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Çepni: ‘Constitutional Crime Committed in Dersim’

Çepni: ‘Constitutional Crime Committed in Dersim’

HDP Deputy Co-Chair Çepni has organized a press conference in parliament about the forest fires that broke out in Dersim. Çepni has said that constitutional crime was committed with respect to the forest fires.

7 September 2018

Teachers Protested Discharges Released

Teachers Protested Discharges Released

Tanrıverdi and Polat, who staged “I want my job” protest in Bakırköy after being discharged and then were arrested, have been released.

7 September 2018

Presidents Appointed to 15 Universities by President Erdoğan

Presidents Appointed to 15 Universities by President Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has appointed presidents to 15 universities. While 13 of the presidents are men, only two of them are women.

6 September 2018

Statement by FM Çavuşoğlu on Idlib

Statement by FM Çavuşoğlu on Idlib

Concerning the potential Idlib operation, FM Çavuşoğlu has said, “Purpose of these attacks is to seize Idlib”. German FM Maas stated that they were “concerned of the developments at the border”.

6 September 2018

Court Rules Continuation of Detention Student Ustabaş

Court Rules Continuation of Detention Student Ustabaş

Pending trial in jail for attending funeral of Berkin Elvan, İstanbul University student Ustabaş hasn’t been released in the third hearing either.

6 September 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Court Changes Its Decision of SEGBIS, Lawyers to Attend Hearing in Person

Court Changes Its Decision of SEGBIS, Lawyers to Attend Hearing in Person

After 17 lawyers, who are kept in seven different prison, declaring that they won’t depose via SEGBİS, the court has ruled that the lawyers be brought to court.

5 September 2018 Ayça Söylemez

German FM in Turkey: We’ll Address Detention Cases

German FM in Turkey: We’ll Address Detention Cases

Speaking to German press ahead of his visit to Turkey today, German FM Maas has said that Germany they are “concerned about the many human rights violations in Turkey”.

5 September 2018

Statement by Teachers’ Union About Arrested Teachers

Statement by Teachers’ Union About Arrested Teachers

The Education and Science Workers’ Union has released a statement about the teachers Tanrıverdi and Polat, who have been arrested after protesting with the demand that they be reinstated to their jobs. The Union requested that the teachers be released.

5 September 2018

ECtHR Convicts Turkey of Testimony Without Attorney

ECtHR Convicts Turkey of Testimony Without Attorney

The ECtHR has ruled that Turkey has violated the right to a fair trial of Güner, who applied to the court alleging that his statements had been made under duress and he had been convicted based on testimony made in the absence of an attorney.

4 September 2018 Ayça Söylemez

ECtHR Condemns Turkey Over Book Telling Enforced Disappearance

ECtHR Condemns Turkey Over Book Telling Enforced Disappearance

Turkey has been convicted by the ECtHR of the penalty imposed for the book titled “Kayıpsın Diyorlar”, which tells of Nazım Babaoğlu was disappeared in custody.

4 September 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Curfew in Lice, Hazro

Curfew in Lice, Hazro

Curfew has been declared in districts of Lice and Hazro in Diyarbakır.

3 September 2018

Conflict in Batman: 2 Soldiers Lose Their Lives

Conflict in Batman: 2 Soldiers Lose Their Lives

Two soldiers have lost their lives in a conflict that erupted between security forces and PKK members in Kozluk, Batman.

Alliance for the Public*: Fascistic, Amorphous Right-wing Politics

Alliance for the Public*: Fascistic, Amorphous Right-wing Politics

Does Alliance for the Public signify the melting of Turkism that originate from the MHP’s, and thus Türkeş’s line. Or can we say that just the opposite is taking place - that this alliance is turning the AKP into Turkism? What kind of a Turkey might emerge in case this alliance gains victory in June 24 elections.

31 August 2018 Haluk Kalafat

HDP Delegation Not Allowed into Dersim

HDP Delegation Not Allowed into Dersim

HDP MPs who wanted to reconnoiter forest fires in Dersim have been’t permitted to enter the fire areas. HDP’s Bilgen has said, “They are trying to cover their crimes”.

Hearing of Demirtaş Adjourned to October 3

Hearing of Demirtaş Adjourned to October 3

HDP former Co-Chair Demirtaş’s fourth hearing has been held. Ruling for the continuation of arrest, the court has adjourned the hearing to October 3.

