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‘We have mistaken normalization for the old normal, cases have increased’

PROF. ÇETİNER WARNS

‘We have mistaken normalization for the old normal, cases have increased’

While Prof. Çetiner has warned that “taking body temperature in shopping malls and other crowded places will not protect us from coronavirus,” increasing number of new cases and fatalities have been reported from Ankara, Diyarbakır and Urfa.

‘When It is Said Normalization, People Get the Impression That Pandemic Has Ended’

CASES ON THE RISE IN EASTERN TURKEY

‘When It is Said Normalization, People Get the Impression That Pandemic Has Ended’

Chairs of Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Dersim, Bingöl, Urfa, Van Medical Chambers say that the number of cases which dropped in May has been on the increase since the outset of normalization, warning that it might lead to retightening of measures.

12 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

'Investigations Against Physicians Undermine Pandemic Response in Turkey'

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

'Investigations Against Physicians Undermine Pandemic Response in Turkey'

In a written statement, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has noted that investigations into the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) and medical chambers undermine efforts to uphold public health and the right of medical professionals to do their job.

Lawyers Detained in Diyarbakır and Urfa

Lawyers Detained in Diyarbakır and Urfa

Nine lawyers, former HDP executive Sedat Çelik and Salih Erbekler, a former worker of Radyo Karacadağ radio station closed by a Statutory Decree, have been taken into custody in Diyarbakır and Urfa.

12 March 2020 Ruken Tuncel

HDP’s 4 Co-Mayors Detained in Mardin, Urfa

HDP’s 4 Co-Mayors Detained in Mardin, Urfa

HDP’s Savur District Co-Mayor Gülistan Öncü, Mazıdağı District Co-Mayor Nalan Özaydın, Derik District Co-Mayor Mülkiye Esmez and Suruç District Co-Mayor Hatice Çevik have been detained on the ground of ongoing investigations against them.

15 November 2019

Explosion in Armory in Urfa: 17 People Wounded

Explosion in Armory in Urfa: 17 People Wounded

Two simultaneous explosions have occurred in the armory of the 20th Armored Brigade Command in Turkey’s southeastern province of Urfa. 16 on-duty soldiers and one civilian have been wounded in the incident.

14 November 2019

Allegation of Torture in Urfa Prison: I Will Kill You Here

Allegation of Torture in Urfa Prison: I Will Kill You Here

Lawyer Mustafa Vefa, a member of the Urfa Bar Association Human Rights Commission, has stated that inmate Abdürrahim Durgun was battered by four prison wardens in a room without any surveillance cameras.

12 November 2019 Ruken Tuncel

Two Civilians Killed in Mortar Attack to Town Bordering Syria

Two Civilians Killed in Mortar Attack to Town Bordering Syria

Two people have been killed and two have been wounded in Urfa's Suruç district.

11 October 2019

Six People, Including One Baby, Lose Their Lives in Urfa and Mardin

Six People, Including One Baby, Lose Their Lives in Urfa and Mardin

The Governorship of Urfa has announced that 9-month-old baby Muhammed Omar from Syria, an 11-year-old child and one more person have lost their lives. The Governorship of Mardin has also announced that three people have died in the province.

10 October 2019

Military Armored Vehicles Sent to Turkey-Syria Border

Military Armored Vehicles Sent to Turkey-Syria Border

After National Medical Rescue Team (UMKE) and Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) teams, military armored vehicles have also been sent to the district of Akçakale in Urfa on Turkey-Syria border.

23 September 2019

US Soldiers in Turkey

US Soldiers in Turkey

A 6-member US team has arrived in Urfa to start preliminary preparations for the “Joint Operations Center” that will be set up in the east of Euphrates by Turkey and the US.

Torture in Urfa: 'Camera Recordings Not in File, Police Officers Did Not Give Statements'

Torture in Urfa: 'Camera Recordings Not in File, Police Officers Did Not Give Statements'

Attorney Mustafa Vefa from Center for Human Rights of Urfa Bar Association has said that the camera recordings regarding the torture claims in Halfeti district have not been included in the investigation file yet.

2 July 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Report on Halfeti by Urfa Bar Association: The Detained Subjected to Sexual Torture

Report on Halfeti by Urfa Bar Association: The Detained Subjected to Sexual Torture

Releasing a report on the detained in Dergili Neighborhood in Halfeti, Urfa, the Urfa Bar Association has said, “Several of the detained were subjected to sexual torture.”

‘The Detained Woman Began Her Meeting With Lawyer in Tears’

FOUNDATION FOR SOCIETY AND LEGAL STUDIES

‘The Detained Woman Began Her Meeting With Lawyer in Tears’

Preparing a preliminary report on the allegations of torture in Halfeti, Urfa, the Foundation for Society and Legal Studies (TOHAV) has requested that an investigation be launched against investigating bodies, public officers and physicians.

‘Even the Judge Had to Append Torture Allegations to Record’

LAWYER SÖZEN ON ALLEGATIONS OF TORTURE IN HALFETİ, URFA

‘Even the Judge Had to Append Torture Allegations to Record’

Visiting the ones detained in Halfeti, lawyer Sözen has stated that though they requested referral of the detained to Forensic Medicine Institution to identify torture marks, their request has not been responded. Their period of detention has been extended.

