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RSF Calls for Full Investigation

Just before the second hearing of the Dink murder trial, the RSF urged Turkey to investigate the murder fully.

Second Hearing Brings No Clarity

Second Hearing Brings No Clarity

The second hearing of the Hrant Dink murder trial ended without bringing more clarity into the case. O.S. did "not remember" much, Uzundal accused Tuncel, and Tuncel refused to give names of police officers involved.

2 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Suspect Regrets He Killed Hrant Dink

Suspect Regrets He Killed Hrant Dink

"I wouldn't have killed him if I knew he had a family" regretted O.S. the suspect for killing journalist Dink. Three of the eight detained suspects were questioned by the defense lawyers. The defendants told conflicting stories.

1 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu,A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Caricature Brings Prison Sentence!

Caricaturist Muhammet Sengöz has been sentenced to 11 months and 20 days imprisonment for a caricature. This was converted to a fine.

1 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Rights Activists Will Monitor Dink Trial

Even if applications to become third-party plaintiffs have been mostly unsuccessful, rights organisations are determined to witness the murder trial.

1 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Will Someone Explain Freedom of Expression to Erdogan?

Prime Minister Erdogan has lost his case against journalist Ilhan Selcuk.

28 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Despair at Hurdles in Dink Murder Trial

Despair at Hurdles in Dink Murder Trial

Just before the second hearing of the Hrant Dink murder trial, lawyer Fethiye Cetin lists the hurdles the plaintiffs have faced in trying to ensure a transparent investigation and trial of all those involved in Dink's murder.

28 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Article 301: Journalist Bogatekin in Court

Adiyaman journalist and newspaper owner Haci Bogatekin faces a trial for criticising the state.

26 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

One 301 Acquittal Not Enough!

One 301 Acquittal Not Enough!

Journalist Sinan Kara has been acquitted in one trial under Article 301, but faces three more trials under 301 and 216. Kara has been to prison three times.

25 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Clip Praising Murder Had "No Political Aim"

The maker of the controversial You Tube clip featuring pictures of murdered journalist Hrant Dink and his murder suspects has denied any intent to praise the murder.

25 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Hakkari Journalist Killed in Van

On Saturday, 22 September, journalist Kasim Ciftci was shot dead in Van. It is not clear whether the murder is related to his profession.

25 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Nationalist Singer Accused of Hate Speech

Nationalist Singer Accused of Hate Speech

Türüt, a nationalist singer investigated for a song said to praise the murderers of journalist Hrant Dink, gave a statement at Sultanahmet law court yesterday.

21 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

RSF Protests Against YouTube Block

RSF has condemned the decision of a Sivas court to block access to YouTube.

21 September 2007 Rsf

Roj TV Letter Trial Waits for Danish Answer

A trial concerning the letter that 56 mayors sent to Danish Prime Minister Rasmussen will continue after response from Denmark.

12 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Dink's Case is "Police Free"

Dink's Case is "Police Free"

Only four officers are being investigated in Trabzon and Samsun for neglecting their duties before and after the Dink murder.

12 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Gündem Newspaper Closed for a Month

The Gündem newspaper has been closed for the forth time for publishing articles by PKK leader Karayilan.

11 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Three Journalists Pay for Kandil Feature

"Hürriyet" journalists Karakurt, Tatlican and Kilic will have to pay a total of 60,500 YTL for their feature on Kandil mountain.

10 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Alkan Receives Death Threats

Journalist Alkan Receives Death Threats

Journalist Türker Alkan says that he has being receiving death threats since the general elections. One email sender identified himself as a policeman.

6 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Article 302 Joins 301

Journalist Yetisgen, who was arrested at the beginning of August, is going to be tried for "damaging the integrity of the country".

4 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Police Not to Be Questioned in Dink Murder Trial

Police Not to Be Questioned in Dink Murder Trial

Although the Istanbul Public Prosecution had posited that Trabzon police officers had "neglected their duties of crime prevention", the Trabzon Governor's Office will not allow the questioning of eight of its officers.

31 August 2007 Tolga Korkut

WordPress.com Access Blocked

After a complaint made by Adan Oktar, the website WordPress.com has been blocked to access. This is not the first time that a whole site has been closed down because of the content of one item.

27 August 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

A Park Too Much for Activist Ayse Nur Zarakolu

The Diyarbakir governor's office has objected to the naming of a park after deceased human rights activist and publisher Ayse Nur Zarakolu. A court has decreed that she spread "separatist propaganda".

24 August 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Reactions to Erdogan's "Go"

Reactions to Erdogan's "Go"

After Prime Minister Erdogan said on television that those who could not accept Abdullah Gül as president should give up Turkish citizenship and leave the country, the CHP, the EU and newspaper columnists have reacted.

24 August 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

Acquittal after Criticising Military Operations

A lawyer and a politician who spoke to Roj TV, the Kurdish satellite television which is not allowed in Turkey, have been acquitted for criticising military operations in the Tunceli area as not solving the problem.

22 August 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

General Staff Rejects Journalist's Analysis

General Staff Rejects Journalist's Analysis

Following the comments journalist Metehan Demir made in an interview in the "Radikal" newspaper, the General Staff has published a press release on its website denouncing his claims as "lies". Demir stands behind his analysis.

22 August 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

RSF: Detention of Journalist Yetisgen Inappropriate

The RSF has denounced the "precautionary" detention of Journalist Yetisgen, who used the expression "northern Kurdistan" in an article in his local newspaper in Gaziantep.

21 August 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Three Local Journalists on Trial

Two journalists in Diyarbakir have been put on trial on charges of insulting local authorities in print. A journalist in Afyonkarahisar is being tried for insulting an officer on duty.

14 August 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Talu Faces Prosecution

The General Staff has filed a criminal complaint against journalist Umur Talu of the Sabah newspaper for undermining relations between ranks and destroying trust in the superiors. Talu had written on demands of common soldiers.

14 August 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Bomb in Ankara Kills Six

A bomb which exploded in a busy commercial centre of old Ankara yesterday evening has claimed six lives and injured 100 people. Experts claim it may be a suicide bomb. Politicians speak of solidarity, while Chief of General Staff warns of more attacks.

President Sezer Endorses Internet Law

The new law regulating Internet content has been passed by President Ahmet Necdet Sezer. It aims at protecting the public and does not allow criticism of Ataturk. Critics say the law is not effective.

Weekly Magazine Nokta Tried Under Article 301

The newest trial under the controversial article 301 is that of journalists Ahmet Sik and Lale Sariibrahimoglu for denigrating the armed forces. Journalist Ali Bayramoglu speaks of an increase in authoritarianism.

23 May 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Rakel Dink Receives Peace Prize

The Istanbul Chamber of Doctors has decided to give its Peace, Democracy and Human Rights Prize to the widow of Hrant Dink for her speech at her husbands funeral. Rakel Dink had emphasised peace and brotherhood.

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