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Fifth Wave of Feb. 28 Operations

A detention warrant is issued for Retired Lieutenant General Avar and 6 military officials including 4 retired generals were called to prosecutor’s office within the scope of Feb. 28 Operations held in İstanbul, İzmir and Muğla.

RIGHT TO ABORTION

“Our Womb, Our Life, Our Decision”

‘Male violence is murder, abortion is the choice of women’ told women protesting the recent statement of Prime Minister Erdoğan on abortion.

AN ODD STATEMENT

Prime Minister: "Every Abortion is Uludere"

"Every Abortion is Uludere" said Prime Minister Erdoğan at AKP Women's Branch Congress.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL REPORT 2012

“Promised Legal Reforms did not Occur in Turkey”

“Promised constitutional and other legal reforms did not occur. Instead, the right to freedom of expression was threatened and protesters faced increased police violence” cites Amnesty International Report in the section about Turkey.

"Only The Teachers Speak At School”

By holding meetings on issues such as “children and crime”, “children and gender”, Basak Culture and Art Foundation in Istanbul constitute a platform for children to listen to each other and question what they listen.

ROBOSKI MASSACRE

“The Military Officials Not Interrogated”

The prosecution office stated that the military officials were not interrogated following the announcement that Roboski strike order was given by Turkish air force commanders who analyzed the Heron images.

4TH JUDICIAL REFORM PACKAGE

Repealing the Statute of Limitations for Torture

The fourth judicial reform package repeals the statute of limitations on torture cases changes the regulation on prosecution of public officials accused of killing or wounding people.

Public Servants on Strike

Public sector workers were on a one-day strike, protesting the government’s 3% rise in wages in demonstrations.

AYŞE YILBAŞ TRIAL

One More Aggravated Life Sentence to Male Violence

Indicted husband who threatened to kill Ayşe Yılbaş “on a Friday at the time of the call to prayer” and killed this way, is punished with aggravated life sentence.

"Council of State's Verdict is a Limitation to Press Freedom”

“Using the word 'guerilla' is not a crime" said Gunaydın, reminding the ECHR case law.

“She Was Supposed to Be a Journalist, Not a Prisoner”

Emine would be graduated as a journalist a year later, however she’s been in jail for nine months, like hundreds of other arrested students.

INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF STRUGGLE AGAINST DISAPPEARANCES

Commission Met with the Families of the Disappeared

Parliamentarian Human Rights Investigating sub-commission met with the families of the disappeared in Dersim, Siirt, Batman ve Diyarbakır.

Court Decree Without Lawyer

“Lawyers sometimes do not attend to the court hearings in order to prevent the court’s decision however the court violates the right to defense by not collecting defense evidences” told Lawyer Cinmen.

Circassians Ask for Recognition of the Circassian Genocide

Circassian in Turkey marched to the Russian Consulate building and asked for the recognition of the Circassian Genocide occurred 148 years ago on May 21, 1864.

INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF STRUGGLE AGAINST DISAPPEARANCES

“No Time to Loose”

Lawyer Elçi drew attention to the fact that many lost in custody cases might be time-barred in a few years and the prosecution offices should take action as soon as possible.

DISASTER LAW

The Biggest “Disaster” at the Parliament

Neighborhood associations, non-governmental organizations and trade associations issued a joint declaration against the disaster law.

INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF STRUGGLE AGAINST DISAPPEARANCES

Meetings with Families of the Disappeared

Parliamentarian Human Rights Investigating Sub-Commission is meeting with the families of the disappeared in various cities.

ROBOSKI MASSACRE

“The Intelligence Source Will Be Investigated When Necessary”

“The information and documents provided from the General Staff will be assessed and the source of intelligence will be investigated when necessary” told Diyarbakir Prosecution Office in charge of the massacre investigation.

Will the Justice Be Secured at the 107th Hearing?

The court will give a final ruling at the 107th hearing of Metin Yurtsever trial on 22 May 2012.

