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PKK Leader Karayılan Calls for End to Fighting

PKK Leader Karayılan Calls for End to Fighting

Karayılan says that the PKK will not lay down their arms without anything being offered in return, but he calls for arms to be silenced.

How Will New Minister of Justice Deal With Article 301?

How Will New Minister of Justice Deal With Article 301?

As investigation and prosecution under Article 301 depends on ministerial approval, a lot hinges on the attitude of new Minister of Justice Ergin.

ECHR Condems Turkey

Özer was given prison sentences with regard to two articles published in his Çağrı magazine.

Police Officer’s Court Case against Bianet Continues

Police Officer’s Court Case against Bianet Continues

A trial against bianet, based on the complaint filed by police officer Muhittin Zenit, is continuing.

5 May 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Another Case Against Author Gürsel

During today's hearing, prosecution demands acquittal of Gürsel. Yet, another case is brought against his latest book on allegations of inciting hatred.

Ban on YouTube Enters 2nd Year

Activists urge the government to leave content control to citizens and NGOs. Courts can easily ban access to web sites, depending on the law 5651.

Lawyers Call for Revision of Penal Code and Fewer Arrests

Lawyers Call for Revision of Penal Code and Fewer Arrests

At a Freedom of Expression Conference in Istanbul, lawyers evaluated the legal basis of the protection and violation of freedom of expression in Turkey.

5 May 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

End of Hunger Strike: Call for Democratic Solution to Kurdish Question

End of Hunger Strike: Call for Democratic Solution to Kurdish Question

The two-day protest hunger strike in Diyarbakır ended yesterday with a call for a political solution to the Kurdish Question.

5 May 2009 Bawer Çakır

More than 400 Detained on May Day

More than 400 Detained on May Day

Lawyers say that more than 400 people were taken into police custody on May Day.

4 May 2009 Bawer Çakır

5,000 People on 2-Day Hunger Strike in Protest of DTP Arrests

5,000 People on 2-Day Hunger Strike in Protest of DTP Arrests

On Sunday, DTP politicians, members and supporters began a two-day hunger strike in Diyarbakır.

4 May 2009 Emine Özcan

In Three Months 110 People Tried for Their Thoughts

According to the quarterly Bia Media Monitoring Report, 26 people are on trial under Article 301.

4 May 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Armed Left Group DHKC Attempts at The Life of Former MoJ

Hikmet Sami Türk is held responsible for the operations into prisons in 2000, which left 31 inmates and two soldiers dead. Two militants caught, Türk avoids the attack unharmed.

30 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

Journalist On Trial For Dink Murder Book

Nedim Şener of Milliyet daily faces up to 17 years in prison for allegedly disclosing classified information and rendering counter-terrorism forces target in his book on officials' misconduct regarding the killing of his Turkish Armenian colleague.

30 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu,Emine Özcan

Pro-Kurdish DTP MP Questions Phone Tapping

Hasip Kaplan asks Minister of Justice if 70 thousand court orders for surveillance are legally intact or not. The issue remains controversial as experts criticize lack of effective control.

Governor Turns Down Union Demands for May Day in Taksim Square

Governor Turns Down Union Demands for May Day in Taksim Square

Governor Muammer Güler refused workers applicaation to gather in Taksim Square on 1 May.

30 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

Prison Sentences for 23 Children in Adana

Prison Sentences for 23 Children in Adana

The Human Rights Association has protested against the prison sentences handed down to children who took part in Newroz celebrations.

30 April 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Peace Activists Support Kurdish DTP

Peace Activists Support Kurdish DTP

Joining a parliamentary group meeting of the DTP, peace activists expressed their support for the party. In a speech, Mater said that DTP was a necessary partner in a search for a solution to the Kurdish Question.

Prisoners Protest in Siirt

Prisoners Protest in Siirt

In Siirt, around 15 prisoners climbed onto the prison roof and shouted slogans.

28 April 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Father of Murder Suspect Arrested

Father of Murder Suspect Arrested

It took two months for the police to arrest the father of the murder suspect of a young woman in Istanbul.

28 April 2009 Emine Özcan

Intellectuals to Support DTP in Parliament

Intellectuals to Support DTP in Parliament

Around 20 people will join the group meeting of the pro-Kurdish DTP in parliament. The Peace Parliament has called for support of the party, which, they say, “is necessary for peace.”

28 April 2009 Tolga Korkut

Police Raid Leaves Three Dead In Istanbul

Police Raid Leaves Three Dead In Istanbul

A police officer, a left-wing militant and a child dies during a raid to a in Istanbul. Clashes lasted for six hours. Minister of Interior Atalay said the operation was planned.

Obama’s Statement on 1915 Keeps Turkey Dissatisfied

Obama’s Statement on 1915 Keeps Turkey Dissatisfied

The long-awaited statement by the US President on 24 April left Turkish politicians dissatisfied.

“We Want Gangs, not Children, in Court on 23 April”

“We Want Gangs, not Children, in Court on 23 April”

The youth union Genç-Sen pointed out that there are 2,433 children currently in prison.

24 April 2009 Nebi Altaylar

Children's Day in Hakkari: One Dead, One Brutally Beaten

Children's Day in Hakkari: One Dead, One Brutally Beaten

In Hakkari, where people are protesting against operations against the DTP, one child has died, and a police officer violently beat another child with his rifle butt.

24 April 2009 Emine Özcan

State Disciplines Kurdish Children in Prison

State Disciplines Kurdish Children in Prison

This article was written by bianet's Erhan Üstündağ on the day of Children's Festival, 23 April. It shows that hundreds of children are confronted with a much harsher side of the state, facing years of imprisonment.

23 April 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Daily Taraf on Trial for Revealing Classified Info

Daily Taraf on Trial for Revealing Classified Info

Newspaper accused of publishing classified information regarding PKK's Aktütün attack, which left 17 soldiers dead.

Amnesty International: Refugees in Turkey Deprived of Rights

Amnesty International: Refugees in Turkey Deprived of Rights

Amnesty International has launched its report on the situation for refugees in Turkey.

23 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

“Punishment for Peace Call Violates ECHR Case Law”

“Punishment for Peace Call Violates ECHR Case Law”

Two Kurdish politicians have been convicted for a call for peace in which they used the word “guerilla” for PKK members.

22 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

“We Don’t Need to Ask Permission to Gather in Taksim”

Trade unionist Okcan says that workers have not and will not apply to Istanbul’s governor for permission to gather in Taksim Square on Labour Day.

21 April 2009 Tolga Korkut

Dink Murder Trial: Samast Arrived Yet Failed To Talk

Dink Murder Trial: Samast Arrived Yet Failed To Talk

At the ninth hearing of the Hrant Dink murder trial, triggerman suspect Samast proved uncooperative. Requests by joint attorneys to call high-ranking security officers or merge trials have yet again been rejected.

20 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Council of State Attack to be Merged With Ergenekon Case

An Ankara court rules to refer the case to the ongoing Ergenekon trial. One judge had lost his life when a gunmen raided the Council of State in 2006.

Activists Demand Justice for Murdered Hrant Dink

More than 200 people gathered before the court hearing in Beşiktaş. They once again demanded investigations into allegations of involvement against state and security officials.