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Administrative court: Ban on Kurdish theater play complies with the law

Administrative court: Ban on Kurdish theater play complies with the law

The court has rejected the lawsuit demanding the stay of execution of the ban imposed on the performance of Kurdish theater play Bêrû, arguing that "the theater group is affiliated with the MKM and the MKM is affiliated with the PKK.”

Governor's office dismisses two people over ‘PKK symbols, colors’ in children's park

Governor's office dismisses two people over ‘PKK symbols, colors’ in children's park

While the Governor’s Office of İstanbul has stated that it would be “objectionable” if the persons responsible for the new layout of the park remained in office, the Municipality of Küçükçekmece has said that the incident has been “manipulated.”

13 November 2020

Prosecutors investigate 'PKK symbols' in new layout of recreational park in İstanbul

Prosecutors investigate 'PKK symbols' in new layout of recreational park in İstanbul

After a park was renewed by the district municipality, the authorities concluded that the star shapes in the children's playground resembled PKK symbols.

12 November 2020

Man Who Sexually Abused a Child Sentenced to 29 Years in Prison

Man Who Sexually Abused a Child Sentenced to 29 Years in Prison

In the first hearing of the lawsuit filed into a child abuse case in Küçükçekmece, İstanbul, the defendant has been sentenced to 29 years in prison without any good conduct time.

Publication and Broadcast Ban on News About Child Abuse in İstanbul

Publication and Broadcast Ban on News About Child Abuse in İstanbul

The Küçükçekmece 3rd Penal Court of Peace has imposed a publication and broadcast ban on the news about the sexual abuse of a five-year-old girl in İstanbul. Accordingly, access to some news articles about the issue has been blocked.

Minister of Interior Soylu: Perpetrator of Child Abuse in İstanbul Caught

Minister of Interior Soylu: Perpetrator of Child Abuse in İstanbul Caught

Speaking about the incident of child abuse in İstanbul, Minister of Interior Soylu has stated that the perpetrator has been caught. İstanbul Governorship also announced that a legal action would be taken against “the ones who used the incident for provocation.”

Statement by Feminist Lawyers Regarding Sexual Abuse of a Five-Year-Old Child

Statement by Feminist Lawyers Regarding Sexual Abuse of a Five-Year-Old Child

While a confidentiality order has been issued for the investigation launched into the sexual abuse of a five-year-old girl in Küçükçekmece, İstanbul, feminist lawyers have stated that the girl could be discharged from hospital tomorrow.

24 April 2019 Evrim Kepenek

5-Year-Old Child Sexually Abused in İstanbul

5-Year-Old Child Sexually Abused in İstanbul

A five-year-old girl child has been hospitalized after being subjected to sexual abuse in the district of Küçükçekmece in İstanbul. The neighborhood residents have gathered in front of the police station to protest the incident.