ROBOSKI MASSACRE

Discussions on U.S. Intelligence

Following the Roboski Massacre news of WSJ, Head of Uludere sub-commission Üstün (AKP), Deputy Prime Minister Bozdağ, Güler and Gök (CHP) made statements.

Symbols of the Fight Against Homophobia

Today is May 17, "International Day against Homophobia". Baki Koşar and Ahmet Yıldız cases are important symbols as well as many undisclosed LGBT murders in Turkey.

Support for Arrested KESK Women

Women board members of the Ankara University Political Science Alumni Association visited KESK women at Sincan L Type Prison.

"We Need Specially Authorized Prosecutors”

Malatya Chief Public Prosecutor Office demanded specially authorized prosecutors from HCJP. There are 1500 files waiting at the prosecution office.

Roboski Massacre Tied to U.S. Drone

According to an article published in WSJ, a U.S. drone flew away to spot some images just before the Roboski massacre.

GUL'S NETHERLANDS VISIT

The Fallacy of the 'Turkish Model'

Dutch Prime Minister Rutte emphasized 'strong economic ties' and 'many created jobs' between both countries and Queen Beatrix praised Turkey's 'model role' for the Middle-East. These comments echo the superficial fallacy that Turkey is 'booming' because of its growing economy.

IMBROS/GOKCEADA

Rum Citizens Considered Foreigner in Land Posession

When a local Rum inhabitant of Gökçeada wanted to buy a property in the Island she was told that the "procedure was long" but that if she bought it in the name of her husband-to-be procedures would be completed immediately.

An 800 Kilometer Journey of Two Handicaped

"800 Km Hurdles," a documentary on a 13 day long motorcycle trip taken by two handicapped individuals, journalist Eroğlu and painter Erkuş, lays bare the hurdles lying before disabled persons in cities as the protagonists roam across Turkey's Aegean coastline.

ŞEFİKA ETİK TRIAL

Aggravated Life Sentence to Indicted Husband

The indicted husband in Şefika Etik case is punished with aggravated life sentence. “We hope this decision will reduce the number of incidences of violence against women” told Lawyer Aktaş.

A Letter to Prime Minister from LGBT Organizations

On International Day against Homophobia, Amnesty International Turkey Branch, KAOS GL and Pink Life Association will send 50.000 signatures collected against homophobia to Prime Minister.

Two Police Officers Imprisoned and Banned from Profession

Two police officers charged with "counterfeiting documents" for changing Can’s written statement are sentenced to 2 years 6 months of imprisonment and banned from profession.

THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE ANNOUNCED

"2221 ‘Suicides’ of Soldiers in 22 Years”

National Defense Minister İsmet Yılmaz announced that a total of 2221 soldiers “died of suicide” throughout the past 22 years.

ENGİN ÇEBER CASE

Torture "Revealed" at Metris Prison

An inmate from Engin Çeber’s ward described how Çeber was beaten. “The second prison warden told ‘You’ll be punished like him if you do not stand up for roll call’ while he was beating him.”

Impressions of Silivri Prison by "Mr. Z"

Following Silivri Prison visit of the journalists with Minister of Justice, we talked to Mr. Z who had been the guest of prison for long years. He doesn’t agree that the prison food is of good quality.

EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Turkey Ranks First in Violations in between 1959-2011

Turkey ranks first among the number of countries convicted for rights violations by the European Court of Human Rights in between 1959-2011.

"TMK Against Fair Trial”

Amnesty International noted that TMK did not comply with the international standards and emphasized the importance of fair trial once again following the prison sentence of Cihan Kırmızıgül.

BÜLENT ARINÇ

"Just a Few Journalists Under Arrest due to Journalistic Activities”

"There are a few journalists that are in prison due to their journalistic activities in Turkey. I do not accept that there are hundreds of them” said Vice Prime Minister Arınç.

Camera at the Lawyer-Client Meetings

ÇHD reacted to the cameras placed at Sincan Prison to record the lawyer-client meetings.

