “EU is hiding behind a shield of Greek security force abuse instead of helping Greece protect asylum seekers.”

HRW: Respect the Rights of Refugees, Ease the Suffering at Borders

HRW: Respect the Rights of Refugees, Ease the Suffering at Borders

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released a statement regarding Turkey’s decision of not stopping refugees trying to leave the country for Europe and Greece’s reaction of suspending access to the asylum system for a month.

HRW: Extending Kavala’s Detention is a Travesty That Should be Promptly Reversed

HRW: Extending Kavala’s Detention is a Travesty That Should be Promptly Reversed

Commenting on the re-arrest of Osman Kavala, HRW Executive Director Roth said, “It shows how Turkey’s criminal justice system is politically manipulated, with detention and prosecutions pursued at the political whim of the president.”

21 February 2020

‘Removal and Arrest of Democratically Elected Kurdish Mayors Violates Voters’ Rights’

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‘Removal and Arrest of Democratically Elected Kurdish Mayors Violates Voters’ Rights’

Indicating that 23 mayors in total have been arrested and a trustee has been appointed to HDP’s 32 municipalities, Human Rights Watch (HRW) says that the removal of mayors “has effectively cancelled the results of the March 31 local elections.”

7 February 2020

HRW: UN Review Should Address Sharp Decline of Rights in Turkey

HRW: UN Review Should Address Sharp Decline of Rights in Turkey

"Turkey's disregard of human rights is a disservice to its citizens, who deserve to live with dignity and freedom," HRW's Williamson said ahead of the Universal Public Review

27 January 2020

HRW Calls on Turkey to Release Jailed Critics, Respect Elections Results

HRW Calls on Turkey to Release Jailed Critics, Respect Elections Results

HRW has released its World Report 2020, where it reviews human rights issues in more than 100 countries.

15 January 2020

International Rights Organizations: Free Osman Kavala

International Rights Organizations: Free Osman Kavala

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have released a joint statement and called on Turkey to carry out the ECtHR ruling and release arrested businessperson Osman Kavala from prison immediately.

11 December 2019

HRW Report on Lawyers in Turkey: They Feel Like 'Extras' in Hearings

HRW Report on Lawyers in Turkey: They Feel Like 'Extras' in Hearings

The Human Rights Watch has released a report on the prosecution against lawyers in Turkey, examining the case files of 168 lawyers. It has urged the government to "end prosecuting lawyers."

HRW Report: State of Emergency Ended, Repression Continues in Turkey

HRW Report: State of Emergency Ended, Repression Continues in Turkey

HRW Executive Director Kenneth Roth has said in the World Report 2019, “The populists spreading hatred and intolerance in many countries are spawning a resistance.” According to the report, repressive practices continue in Turkey.

17 January 2019

HRW: End Prosecutions for ‘Insulting President’

HRW: End Prosecutions for ‘Insulting President’

Making a call to Turkey to put an end to prosecutions on charge of ‘insulting the president’, the Human Rights Watch has emphasized, “Decisions by prosecutors and courts to start or drop cases should not rest on the word of the president.”

18 October 2018

HRW: Turkey Stops Registering Asylum Seekers from Syria

HRW: Turkey Stops Registering Asylum Seekers from Syria

Human Rights Watch has announced that Turkey has stopped registering the recently arrived asylum seekers from Syria, which “is leading to unlawful deportations, coerced returns to Syria, and the denial of health care and education.”

HRW: Afrin Residents Blocked from Fleeing

HRW: Afrin Residents Blocked from Fleeing

HRW has stated that Syrian government forces are blocking civilians fleeing the Afrin operation of Turkey from entering territory under government control. Civilians are reported to be stranded in areas with limited food, clean water and medical supplies.

Human Rights Watch Issues Report on Torture in Police Custody, Abductions

Human Rights Watch Issues Report on Torture in Police Custody, Abductions

Human Rights Watch issued a report on torture in detention centers and abduction claims in Turkey. The organization demanded investigation of the rights violations.

12 October 2017

Human Rights Watch Suggests 24 Civilians Killed in Turkey’s Offensive in Jarablus

Human Rights Watch Suggests 24 Civilians Killed in Turkey’s Offensive in Jarablus

The Human Rights Watch has said that “all parties must pay attention to minimize damages inflicted on civilians”.

15 September 2016

HRW: We’re Concerned About Rise in Civilian Deaths

HRW: We’re Concerned About Rise in Civilian Deaths

Human Rights Watch Turkey, concerned that the number of civilian deaths during curfews would increase has stated: “The injured had no access to treatment, water stopped working, electricity was cut off, there was no food supply and the houses have been abandoned”.

23 December 2015

“Homeland Security Act Proposal Undermines Human Rights”

“Homeland Security Act Proposal Undermines Human Rights”

Human Rights Watch released a report, warning the government on the new act proposal concerning Turkey’s homeland security. The parliament should reconsider the parts that expands police duties, the report said.

11 December 2014

Time Ticking for Unresolved Murders and Disappearances of the 1990s

Time Ticking for Unresolved Murders and Disappearances of the 1990s

Emma Sinclair-Webb from the Human Rights Watch (HRW) cautioned that the statute of limitations would begin to apply to cases of unresolved murders and disappearances that took place in the 1990s within three years, while speaking at a meeting in Istanbul.

4 September 2012 Nilay Vardar

Ending Impunity for Killings and Disappearances

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Ending Impunity for Killings and Disappearances

Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a press release calling for the removal of the hurdles that lie before the investigation of security forces and civil servants for their roles in murders, disappearances and acts of torture that took place in the 1990s.

4 September 2012

Human Rights Watch: Ergenekon Trial an Oppportunity

Human Rights Watch: Ergenekon Trial an Oppportunity

In its annual report, Human Rights Watch has conceded that there are doubts about the independence of the Turkish judiciary; nevertheless, the Ergenekon trial is considered an opportunity to fight against unwanted military and state interference in political life.

15 January 2009

Human Rights Organisations: Obama, Close Down Guantanamo!

Human rights organisations have called on Obama to present a detailed plan for the closure of Guantanamo base and to form an independent commission to investigate human rights violations at the camp.

13 January 2009

Human Rights Watch Leaves The Meeting With The Human Rights Minister Unsatisfied

Human Rights Watch Leaves The Meeting With The Human Rights Minister Unsatisfied

Kenneth Roth, administrator of the Human Rights Watch (HRW), described his experience with Çiçek, minister of the human rights, during his meeting to introduce his report about the police violence as meeting with a minister assigned to violate the human rights.

10 December 2008 Tolga Korkut

HRW Report: Human Rights Trend is “Retrograde”

The annual Human Rights Watch Report on Turkey is pessimistic about developments. The report condemns freedom of speech violations, harassment of the DTP, violence against minorities and civilians.

31 January 2008

Closure Trial of Gay Rights Group Postponed

After a court hearing yesterday, the court has demanded an expert's report from the prosecution.

19 October 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

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