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Atalay: "Democratic Initiative" Carried on Despite Opposition
Interior Minister Atalay criticized opposition parties MHP's and CHP's statements concerning the peace groups that returned to Turkey in the beginning of this week. Commenting harshly on the welcome events of DTP, he emphasized that the opening process is a success and that the government is going to continue it.
23 October 2009
PEACE GROUPS
Ahmet Türk: Celebration is not Show-biz, The Joy of The People
DTP Co-Chair Türk responds to the Prime Minister's criticism of turning the arrival of the peace groups into a "show". Türk said, "This is not a show, this is the enthusiasm of the people. They came for the peace process. This enthusiasm should be shared all over Turkey". Court of Appeals Chief Prosecutor Yalçınkaya has launched an investigation against DTP regarding the receptions.
23 October 2009
Female Engineers against Gender Based Discrimination at Work
Women Engineers have started a campaign against job advertisements containing additions like "military service completed" or "male engineer" and against the publication of those adverts by the engineer chambers. They also demand to finally set up a Gender Based Discrimination Monitoring Secretary within the engineers' umbrella organization TMMOB.
22 October 2009
KURDISH QUESTION
"Peace Groups Spark Hopes in Diyarbakır"
Former President of the Medical Association Ölçer said that the arrival of the Peace Groups in Diyarbakır created an atmosphere of reunion and a hope for peace, "Everybody should do their utmost for the PKK to come down from the mountains".
22 October 2009
Peace Group Fully Released
The Silopi Magistrate Criminal Judge released 5 people belonging to the peace group. The prosecutors had demanded to arrest them. All 34 members of the Peace Group are free now.
21 October 2009
KURDISH QUESTION
Requests of the Peace Groups
The peace groups entered Turkey yesterday crossing the Iraqi border. They describe themselves as ambassadors for peace and came with letters explaining their demands, "We did not come to benefit from active repentance. We want the initiative to solve the Kurdish question to continue, we want to live together freely and equally".
20 October 2009
KURDISH INITIATIVE
"Peace Groups" Come to Turkey
26 refugees from the UN Mahmur Camp and 8 PKK members from Kandil will come to Turkey to talk to DTP delegations today (19 October). According to one of the leading PKK members Kalkan, the aim of the groups is to create a dialogue and open the way for negotiations. President Gül appreciates the initiative.
19 October 2009
Divided Families Benefit from Faciliated Visa Regulations
Journalist Kar reports that 1 day after the new visa regulations were signed, many people from Syria visited the Turkish city of Antakya. Many families formerly divided can easily re-unite due to the new application. Kar recommends visiting Turkey's neighboring country and gives advice for a journey to Syria.
15 October 2009
HRANT DINK MURDER TRIAL
Summary of the 11th Hearing
The secret witness announced for the 11th hearing did not appear at the hearing. The Dink family handed a petition to the court, criticizing the prosecutor's handling of the trial. The murder weapon was brought to the court and suspected triggerman Samast claimed he did not remember the gun. The trial is followed by international observers.
14 October 2009
DEATH IN LICE
Expert Report: Önkol Died of Unexploded Ammunition
Diyarbakır prosecutor Mutlu announced the results of an expert report. According to this report, 12-year-old Önkol died because she played with a knife on a projectile of an unexploded bomb. The expert report could not identify the kind and the source of the ammunition.
13 October 2009
HRANT DINK MURDER TRIAL
Attorneys Request Ergenekon Case File
The Dink family joint attorneys requested a criminal complaint against the authorities that did not forward defendant Öztürk's phone tapping records. Additionally, they claimed the acquisition of the file of the Zirve Publishing House massacre and information and documents concerning Ergenekon case defendant Özoğlu.
13 October 2009
POLICE SHOOTING
Crucial Evidence Deleted
Radio records of the day the police shot at Gerçek have been destroyed. Lawyer Tanay claims that those records were to be saved by the prosecutor a long time ago. The court rejected the acquittal of Gerçek. Tanay: "The child who is the victim is continued to be trialed as a defender". The case is adjourned till 12 February.
5 October 2009
CHIDLDREN UNDER CHARGES OF TERRORISM
Amendments in Anti-Terror Act not Sufficient to Protect Children
According to the Justice for Children Group 6 articles of the Anti-Terror Law and 2 articles of further Laws should be amended. Regarding Minister Çiçek's announcement children can still be handed long prison sentences. There will be no abatement for sentences longer than 3 years.
2 October 2009
FESTUS OKEY COURT CASE
Prosecutor as Lawyer for Festus Okey
In the court case regarding the murder of refugee Okey joint plaintiffs were not accepted. Rights Organizations are not able to obtain a mandate from the refugee's family in Nigeria. Lawyer Tanay and Dalkıran from hYd stress that Okey's lawyer is actually a prosecutor who has not requested anything from the court so far.
1 October 2009
Prosecutor Ignores Official Report and Closes Child's Torture Case
Lawyer Timur objected the attorney general's decision of another nolle prosequi after a report from TİHV had not been taken into consideration. The report proved that C.E. had been tortured by the police and in prison. The family awaits the case to be discussed before the ECHR.