Second Detention for TOGO Workers

Second detention warrants are issued for 35 TOGO workers who are already dismissed because of their union memberships.

MALE VIOLENCE APRIL 2012

Men Killed 9 Women in April

According to data collected by bianet, 9 women and a child were killed by men in April; 17 women, 2 girls and a man injured; 10 women raped; 11 women harrassed. Most of the women murdered in April were killed by their husbands.

Prisoner Tahir Canan Must Pay For His Meals Says the State

The state asked Tahir Canan to pay for the meals he ate in the prison for 30 years 10 months.

Banner Case at the Parliament

Mothers of Dönmez and Işıklı held a press conference at the Parliament for their daughters who are in jail pending trial with charges of "making propaganda for a terrorist organization".

ERTUĞRUL KÜRKÇÜ

"Legal Support Needed for Roboski People"

Mersin Deputy Kürkçü called the human rights defenders and the legists for duty against the pressure on the victims of Roboski massacre.

11 Arrests in Feb. 28 Operations

11 generals including 6 active duty generals are arrested at the fourth wave of Feb. 28 operations.

Sincar at the Sub-commission of Parliament

Cihan Sincar, the wife of the murdered DEP Deputy Mehmet Sincar said “We really waited for so long for this meeting” to sub-commission of the Parliament.

FEVZİYE CENGİZ CASE

Court Ruling: “Torture”

Izmir 12. Criminal Court of First Instance , where the police officers who assaulted Ms. Fevziye Cengiz were on trial, sent the case to High Criminal Court, ruling that the police officers must be prosecuted for torture charges.

FREEDOM TO BÜŞRA ERSANLI

Video Support from Her Students

In order to protest the imprisonment of Büşra Ersanlı, “The Students of Büşra Ersanlı” prepared a video series. Ersanlı speaks about ‘love’, with the help of her supporters' voice.

4+4+4

The School Starting Age Regulated

Elementary school starting age is regulated; the children over 66 months of age by September 30, 2012 is to enroll to the elementary school.

Eğitim-Sen's Women Members Protested Male Violence

Eğitim-Sen protested the lasting male violence despite of the new act for violence against women that entered into force in March.

30 Detentions in KCK; 7 Arrests in Van

Detention warrants are issued for 30 people including BDP Urfa Provincial Head. 7 women working at the municipality got arrested in Van.

Fourth Wave of Feb. 28 Operations

The fourth wave of Feb. 28 operation began within the scope of Feb. 28 investigation today. Detention warrants were issued for 17 suspects including 11 retired military officers.

Certificate of Good Health for School Milk

The laboratory investigation of the milk that was distributed to schools and poisoned thousands of children completed: “There are no reasons determined to stop the milk distribution”

HRANT DİNK MURDER

No Judicial Punishment to Police Officers

Minister of Interior İdris Naim Şahin answered the parliamentary question: “We scrupulously fulfilled the necessary studies for the investigation process of Dink murder case”

3 Workers Died Per Day in April

According to Workers' Health and Safety Council report, at least 87 workers died in April. Deaths were mostly in construction, mining and energy sectors.

1 Million People Said "No!" in İzmir

People opposing Aliaga thermal power plants gathered together and said “Extinguish the fire of Thermal, light the fire of Hıdırellez”

Fourth Wave of Feb. 28 Operations

The fourth wave of Feb. 28 operation began within the scope of Feb. 28 investigation today. Detention warrants were issued for 17 suspects including 11 retired military officers.

SUSPICIOUS DEATHS OF SOLDIERS

Eight Soldiers 'Suicide' per Month

Minister of National Defense İsmet Yılmaz answered the parliamentary question of CHP: “934 military people committed to suicide in last 10 years”

Dersim Massacre Protested

Dersim people marched to protest Dersim Massacre at its 75. Anniversary and expressed their demands once again.

