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Turkey ranks 147th out of 163 countries in 'Global Peace Index'

Turkey ranks 147th out of 163 countries in 'Global Peace Index'

Turkey stands out as a good example among emerging middle powers, actively pursuing the expansion of its influence, according to the Institute for Economics and Peace.

ECtHR rules against waiting period for remarriage of divorced women in Turkey

ECtHR rules against waiting period for remarriage of divorced women in Turkey

The European court has concluded that the practice is discriminatory and infringes upon the right to privacy.

World Bank approves one-billion-dollar financing for Turkey's earthquake reconstruction

World Bank approves one-billion-dollar financing for Turkey's earthquake reconstruction

The project represents the largest financing package provided by the World Bank to Turkey in a single instance.

Rights violations and event bans during Pride Month

Rights violations and event bans during Pride Month

The HRFT has documented some of the bans on Pride Month events across Turkey.

Happy Eid al-Adha

Happy Eid al-Adha

To all those celebrating, we extend our warmest wishes for a joyous and blessed feast.

Judge orders blocking of access to reports linking Bilal Erdoğan to international bribery investigation

Judge orders blocking of access to reports linking Bilal Erdoğan to international bribery investigation

The reports volated Erdoğan's personel rights, a judge has ruled.

Group condemns İstanbul exhibition for 'displaying LGBTI+ propaganda, nudity'

Group condemns İstanbul exhibition for 'displaying LGBTI+ propaganda, nudity'

The exhibition was opened under the auspices of the opposition-led İstanbul Municipality.

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ remanded in custody over 'PKK' remarks

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ remanded in custody over 'PKK' remarks

The journalist who urged the authorities to grant Öcalan his right to meet his family and lawyers has been arrested for "making propaganda for a terrorist organization."

Irainian refugee detained during İstanbul Pride Parade faces deportation, possible death sentence

Irainian refugee detained during İstanbul Pride Parade faces deportation, possible death sentence

The refugee could face a death sentence solely because of their sexual orientation, the Pride Week Comittee has said.

Communication with imprisoned PKK leader cut off for 27 months, says legal team

Communication with imprisoned PKK leader cut off for 27 months, says legal team

Abdullah Öcalan's lawyers have urged the government to comply with a UNHCR decision to allow him unrestricted access to his lawyers.

Journalist Mehmet Yetim detained following coverage of child abuse

Journalist Mehmet Yetim detained following coverage of child abuse

"What I have done is to practice my profession in order to protect the rights of an innocent child," the journalist has said.

Turkey dismisses 'bribery talks' claims surrounding President Erdoğan's son

Turkey dismisses 'bribery talks' claims surrounding President Erdoğan's son

Reuters reported allegations of Bilal Erdoğan's involvement in discussions regarding potential bribery with an international company.

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ detained after criticizing confinement of PKK leader

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ detained after criticizing confinement of PKK leader

Shortly before his detention, the journalist told bianet that "I did not praise Öcalan but cricitized the AKP's hypocrisy."

26 June 2023 Hikmet Adal

Capturing resilience: Photos from İstanbul's Pride Parade

Capturing resilience: Photos from İstanbul's Pride Parade

Despite bans and heavy police presence, LGBTI+ activists managed to hold a gathering and deliver their messages in İstanbul.

Full statement of İstanbul Pride Parade Committee: 'You can't deal with queers'

PRIDE 2023

Full statement of İstanbul Pride Parade Committee: 'You can't deal with queers'

The LGBTI+ activists who gathered in the Nişantaşı quarter managed to read out a statement before the police intervention.

İstanbul Pride Parade: LGBTI+ activists gather despite restrictions, nearly 100 detained

İstanbul Pride Parade: LGBTI+ activists gather despite restrictions, nearly 100 detained

Amid heavy police presence in Taksim, the usual location for the Pride Parade, activists gathered in the nearby quarter of Nişantaşı without a prior public announcement.

