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Sixteen-year-old dies in fall while working illegally on construction site

Sixteen-year-old dies in fall while working illegally on construction site

Despite legal protections, children continue to work in sectors that are prohibited or deemed unsafe, particularly in dangerous industries such as construction.

'A response to pressure': Full enrollment in universities’ Kurdish language departments

'A response to pressure': Full enrollment in universities’ Kurdish language departments

Enrollment in Kurdish language programs and the selection of Kurdish as an elective course are both increasing, even though the overall rate remains low.

15 August 2024 Ruken Tuncel

Police raid Kurdish wedding in İstanbul

Police raid Kurdish wedding in İstanbul

Recent months have seen an increase in police raids on Kurdish weddings across Turkey, justified by allegations of "terror propaganda."

Can Atalay seeks reinstatement of parliamentary rights following high court ruling

Can Atalay seeks reinstatement of parliamentary rights following high court ruling

The parliament speaker and the leader of Can Atalay’s Workers’ Party of Turkey are set to meet today to discuss the developments following the Constitutional Court decision.

Pınar Öztürk

Children 'exploited, killed' under the guise of vocational training in Turkey

Children 'exploited, killed' under the guise of vocational training in Turkey

Nine high school students attending vocational training programs were killed in work-related incidents in the first seven months of the year.

7 August 2024 Pınar Öztürk

Allegations of mass dog killings in Turkey's Niğde following new stray dog law

Allegations of mass dog killings in Turkey's Niğde following new stray dog law

The city municipality has clarified that the site where the mass burial of dogs took place was a ‘legally designated animal cemetery.’

One infant killed, seven others rescued in ceiling collapse in İstanbul hospital

One infant killed, seven others rescued in ceiling collapse in İstanbul hospital

The hospital was constructed during the pandemic as an emergency facility on the grounds of İstanbul's Atatürk Airport. A health workers union says the hospital lacks appropriate infrastructure.

Kurdish traffic signs reinstated in Diyarbakır

Kurdish traffic signs reinstated in Diyarbakır

The authorities had justified the removal of the signs by citing the relevant regulations whereas the local communities consider it intolerance towards the Kurds and their culture.

Constitutional Court declares revocation of Can Atalay’s MP status ‘null and void’

Constitutional Court declares revocation of Can Atalay’s MP status ‘null and void’

Atalay was denied release and eventually lost MP status despite two Constitutional Court orders in what was an unprecedented judicial crisis in Turkey.

Authorities remove Kurdish traffic signs in several cities

Authorities remove Kurdish traffic signs in several cities

“We condemn this attack on our multilingual efforts and urge judicial authorities and local NGOs to address this issue. We will use all legal means to protect the rich cultural fabric of our city,” says Mardin Metropolitan Municipality.

Constitutional Court overturns conviction for wearing ‘Kurdistan’ t-shirt

Constitutional Court overturns conviction for wearing ‘Kurdistan’ t-shirt

The lower court convicted the applicant solely based on the presence of the word 'Kurdistan' and the Mesopotamian Sun emblem on the t-shirt, without explaining their meanings, or potential to incite violence, the high court noted.

Turkey's opposition-held cities will resist stray dog massacre law

Turkey's opposition-held cities will resist stray dog massacre law

Main opposition CHP and pro-Kurdish DEM Party, which control local administrations in more than half of Turkey's provinces, declare resistance against the newly enacted law.

Report: At least 343 children died from preventable causes in Turkey in first half of 2024

Report: At least 343 children died from preventable causes in Turkey in first half of 2024

FİSA's report emphasizes that the deaths of these children are not 'natural' and that a child’s natural course should be to grow and develop.

Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Turkey’s crackdown on Kurdish political movement expands to ‘terrorist weddings’

Turkey’s crackdown on Kurdish political movement expands to ‘terrorist weddings’

Within couple of weeks, dozens of people across the country faced detention for chanting 'terrorist' slogans during weddings. Such moves are part of a broader policy to suppress the Kurdish movement in Turkey, aligning with Erdoğan's intent to carry out large-scale military operations in both Iraq and Syria.

29 July 2024 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Turkey’s parliament approves controversial euthanasia measure for stray dogs

Turkey’s parliament approves controversial euthanasia measure for stray dogs

The article stipulating the euthanasia of stray dogs was passed despite objections from animal rights advocates and the opposition. The rest of the bill is set to be voted on today.

