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Report: US says ‘F-16 fighter jet sales to Turkey would serve US interests’
Report: US says ‘F-16 fighter jet sales to Turkey would serve US interests’
The Biden administration has reportedly stated in a congressional correspondence that “the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey would serve US interests and bolster NATO unity”.
7 April 2022
Open letter by Turkish Medical Association: War is a public health problem
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Open letter by Turkish Medical Association: War is a public health problem
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the TTB has addressed an open letter to the World Medical Association and Standing Committee of European Doctors: “War and armed clashes going on in Ukraine must immediately end”.
4 April 2022
Letter to Turkey’s Human Rights, Equality Institution: Abandon anti-LGBTI+ policies
Letter to Turkey’s Human Rights, Equality Institution: Abandon anti-LGBTI+ policies
The Kaos GL association has responded to the request of the Human Rights and Equality Institution of Turkey (TİHEK) for its reports regarding human rights violations and reminded the institution of its own anti-LGBTI+ practices.
14 March 2022
Ahead of 2-day strike in healthcare: ‘We are here, we don’t go anywhere’
Ahead of 2-day strike in healthcare: ‘We are here, we don’t go anywhere’
Healthcare workers will be on strike today, on March 14 Doctor’s Day, and tomorrow. Before this country-wide two-day strike, they protested in İstanbul’s Kadıköy and also addressed Health Minister Fahrettin Koca’s letter to physicians.
14 March 2022
Women ask political parties: Will you enact a law on equal representation?
Women ask political parties: Will you enact a law on equal representation?
Addressing a letter to political parties in Turkey, the Women’s Coalition has stressed that women worked for all legal regulations, conventions and mechanisms related to gender equality and underlined that “a new Constitution is a must.”
28 February 2022
Magna Charta Observatory: Restore academic freedom, autonomy at Boğaziçi University
OPEN LETTER
Magna Charta Observatory: Restore academic freedom, autonomy at Boğaziçi University
The Magna Charta Observatory calls on Erdoğan “to enable Boğaziçi University and all universities in Turkey to reach their full potential by respecting the spirit of UN agreements and enabling universities to operate in accordance with the Magna Charta.”
24 February 2022
‘Restore academic freedom and autonomy at Boğaziçi University’
SCHOLARS AT RISK
‘Restore academic freedom and autonomy at Boğaziçi University’
In an open letter to President Erdoğan, Council of Higher Education head Prof. Özvar and Boğaziçi University’s appointed rector Naci İnci, Scholars at Risk has called for “immediate steps to safeguard academic freedom and institutional autonomy.”
3 February 2022
Letter to UN for Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk: 'Take urgent action'
Letter to UN for Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk: 'Take urgent action'
43 bars, law and rights organizations from Turkey and the world have sent a letter to the special rapporteurs and working groups of the United Nations and expressed “grave concern” over “imminent risk to health and life of ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk.”
21 January 2022
Main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu writes letter to young people on climate
Main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu writes letter to young people on climate
“When the Nation’s Alliance is in power, we will establish the Ministry of Climate, which will coordinate the protection and restoration of the natural ecosystem. To a large extent, you will create it,” writes CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu, addressing young people.
17 January 2022
International medical organizations express support for Dr. Gökalp
LETTER TO ERDOĞAN, MINISTERS
International medical organizations express support for Dr. Gökalp
The World Medical Association and Standing Committee of European Doctors have addressed an open letter to President Erdoğan and ministers, underlining that Şeyhmus Gökalp is tried “in absence of substantiated, lawfully obtained evidence.”
11 November 2021
US lawmakers urge Biden administration not to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey
BIPARTISAN JOINT LETTER
US lawmakers urge Biden administration not to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey
11 members of the US House of Representatives, both Democrat and Republican, have addressed a letter to US President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken and called on them to not sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey.
27 October 2021
Arbitrary book ban against imprisoned journalist Nedim Türfent
Arbitrary book ban against imprisoned journalist Nedim Türfent
The letter where Türfent wrote about the book ban was censored by the prison letter committee as well.
12 October 2021 Münker Odabaşı
International support for academic Can Candan
DISMISSED FROM BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY
International support for academic Can Candan
Over 300 academics and filmmakers have addressed an open letter to the Rectorate of Boğaziçi University, its Senate and the Council of Higher Education, expressing support for Can Candan, who has been dismissed by the appointed acting rector.
26 July 2021
Boğaziçi University | Elected senators address an open letter to rector candidates
RESISTANCE CONTINUES
Boğaziçi University | Elected senators address an open letter to rector candidates
In an open letter to the rector candidates, the elected senators of Boğaziçi University say, “Rector candidates must undertake that they will abide by the values of our university, its principles of bottom-up governance, meritocracy and autonomy.”
23 July 2021 Dilek Şen
CPJ urges Turkey to ‘remove all hints of partisanship within press card process’
CPJ urges Turkey to ‘remove all hints of partisanship within press card process’
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has sent a letter to Presidency’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun. Calling for a press card reform, the Committee has said, “We urge you to abandon your hostile rhetoric toward journalists in Turkey.”
16 July 2021
‘I am put on trial again over the hunger strike I was penalized before’
NURİYE GÜLMEN WRITES FROM PRISON
‘I am put on trial again over the hunger strike I was penalized before’
Discharged academic Gülmen has sent a letter from prison ahead of her third hearing: “They arrested me due to flight risk, they are still keeping me behind bars one the same suspicion. In fact, I have never run away, I have always been here.”
