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Tolga Korkut
KURDISH QUESTION
PKK Ceasefire to be Terminated on 31 October?
The lawyers of imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan and Kurdish politician Tuğluk will not be able to see Öcalan before the announced end of the ceasefire on 31 October due to heavy weather conditions and a public holiday. They will apply for a meeting on 1 November.
28 October 2010
KCK CASE
Court Dismissed Request for Defence in Kurdish
The Diyarbakır 6th High Criminal Court rejected the request of the KCK trial defendants for the permission to present their defence in Kurdish as their mother tongue. The 7,500-page indictment will not be read out as a whole but in a summarized version.
19 October 2010
7th Istanbul Gathering for Freedom of Thought
Renowned international experts like Richard Falk, Noam Chomsky and Hilal Elver attended the 7th Istanbul Gathering for Freedom of Thought on 9/10 October. Turkish journalists, publishers and artists gave an insight into the legal procedures launched against them because of their thoughts.
11 October 2010
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
58 Percent Said "Yes" to Constitutional Reform Package
99 percent of all ballot boxes were opened by 8.30 pm on Sunday night (12 September). The referendum on the constitutional amendments was approved by 58 percent of all votes counted by then, 42 percent voted against the package with a turnout of voters amounting to 77 percent.
12 September 2010
Rights Organizations 3 Years ahead of Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Davutoğlu recently spoke about efforts for legal amendments regarding freedom of expression cases at the ECHR. The Turkish Human Rights Foundation sent an according petition to the PM 3.5 years ago. The Anti-Terror Act, the Press Law and other regulations have to change.
3 September 2010
1 SEPTEMBER WORLD PEACE DAY
Turkey on the Streets for Peace
On World Peace Day on 1 September, demonstrations for peace are being organized all over the country. Many of the organizations call for a peaceful solution of the Kurdish question to stop the armed conflicts. Northern and Southern Cyprus are celebrating together.
1 September 2010
Işık Koşaner new Chief of General Staff
Genral Işık Koşaner took over the command of the Turkish Armed Forces as Chief of General Staff. In his inauguration speech he mentioned topics such as the Kurdish question or a professional army. Koşaner also addressed the media, calling for a more careful approach.
30 August 2010
Journalist Zengin in Detention for another 6 Months
Journalist Zengin from the Işçi-Köylü newspaper appeared at court for the first time after one year in detention. The demand for her release was rejected "despite a lack of evidence and no connections with the other defendants", lawyer Altay criticized. The next hearing is in February 2011.
27 August 2010
Reporter Threatened with Picture of Killed Journalist Dink
Evrensel reporter Topsakal received a threat via an e-mail which included a photograph of Turkish-Armenian journalists Dink after his assassination because of an article Topsakal wrote for the daily. He filed a criminal complaint.
26 August 2010
KURDISH QUESTION
DTK Announced 5 Steps to Resolve Kurdish Question
Democratic Society Congress Co-Chair Türk stated that with the ceasefire announced by the PKK, the military operations should be stopped as well. He listed 5 steps to be taken to resolve the Kurdish problem, a "democratic autonomy is a project of voluntary unity".
24 August 2010
ECHR Convicts Turkey in Hrant Dink Case - PM Erdoğan protects MIT
The family of Hrant Dink, killed Turkish-Armenian journalist, won their case at the European Court of Human Rights. PM Erdoğan on the other hand refused permission for an investigation into alleged negligence of MIT members related to the murder.
24 August 2010
HRANT DINK CASE AT ECHR
President Gül Met Hosrof Dink, Brother of Killed Hrant Dink
President Gül received Hosrof Dink, brother of killed Turkish Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, in Istanbul on Friday (20 August). Related to the state's recent defence to the ECHR, judge Türmen called the state to apologize and admit a mistake.
23 August 2010
Dogan Media Group Appeals Heavy Tax Fine
The Doğan Yayın Holding lost its case regarding tax claims of TL 713 million for 2006 in one of their trials filed against a TL 4.8 billion tax fine imposed by the Ministry of Finance. The company is going to appeal.
20 August 2010
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PACKAGE
Run-up to the Referendum
The constitutional reform package passed through parliament in May is creating a constant stir in the run-up to the referendum on 12 September. PM Erdoğan came under criticism for urging employers' organizations to show their colours as others did before.
20 August 2010
HRANT DINK CASE
Turkey Criticized for Tainting The Memory of Slain Journalist
"Friends of Hrant", a group of people struggling for the solving of the Hrant Dink murder case, demanded to investigate the people responsible for the government's defence made to the ECHR. The government had compared Dink to a neo-Nazi.
18 August 2010
First Service at Sümela Monastery after 88 Years
Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew advocated for a peaceful coexistence, saying, "We have no ulterior motives. We came to commemorate the Greek Orthodox people living in this area". The service was attended by hundreds of Greek Orthodox Christians from Turkey and abroad.