25 June 2023 Evrim Kepenek,Tuğçe Yılmaz,Wouter Massink

Erdoğan calls Putin to express support in face of Wagner uprising

Erdoğan calls Putin to express support in face of Wagner uprising

The president has expressed his "full support for the steps taken by the Russian leadership," the Kremlin has said.

'Go insane as we exist': LGBTI+ activists project Pride Parade message onto Bosphorus Bridge

'Go insane as we exist': LGBTI+ activists project Pride Parade message onto Bosphorus Bridge

Amid widespread bans on LGBTI+ events, activists found a creative way to deliver their message.

Religious group members attempt to disrupt protest against appointment of imams to schools

Religious group members attempt to disrupt protest against appointment of imams to schools

As part of a new project, the Religious Affairs Presidency will appoint imams to schools to raise awareness about "environment and values," which has been criticized for violating the constitutional principle of secularism.

Turkey finally lifts midnight music ban, which had been in place since pandemic

Turkey finally lifts midnight music ban, which had been in place since pandemic

The government had refused to lift the controversial ban last year, despite lifting all other Covid-related measures.

Soldier succumbs to injuries following clash with PKK in Iraq's Kurdistan region

Soldier succumbs to injuries following clash with PKK in Iraq's Kurdistan region

The contracted soldier was wounded on June 15 during the "Operation Claw-Lock."

Court orders release of Kurdish journalist Beritan Canözer

Court orders release of Kurdish journalist Beritan Canözer

The journalist was remanded in custody following her detention in late April.

Controversial release of Quran course staff in 'child torture' case in Erzurum

Controversial release of Quran course staff in 'child torture' case in Erzurum

Some parents and children had withdrawn their complaints after facing "social pressure," an association who took up the case for the tortured children said in a statement.

Turkey hikes interest rates for first time in 27 months

Turkey hikes interest rates for first time in 27 months

The 650-basis point hike following the latest MPC meeting demonstrates a shift in the bank's approach under a new leadership after the elections.

Imprisoned MP Can Atalay elected to parliament's human rights committee

Imprisoned MP Can Atalay elected to parliament's human rights committee

The speaker of the parliament has said that Atalay's rights as an MP have been granted but the decision to release him lies within the jurisdiction of the high court.

Erdoğan to opposition leader: 'You are pro-LGBT, and those with you are pro-LGBT too’

Erdoğan to opposition leader: 'You are pro-LGBT, and those with you are pro-LGBT too’

At a recent parliamentary gathering, Turkey's President labeled the opposition 'pro-LGBT,' alleging their proximity to 'terrorists' and accusing them of employing 'fascist and racist' tactics during the elections.

Astana talks highlight steps toward Turkey-Syria normalization

Astana talks highlight steps toward Turkey-Syria normalization

The Astana guarantors have emphasized the importance of continuing the process of normalizing relations between Ankara and Damascus.

Primary school staff suspended in İstanbul after 'rainbow decorations'

Primary school staff suspended in İstanbul after 'rainbow decorations'

The suspension of the teachers came after a tweet by the former mayor of Ankara. İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week Committee has expressed support for the affected teachers.

CHP leader faces prosecution as legislative immunity ends after failed presidential bid

CHP leader faces prosecution as legislative immunity ends after failed presidential bid

Several former HDP deputies also face legal proceedings after not being re-elected.

At least 21 refugees killed in racist attacks in Turkey in three years, says rights group

WORLD REFUGEE DAY

At least 21 refugees killed in racist attacks in Turkey in three years, says rights group

The HRFT has called for an immediate end to discrimination and hate speech targeting refugees and asylum seekers

Rights advocates demand end of EU-Turkey refugee deal

WORLD REFUGEE DAY

Rights advocates demand end of EU-Turkey refugee deal

The activists gathered in İstanbul to mark Refugee Day accused Turkey's government of using refugees as cheap labor, and the opposition of fueling chauvinism against refugees.

21 June 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Reports: Turkey kills two Kurdish leaders in northern Syria

Reports: Turkey kills two Kurdish leaders in northern Syria

Two co-leaders of the canton administrations in northern Syria have been killed in separate attacks.