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Debate Over Upcoming Presidential Election

Professeurs of law agree that the ruling AKP wouldnt elect the new president in the oppositions absence. Main opposition party CHP says they wont attend if PM Erdogan declares his candidature. This procedural trick would force early elections.

28 December 2006

Rights Activists Criticize PM on Kurds

PM Erdogan said Kurds dont have rights related issues in Turkey. Rights activists criticize him: Many face rights violations but Kurds have distinct problems; notably on domains of cultural rights and political representation. EU Report quotes some...

20 December 2006

All Policies on Internal Displacement Void

Hacettepe Universitys lon awaited report say that the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Turkey number between 950 thousand and 1 million 200 thousand. Official numbers rest at only 350 thousand. Dilek Kurban of TESEV comments on the report...

12 December 2006

Yet Another Article 301 Case

Human rights activist and ex-chair of the IHD Istanbul Branch will be tried with the debated article 301 of the Penal Code, on charges of insulting Turkishness with a speech she made in 2004. This is the fifth case on her from the same article.

7 December 2006

Internal Displacement Tied to Kurdish Problem

The problem of internal displacement is inextricably related to the Kurdish problem in Turkey said Ayata at TESEVs two-day international symposium. MacAllister draw evidence from the Palestinian refugees and said Solution is that they get organized

4 December 2006

Politics Over Popes Visit to Turkey

Popes most discussed visit to Turkey ends today. Asst. Prof. Macar says the focus point was Popes meeting with the Orthodox Patriarch but the government and the opposition didnt miss the opportunity to polticize the visit to their own ends.

1 December 2006

Is Alternative Possible in Mainstream Media

Speaking at the Independent Media Forum, Topuz says individual media networks are important. Castellanos: Reporting needs gender equality. Eryilmaz: Mainstream media journalists can make a difference. Duran: Journalism is a profession of adversary.

4 November 2006

World Independent Media in Istanbul

Academics, journalists and students aspiring for an independent media are coming together in Istanbul on Nov. 4-5. Participants including Ramonet, Castellanos, Tageszeitungs Mika and TeleSURs Aharonian are to discuss the possibilities of another media

27 October 2006

We Must Debate 1915 Ourselves

Genocide Denial Law will neither serve to resolve incidents in 1915 nor benefit Armenians in Turkey says minorities law expert attorney Cetin. Turkey should come to the level where it can solve its problems itself believes EU specialist Dr. Aktar.

16 October 2006

Investigation Against Researchers on Army

Investigation started against academics from the Police Academy who contributed to TESEVs 2005 Security Almanac. Investigation follows sharp criticisms by Chief of General Staff on Monday.

Turkey: Postponing Democracy and Peace

Human Rights Foundation chair Onen, following the chief of staff Buyukanits statement talks about secularism, civilian-military relations, PKKs cease-fire declaration, the armys role, and Fascist expressions against human rights escalating .

Silencing Guns Important New Opportunity

Prof. Dr. Dedeoglu says Ankara does not have the luxury to wait for silencing of guns to address the Kurdish problem. Solution based on discriminating between the Kurdish population and PKK, hearing demands and addressing them within the political system.

Athens Intolerant to Immigrants, Ankara Too

Amnesty International expert Kilic criticizes Turkey and Greece for practice of secretly deporting illegal immigrants into each others territorial waters after UNHCR spokesmen implies this is common practice: This is against the Refugee Law.

25 September 2006

Lawyer Investigated to Reveal Child Torture

An investigation was launched against lawyer Erkem for her statements as Bar Association official related to child torture in local prison. She given only 10 days to prepare her defense or forgo defense rights, but is denied access to court files.

21 September 2006

Seferi Yilmaz Still Under Arrest

The bookstore owner Yilmaz who is charged with membership to an organization is still being held in prison despite prosecutor and a judge asking for his release. He was arrested in June after his shop was bombed last year leading to an investigation

20 September 2006

Coup Intact: Seeking Rights Still a Crime

Human Rights Foundation Chair Onen says 80 military coup still intact by renewing and sophisticating itself. The culture of conflict is trying to spread into the civilian environment. This is an operation to suppress peace.

