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German Chancellor Merkel Visits Turkey
German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Ankara today. With Prime Minister Erdoğan she discussed EU accession talks and Turkish-German relations. Merkel also touched the topic of armament in Turkey and Greece. On Tuesday, she will continue her two-day visit in Istanbul.
29 March 2010
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PACKAGE
Political Propaganda in Kurdish and Children's Rights
The Parliamentary Constitutional Commission accepted political propaganda to be made in other languages than Turkish for the Elections Law. The proposal to decrease the election threshold to three percent was rejected. Children shall be prosecuted at juvenile courts only.
29 March 2010
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Acquittal for Calling PM Edoğan a "Murderer"
Defendants Tosun and Kalanç , who had distributed a leaflet calling the Prime Minister a "murderer", were acquitted. The court assessed the leaflet as within the boundaries of freedom of expression. However, the court decided to confiscate the leaflets.
29 March 2010
State Council Demands Annulment of 4C Regulation
The State Council decided that the 4C regulation, subject to a trial opened by Tekel workers, is contrary to the law. The Council applied to the Constitutional Court to annul the article.
26 March 2010
Poverty Line Increased, Minimum Wage Dramatically Low
A study carried out by Türk-İş revealed that the current minimum monthly wage equals the amount a family of four needs for six days lead under humane living conditions. Both the poverty line and the "starvation line" have increased compared with last year's figures.
26 March 2010
Kongra-Gel Defendants Released in Belgium
The Court of Appeals decided to release Kongra-Gel officials Remzi Kartal, Zübeyir Aydar and another five people pending trial.
26 March 2010
RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN PRISONS
IHD 2009 Report: 24 Deaths in Prisons in 1 Year
According to the annual report of the Human Rights Association, 24 people have died in Turkish prisons in the last year. 11 people died of illness, 3 people committed suicide, 4 were killed. The Association received 2,640 applications in 2009, 397 because of torture and mal-treatment.
25 March 2010
NEWROZ
On Newroz Day Thousands Confront Government on Kurdish Issue
Celebrations of the Kurdish Newroz festival were held all over Turkey during the weekend. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in major Turkish cities and called for a peaceful and democratic solution of the Kurdish question.
22 March 2010
AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION
Lawyer Kayasu: No Prescription for Prosecution of Putschists
Former prosecutor Kayasu appreciated the amendment of article 15 of the Constitution: "I hope it will be effected. The prosecution of the putschists is very important. The discussion about the statute of limitation is pointless because it does not apply to the duration of immunity".
19 March 2010
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Call for Free Education Ends in Detention
"Parasız eğitim istiyoruz" -the slogan "We want free education" on a banner displayed at the "Romani meeting", which was also attended by PM Erdoğan, is seen as an illegal slogan and was reason to detain two young people. Allegedly, holding up the banner was a criminal offence.
19 March 2010
DISCRIMINATION
Draft Law: TL 500,000 Fine for Discrimination
The government prepared a draft law against discrimination. The bill envisages monetary fines of up to TL 500,000 for discrimination. It includes the establishment of an "anti-discrimination and equality committee" which provides the right to individual application.
17 March 2010
UNEMPLOYMENT
Unemployment Increased to 14 Percent in 2009
The Turkish Statistical Institute announced the official unemployment figures for 2009. With almost 3.5 million jobless people 14 percent of the population is out of work. Almost half of all Turkish employees work off the record without social security.
4 March 2010
TEKEL RESISTANCE
State Council Decision in Favour of Tekel Workers
TekGıda-İş decided that the Tekel workers should strike the tent in Ankara. Union President Türkel announced a 1,000 people meeting at Türk-İş for 1 April. He called the government to abolish the 4C implementation until then.
3 March 2010
"sledgehammer" coup plan allegations
Second Wave of Detentions in "Sledgehammer" Case
Today a further eighteen soldiers, one of them retired, were taken into police custody. They are being brought to Istanbul.
26 February 2010
"Obvious Negligence" in Mine Explosion that Killed 13 Workers
According to mining trade unionist Görgün, it is clear that there were faults with the mine's air ventilation, early warning system and auditing. Thirteen miners died in a gas explosion on 23 February, eighteen were injured.
25 February 2010
"BALYOZ" COUP PLAN
High-Ranking Military Officers Arrested in Balyoz Investigation
Five admirals, three of them retired, and two retired colonels have been arrested related to the Balyoz coup plan. Six people were released. Retired commanders Fırtına and Örnek were taken to the courthouse. The Prime Minister held a meeting with the ministers in the evening.