Statements of The General Staff on World Press Freedom Day

The General Staff was silent for a long time. They preferred to break their silence on World Press Freedom Day and stated that media was trying to exhaust TSK by news, comments and claims.

€ 75,000 Compensation Penalty to Turkey for “Death by Torture”

ECHR has decreed that Turkey violated the right to life of Yelden who was tortured to death in custody 12 years ago. It has sentenced Turkey to pay € 75,000 compensation to his family.

URBAN TRANSFORMATION

Eyüp Residents Against Demolition

Eyüp residents gathered in front of İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality building and asked for their land titles. Municipality officers had to make a meeting with them.

Turkey In Top Five of RSF “Journalists in Jail” List!

According to RSF report, Turkey is one of the top-five countries ranked in "the countries with the most journalists in jail”.

Redhack Hacked Milk Distributor Companies

Children were poisoned due to free milk distribution campaign began in the primary schools yesterday and Redhack hacked the web sites of 3 milk distributor companies today.

May 1st and the Academic Freedom

Sabanci University banned 1st of May posters. The administration did not hesitate to warn students that this kind of activity may end up with their expulsion from the University.

96 JOURNALISTS IN JAIL

Journalism Organizations Discussed Press Freedom

Press Council, ÇGD, G-9 Journalist Organizations Platform, The Media Association, TGC, TGDP, The Federation of Journalists Turkey and TGS expressed the obstacles and solutions towards press freedom and freedom of expression issues in Turkey.

BIA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT 2012 JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH

‘World Press Freedom Day’ with 100 Journalists in Prison!

100 journalists and 35 newspaper distributors were in jail in the first quarter of 2012. 21 people, including 12 journalists, were facing imprisonment of 254 years in total under allegations of "propaganda for an illegal organization"

Mardin Prison: “Food May Not Be the Cause of ‘Food’ Poisoning”

Women prisoners in Mardin Prison were hospitalized due to food poisoning last month however there’s still no improvement in their food.

Hundreds of Students Got Poisoned by Milk Distributed

Ministry of National Education began to milk distribution campaign today and many students are poisoned.

Workers Died on Workers' Day

A worker died in Istanbul due to an explosion in a foundry, an art assistant died at a film set in Kağıthane, İstanbul and a worker died in Ankara on May 1.

May Day Children

Children were also at May 1 celebrations. They couldn’t shout as mush as adults but they expressed their wishes.

1 MAY 2012

"No Incidents Occurred at the Last 2 Years”

Governor Mutlu warned “I won't allow the May 1 celebrations at Taksim Square if any incident happens this year” and the DISK Chair Ekinci answered “We have been celebrating May First there for 2 years, nothing happened. If they mean ‘provocation’, they have to remember 1977”.

MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS

Notes from May 1 Celebrations

Hundreds of thousands of people celebrated May 1 in Turkey enthusiastically. There were clashes between the demonstrators and the police in Tunceli and Ankara.

"FETHİYE" LAWYER CEVRİYE AYDIN

"Concrete Evidences Ignored”

“There was the decision of acquittal due to lack of evidence although the statement of the victim woman was verified with concrete evidences” says Cevriye Aydın, Lawyer of Fethiye case. The decision will be appealed.

ROBOSKI MASSACRE

"Shift at the Heron Records "

It’s stated that there’s a shift at the Heron records in the Roboski report of Ministry of Interior that’s presented to Parliamentary Committee; they’ll ask for the opinion of ASELSAN.

RESEARCH PROPOSAL FROM KÜRKÇÜ

"There Should Be A Parliamentary Inquiry About the Death of Workers”

Based on Occupational Health and Safety Council's report, Ertuğrul Kürkçü asked for a Parliamentary Inquiry about the death of workers.

TURKEY PEACE PARLIAMENT

"The Punishment to Peace is Unacceptable"

Turkey Peace Parliament organized a press conference and criticized the sentences given to Peace Group members came from Khabur in 2009.