25 September 2009
HUMAN RIGHTS IN EDUCATION
Anti-Discrimination and Equality Highlighted in Turkish Schools
Education Minister Çubuk published a circular concerned with lessons against discrimination planned for Turkish primary and secondary schools during the first week of the current academic year.
15 September 2009
Ministry of Defense Confirms Missile Tender
After news about the USA selling Patriot missiles to Turkey, the Ministry made an announcement on the matter: "The project was launched in June 2006, the tender process started on 8 April this year", including one company each from China and Russia and two companies from the USA.
15 September 2009
GOVERNMENT'S KURDISH INITIATIVE
Baykal Closed the Door to Government's "Opening" Initiative
CHP chair Baykal declined the Prime Minister's request for an appointment, stating: "We are not going to be a part of this process at all". He argued that the government negotiates with the PKK and he refused secret sessions of the parliament. In addition Baykal wants Öcalan's "road map" to be published.
11 September 2009
FLOOD DISASTER
Engineeers Blame Authorities for Disastrous Flood
Flood could have been prevented from turning into a disaster says Istanbul Environmental Egineeers Chamber. The reasons for the disaster are to be sought in licensing buildings erected in the river courses and in the poor sewage and rain water system. Despite meteorologists' warnings no emergency plan was prepared and no warnings were issued.
10 September 2009
GOVERNMENT'S DEMOCRATIC INITIATIVE
Erdoğan: Conflicts Will Not Block the Peace Process
After conflicts between soldiers and PKK militants the Prime Minister said: "The bullets shot to our soldiers will not block this process. We will continue the peace process". He also declared to ask CHP for an official appointment.
10 September 2009
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IMPUNITIY OF TORTURE
63 Cases on "Resistance against the Police" for Each Torture Case
According to official numbers compiled by İHD, in relation to 1.7 torture cases in 2008 and 1.4 torture cases in 2007 respectively hundreds of cases concerning "resistance against the police" were filed. İHD chairman Türkdoğan criticizes a lack of effective measures against torture and claims that these figures prove suppression of civil opposition.
9 September 2009
ISTANBUL RIOTS 1955
What happened on 6-7 September?
"Our father Atatürk's house has been bombed" was the headline of the Istanbul Express newspaper's second issue in 1955. Years later, retired general Sabri Yirmibeşoğlu refers to the pogrom of 6-7 September as an "excellent special warfare operation that reached its aim".
8 September 2009
Öcalan's Road Map - Part 2
Öcalan claims that MHP and CHP are blocking the process of the "Democratic Initiative". He also criticises the handling of the Ergenekon case, opposing that the three defendants Perinçek, Tekin and Alsan are all tried in the same court case.
6 September 2009
Lawyers Applied to Public Prosecutor for Öcalan's Road Map
Lawyers from Asrın Law Office requested Öcalan's road map for a solution of the Kurdish question from the chief public prosecutor's office in Bursa. Öcalan's text was handed to the prison prosecution on 20 August.
2 September 2009
GOVERNMENT'S KURDISH INITIATIVE
"Those Who Want Peace Demand a Courageous Government"
Tahmaz of the Peace Parliament has evaluated the comments by Minister Atalay for bianet. He calls for an end to military operations, permission for Öcalan to announce his road map, relations with the DTP and a guarantee of the freedom of expression.
1 September 2009
KURDISH INITIATIVE
Presentation of the "State Democracy Package" after 1 October
Minister Atalay talked about the proposals for the "democratic initiative" concerning the unity of the state, Turkish as the official language, the ongoing request to meet with CHP and MHP, the end of bloodshed and tears and the importance of Iran, Iraq and Syria.
1 September 2009
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Military Silent on Ownership of Deadly Mine
The explosion of a mine that killed six soldiers and wounded eight on 27 May convinced PM Erdoğan not to meet with the DTP. However, there are now claims that it was an army land mine.
28 August 2009
Kurdish Question
"Military Cannot Interfere in Our Debate on a Solution"
According to Assist. Prof. Coşkun, the Chief of General Staff has no right to make political statements on the Kurdish question.
26 August 2009
National Security Council
Military Constructive at National Security Meeting
According to Prof. Sancar, the statement issued by the National Security Council shows that the army is not obstructing the government's initiative.
24 August 2009
JİTEM Trial
Disappearance of Kurdish Politicians Mentioned in JİTEM Trial
A witness statement at the trial against JİTEM commander Temizöz seems to shed light on the disappearance and death of two HADEP members. Family lawyers are skeptical.
21 August 2009
Right to Life
16 Years Imprisonment for Police Officer Shooting Youth
The conviction of a police officer for "probable intentional killing" of a young man has been welcomed by the family and their lawyer.
21 August 2009
Government's Kurdish İnitiative
Human Rights Foundation Speaks out on Kurdish Question
In a document which the foundation handed the Minister of the Interior it outlined its own vision of progess towards a solution of the Kurdish question.
18 August 2009
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