12 September 2006

State Regards Own Citizens as Foreigners

State Supervisory Council lists minority foundations among foreign legal entities in report probing land purchases by foreigners. Lawyer Hatemi: This is a disgrace, a Constitutional offence. Cano: their executives are citizens of the Republic.

Retired General Tokat Under Investigation

Diyarbakir Prosecutor has launched an inquiry into retired General Tokat who publicly revealed that he had ordered clandestine street bombings to frighten judges assigned to the Southeast. Right NGOs file criminal complaints for bombings.

Jurists Demand Inquiry for General Tokat

Revelations made by retired General Tokat that he ordered clandestine street bombings in residential areas in the Southeast to get judges and civil servants in line with reality are seen as criminal confession. Bar Association demands immediate inquiry.

Court Seizes Gay Cultural Magazine

A gay and lesbian cultural magazine published by KAOS Gl was seized on grounds that it was against general morality for a cover story that analyzed pornography and homosexuality. Lawyer Aydin challenges the verdict.

Unionists Released From Jail

Held in prison for 40 days after trying to file complaint against police harassment, LIMTER-IS Chairman Dinc and Training Expert Saygili have been released to face trial as free citizens. Dinc denies charges and complais from being subject to violence.

Positive Discrimination Needed in Southeast

Economist Sonmez: Public investments in the East produce results benefiting the west or sustaining a State of Emergency. Economic and political positive discrimination is needed. GUNSIAD Chair Bedirhanoglu: Atmosphere of conflict should end.

State of Emergency Not a Solution

Government discusses reinstating State of Emergency in Southeast as violence escalates. IHD Deputy Chair Yalcindag: We practically live OHAL. Concrete steps should be taken on the Kurdish problem.

Turkeys Greeks Look to Future

The weekend conference Present and Future focusing on Greek minority issues in Istanbul arouses optimistic feelings. Karaoglan, an organizer: Contrary to rough estimates of 1 thousand, research reveals that the Greeks in Istanbul number 5 thousand.

TMY Violates Constitution

Prof. Dr. Kaboglu: Bill amending Anti-Terror Law has severe contradictions to Constitution. Essence of rights being changed, freedom of expression limited. Conventions on human rights are being violated. hope Sezer will send the law back to Parliament.

Mr. Sezer, Do Not Ratify The Terror Law

Representatives of 15 organizations send letter to President Sezer asking him not to ratify amendment in Turkeys Anti-Terror Law: The law surrenders personal rights and freedoms to the conscience of security forces; eliminates all basic human rights.

Jurist Applies Court Against Trabzon Governor

Attorney Noyan Ozkan files a complaint with the Interior Ministry asking for an investigation into Trabzon Governor Yavuzdemirs remarks those who wreck public order will be punished referring to human rights activists who were attacked by a local crowd

Unionists Still Under Arrest After 19 Days

Tuzla court rejects release request for LIMTER-IS Union Chairman Dinc and Education Expert Saygili who are due for trial on July 20. Unionists start hunger strike in prison. Attorney Akkilic: Employers are using their weight to break workers activities

Onen Speaks Out: Why Torture is Systematic

The primary reason is that those who commit torture are protected and they go unpunished. Of those applying to the foundation, 113 were tortured in the first 5 months of 2006. Turkey should approve the additional protocol.

Police Watch, Beath and Attack in Trabzon

Attacked by crowd in Trabzon after reading TAYAD statement, activist Uzun says Police didnt intervene during the attack. They beat us in the toilet, used pepper gas on us. Then they filed a complaint against us.

Trabzon IHD: Plainclothes Root of Trouble

Trabzo IHD says attack on TAYAD statement started by a plainclothes police officer and attackers connected to 2005 lynch attempt: Those responsible should be tried. Chair Alatas demands investigation by Interior Ministry and resignation of Governor.

Semdinli Gang Not Only Three People

Diyarbakir Bar Association chair Tanrikulu: Semdinli defendants should be punished for acts to destroy the unity of the state. We will go to the Court of Appeals. The organization should be revealed with the whole of its structure and its crimes.

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