27 May 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Urfa Bar Association: Detainees in Halfeti Tortured

Urfa Bar Association: Detainees in Halfeti Tortured

It has been alleged that those who were detained after the conflict in Halfeti in Turkey’s southeastern province of Urfa were tortured. HDP Siirt MP Danış-Beştaş has stated, “No matter where such scenes occur, no Minister of Interior could remain in office."

Workers on Their Way to May Day Celebrations in Urfa Have Traffic Accident

Workers on Their Way to May Day Celebrations in Urfa Have Traffic Accident

Workers who were on their way to May Day celebrations in Urfa had a traffic accident. While five people have lost their lives in the accident, 15 workers have been wounded. Four of the wounded are in serious condition.

Is Poverty the Fate of Muş, Ağrı and Urfa?

ANALYSIS BY SİNAN OK

Is Poverty the Fate of Muş, Ağrı and Urfa?

It can be commented that the politics oriented towards the region, including in the AKP era, is in a historical failure. The fact that a peaceful solution is not provided for the Kurdish question has been evolving into a punishment with impoverishment.

27 March 2019 Sinan Ok

Torture Allegation on Parliamentary Agenda

Torture Allegation on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP Urfa MP Öcalan has submitted parliamentary inquiry concerning condition of D.D., who told that he was tortured in custody in Urfa.

Probe Launched into Torture of Construction Worker at Police Station in Urfa

Probe Launched into Torture of Construction Worker at Police Station in Urfa

Detained in Urfa, D.D. was arrested after being tortured with “electric, strap, falanga” during seven days in gendarmerie station. He was tortured for three more days after being taken to police station again after the arrest. Prosecutor’s Office has launched investigation.

20 July 2018 Ayça Söylemez

3 People Carrying 4 Sacks Full of Voting Papers Detained in Suruç

3 People Carrying 4 Sacks Full of Voting Papers Detained in Suruç

The police have detained three people reported to be carrying four sacks full of pre-sealed voting papers in the district of Suruç in Urfa.

Election Safety Violations in Urfa; CHP, HDP Appeal to Supreme Election Council

Election Safety Violations in Urfa; CHP, HDP Appeal to Supreme Election Council

There is news of election safety violations committed in Turkey’s southeastern province of Urfa, where four people were killed in an armed conflict during the election works.

Armed Conflict During Election Works in Urfa

Armed Conflict During Election Works in Urfa

The dispute that erupted during the election works of AKP MP İbrahim Halil Yıldız in Turkey's southeastern province of Urfa has turned into an armed conflict. Four people have been killed and eight people have been wounded.

Social Media Operation in Urfa

Social Media Operation in Urfa

Charged with “terrorism propaganda” on social media, 11 people have been detained in home raids in Urfa.

12 February 2018

Urfa Governorship Bans Rallies, Protests

Urfa Governorship Bans Rallies, Protests

Urfa Governorship has banned rallies, statements for the press and protest demonstrations until January 31.

HDP Urfa MP Ayhan Released Following Prosecution Questioning

HDP Urfa MP Ayhan Released Following Prosecution Questioning

HDP Urfa MP İbrahim Ayhan has been detained at Urfa Airport. Ayhan has been released following the prosecution questioning.

27 February 2017

4 DBP Co-Mayors Arrested, Trustee Appointed to Ömerli Municipality

4 DBP Co-Mayors Arrested, Trustee Appointed to Ömerli Municipality

The co-mayors of Kulp district of Diyarbakır, Viranşehir and Bozova districts of Urfa province have been arrested. Trustee has been appointed to Ömerl district of Mardin province.

Refugee Women to Tell Fairy Tales to Children

Refugee Women to Tell Fairy Tales to Children

Refugee women will tell fairy tales from their homelands to children from Turkey and Syria as part of the Kardeş Masallar project in Urfa on October 21.

19 October 2016

March and Press Statements Banned in Urfa, in South-Eastern Turkey

March and Press Statements Banned in Urfa, in South-Eastern Turkey

Governorship of Urfa announced all kinds of marching, meeting and press statements have been cancelled in the city and districts after Suruç Explosion.

3,000 Syrians Cross the Turkish Border

3,000 Syrians Cross the Turkish Border

Escaped from ISIS, 3,000 Syrians crossed the border by passing through Urfa province. Syrians were taken to tent cities after the registration.

What Do People Think About the Elections in Urfa?

BEYZA KURAL IN URFA

What Do People Think About the Elections in Urfa?

Voters in Urfa told the way to the election. Some of them were glad with municipality of AKP, others thought CHP would rise. Few supposed that Arabs would play the key role.

19 May 2015 Beyza Kural

The Syrian Conflict Could Spread, U.S. Defense Secretary Warns

TENSIONS BETWEEN TURKEY AND SYRIA

The Syrian Conflict Could Spread, U.S. Defense Secretary Warns

With more cross-border shellings taking place between Turkey and Syria over the weekend, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta voiced concern about a possible broadening of the conflict. Prime Minister Erdoğan, on the other hand, Friday struck a more worrying note and said they were “neither warmongers nor too far removed from war.”

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