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Male violence: Court accepts indictment against actor Ozan Güven

Male violence: Court accepts indictment against actor Ozan Güven

As the court has accepted the indictment filed by the prosecutor’s office, Ozan Güven will stand trial on January 21, 2021. The prosecutor’s office previously launched an investigation against the actor upon the complaint of his ex-partner Deniz Bulutsuz.

Two Suspects Who Threatened Hrant Dink Foundation Face up to 26 Years in Prison

Two Suspects Who Threatened Hrant Dink Foundation Face up to 26 Years in Prison

Speaking to Agos, attorney Hakan Bakırcıoğlu has said, “It needs to be investigated in detail whether these two people did these acts as part of the activities of an organization.”

Hrant Dink Foundation: Come, Let us Change

Hrant Dink Foundation: Come, Let us Change

“We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who did condemn this discriminatory attitude and who did not leave us alone by expressing their empowering and encouraging messages,” the statement of Hrant Dink Foundation has read.

Feminist Writer Gülfer Akkaya Threatened: Does Someone Have to Die to Arrest Him?

Feminist Writer Gülfer Akkaya Threatened: Does Someone Have to Die to Arrest Him?

Threatened with death on social media, feminist - writer Gülfer Akkaya has filed a criminal complaint. Akkaya has spoken to bianet about the threats.

Harassment in the Academia: Student Suspended from University

Harassment in the Academia: Student Suspended from University

A male student studying child development at the University of Health Sciences harassed women on social media and threatened them with death. The university has announced that he has been suspended for a semester as a disciplinary punishment.

Joint Statement by 3 Artists: ‘We Still Receive Death Threats, We are Concerned’

Joint Statement by 3 Artists: ‘We Still Receive Death Threats, We are Concerned’

Having announced that they receive threatening messages, artists Ferhat Tunç and Pınar Aydınlar and writer Gökhan Yavuzel have released another joint statement and expressed concerns that they are still being threatened.

One More Person Arrested Over Threats Against Hrant Dink Foundation

One More Person Arrested Over Threats Against Hrant Dink Foundation

Having sent the second threatening message to Hrant Dink Foundation, suspect E.B. has been arrested. Another person was previously arrested as part of the investigation launched into the first threat sent to the foundation.

‘Precautions Need to be Taken to Prevent Recurrence of Such Attacks’

HUMAN RIGHTS JOINT PLATFORM

‘Precautions Need to be Taken to Prevent Recurrence of Such Attacks’

Six rights organizations under the roof of Human Rights Joint Platform have condemned the recent threats against Rakel Dink and Hrant Dink Foundation. “The background of these threats needs to be brought into light," the statement has noted.

‘Attacks are Not Isolated, Another Threatening Message Sent to Hrant Dink Foundation’

‘Attacks are Not Isolated, Another Threatening Message Sent to Hrant Dink Foundation’

Fethiye Çetin, an attorney of Hrant Dink Foundation, says that the threatening messages sent to the foundation and Rakel Dink are similar to those sent before the assassination of Hrant Dink: “It is not an isolated incident, as indicated by authorities.”

1 June 2020 Hikmet Adal

209 Intellectuals, Artists, Politicians Express Support for Hrant Dink Foundation

209 Intellectuals, Artists, Politicians Express Support for Hrant Dink Foundation

Intellectuals, writers, artists, activists and politicians have condemned the threats targeting Hrant Dink Foundation. “We never accept a mentality that 'raises a murderer from a baby' or a system that is dominated by such a mentality,” the statement has read.

‘These Recent Provocations and Attacks are Not Independent or Random Acts’

JOINT STATEMENT BY 9 ORGANIZATIONS

‘These Recent Provocations and Attacks are Not Independent or Random Acts’

Nine NGOs have released a joint statement regarding the death threats targeting Hrant Dink Foundation: "We experienced similar situations in the past. The paths that led to the assassination of Hrant Dink were paved by the same language of hatred."

HDP Mayor Ayhan Bilgen Threatened with Death on Social Media

HDP Mayor Ayhan Bilgen Threatened with Death on Social Media

Bilgen's attorney said that they would file a criminal complaint against those who threatened the mayor.

At Least 31 Journalists Attacked, 1 Journalist Killed in the Last 17 Months

At Least 31 Journalists Attacked, 1 Journalist Killed in the Last 17 Months

As physical assaults targeting journalists have been surging especially over the last two weeks, we have compiled the attacks launched against journalists since early 2018 till today based on bianet Media Monitoring Reports.

CHP MP Şeker: Is Any Action Taken Against Mufti Calling for Massacre?

CHP MP Şeker: Is Any Action Taken Against Mufti Calling for Massacre?

Submitting a parliamentary question to be responded by the Minister of Interior, main opposition CHP MP Ali Şeker has stated that the Siirt Mufti has openly targeted odaTV news website by reminding Charlie Hebdo massacre.

31 December 2018

Mufti Threatens News Website odaTV, Reminds Charlie Hebdo

Mufti Threatens News Website odaTV, Reminds Charlie Hebdo

A religious authority has threatened odaTV news website, reminding Charlie Hebdo massacre. Editor-in-Chief Pehlivan has said that they are targeted “because they are a website drawing attention to sects whose members are being staffed in state institutions.”