DEM Party executive İlknur Birol's message before going to prison: ‘Let’s not get used to unlawfulness’

DEM Party executive İlknur Birol's message before going to prison: ‘Let’s not get used to unlawfulness’

“The real issue is that being part of the DEM Party, being a woman, and participating in democratic politics is seen as a crime in this country,” says Birol.

26 July 2024 Ruken Tuncel

Shepherd killed by landmine explosion in Hakkari

Shepherd killed by landmine explosion in Hakkari

The incident occurred in a non-restricted area. A week ago, sheep were killed by a landmine explosion in the same area.

‘Ban breeding and sale instead of killing stray dogs’

‘Ban breeding and sale instead of killing stray dogs’

Animal rights advocates highlight underlying issues regarding stray dogs as the bill mandating their destruction passes the parliamentary committee.

25 July 2024 Ali Dinç

Suspicious death in Urfa prison as officials claim inmate 'burned himself'

Suspicious death in Urfa prison as officials claim inmate 'burned himself'

A prisoner succumbed to his wounds after being severely burned. While the prison administration alleges that he burned himself, his family and lawyers question how he could have obtained a lighter in prison.

Osman Kavala responds to AKP deputy's prison visit announcement

Osman Kavala responds to AKP deputy's prison visit announcement

“When the lives of those seen as "others" or unimportant are considered worthless, there is indifference to the injustices they face,” said Kavala.

PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan given new 3-month family visit ban

PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan given new 3-month family visit ban

The authorities have not provided a reason for the ban. Öcalan has not been able to contact his family and lawyers for over 3 years.

Hindrance of HIV+ refugee’s treatment brought to parliamentary agenda

Hindrance of HIV+ refugee’s treatment brought to parliamentary agenda

Ahmed Aabo hasn’t been able to access HIV medication since his temporary protection status was deactivated. MP Bayhan argues that his situation “exemplifies the broader systemic issues.”

Selahattin Demirtaş sentenced to additional 2.5 years in prison

Selahattin Demirtaş sentenced to additional 2.5 years in prison

"If I were an ultra-nationalist politician who orchestrated killings in the heart of Ankara and threatened people, no case would be filed against me. Instead, you would protect me,” Demirtaş remarked during the hearing.

All defendants released in May Day case

All defendants released in May Day case

The May Day protesters are facing several charges and up to 13 years in prison for attempting to march towards the banned Taksim Square.

Prisoners end hunger strike after transfer from ‘well-type’ prison confirmed

Prisoners end hunger strike after transfer from ‘well-type’ prison confirmed

The Type-Y prisons, dubbed as ‘well-type’ prisons by inmates, have been under scrutiny for exacerbating social isolation and mental health issues among inmates.

İnanç Yıldız

Rights group finds nearly 3,900 violations in Kurdish regions in 6 months

Rights group finds nearly 3,900 violations in Kurdish regions in 6 months

The İHD has released its mid-year report about rights violations in the eastern and southeastern regions.

17 July 2024 İnanç Yıldız

AKP deputy to visit Osman Kavala in prison

AKP deputy to visit Osman Kavala in prison

Tuğrul Türkeş, who chairs the Turkish delegation to PACE, received criticism from the ruling party’s nationalist allies.

HIV positive Syrian refugee ‘left for dead’ in İstanbul removal center

HIV positive Syrian refugee ‘left for dead’ in İstanbul removal center

Ahmed Aaabo’s treatment has been disrupted by bureaucratic hurdles after his temporary protection status was removed, says his lawyer.

16 July 2024 Evrim Kepenek

‘Gezi case defendants imprisoned based on indictment by coup plotters’

‘Gezi case defendants imprisoned based on indictment by coup plotters’

Tayfun Kahraman, one of the eight prisoners of the case concerning the 2013 Gezi Park protests, released a message on the anniversary of the 2016 coup attempt.

DEM Party demands end to confinement of PKK leader

DEM Party demands end to confinement of PKK leader

Imprisoned for 25 years, Abdullah Öcalan's last known contact with the outside world was three and a half years ago, when he had a disrupted phone call with his brother.

Bill allowing euthanasia of stray dogs submitted to parliament

Bill allowing euthanasia of stray dogs submitted to parliament

Euthanasia will be introduced for animals that “pose a rabies risk, cannot be adopted and cannot be treated,” according to an AKP official.

Report documents hate crime against belief groups in Turkey

Report documents hate crime against belief groups in Turkey

The Freedom of Belief Initiative has found 47 incidents of hate crime targeting various belief groups, mostly Christians and Jews.

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