24 February 2010
TEKEL RESISTANCE
Tekel Workers Have Final Say for End of Resistance
Four labour unions confederations announced their joint decision to end the resistance in case the Tekel workers decide not to continue. The confederations consider the resistance as a success.
24 February 2010
TORTURE
Torture Case of Killed Activist Çeber Postponed
The prosecutor excused his absense in yesterday's hearing of the trial regarding Engin Çeber who was killed by torture in custody. The case was postponed ot 12 April. The case launched against Çeber's friends who were also exposed to torture continues today.
23 February 2010
Chief Prosecutor Arrested, Supreme Court Investigates
Chief Prosecutor Cihaner from Erzincan was arrested in the scope of the Ergenekon investigation. The Supreme Court launched an investigation. HSYK revoked special authorities of the prosecutors who interrogated and arrested Cihaner.
18 February 2010
Thousands of People Demonstrated for PKK Leader Öcalan
Thousands of people in several cities organized demonstrations on the 11th anniversary of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan's extradition to Turkey. BDP members voiced their protest against arrests of party members due to the "KCK operation". Clashes occurred in several cities.
16 February 2010
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TEKEL RESISTANCE
"World-wide Action" for TEKEL Workers
The International Unions Confederation, umbrella organization of unions in 155 countries, will organize a world-wide action for the rights of Turkish Tekel workers. The Europe Unions Confederation urged the government to start talks on transferring the workers under protection of their rights immediately.
16 February 2010
No Records of National Defence Commission
The Defence Commission does not keep records of its meetings. The Parliamentary Record Office says they were never requested to keep record of the commission. Deputy council Akyeşilmen emphasizes the importance of a public record for more transparency.
11 February 2010
MILITARY-CIVILIAN RELATIONS
EMASYA Protocol Abrogated
The EMASYA protocol, which enabled soldiers to intervene directly in civilian incidents, has been lifted. Interior Minister Atalay forwarded the decision to the governorships, saying: "The existing legislation is sufficient, the law gives the authority to the governors".
8 February 2010
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS
Adana: 3,155 Children Arrested in 2009
According to a report of the İHD Adana, 299 children were detained in 2009 in Adana. The children state that they were beaten by police officers, threatened to "confess", restrained by hand-cuffs and chains and exposed to torture by soldiers in prison.
5 February 2010
GENERAL STRIKE FOR TEKEL WORKERS
Turkey on the Streets for Tekel Workers
Tens of thousands of people used their right not to work for one day and supported the struggle of the Tekel workers in a general strike. For Türk-İş President Kumlu it was a successful protest action withstanding the pressure of officials and employers.
5 February 2010
GENERAL STRIKE ON 4 FEBRUARY
Millions of People Stop Work for Tekel Workers
Millions of members of six union confederations join the general strike to support Tekel workers in their struggle for job security and take action against the pressure imposed to the workers. Türk-İş President Kumlu repeated the request to protect the workers' employee personal rights.
4 February 2010
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CONFEDERATIONS TOOK DECISION
"General Action" of Tekel Workers on 4 February
The six trade union confederations representing the interests of the Tekel workers in Ankara decided to go for a "general action" on 4 February. The decision was taken after the government did not step back from temporary employment of the workers.
3 February 2010
CONFEDERATIONS TOOK DECISION
"General Action" of Tekel Workers on 4 February
The six trade union confederations representing the interests of the Tekel workers in Ankara decided to go for a "general action" on 4 February. The decision was taken after the government did not step back from temporary employment of the workers.
3 February 2010
CYPRUS NEGOTIATIONS
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Visited Cyprus
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with leaders of Northern and Southern Cyprus to support negotiations for a "united Cyprus". Ban: "A mutually beneficial solution requires courage, flexibility, a vision and the spirit of reconciliation".
2 February 2010
New Co-Chairs for Peace and Democracy Party
The Peace and Democracy Party elected two new co-chairs at an extraordinary party congress. MP Demirtaş is the former president of the Human Rights Foundation Branch of Diyarbakır; journalist Kışanak is co-ordinator of social projects of the Bağlar Municipality.
2 February 2010
TEKEL WORKERS
Minister Yazıcı Holds on to Disadvantageous 4C Regulation
Prime Minister Erdoğan assigned a group of ministers to study all possibilities within the 4C regulations for all workers. As far as the resisting Tekel workers are concerned, Minister Yazıcı does not see any alternative but the disadvantageous 4C regulation.
1 February 2010
Human Rights Defender Kalaycı Released
Lawyer Filiz Kalaycı, executive of the Human Rights Association, was released in the second hearing after 8 months in detention. The Human Rights Association claims that evidence was forged by the police. Witness Özkan stated that his statement was taken under pressure.
1 February 2010
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