16 August 2010
KURDISH QUESTION
PKK Decided for Ceasefire till 20 September
The PKK announced its decision for a period of "passive defence" from 13 August till 20 September. The constancy of the process is contingent on four conditions. The decision was influenced by the beginning of the moths of Ramadan amongst other factors.
16 August 2010
Unrest against Kurdish Population in Hatay
Four police officers were killed in an attack on a police car in the south-eastern city of Dörtyolu; the party building of the pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party was burned; shops owned by Kurds were demolished. Tension is still rising high in the region.
28 July 2010
KURDISH QUESTION
Peace Parliament: Pave the Way to a Solution, not to NATO
The Turkish Peace Parliament warned the government to refer to NATO for a solution of the Kurdish question. Spokesman Bakkalcı said, "The solution to the Kurdish question is not calling on NATO but negotiations by middlemen".
7 July 2010
KURDISH QUESTION
98 NGOs Call for End of Violence - PKK Refuse Unilateral Ceasefire
98 NGOs from Diyabakır call for an end of the military operations. They urge the PKK to stop their actions and demand the Parliament to prepare the legal grounds for a solution of the Kurdish question. The PKK waits for concrete steps before they will act accordingly.
29 June 2010
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CHILD LABOUR
'Children into School, Women into Employment'
Data compiled by the Turkish Statistical Institute reveals that there are 958,000 child workers in Turkey. Children rights advocator Fişek demands to increase primary education to 12 years and take women confined at home into employment.
11 June 2010
INTERNET CENSORSHIP
Media Freedom Activists Bring Lawsuit against Google Ban
Akdeniz from Bilgi University and Altıparmak from Ankara University will appeal to the ban of certain Google services imposed by the Telecommunication Communication Presidency. bianet.org publication coordinator Kürkçü criticized the restrictions which directly harm the work of bianet. The Turkish Journalists Association and Reporters without Borders condemned the ban.
8 June 2010
Double Standards at RTÜK?
After the Radio and Television Supreme Council's critical statement on the Israeli attack of aid ships for Gaza, Abakay from the Contemporary Journalists Association expects a statement from RTÜK on violations of press freedom in Turkey.
4 June 2010
Journalists Returned from Israel - İHH Employee Dead
Humanitarian Help Foundation employee Cevdet Kılıçlar was killed during the Isreali attack on the aid ships bound to Gazza on 31 May. Sabah reporter Olgun said that all their personal belongings were seized. IPI criticized: "Worrying signal sent by Israel to repressive nations".
4 June 2010
Turkish Parliament Condemns Israeli Attack
In a declaration signed by the Parliamentary Group Chairs, the Turkish Parliament condemns the Israeli attack on aid ships for Gaza. The declaration demands a review of Turkish-Israeli relations, an international investigation, an official apology and compensation payments.
3 June 2010
ISREAELI ATTACK ON AID SHIPS
Activists Arrived in Turkey
466 people who had been detained by Israel after an attack on aid ships heading for Gaza have arrived in Turkey. The bodies of 9 people who were killed in the attack were brought to Istanbul, all of them are of Turkish nationality. 17 injured activists are in Ankara.
3 June 2010
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Summer Recess for Trial on PKK Interview
The prosecution of human rights advocate Tahmaz and Birgün newspaper officials Çeşmecioğlu and Yılmaz was postponed to September. The defendants stand trial because of an interview with Murat Karayılan, leader of the People's Confederation of Kurdistan.
3 June 2010
Criticism on Military Partnership between Turkey and Israel
The Turkish rights organization Küresel BAK demands to end the bilateral military agreement between Turkey and Israel after the recent Israeli attack on aid ships. The military co-operation between both countries is worth billions of dollars.
2 June 2010
"Atılım" Newspaper Reporters Released after 9 Months
Atılım newspaper reporters Mat and Küçükbattal were released pending trial after nine months in detention. They stand accused of the demolition of a base station in Istanbul. The trial will be continued on 24 September.
2 June 2010
TORTURE
Çeber Case: Life Sentences for 3 Prison Guards and Head of Prison
Three prison guards and the vice director of Metris Prison were convicted of "causing death by torture" in the case of Engin Çeber who died from torture in custody. They received life sentences. Three police officers and the prison doctor were punished as well.
2 June 2010
ATTACK ON HUMANITARIAN HELP FLOTILLA FOR GAZA
Israeli Prof. Shinar Criticizes Storm on Aid Ships
Prof. Shinar, specialist on peace journalism, expects harsh international criticism of Israel's attack on the aid ships. "The flotilla should have been allowed passage. Israel is not going to benefit from this operation. The actual core of the problem is not being discussed".
31 May 2010
STRUGGLE AGAINST TORTURE
73 out of 100 People Say Definite "No" to Torture
According to a research on "Othering and Discrimination in Turkey", 27 out of 100 people would approve of torture "in certain situations". Turkish Human Rights Foundation President Korur Fincancı claims that the according percentage among physicians amounts to 34 percent.
28 May 2010
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