KCK CASE OF JOURNALIST

Indictment of Journalists in Court

Third Istanbul KCK indictment, which included 36 arrested, 44 suspects -most of them journalists- was prepared and sent to the court. Arrested journalists had told bianet “why they were in prison”.

Freedom Wanted for Pussy Riot

At the action held in front of Russian Consulate in Istanbul on April 26, the protestors wanted freedom for three members of feminist punk collective that were accused of “hooliganism” and arrested in Russia.

HRANT DINK MURDER

The Relation in Between Samast’s “Organization” and Ergenekon

The court board asked for the Ergenekon indictments at the “membership of an illegal operation” case of Ogun Samast who was convicted of the murder of Hrant Dink, editor in chief of Agos Newspaper.

FEB.28 OPERATIONS

13 Soldiers in Ankara Courthouse

13 soldiers including retired General Fevzi Türkeri and 6 retired soldiers are taken to Ankara Courthouse to testify on April 26th within the scope of Feb. 28 investigation

TURKISH JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION AWARDS

bianet “The Best News Website of the Year''

bianet received ‘the best news website award’ at the "Journalism Achievement Awards” of Turkish Journalists Association.

Prisoner Population Quadrupled in 12 Years

According to the statements of the Ministry, the number of convicts and detainees in prisons increased four times since 2000, so the total population approximately tripled. There are around 7.000 “excess capacity” convicts and detainees; Kıraç told that there are 15.000 “excess capacity” indeed.

Third Wave of Feb. 28 Operations

Detention warrants were issued for 13 active duty and retired military officers at the third wave of Feb 28 coup operations.

77,5 Years of Imprisonment to Peace Group

Seven members of Peace Group that came from Khabur border gate on October, 2009 are sentenced to 77,5 years of imprisonment in total. 2 members of PKK are sentenced to 30 years; five people coming from Mahmur camp are sentenced to 47,5 years.

24 APRIL 1915

"97th Anniversary of Genocide and the Tradition of Unsolved Murders”

At the 97th anniversary of Armenian Genocide, a commemoration event organized at Taksim Square. It was stated that leading 250 Armenian people were sent to a road of no return and it was a way of silencing them all.

DISAPPEARANCES IN TURKEY

Who Will Be Judging These Murder Cases?

Yaman, Efeoğlu and Gül were disappeared in custody and their investigation files changed the prosecution office for the fifth time. Yaman’s brother says he testified to prosecution offices for 5 times, however he there is no concrete step taken.

24 APRIL 1915 COMMEMORATION

A Letter to Etchmiadzin and Cilicia Catholicos

The defenders of human rights sent a letter to Etchmiadzin and Cilicia Catholicos and declared that “Only after the recognition of the Genocide and the restitution of and/or compensation for the confiscated property of Armenians, that justice can be established.”

THE DIRECTOR OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE MUSEUM INSTITUTE HAYK DEMOYAN:

“Modern Turkish State Does Not Want To Face The Genocide”

The director of Armenian Genocide Museum Institute Hayk Demoyan spoke to bianet about the museum studies, the new partition of the museum “Anatolians that helped Armenians” and the genocide process.

APRIL 24TH AT AGOS

"Time to Comprehend for Turkey”

At the 97th anniversary of Armenian Genocide, Agos newspaper emphasized the importance of confrontation with 1915 by placing this week’s editorial article as the headline. ‘Turkey cannot change into a “New Turkey” completely until it faces and confronts 1915’ was written at the article.

DEPRIVATION IN DEPRIVATION AT TEKİRDAĞ PRISON

Extra 10 Years for "Unnecessary" Slogan

The prisoners at Tekirdağ No.2 are accused with “shouting unnecessary slogans” and they got the penalty of deprivation of access to communication means and deprivation of accepting visitors for periods up to years. Prisoners Kılıç and Özçelik lost their right to release on probation, Kılıç will stay extra 10 years in prison.

CHILD BRIDES

"We Heard It from Esra Erol and Came”

A group of people who wants to draw attention to child brides came together at Taksim. TV Show host Esra Erol also took part in the act. Men and women were also in the act with their sons and daughters.

