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Armenians in Turkey mark Genocide Remembrance Day

Armenians in Turkey mark Genocide Remembrance Day

"Children of this country study at Talat Pasha schools, walk on Enver Pasha streets, and meet on Cemal Pasha squares. This is a calamity as big as the genocide," said MP Paylan.

Şenyaşar family case: Brother, relatives of AKP deputy arrested for 'murder'

Şenyaşar family case: Brother, relatives of AKP deputy arrested for 'murder'

Members of the Şenyaşar family were killed in a fight between them and the relatives of an AKP deputy during the 2018 election campaign.

Armenian MP of Turkey threatened by government after bill for genocide recognition

ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY

Armenian MP of Turkey threatened by government after bill for genocide recognition

While President Erdoğan extended condolences to the Armenian patriarch of Turkey, MP Paylan was threatened with legal action.

Erdoğan once again changes tune on refugees

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Erdoğan once again changes tune on refugees

Anti-refugee sentiment is growing in Turkey amid the economic crisis • New military offensive into Iraq's Kurdistan Region • Gezi Trial is coming to an end • MP threatened with legal action after bill for genocide recognition

24 April 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Main opposition leader's electricity cut off after not paying bills in protest of high prices

Main opposition leader's electricity cut off after not paying bills in protest of high prices

Over 3.3 million subscribers' electricity was cut because they were unable to pay the bills in 2021, Kılıçdaroğlu said.

Freedom of belief in Turkey: Women repressed by both secular and pious segments of society

Freedom of belief in Turkey: Women repressed by both secular and pious segments of society

Problems regarding the freedom of religion or belief in Turkey are still awaiting solutions. Atheists, deists and agnostics face violations in every aspect of life.

21 April 2022 Hikmet Adal

Iraq hands protest note to Turkey's ambassador over 'Operation Claw-Lock'

Iraq hands protest note to Turkey's ambassador over 'Operation Claw-Lock'

Ambassador Güney has been given a "strongly worded letter," according to reports in the Iraq media.

Administrative court rejects appeal against transfer of Khashoggi case to Saudi Arabia

Administrative court rejects appeal against transfer of Khashoggi case to Saudi Arabia

An administrative court has found Hatice Cengiz's appeal inadmissible. There is another appeal that has not yet been decided on.

İstanbul mayor faces four years in prison for insulting Supreme Electoral Council members

İstanbul mayor faces four years in prison for insulting Supreme Electoral Council members

Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is accused of calling the YSK members "fools." He says his words did not target them.

Shepherds 'not allowed to pasture animals' due to military operation into KRG

Shepherds 'not allowed to pasture animals' due to military operation into KRG

Turkey launched a new military operation against the PKK in Iraq's Kurdistan Region. Shepherds near Mount Cudi are reportedly kept waiting with thousands of animals.

One killed in bomb attack on bus carrying prison officers in northwestern Turkey

One killed in bomb attack on bus carrying prison officers in northwestern Turkey

An improvised explosive device detonated when the prison officers' shuttle was passing by. Four officers have been wounded and one is in serious condition.

Facing closure, HDP submits plea to Constitutional Court

Facing closure, HDP submits plea to Constitutional Court

The top court had rejected the first indictment seeking the closure of the party but accepted he second one despite there was no difference between them, a lawyer with the HDP has said.

Happy Çarşema Sor to Êzidîs

Happy Çarşema Sor to Êzidîs

"Because of their language, culture, identity and belief, Êzidîs were massacred 73 times, the last of which was in Shengal," the HDP said in a statement marking the day.

'No environmental impact assessment needed': Ministry approves 218 projects in 20 days

'No environmental impact assessment needed': Ministry approves 218 projects in 20 days

Due to the government's policies, Turkey is rapidly losing agricultural lands, a union chair has warned.

Constitutional Court: Tracking employee working hours by fingerprinting violates rights

Constitutional Court: Tracking employee working hours by fingerprinting violates rights

A municipal employee had applied to the top court demanding the cancellation of fingerprint tracking.

