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Court rules against ban on Kurdish cultural event

Court rules against ban on Kurdish cultural event

The ban imposed hours before the start of the event violated freedom of expression and freedom of science and arts, according to the court ruling.

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.”

Mesopotamia Cultural Center evicted from its building by force

Mesopotamia Cultural Center evicted from its building by force

As the time given to the İstanbul Mesopotamia Cultural Center to leave its building of 18 years expired today, the building was blockaded by the police. The artists of the center have made a statement, stressing that they will keep doing their art.

Mesopotamia Cultural Center to be evicted from its building of 18 years

Mesopotamia Cultural Center to be evicted from its building of 18 years

The building of the İstanbul Mesopotamia Cultural Center (MKM), a Kurdish culture and art center in Tarlabaşı neighborhood, is being handed over to the Beyoğlu Municipality by the Beyoğlu Sub-Governor’s Office.