A VICTIM OF ANTI TERRORISM LAW, UMUT

"April 23 is not My Feast"

"I visualize two pictures on each 23rd of April. The first is from the Western side of this country. The ‘statesmen’ are giving their seats to children. The second picture is from the eastern side of Fırat (a river at the Eastern Anatolia Region); the policemen are torturing children. That’s why April 23 is not the feast of Kurdish children”

APRIL 23

"Life was Never a Feast”

Followers of Justice for Children (ÇİAT) organized an event entitled “Life was never a Feast” including an exhibition of paintings and a forum at Ankara on April 21, in order to draw attention to children victims of Anti-Terrorism Law.

SATURDAY MOTHERS

They sat in for Armenian Intellectuals and the Children

Saturday mothers staged a sit in for the children and Armenian intellectuals disappeared in custody earlier on April 23rd Children's Day and April 24th, the anniversary of the disappearance of Armenian intellectuals on April 21, Saturday.

BY FİKRET İLKİZ

The Right to Criticize Prime Minister

Will the prosecutors take the "Tuşalp v. Turkey Case” decision of European Court of Human Rights as precedent and declare to proceed no further when the Prime Minister and politicians turn to prosecution with complaint petitions for journalists or columnist?

DISAPPEARANCES IN TURKEY

The Investigation without a Prosecutor

The investigation of Efeoğlu who disappeared in custody 20 years ago is in between specially authorized prosecutor and Şişli Prosecution; however none of the prosecutors undertakes the case. Lawyer Oya Aslan says that she tries the case not to be barred by limitation period.

AWID INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN DEVELOPMENT

No Budget for Women's Struggle in Turkey

Ülker from Women's Solidarity Foundation, Taylı from Organization of Women's Shelters, Ömür Yılmaz from KAHDEM (Central Organization for Women Legal Support) and Nihal Yakın from Women's Solidarity Association of Izmir participated to AWID and talked about “Improving concrete proposals and feminist policies for the violence against women”.

“SLEDGEHAMMER” COUP CASE

Protest of Generals at the Courtroom

At the 91. hearing of Sledgehammer case, some of the defendants wore t-shirts writing “We demand fair trial” and that created a tension in between the delegation of the court and the defendants.

A PANEL AT STRASBOURG

Turkey in the Mirror of Selek Case

Atalay, Alp Selek, Çalışlar, Karakaşlı, Direk, Pradel, Lauchbihler and Flautre discussed the judiciary problems in Turkey using Pınar Selek case as example.

bianet as a Subject of PhD Thesis

The PhD dissertation on "Alternative media and bianet" of Dr. Ahmet Taylan from Ankara University Department of Journalism showed that bianet is an effective and authentic alternative media venture in Turkey.

Unending Imprisonment at the Banner Case

A teacher that cannot be appointed and a university student Işıklı are accused with “making propaganda for a terrorist organization” and in prison for 4 months because of unfurling a banner. The first hearing of the case did not end by release, the next hearing is after 3.5 months.

URBAN TRANSFORMATION

The Demolition in Süleymaniye Postponed a Month

The buildings of tenants living in Süleymaniye would be demolished within the scope of urban transformation on April 17, Tuesday morning without any prior notice. When this news was reflected in the press, the families were given one more month for evacuation.

SIPRI DATA

Turkey Ranked 15th in Military Expenditure

SIPRI published its report regarding the military expenditure of the countries worldwide. According to the final 2010 data, and estimated 2011 data, U.S. is at the first place in military expenditure and Turkey is at the 15th place.

Again the Same Combination: The Banner and the Prison

Two women, a student and a teacher that unfurl a banner written "We do not want the missile shield , we want a democratic high school” arrested with many accusations like “terrorist propaganda” and they are in prison for 4 months.