Brunson’s Lawyer: We’ll Go to Constitutional Court, My Client Must be Released

Brunson’s Lawyer: We’ll Go to Constitutional Court, My Client Must be Released

Pastor Brunson’s lawyer Halavurt has stated that they will appeal to the Constitutional Court after İzmir 3rd Heavy Penal Court rejecting their demand for release. “My client must be released if it is going to be a legal decision”, Halavurt has said.

Clash in Bingöl: 1 Soldier Loses His Life

Clash in Bingöl: 1 Soldier Loses His Life

One soldier and two PKK members have died in a conflict that erupted between PKK and security forces. Two soldiers have been slightly injured.

Bairam Message from Imprisoned Politicians

Bairam Message from Imprisoned Politicians

In the joint bairam message, imprisoned politicians from the HDP and DBP have said, “We celebrate Eid al Adha by sharing the same thought and feeling with millions of people despite the walls and iron bars between us”.

2 People Detained Relating to Armed Attack on US Embassy: ‘They Plead Guilty’

2 People Detained Relating to Armed Attack on US Embassy: ‘They Plead Guilty’

Two people have been detained in relation with the armed attack on the US Embassy in Ankara. The Governorship of Ankara has stated, “The offenders have pleaded guilty.”

Happy Sacrifice Feast

Happy Sacrifice Feast

We wish a happy Sacrifice Feast to all Muslim communities.

Erdoğan: Attack on Our Economy is No Different from Attack on Call to Prayer, Flag

Erdoğan: Attack on Our Economy is No Different from Attack on Call to Prayer, Flag

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has shared a message in celebration of the Sacrifice Feast. Erdoğan has said, “An attack on our economy is no different than a direct attack on our call to prayer and our flag.”

Presidential Spokesperson Kalın: Attack on US Embassy is Attempt to Create Chaos

Presidential Spokesperson Kalın: Attack on US Embassy is Attempt to Create Chaos

An armed attack has been carried out against the US Embassy in Ankara by unidentified person or persons. There have been no casualties in the attack. The authorities in Turkey have defined the attack as "provocation."

HDP’s Gülsüm Ağaoğlu Released

HDP’s Gülsüm Ağaoğlu Released

Arrested on charge of “propaganda” due to her speech in Nowruz, HDP Central Executive Board Member Ağaoğlu has been released with an international travel ban in the first hearing.

Albayrak Meets with Foreign Investors: We Have No Plan of IMF

Albayrak Meets with Foreign Investors: We Have No Plan of IMF

The Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak has met with almost four thousand foreign investors via teleconference. Albayrak has said, “We will take every possible step to increase the confidence in the economy of Turkey.”

Release Verdict for Amnesty Turkey Chair Kılıç

Release Verdict for Amnesty Turkey Chair Kılıç

Kept in custody for over a year, lawyer Kılıç has been ordered to be released by the court. “His arrest was political, the release complies with law”.

15 August 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Social Media Detentions in Kayseri

Social Media Detentions in Kayseri

Charged with “propagandizing for three illegal organizations on social media”, one university student and furniture worker have been detained in Kayseri.

Request for Release of Pastor Brunson Rejected

Request for Release of Pastor Brunson Rejected

Higher court has rejected the demand that house arrest of Pastor Brunson and international travel ban imposed on him be revoked.

100 Percent Surtax on Some US Products

100 Percent Surtax on Some US Products

Presidential decree on 100 percent surtax on some products imported from the US has been published on the Official Gazette.

Social Media Operation in 2 Cities

Social Media Operation in 2 Cities

11 people have been taken into custody in Antep and Konya as part of an investigation into their social media posts.

Paintings of Jailed Journalist Zehra Doğan Become Feast Cards

Paintings of Jailed Journalist Zehra Doğan Become Feast Cards

HDP Muş MP Gülüstan Kılıç Koçyiğit has the paintings of the imprisoned journalist and painter Zehra Doğan printed on cards and sent them to jailed politicians to wish them a happy feast.

Yıldırım: US Should Take First Step for Solution

Yıldırım: US Should Take First Step for Solution

Parliamentary Speaker Yıldırım has stated that the US should respect law, and said, “[The US] should seek solution by respecting our laws instead of imposing its demands through sanctions and president’s irresponsible tweets”.

Çavuşoğlu: Turkey is One of the Best Places for Investment

Çavuşoğlu: Turkey is One of the Best Places for Investment

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has stated, “Turkey has never deviated from its goal of full membership of the EU” and added, “Turkey is one of the best and most trustworthy places to make an investment.”