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METU students call for the release of their classmate allegedly abducted by police in Baku

METU students call for the release of their classmate allegedly abducted by police in Baku

"Akbarov has been abducted by the oppressive and authoritarian Aliyev regime," said his classmates from the Middle East Technical University, asserting that the reason is his support for the villagers who object to the building of a gold mine in a village in Azerbaijan.

Seriously ill prisoner released from prison after 27 years

Seriously ill prisoner released from prison after 27 years

85-year-old Mehmet Emin Özkan was sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment for the alleged murder of a brigadier general in the events of 1993 in Lice, based on the testimonies of two witnesses, which they later denied. He had been standing retrial since 2014.

Access to Kurdish rights-focused Yeni Yaşam newspaper's website blocked for fourth time

Access to Kurdish rights-focused Yeni Yaşam newspaper's website blocked for fourth time

The newspaper has changed its web address to circumvent the ban.

Journalism in Turkey: Political pressure, mobbing, low wages

Journalism in Turkey: Political pressure, mobbing, low wages

The study shows that journalists face multifaceted problems while carrying out their jobs, and that women journalists are more affected by these problems in every area.

Tele1 Editor-in-Chief not released - will appear in court in October

Tele1 Editor-in-Chief not released - will appear in court in October

The court ruled that Merdan Yanardağ will continue to be jailed, pending trial. The decision will be reviewed twice before October 4, the date when he will appear in court.

New footage reveals aftermath of deadly attack on Şenyaşar Family by MP's bodyguards

New footage reveals aftermath of deadly attack on Şenyaşar Family by MP's bodyguards

The family had suffered the loss of three members in two separate attacks in 2018. Footage that has recently come to light reveals numerous bullet holes and large gaps in the ceiling of the room.

Roma community in Turkey faces deepening challenges after Covid-19 pandemic, warns study

Roma community in Turkey faces deepening challenges after Covid-19 pandemic, warns study

From economic challenges to lack of access to services and discrimination, a new report highlights the problems faced by the Roma community in Turkey in the wake of the pandemic.

Court blocks access to reports about employment agency official's deceptive conduct towards job-seeking women

Court blocks access to reports about employment agency official's deceptive conduct towards job-seeking women

Gıyas Güven was accused of enticing women seeking employment by promising them jobs and engaging in sexual relationships with them.

Kurdish journalists released after 400 days, but justice remains elusive

Kurdish journalists released after 400 days, but justice remains elusive

People waiting for justice under trees int he scorching heat of Diyarbakır, a self-contradictory indictment, and bans imposed by the presiding judge...

13 July 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Soldiers torture shepherds in Diyarbakır, share video on TikTok

Soldiers torture shepherds in Diyarbakır, share video on TikTok

Lawyers' groups have filed criminal complaints against the soldiers responsible for the violence on varios charges including "torture" and "deprivation of liberty."

Many greet released journalists coming out of prison in Diyarbakır

Many greet released journalists coming out of prison in Diyarbakır

Fifteen imprisoned journalists released by the court yesterday in Diyarbakır have come out of prison in the evening.

Court releases fifteen Kurdish journalists in Diyarbakır

Court releases fifteen Kurdish journalists in Diyarbakır

After 13 months behind bars without appearing in court, Serdar Altan, Aziz Oruç, Mehmet Ali Ertaş, Zeynel Abidin Bulut, Ömer Çelik, Mazlum Güler, İbrahim Koyuncu, Neşe Toprak, Elif Üngür, Abdurrahman Öncü, Suat Doğuhan, Remziye Temel, Ramazan Geciken, Lezgin Akdeniz, and Mehmet Şahin are to be released today pending trial.

Court rejects indictment against arrested journalist Merdan Yanardağ

Court rejects indictment against arrested journalist Merdan Yanardağ

Yanardağ was remanded in custody after he criticized the prison conditions of PKK leader Öcalan.

'There is a single newspaper in Kurdish at the moment and it is standing trial'

'There is a single newspaper in Kurdish at the moment and it is standing trial'

The imprisoned Kurdish journalists appeared in court today after 13 months in the case where 18 journalists are standing trial. Journalism unions and organizations, as well as opposition MPs were present in the hearing to support them.

11 July 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Pressure on journalists increases following the elections

Pressure on journalists increases following the elections

In the three-month period, at least five journalists were forced to leave the outlets they were working for or had to quit due to disputes related to publication policies or editorial processes.