Iraq's president says Turkey's offensive into KRG 'a threat to our national security'

Iraq's president says Turkey's offensive into KRG 'a threat to our national security'

"These attacks were carried out despite our warnings. We have previously called for these attacks to be stopped," President Salih has said.

Dawn raids on journalists in Turkey still continue despite human rights action plan

Dawn raids on journalists in Turkey still continue despite human rights action plan

When police carried out a house raid to detain journalist Kadri Esen, he was in another apartment in the same building. The police raided his former landlord's home. Esen is not the only journalist whose home was raided. But the raids are not legal.

19 April 2022 Hikmet Adal

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan acquitted

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan acquitted

Türkdoğan has been acquitted of "being a member of an illegal organization." There are two ongoing cases against him for "insulting the Turkish nation" and "insulting" the interior minister.

Popular Twitter user detained after claiming Turkey's e-government system was hacked

Popular Twitter user detained after claiming Turkey's e-government system was hacked

İbrahim Haskoloğlu shared images of ID cards allegedly belonging to the president and the intelligence chief, which were later revealed to be fake.

The power of black money

The power of black money

Mafia states, dubious relations, and net errors and omissions... Drugs seized at customs don't show that the fight against drugs is good in Turkey but the things are getting worse and worse.

19 April 2022 Bülent Danışoğlu

Refugee women, children 'afraid to go out' amid increasing anti-refugee rhetoric on social media

Refugee women, children 'afraid to go out' amid increasing anti-refugee rhetoric on social media

We have spoken with rights advocates and refugees about growing anti-refugee sentiments.

19 April 2022 Melin Durmaz

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into refugee's killing near Turkey-Syria border

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into refugee's killing near Turkey-Syria border

Ridwan Îd Numan El Ehmed was killed while crossing into Turkey from Syria in November 2021.

Four remanded in custody over Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır

Four remanded in custody over Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır

The four people are charged with "being a member of an illegal organization."

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

It was "hypocritical" of the government to start a military offensive into Iraq's Kurdistan region while demanding peace between Russia and Ukraine, according to the HDP.

Details of indictment against We Will Stop Feminicides Platform

Details of indictment against We Will Stop Feminicides Platform

A lawsuit was filed against the platform for "immoral activities." A lawyer with the group has explained the allegations against the platform one by one.

Sentence of man who attacked Armenian church overturned due to 'lack of criminal responsibility'

Sentence of man who attacked Armenian church overturned due to 'lack of criminal responsibility'

In May 2020, a man attacked Surp Krikor Lusaroviç Armenian Church in Kuzguncuk, Üsküdar, removing and throwing away a cross on the church.

Mother of prisoner who died after torture in İstanbul prison: They hid my child from me

Mother of prisoner who died after torture in İstanbul prison: They hid my child from me

A few days before his death, Ferhan Yılmaz had invited her for a free visit, says his mother.

Prosecutor accused of evidence spoliation in killed HDP worker's case indicts her father

Prosecutor accused of evidence spoliation in killed HDP worker's case indicts her father

The father of Deniz Poyraz is facing "terrorist propaganda" charges over his statements to the press a day after the killing of her daughter.

Kobanî investigation: Injunction orders against 91 people

Kobanî investigation: Injunction orders against 91 people

A new investigation concerns the "financial aspect" of the 2014 protests. Forty-eight people are currently in detention.

Over 100 refugees from Afghanistan detained near Turkey's border with Iran

Over 100 refugees from Afghanistan detained near Turkey's border with Iran

Two people have been remanded in custody, according to the governor's office.

Turkey launches new military operation into Iraq's Kurdistan Region

Turkey launches new military operation into Iraq's Kurdistan Region

The "Operation Claw-Lock" is the latest in a series of cross-border operations Turkey has carried out since May 2019.

Mass torture in prison, villas on mass grave

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Mass torture in prison, villas on mass grave

Suspicious killing of a prisoner reveals mass torture in İstanbul prison • Housing estate project on a site of mass graves • Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee appeals verdict passing case to Saudi Arabia • Prominent feminist group faces closure

16 April 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu