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Police Obscures Evidence, Says Angry Father

Mehmet Tursun, father of Baran, the young man shot by the police in Izmir, accuses the police of a cover-up.

17 January 2008 Uğur Biryol

Murder Suspect Police Officer Released

Police officer on trial in İzmir for shooting Baran Tursun, a young driver, allegedly without reason, is released amid angry protests from the victim's relatives. "The evidences are falsified" father Tursun says.

15 January 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Four People Released in Diyarbakir Bomb Case

After the bombing in Diyarbakir on Thursday, four of the people initially arrested have been released.

7 January 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Turkey Stops Smoking!

Turkey is considering introducing a ban on smoking, an idea which is provoking very mixed reactions.

3 January 2008 Emine Özcan

Not Enough Children's Rights in 2007

Not Enough Children's Rights in 2007

There have been some developments in children's rights in 2007, but more needs to be done. Turkey still does not have a comprehensive policy on children.

1 January 2008 Seda Akço

Yes to Kyoto, No to End of the World

Around a thousand people gathered in Kadiköy, Istanbul, at the weekend to call on Turkey to sign the Kyoto Protocol and to protest against the planned nuclear power plants.

10 December 2007 Emine Özcan

President Gül Ratifies Nuclear Law

Despite a protest campaign signed by 100,000, Gül has ratified the law that will introduce nuclear power to Turkey.

21 November 2007 Tolga Korkut

Politician and Physicist Inönü Has Died

Politician and Physicist Inönü Has Died

Physics professor, social democrat politician, MP and minister Erdal Inönü died in the USA while receiving cancer treatment.

31 October 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

Iraqi Kurds Flee From Bombed Villages

Five Kurdish villages in Northern Iraq have been deserted, say local Yuksekova newspaper

29 October 2007

Referendum Passed with 69 Percent "Yes" and 31 Percent "No"

With a turnout of 67 percent, voters passed the constitutional change suggested in the referendum package.

22 October 2007

Controversy Reigns Upcoming Referendum

The CHP has called on the AKP to cancel the upcoming referendum for constitutional amendment.

8 October 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

Gül in Cyprus, Constitutional Draft Before Erdogan

President Gül has travelled to Northern Cyprus. The draft constitution is to be presented to Prime Minister Erdogan.

19 September 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

"The President Cordially Invites..."

A wide variety of people were invited to the President Gül's reception at Cankaya.

11 September 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Referendum Starts at Borders

The referendum on changes in general and presidential elections will begin at the borders tomorrow.

10 September 2007 Tolga Korkut

"Other" CHP tells Baykal to Go

"Other" CHP tells Baykal to Go

While Baykal was celebrating the CHP's 84th anniversary, his opponent Sarigül called for his resignation.

10 September 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Sixtieth Government Receives Vote of Confidence

The new government has received its vote of confidence with 337 votes. ÖDP MP Uras has criticised the government programme.

6 September 2007

General Staff Warns of "Increase in Attacks"

In a website message for the 30 August Day of Victory, Büyükanit has warned of an increase in attacks on the Republic. He has reminded soldiers of their duty to protect the Republic.

28 August 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

Turkey Must Rethink Child Abuse Law

Following the recent controversy in France, where a Turkish child was raped by a child abuser released from prison, lawyer Akco evaluates Turkish legal provisions and finds them unsatisfactory.

23 August 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Returning Villagers Sent Back

Villagers attempting to return to their villages after 12 years have been told to leave their village, again for "security reasons". They have lost their harvests.

20 August 2007 Tolga Korkut

No Votes for Those To Ignore Renewable Energy

Representatives of 144 environmental groups have met and vowed that they will not vote for those who neglect renewable energy. They have also called for the law on nuclear power stations scrapped. The provisional law has been passed by the parliament.

Joint Project to Tackle Child Labour Begins

By the end of 2007, 99 thousand hoseholds will be reached for the field research done within the Elimination of Worst Kinds of Child Labor Project. ILO, EU and government work together to direct working children back to the educational system.

6 December 2006

High Unemployment Keeps Minimum Wage Low

The Comission on Minimum Wage gathered to decide the amount for 2007. Current number is way below poverty line. Economist Sonmez says a strong political opposion is needed to challenge the government policies while workers unions are at disaccord.

1 December 2006 Kemal Özmen

Tariq Ali Diary on Diyarbakır and More

The PKK decision offers the possibility of genuine reforms and autonomy, but this will happen only if the Turkish army agrees to retire to its barracks. Economic conditions in the Kurdish areas are now desperate.

22 November 2006 Tariq Alı

Ties Between Peoples Are Tightened by Culture

I have been in Istanbul for two times, but did not feel I was in Turkey. In Diyarbakir I had that feeling that I am in Turkish land, although I met only Kurdish and Zaza people there, says Armenian intellectual Artsvi Bakhchinyan after visiting Turkey.

16 October 2006 Talin Suciyan

NGOs Say Ceasefire is a Chance for Peace

Approximately 70 organizations and individuals have issued an appeal for the PKK cease-fire period to be properly evaluated and for existing problems to be addressed without prejudice: PKK must put down arms for good

10 October 2006

Gay Rights Upheld By Prosecution Again

Public Prosecutors Office rejects request from Bursa Governorship to close down Rainbow Association saying homosexuality is not an offence and reiterates that there will be no prosecution with a reference to the European Convention on Human Rights.

10 October 2006

Left Military Ammunition Kills Another Child

Yet another child, this time, Kerem was killed when a piece of metal he was playing with exploded. Two other children were injured in the incident. There is still not sufficient work to educate children against military mines and abandoned ammunition.

26 September 2006 Kemal Özmen

Anti-War Week Picks Up

The Global Anti-War Week is to be marked with various activities following this weekends launch where Middle East situation and Bushs war policies were highlights. Activities to continue until Sept.30 as decided at the European and World Social Forum.

26 September 2006 Kemal Özmen

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 Tolga Korkut

Swedish Foundation Grant Blocked at Customs

Olof Palme Foundations aid to the children in the form of story books and computers has been blocked at customs. Losing hope of laying hands on the grant, GOC DER has forfeited its rights on books and computers.

22 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 Tolga Korkut

Turks to Rally Against Troops to Lebanon

As Turkish MPs meet tomorrow to debate a government ruling to send troops to Lebanon, peace activists opposing the move will take to the streets in a major rally.. DISK calls for mass participation to prevent coffins coming back from Lebanon.

4 September 2006 Emine Özcan