News List
Kurdish Language Feast Observed in Turkey [17 May 2013]
Turkey's Kurds observed the Kurdish Language Feast on May 15 - the publication start date of Kurdish magazine Hawar in 1932. ...»
Following the implementation of "Family Protection and Prevention of Violence Against Women" Act in March 2012, the number of women who requested and benefited from police ...»
Report Offers Solutions on Freer Press in Turkey [17 May 2013]
Center for American Progress released its report on Freedom of the Press and Expression – a comprehensive document that also included recommendations for a free freer ...»
Turkey's Supreme Court of Appeals announced its verdict on Dink case, overthrowing Yasin Hayal's acquittal on "being terrorist organization leader" and finding him guilty of "founding ...»
4 Arrested in Reyhanlı Blasts [16 May 2013]
While prosecutors released 4 suspects in the Reyhanlı twin blasts case, a court arrested 4 individuals for their involvement in the twin blasts in Reyhanlı district. ...»
Court Lifts Media Ban on Reyhanlı Blasts [16 May 2013]
Hatay 1st High Criminal Court lifted the media ban on the coverage of Reyhanlı blasts. ...»
ECHR: Constitutional Court First [16 May 2013]
The European Court of Human Rights rejected an applicant from Turkey, saying that the applicant has not "exhausted remedies" of Turkish court system - a verdict ...»
First PKK Group Completes Withdrawal, Everyone Excited [14 May 2013]
The first group of PKK guerrillas - 7 men and 6 women - arrived at South Kurdistan Medya Defense Area along with journalists Hasan Cemal and ...»
"We don't Celebrate Mother's Day" [13 May 2013]
On their 434th gathering, the Saturday Mothers of Turkey commemorated Kazım and Halil Alpsoy who disappeared under police detention in 1994. ...»
Reyhanlı District Bids Farewell to Blast Victims [13 May 2013]
Burial ceremonies are currently being held for the 34 twin blast victims in Reyhanlı district. Officials are working on to identify the rest of the casualties. ...»
Excessive Police Force at Soccer Fans in Istanbul [13 May 2013]
On Saturday police sprayed paper gas at Beşiktaş soccer team fans who gathered to celebrate the season end. ...»
Journalists Protest Media Ban in Reyhanlı Blasts [13 May 2013]
Several media unions across Turkey protested the media ban imposed on Reyhanlı blasts, appealing the court to lift the ban immediately. ...»
Hatice Yaşar Freed [10 May 2013]
Hatice Yaşar, a Kurdish politican who was detained and arrested on Wednesday upon her arrival at Ankara's Esenboğa Airport, has been released due to lack of ...»
Men Kill 17 Women in April [10 May 2013]
In April 2013, male perpetrators left 17 women killed and 13 women raped. 59 percent of murder victims were slain by their spouse or ex-husbands, and ...»
“Withdrawal Resumes, People Optimistic” [10 May 2013]
Human Rights Association of Turkey representative Şevket Akdemir informed bianet from Şırnak's Kasrik gateway that PKK withdrawal resumed smoothly. ...»
Seda Aktepe, a Atılım newspaper journalist who was recently arrested in Italy, has been released on Wednesday after the Turkish authorities withdrew their Interpol arrest warrant ...»
Conscientious Objectors to Form Association in Turkey [09 May 2013]
Turkey's conscientious objectors are set to kick off their first association on May 18 - during the week of International Conscientious Objectors Day. ...»
Parliament's Resolution Commission Takes Office [09 May 2013]
A parliamentary commission - in charge of researching the means of societal peace and determine on the ongoing resolution process in Turkey - has held its ...»
Hatice Yaşar, a Kurdish politician who was forced to leave Turkey and move to Sulaymaniyah in 1980, has been detained and arrested yesterday upon her arrival ...»
Private Security Guards to Prevent Male Violence [08 May 2013]
Police authorities will work on a plan to protect violence victim women with private security guards, Sabah newspaper said. ...»
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