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Miners’ march to Ankara prevented, again

Miners’ march to Ankara prevented, again

Unable to get their severance pay and wages, miners from Ermenek attempted to march to Ankara in protest: Gendarmerie prevented the march, Independent Miners’ Union Chair Çetin fainted during the intervention, 30 workers have been detained.

25 November 2020

Miners’ march to Ankara prevented by gendarmerie again

Miners’ march to Ankara prevented by gendarmerie again

Unable to receive their wages and compensation for over a year now, miners from Ermenek in Karaman province wanted to march to the capital city of Ankara on October 12. Miners’ march has been once again prevented by the gendarmerie.

27 October 2020

Resisting mineworkers dismissed despite layoff ban

Resisting mineworkers dismissed despite layoff ban

Mineworkers in Karaman province have been dismissed after they refrained from working because of unpaid salaries.

11 September 2020

508 Years Prison Sentence in Child Abuse Trial in Karaman

508 Years Prison Sentence in Child Abuse Trial in Karaman

M.B. who has sexually abused 10 children staying in Ensar Foundation and KAİMDER dorms in Karaman has been sentenced to 508 years of prison. Involved organizations criticize that the trial was brought to an end without extending its scope to cover all persons and institutions responsible for the abuses.

MEB Bars Teacher from Profession on Trial for Sexual Abuse

MEB Bars Teacher from Profession on Trial for Sexual Abuse

A teacher alleged to have sexually abused some students has been barred from profession.

Mine Floods in Karaman, Traps 18 Workers

Mine Floods in Karaman, Traps 18 Workers

A coal mine subsidence due to flooding in the central province of Karaman left 18 workers trapped inside.

28 October 2014