URBAN TRANSFORMATION

Demolition in Süleymaniye with Announcement

There was a great shock for the people living in Süleymaniye, İstanbul on Tuesday, April 17th morning of the demolition preparations in Süleymaniye within the scope of urban transformation without any prior notice. Süleymaniye residents asked for an extra period of time, at least until the schools are closed.

Savda: Nationalist and Militaristic Judiciary in Turkey

Conscientious objector Halil Savda made a statement after he was released from the prison by Probation Law. He said he was sentenced due to “alienating the public from military service” because of the high nationalist and militaristic sensitivity of the judiciary.

A PANEL AT STRASBOURG

"Selek" Case and the Judiciary in Turkey

Akın Atalay, Alp Selek, Oral Çalışlar, Karin Karakaşlı, Zeynep Direk, Martin Pradel from FIDH, EP Chairman of the Human Rights Subcommittee Barbara Lochbihler and the President of the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Commission Hélène Flautre will discuss Pınar Selek case and the judiciary in Turkey.

Students Forced to Paid Military Service

According to the letter sent from the Ministry of Defense, male students completing 29 years of age have two options in order to enroll in a school: Paid military service or leaving their education unfinished and joining the army for 15 months.

“'Meticulous Attention' of Mr. Minister”

General Secretary of Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) Bakkalcı said that there are 520 patient prisoners in the prisons. He defined the manner of Minister of Justice Engin as “unserious” as Engin stated that “the patient prisoners are given medical treatment 'meticulously' ”. Bakkalcı also expressed that such an approach deepened the pain.

Çevik Bir Arrested

Nine more people including retired General Cevik Bir are arrested within the scope of Feb. 28 investigation.

EMEK MOVIE THEATER PROTEST

"We Do Not Watch This Movie"

Movie lovers came together for Emek Movie Theater on April 15, 2012. They protested against the Emek Movie Theater project of Kamer Construction Company. They shouted "We do not watch this movie" and tore their tickets.

DO NOT TOUCH MY STUDENT

A Lecture in front of Tekirdağ Prison

The instructors gave symbolic lessons in front of Tekirdağ F-type Prison within the scope of "Do Not Touch My Student" campaign in order to draw attention to 600 high school and university students arrested. The subject of this second course was "ecological struggle".

KESK Women are Under Arrest for Two Months

KESK Ankara Branches Platform asked for the immediate release of KESK member women and managers that were taken into custody within the scope of the KCK operations two months ago.

SUSAN WOODWARD

Turkey’s Discrepancy at Home and Abroad

Expert on conflict resolution, peace building and comparative politics, Susan Woodward talked to bianet about the Kurdish issue and Turkish-Syrian relationships.

ECHR Condemns Turkey Regarding Use of Pepper Gas in Peaceful Protest

Turkey is to pay 11500 euro to Ali Güneş for violating Article 3 of the convention on human rights. Güneş was sprayed with pepper gas in close range and forcefully taken under custody in 2004.

Ragıp Zarakolu Released

15 suspects of the first KCK case, including publisher Ragip Zarakolu, are released today. The names of the released are listed below.

Appeal Against Zarakolu's Arrest

Causing a unanimous criticism from commentators across the political sphere, publisher and writer Zarakolu's arrest is once again questioned by his lawyers at court.

Church Pastor Attacked in Istanbul

Four people rushed into a Protestant church in Bahçelievler district and physically attacked the pastor, threatening and insulting him.

Roboski Massacre Questions Still Unanswered

Ministry of Defense report passes over the questions directed by the parliamentary committee. The chain of command and the specifics of the operation that left 34 villagers dead, is still blurred.

Military Coup Case Begins with Victims' Cry for Justice

Two generals didn't attend the first sitting of the case but relatives of the victims and rights' activist were there. They all demanded the investigation to be enlarged and the trial to be founded on "crimes against humanity".

Turkey's Scientists Stripped of Autonomy as Ruling Party Extends Power

While the AKP has certainly become more outspoken about its intent to assert influence over Turkey's academic institutions, it has been doing so behind the scenes for several years now.

