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İHD, HDP denounce the detention of 23 women in Diyarbakır

İHD, HDP denounce the detention of 23 women in Diyarbakır

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Keskin spoke at a press conference at İHD Diyarbakır Branch and called on the “AKP to stop violence against women”. HDP’s Co-Spokespersons for Foreign Affairs Commission also released a written statement.

Journalist Nurcan Yalçın sentenced to 3 years, 7 months in prison

Journalist Nurcan Yalçın sentenced to 3 years, 7 months in prison

Yalçın was indicted because of her membership in a women's association and statements by an anonymous witness.

22 November 2021

Journalist Nurcan Yalçın faces up to 15 years in prison

Journalist Nurcan Yalçın faces up to 15 years in prison

Indicted as part of an investigation against Diyarbakır-based Rosa Women’s Association, journalist Nurcan Yalçın is now facing up to 15 years in prison on charges of “being a member the organization” and “propagandizing for the organization.”

29 October 2020

‘Urge the Government of Turkey to release arrested women’s rights defenders immediately’

LETTER TO UN FOR ROSA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

‘Urge the Government of Turkey to release arrested women’s rights defenders immediately’

Addressing a letter to the UN for jailed women’s rights activists, human rights defenders have requested that the Special Rapporteurs "urge the government to stop prosecuting the expression of critical opinions and right to assembly.”

3.5-Year-Old Dilgeş and His Mother Released from Prison

3.5-Year-Old Dilgeş and His Mother Released from Prison

Sent to prison with her mother Gönül Aslan in Diyarbakır, 3.5-year-old Dilgeş has been released. Evaluating the objection of attorney Acun, the court has given a ruling of release, Aslan and Dilgeş have left the prison today.

HDP, DBP, Rosa Women’s Association Members Detained in Diyarbakır

HDP, DBP, Rosa Women’s Association Members Detained in Diyarbakır

Six people, including HDP, DBP and Rosa Women’s Association members, have been taken into custody in house raids in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır province.