content tagged with compulsory drafting

Turkey Convicted of “Unexpected Death of Soldier”

Turkey Convicted of “Unexpected Death of Soldier”

The European Court of Human Rights issued a verdict yesterday on the case of Yılmaz Köse, a private who allegedly committed suicide during his compulsory military service. Finding Turkey guilty of conduction an adequate investigation, the court ordered Turkey to pay 10,000 euros.

3 April 2014 Ayça Söylemez

No More Jailed Defendants in Uğur Kantar case

No More Jailed Defendants in Uğur Kantar case

A military court in Northern Cyprus released all jailed defendants within the case of Uğur Kantar, a private under compulsory drafting who allegedly lost his life due to a solitary confinement penalty known as “disko”.

25 March 2014 Ekin Karaca

New Bill Brings PM Consent in Military Chief Prosecutions

New Bill Brings PM Consent in Military Chief Prosecutions

According to a new draft bill submitted to Turkey’s Parliament, it will be necessary to seek PM’s consent for prosecutions on military chiefs who will be tried in the Supreme Court.

21 January 2014

1036 Committed Suicide on Drafting in 12 Years

1036 Committed Suicide on Drafting in 12 Years

Responding to an official inquiry by CHP deputy Mahmut Tanal, National Defense Minister Ismet Yılmaz said at least 1036 committed suicide during compulsory drafting since 2002 - the beginning year of AKP rule in Turkey.

3 December 2013

“Joking” Death in the Barracks

“Joking” Death in the Barracks

F.E., a private under compulsory drafting in Diyarbakır’s Lice province, was allegedly shot dead as he was joking with another colleague.

5 November 2013

Draft Resisters Face Fines Up to 46,355 Liras

Draft Resisters Face Fines Up to 46,355 Liras

Turkey’s Ministry of Defense released a statement, informing the updated fine rates for those who resist compulsory drafting. A draft resister with 20 years of fugitive history will pay 46,355 if captured.

30 October 2013

Court Declines to Release Utku Kalı

Court Declines to Release Utku Kalı

Utku Kalı, a former private on compulsory drafting who has been arrested for “leaking top secret documents” regarding Reyhanlı blasts, has not been allowed to stand trial this morning. The court ruled the continuation of his prison status.

21 October 2013 Ayça Söylemez

"Compulsory Drafting Terms Can Be Shorted Within A Week”

"Compulsory Drafting Terms Can Be Shorted Within A Week”

AKP Group Interim Chairperson Mustafa Elitaş said compulsory drafting terms could be shortened to 12 months in a week’s work in the case of a parliamentary consensus.

Suspicious Death of Alevi Youngster Under Compulsory Drafting

Suspicious Death of Alevi Youngster Under Compulsory Drafting

Muharrem Al (21), a private under compulsory military drafting, has reported committed suicide in Şırnak - a claim that his parents denied and demanded a second autopsy.

Another Deadly “Joke” in Turkey’s Barracks

Another Deadly “Joke” in Turkey’s Barracks

One soldier on compulsory drafting has reportedly been killed while “jokingly” pointing rifles with another fellow private in the southeastern district of Lice, Diyarbakır.

2 More Suspicious Deaths in Barracks

2 More Suspicious Deaths in Barracks

The recent death of two soldiers who served under the compulsory military service in Kırıkkale and Mardin resumed controversy in Turkey's barracks.

Conscientious Objectors to Form Association in Turkey

Conscientious Objectors to Form Association in Turkey

Turkey's conscientious objectors are set to kick off their first association on May 18 - during the week of International Conscientious Objectors Day.

9 May 2013 Ekin Karaca

Forensics: Police Officer Testimony Not Credible

Forensics: Police Officer Testimony Not Credible

Turkey's main forensics institute did not the claims of police officer who said "I slipped and then my gun fired" in the Demirkaya case.

No Verdict Yet in Sevag Balıkçı Murder Trial

No Verdict Yet in Sevag Balıkçı Murder Trial

A military court in Diyarbakir district resumed the trial of Kıvanç Ağaoğlu who is suspected for allegedly killing Sevag Balıkçı during their compulsory military service, ruling to continue suspect's lending trial until the next session on February 28.

25 January 2013 Ekin Karaca

Turkey's New Party Questions Army Suicides

Turkey's New Party Questions Army Suicides

Greens and the Left Party of the future, Turkey's newest party, demanded the government to account for controversial suicides in the army saying that PM has for long kept quite on the issue.

5 December 2012

Non-Professionals Excluded from Clash Zones, Army Says

Non-Professionals Excluded from Clash Zones, Army Says

Turkish Army said it decided to exclude its non-professional staff--civilians on compulsory drafting--from clash zones with PKK in the southeastern Turkey.

22 November 2012