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Roboski Massacre commemorated on 11th anniversary

Roboski Massacre commemorated on 11th anniversary

"President Erdoğan had told that they would not allow the massacre to be lost in the dark corridors of Ankara. Today the Roboski massacre is paved over in Ankara," said Ferhat Encü who lost family members and beloved in the Roboski massacre 11 years ago.

28 December 2022

10th anniversary of Roboski Massacre: 'Institutionalized impunity'

10th anniversary of Roboski Massacre: 'Institutionalized impunity'

Ferhat Encü, who lost his family members and relatives in the massacre, spoke to bianet about the judicial process and impunity.

28 December 2021

Roboski commemoration appears before the judge

Roboski commemoration appears before the judge

In the trial over the commemoration ceremony held for the 34 people who had been killed in a bombardment of jets in Şırnak in 2011, the court has not announced its ruling.

Second application to Constitutional Court over Roboski massacre

Second application to Constitutional Court over Roboski massacre

With their first application rejected on procedural grounds, the families who lost their loved ones in a bombardment of Turkish Armed Forces’ jets in Şırnak have applied to the Constitutional Court for the second time.

New investigation into Roboski massacre

New investigation into Roboski massacre

Nine years have passed since 34 citizens, including children, were killed in a bombardment of Turkish Armed Forces’ jets in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority province of Şırnak. Attorney Girasun has spoken to bianet about the recent investigation process.

28 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

9 years of impunity in Roboski

9 years of impunity in Roboski

The file of Roboski has been closed even though the soldier who joined the bombardment said that they considered the citizens shot in the incident to be doing border trade. The massacre has become one of the symbols of impunity in Turkey.

28 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Constitutional Court ruling on ‘Kuşkonar massacre’ 26 years later

VILLAGERS' RIGHT TO LIFE VIOLATED

Constitutional Court ruling on ‘Kuşkonar massacre’ 26 years later

Constitutional Court has handed down its ruling regarding the bombing of Kuşkonar and Koçağılı villages in Şırnak 26 years ago. The Court has unanimously concluded that the right to life of 38 deceased people, the wounded and their relatives was violated.

4 September 2020

Eighth Anniversary of Roboski Massacre

Eighth Anniversary of Roboski Massacre

Tomorrow marks the 8th anniversary of Roboski massacre, which claimed the lives of 34 civilians, including 19 children: “So long as the responsible military and political decision makers are not penalized, no claim of coming to terms with the past will be credible.”

27 December 2019

34 People Who Lost Their Lives in Roboski Massacre Commemorated

34 People Who Lost Their Lives in Roboski Massacre Commemorated

It has been seven years since 34 civilians, 19 of whom were children, lost their lives in Roboski in the bombardment of war planes of Turkish Armed Forces. A commemorative ceremony has been held in Roboski for the deceased.

28 December 2018

Met with Impunity in Turkey, Roboski Massacre to be Taken to UN

ROBOSKİ MASSACRE

Met with Impunity in Turkey, Roboski Massacre to be Taken to UN

It has been seven years since Roboski Massacre, which claimed 34 lives. Attorney Girasun says, “It is impossible for justice to be served without a change in conjuncture.” Altıparmak states that the case is “the conscientious responsibility for lawyers.”

28 December 2018 Evrim Kepenek

Imprisoned Conscientious Objector on Hunger Strike for Roboski

Imprisoned Conscientious Objector on Hunger Strike for Roboski

Conscientious objector Vasillis Yaylalı has gone on hunger strike in prison for one week due to the sixth year of Roboski massacre.

21 December 2017

Roboski Massacre Brought Before ECtHR With 281 Claimants

Roboski Massacre Brought Before ECtHR With 281 Claimants

After exhaustion of domestic remedies upon Constitutional Court dismissing the suit regarding Roboski massacre, the case has been brought before the European Court of Human Rights with application by 281 claimants.

Yılmaz Encü Loses Life Too After Vedat Encü in Roboski

Yılmaz Encü Loses Life Too After Vedat Encü in Roboski

Yılmaz Encü wounded heavily in the attack launched on the villagers conducting frontier trade in Roboski has lost his life as well after Vedat Encü.

‘They Intentionally Targeted Civilians in Roboski’

YANNİS VASİLİS YAYLALI EVALUATED

‘They Intentionally Targeted Civilians in Roboski’

We have spoken with Yannis Vasilis Yaylalı residing in Roboski about the incidents in Roboski last night. Were those fired against civilians; did the lieutenant get killed in Roboski; what do the villagers think about the developments…

30 May 2016 Ekin Karaca

What is Happening in Roboski?

What is Happening in Roboski?

While HDP Şırnak MP Encü expressing that civilians have been attacked in Roboski, a group of 30-40 had to flee to Iraq, DHA and state-run AA reported that PKK members attacked on a post killing one lieutenant.

Military Attack in Roboski towards Morning

Military Attack in Roboski towards Morning

Soldiers open fired towards morning in Roboski; five mules were killed and houses and cars were hit by the bullets. HDP Şırnak Deputy Encü told people hadn’t life safety.

30 June 2015 Ayça Söylemez

Roboski Massacre Commemorated on Its Third Anniversary

Roboski Massacre Commemorated on Its Third Anniversary

Thousands gathered in the southeastern village of Roboski yesterday in order to commemorate the killing of 34 civilians by a Turkish military airstrike on its third anniversary. Several protests were organized across Turkey.

29 December 2014