31 December 2018 Ekin Karaca

Restaurants Serving Alcohol in Heybeliada ‘Threatened with Hadiths’

Restaurants Serving Alcohol in Heybeliada ‘Threatened with Hadiths’

Restaurants serving alcohol in Heybeliada in İstanbul have been sent anonymous letters of threat containing the alleged sayings of the Prophet Muhammad.

Police Threaten Journalist: ‘Be Careful, You May be Cut in a Nook’

Police Threaten Journalist: ‘Be Careful, You May be Cut in a Nook’

Journalist Afşin has said that the police officers who were doing criminal record check at metro exit told her that her outfit was “inconvenient” and then threatened her: “Be careful, you may be cut in a nook”.

Government Spokesperson: Resignation of Uğur is a Personal Choice

Government Spokesperson: Resignation of Uğur is a Personal Choice

Speaking about the resignation of Uğur, who declared that he was threatened, government spokesperson Bozdağ has said, “It is a personal choice” and added that legal channels are open with respect to threat.

31 October 2017

Gabriel: My Wife is Receiving Threats After Our Debate with Erdoğan

Gabriel: My Wife is Receiving Threats After Our Debate with Erdoğan

German FM Gabriel has said that people had left messages with threats on an answering machine in a dentist clinic where his wife works, and added, “The way Erdogan does this motivates some people to try to harass and bother my wife”.

‘Deniz Gezmiş As Well Ended Up With Getting Hanged’ Threat Against Prisoners

COMPLAINT AGAINST ŞAKRAN PRISON

‘Deniz Gezmiş As Well Ended Up With Getting Hanged’ Threat Against Prisoners

Prisoners in Şakran Prison have filed a complaint on the ground that they were subjected to psychological and physical torture.

20 July 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Davutoğlu: Cumhuriyet Daily Threats Us

Davutoğlu: Cumhuriyet Daily Threats Us

PM Davutoğlu spoke after the President’s threat against Can Dündar and alleged that daily itself threatened them.

Ağaoğlu Raids Housing Community

Ağaoğlu Raids Housing Community

Businessperson Ağaoğlu and his bodyguards staged a surprise attack on My World Europe Community Residents Welfare and Solidarity Foundation meeting founded by residents of My World Europe housing community and battered the president of the association.

Threat to Human Rights Association - Website Hacked

Threat to Human Rights Association - Website Hacked

The website of the Human Rights Foundation has been hacked. The attackers threatened the organization saying "One night we might suddenly come".

Second Threat against Evrensel Newspaper

TURKISH REVENGE BRIGADE

Second Threat against Evrensel Newspaper

"The Turkish Revenge Brigade threatened our newspaper" was the title of Evrensel newspaper after a repeated threat was sent to the paper via e-mail. The paper filed a criminal complaint and was supported by many readers, lawyers, journalists and others.

Torture in Police Custody - Lawyer Threatened

Torture in Police Custody - Lawyer Threatened

Sami Tunca, taken into custody while distributing regarding the Sivas massacre, will file a criminal complaint on the grounds of torture. Locals who protested the police operation faced tear gas. Tunca's lawyer was threatened by the police.

29 June 2011 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Journalist Allegedly Threatened by PM's Chief Advisor

Journalist Allegedly Threatened by PM's Chief Advisor

Journalist Murat Aktaş of the local Objektif newspaper asked Chief Advisor of the Prime Minister, Turan Erol, about freedom of journalists. Erol's reply: "Don't make this kind of news, your newspaper might be closed".

Journalist Orhan Seeks Protection

Journalist Orhan Seeks Protection

Journalist Orhan, General Publications Director of the Değişim Media Group and owner of the www.ereglininsesi.com website, filed a complaint because he was allegedly threatened after writing news and comments about Mayor Posbıyık. Orhan applied for protection.

12 January 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Caricaturist Baruter Threatened

Caricaturist Baruter Threatened

Caricaturist Baruter said that he received threats via the internet because of a deck of cards he designed with Ottoman figures resembling insects. He argued, "I am not concerned about myself but about our country and a perception of conservatism".

7 January 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Önal Threatened: The Day Will Come...

Journalist Önal Threatened: The Day Will Come...

CHP municipality member Bayraktar threatened journalist Önal in a meeting of the Şarköy (Thrace) municipality because of an article about his conviction on the grounds of beating his wife. Önal criticized the lack of intervention by the mayor.

14 September 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Reporter Threatened with Picture of Killed Journalist Dink

Reporter Threatened with Picture of Killed Journalist Dink

Evrensel reporter Topsakal received a threat via an e-mail which included a photograph of Turkish-Armenian journalists Dink after his assassination because of an article Topsakal wrote for the daily. He filed a criminal complaint.

26 August 2010 Tolga Korkut

3 Years' Sentence for Threat against Armenian Weekly

3 Years' Sentence for Threat against Armenian Weekly

Yasin Yıldız received a three-year prison sentence for threatening the Armenian Agos newspaper via e-mail after the killing of Agos chief editor Dink. He was handed down another three months in jail for insult. This is the fifth positive decision for Agos.

14 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

2 DİHA Reporters Threatened in 1 Week

2 DİHA Reporters Threatened in 1 Week

The private security of a university in Antakya stopped DİHA reporter Murat Altunöz to cover a boycott in the canteen organized by the university's Students Association. Altunöz was forced to enter a car and was told, "You will have to face bad things".

24 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

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