11 July 2023 Erol Önderoğlu

After chief editor's arrest, TELE1 TV faces 7-day broadcast suspension over 'PKK' remarks

After chief editor's arrest, TELE1 TV faces 7-day broadcast suspension over 'PKK' remarks

Journalism groups have described the penalty as a "suspension of the freedom of expression."

Kurdish politician kept from attending his mother's funeral

Kurdish politician kept from attending his mother's funeral

People's Democratic Party Executive Committee member Doğan Erbaş was arrested on June 13 after the finalization of a verdict against him. He was not allowed to attend his mother's funeral yesterday, or the offering of condolences that followed, due to lack of a timely prosecutorial decision.

Anonymous witness in Kurdish journalists' case admits 'working for state'

Anonymous witness in Kurdish journalists' case admits 'working for state'

Nine Kurdish journalists who spent nine months in pre-trial detention on "terrorism-related" charges have had their second hearing.

Summer water cuts in prison in one of Turkey's hottest cities trouble prisoners

Summer water cuts in prison in one of Turkey's hottest cities trouble prisoners

A Green Left MP has addressed the issue at the parliament, submitting a prliamentary question to the justice minister.

Artists face escalating pressure with attacks, event bans

Artists face escalating pressure with attacks, event bans

The latest monitoring report indicates that the pressure on artists is intensifying, marked by a surge in attacks and the continued practice of concert bans by authorities, which emerged as a concerning trend last year.

İHD commemorates Kurdish rights activist killed in 1991

İHD commemorates Kurdish rights activist killed in 1991

In commemoration of Vedat Aydın, the Human Rights Association requested that the investigations and cases be conducted effectively, that the expiration of time not apply in cases of torture and crimes against humanity,and that perpetrators stand trial and receive the punishments they deserve.

Poet Ahmet Telli given 'terror propaganda' sentence for reciting poem

Poet Ahmet Telli given 'terror propaganda' sentence for reciting poem

Telli has been given a deferred prison sentence for "terrorist propaganda" because of reciting a poem from his book years ago.

'A Decade of Freedom of Expression - Second Book: 2012 - 2022'

'A Decade of Freedom of Expression - Second Book: 2012 - 2022'

The book, which updates the book published in 2012, and documents the continuities and discontinuities in these two ten-year periods, is being introduced in an event held at bianet today.

Two prisoners continue hunger strike in Erbil prison

Two prisoners continue hunger strike in Erbil prison

Two individuals, imprisoned for their alleged involvement in an attack on Turkey’s consulate in Erbil, have been on a hunger strike for 44 days, demanding an end to "torture and ill-treatment."

PEN condems journalist Merdan Yanardağ's arrest

PEN condems journalist Merdan Yanardağ's arrest

The well-known journalist was remanded in custody for criticizing PKK leader Öcalan's prison conditions.

Judge orders blocking of access to reports linking Bilal Erdoğan to international bribery investigation

Judge orders blocking of access to reports linking Bilal Erdoğan to international bribery investigation

The reports volated Erdoğan's personel rights, a judge has ruled.

Journalist Mehmet Yetim detained following coverage of child abuse

Journalist Mehmet Yetim detained following coverage of child abuse

"What I have done is to practice my profession in order to protect the rights of an innocent child," the journalist has said.

Unable to visit son in prison for five years

Unable to visit son in prison for five years

Convicted to 11 years and 9 months of imprisonment, Zennure Şahinkaya's son should have been released on probation in October 2022. His right was denied on grounds of disciplinary punishment, and he cannot continue his graduate or postgraduate studies that he is entitled to.

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ detained after criticizing confinement of PKK leader

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ detained after criticizing confinement of PKK leader

Shortly before his detention, the journalist told bianet that "I did not praise Öcalan but cricitized the AKP's hypocrisy."

26 June 2023 Hikmet Adal

İzmir Pride Parade results in violence, detentions

İzmir Pride Parade results in violence, detentions

The march, banned on the pretext of 'protecting public morality', led to the apprehension of at least 50 people.

Court orders release of Kurdish journalist Beritan Canözer

Court orders release of Kurdish journalist Beritan Canözer

The journalist was remanded in custody following her detention in late April.

Heavy Penal Court releases the police officers in the investigation on torture of child

Heavy Penal Court releases the police officers in the investigation on torture of child

Diyarbakır bar association reminded that the Lice Penal Court of First Instance ruled before that it did not have jurisdiction over the case since the acts were in the scope of "torture."

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