7 June 2021 Ayça Söylemez
Arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal to Süleyman Soylu: Take pride
Arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal to Süleyman Soylu: Take pride
Lawyer Ünsal has sent a letter from prison. Touching upon the statements of mafia boss Peker, he has addressed Interior Minister Soylu: “It is the medal of your order that Peker has reached this point and is treated as the ‘main opposition spokesperson’.”
27 May 2021 Ayça Söylemez
Questions sent to jailed LGBTI+ activist Cihan Erdal found ‘objectionable’
Questions sent to jailed LGBTI+ activist Cihan Erdal found ‘objectionable’
The administration of the Ankara Sincan No. F2 Prison found the questions sent to academic and LGBTI+ activist Cihan Erdal for an interview for bianet “objectionable” and did not give the questions to Erdal.
17 May 2021 Ferid Demirel
HDP to Germany’s Maas: We reject criminalizing remarks
HDP to Germany’s Maas: We reject criminalizing remarks
In a letter to Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, HDP Co-Chairs Buldan and Sancar have denounced the Ministry's remarks calling on the party “to clearly distance itself from the PKK, which is listed as a terrorist organisation also in the EU.”
31 March 2021
IPI to European Union: Prioritize press freedom in Turkey
IPI to European Union: Prioritize press freedom in Turkey
International Press Institute has addressed an open letter to the President of the European Council ahead of EU leaders’ meeting this week and called on the European Council to prioritize press freedom in Turkey.
24 March 2021
State-run news agency censors condolence letter for actor’s passing
State-run news agency censors condolence letter for actor’s passing
Actor Ferhan Şensoy has penned a letter to be read out by his daughter at the funeral of actor Rasim Öztekin. In reporting the news, Anadolu Agency (AA) has censored the expression “in a joyous tavern.”
11 March 2021
Open letter to President from Boğaziçi University students
2 NEW FACULTIES BY DECREE
Open letter to President from Boğaziçi University students
Amid ongoing protests against the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, Erdoğan has issued a Presidential decree to open two new faculties at the university. The Boğaziçi Solidarity has addressed an open letter to the President.
6 February 2021
‘Urgent action’ campaign calling for investigation into torture in prison
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Urgent action’ campaign calling for investigation into torture in prison
Addressing an open letter to Turkey’s Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gül, Amnesty International has requested a “new prompt, independent and impartial investigation into the allegations of torture and ill-treatment” of a prisoner in Diyarbakır.
21 December 2020
They want their jobs back for 4 years
LETTER FROM PRISON
They want their jobs back for 4 years
Acun Karadağ, who had been protesting to “get her job back”, was arrested with five others in August. On the 4th anniversary of their protest, she has sent a letter to bianet from Kayseri Prison, where she stays with Alev Şahin, another arrested protester.
17 November 2020 Ayça Söylemez
PEN Ukraine sends a letter of solidarity to Osman Kavala
PEN Ukraine sends a letter of solidarity to Osman Kavala
In his letter addressed to arrested businessperson Kavala, novelist Andrey Kurkov says, “Your entire situation seems to me so surreal that, if I did not know that it was your reality, I would assume it was a story by Orwell. Maybe with the help of Kafka…”
17 November 2020
Open letter to Monthly Review
FROM CRITICAL CHINA SCHOLARS
Open letter to Monthly Review
Critical China Scholars have sent an open letter to Monthly Review, which published a “report and resource compilation” by Qiao Collective, suggesting that criticisms about the internment of Muslims in Xinjiang are a part of US war against China.
29 October 2020
‘It is journalism that has been arrested’
ARRESTED FOR REPORTING TORTURE
‘It is journalism that has been arrested’
Arrested for reporting the allegations that Servet Turgut and Osman Şiban were dropped from a military helicopter in Van, Mezopotamya Agency (MA) reporter Cemil Uğur has sent a letter from prison: "We tried to bring the truth to people at all costs.”
23 October 2020
Letter by MEPs: Turkey’s crimes in Syria must be investigated
Letter by MEPs: Turkey’s crimes in Syria must be investigated
In a letter addressed to European Parliament President Sassoli, 68 Members of the Parliament demand that “the government of Turkey cease its political, economic, and military support for all groups who are part of systematic human rights violations.”
20 October 2020
European Council to ‘hold a strategic discussion on Turkey’
EU LEADERS’ SUMMIT IN BRUSSELS
European Council to ‘hold a strategic discussion on Turkey’
The European Union (EU) leaders’ summit, initially planned for September 24 and 25, starts today in Brussels. The leaders will discuss foreign affairs, in particular relations with Turkey and the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean.
1 October 2020
Letter from arrested journalist Murat Ağırel
Letter from arrested journalist Murat Ağırel
Ahead of his hearing tomorrow, columnist Murat Ağırel has sent a letter from Silivri Prison in İstanbul: “Let alone pieces of evidence, there is not a single piece of evidence. How can I spoil something that does not exist?"
8 September 2020
'We have never stopped struggling for peace'
FROM YÜKSEKDAĞ TO MEP SCHIEDER
'We have never stopped struggling for peace'
Arrested in Kocaeli Type F Prison, former HDP Co-Chair Yüksekdağ has addressed a letter to Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Andreas Schieder: “Our only wish is a life where democracy, freedom and fundamental human rights prevail.”
2 September 2020
From Ünsal to Soylu: You are apparently agitated again, you are afraid
OPEN LETTER BY DEATH FASTING LAWYER
From Ünsal to Soylu: You are apparently agitated again, you are afraid
Death fasting arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal has penned an open letter to Minister of Interior. Noting that he mentioned the killing of Prosecutor Selim Kiraz though he knew that it was not in the case file, Ünsal has said, “You try to create an impression.”
1 September 2020 Ayça Söylemez
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