"Inshallah There Won't Be Any Gays in Our Turkey"

Turkish capital Ankara's outspoken mayor Melih Gökçek provides a strong homophobic response to a question on live TV.

More People Come Forward for Justice at Military Coup Case

Two generals who run the military coup in 1980 face trial on April 4th. Relatives of those who were tortured, executed, disappeared by the junta apply to court to intervene.

Activist Urge for a Turkey Without Landmines

Campaigners gathered at Taksim Square to mark the International Day for Mine Awareness. "Progress has been made but it's not enough," they say.

"Sivas Massacre Case Won't Be Closed Until We Say So"

Alevite organizations and dissident groups and parties protested the acquittal of some defendants at the infamous Sivas case. Education reform, discriminatory practices and recent threats to Alevites were also targeted.

15 Years in Jail for 7 Speeches

Former BDP Deputy Halis was handed a prison sentence of more than 15.5 years on charges of "membership in an illegal organization" and "propaganda" due to seven speeches he made during his election campaign and term as Member of Parliament.

4+4+4 EDUCATION DRAFT BILL

RedHack Supported KESK Protest - Quarrel at Parliament

RedHack hacked the websites of dozens of police directorates all over the country in support of the KESK protest against the education draft law. Demonstrators were constantly exposed to tear gas and water cannons during the two-day protest. The related debate at parliament had to be interrupted twice due to tensions between the MPs.

2020 PERSPECTIVE FOR WOMEN IN TURKEY

Bozkurt: Women’s Rights on Agenda of EU Negotiations

The European Parliament accepted Emine Bozkurt's report on the "2020 Perspective for Women in Turkey". The report will be discussed at the European Parliament General Assembly in May.

KADRİ KAYA AND ERDOĞAN ALTAN

Two Journalists Released, 101 still behind Bars

The number of imprisoned journalists in Turkey went down to 101. DİHA Batman representative Altan and Diyarbakır representative Kaya were released on 28 March.

KESK Protest under Tear Gas

The police intervened against KESK members who wanted to demonstrate in Ankara against the 4+4+4 Education Draft Law and the Draft Bill on Public Servants' Trade Unions. The union confederation announced to continue their protest till the morning.
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BIA TEXT-BOOK FOR JOURNALISTS

"Gender-based Journalism", on the one hand seeks respond questions concerning gender-based journalism; why and how should it be practiced; and on the other hand, like all books of the BIA's "rights journalism" series, calls on the news producer, the prospective journalist the reader/listener/viewer to assume their responsibilities in the transformation of the mainstream media as is, right now!

 

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ISTANBUL INDEPENDENT MEDIA FORUM

This book compiles, papers and adresses from the 2006 Istanbul International Independent Media Forum, which brought together some 300 independent media activists from across the globe and Turkey including, Ignacio Ramonet, Roberto Savio, Bascha Mika, Dov Shinar, John Downing, Zlata Kuresh, Mario Lubetkin, Tasos Kostopoulos...

 

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EU ACCESSION DOCUMENTS
HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS

Independent Communication NetworkIndependent Communication Network comprises more than internet news website bianet.org. It is a continuously unfolding network since 1997 and embraces "Training Drives" for journalists and communication students and NGOs; handbook series, "Radio Programs" for the local media, conferences, forums, international exchange programs.

IPS Communication Foundation (BİA)IPS Communication Foundation is the implementing body for the BIA &bianet.org. Founded in 1993 by four journalists and one human rights activists, has implemented many projects including a BİA, BİA2 and BİA3.

BİA LibraryBİA Library comprises of handbooks series and guides and researches which systemize the theoretical and informative contributions realized during the implementation of programs within the BİA projects. Some of the 15 publications are in English and accessible via bianet.org.

Contact usYou can reach IPS Communication Foundation directors, BİA project coordination, bianet.org editorial board via telephone, fax, e-mail and mail from everywhere on the globe, dispatch information and/or documents and request meetings.

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