Lawyers of Öcalan submits new application for a visit in İmralı
The lawyers of the Secret Law Office applied to the Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and the İmralı Prison Directorate to meet with their client, PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan, who has not been heard from for 18 months.
Journalist Değer: We will continue to be the voice of those silenced
Stating that they are the followers of the tradition of free press, detained journalist Öznur Değer said: "We will continue to be the voice of those silenced."
Journalist Nazlım: We are honoured for our insistance in the truth
One of the journalists under custody, stated that it is the journalist's duty to find the facts and that they are honoured for their insistance in the truth.
Journalists' detention period extended for the second time
The detention period of 11 journalists detained as part of the Ankara-based investigation has been extended for the second time.
Journalist Ağgöz released with condition of house arrest
Journalist Zemo Ağgöz, who was questioned by the police for more than 3 hours, was released on the condition of house arrest by the prosecutor's office.
Imprisoned journalist Ren resisted strip search, battered
Lawyer Gülistan Ataş stated that a strip search was imposed on JINNEWS reporter Derya Ren, whom she visited in prison, and that she was beaten by 5 guards because she resisted the strip search.
Journalist Değer battered and dragged by hair under custody
MA reporter Emrullah Acar, who met with his lawyer, reported that JINNEWS reporter Öznur Değer was battered by the police and dragged by the hair while the police was trying to finger print her.
Message from journalists: We are insisting on truth, we will never bow down
Sending their messages via their lawyers, the journalists detained yesterday underlined that there is an attack against their profession, that they are insisting on the truth and they will never bow down.
Support grows for Fincancı in custody: You are never alone
Political parties, associations, trade unions, intellectuals and writers have issued messages of support stated that the detained TTB Central Council Chair Şebnem Korur Fincancı is not alone.
Police forces journalist to pose with Turkish flag
Diren Yurtsever told her lawyers about the impositions she was subjected to by the Turkish police since the moment she was arrested, including ‘posing with a Turkish flag’.
Journalist Altan reported the torture: 'We will force your head down, don't make it difficult'
Journalist Berivan Altan, who met with her lawyers, said that police vests was brought to the police to take pictures before they brought her out of the building and they had to wait for it and the police told her, "We will force your head down, don't make it diffucult".
Journalist professional organisations: Detention of journalists is a result of their news about Turkey's use of chemical weapons
Condemning to the detention of 11 journalists in a police raid, professional organisations demanded the release of their colleagues. Attorney Veysel Ok said: "There is a growing condemnation state due to the allegations of chemical weapons, and this raid may be the result of the condemnation."
Seven detained journalists transferred to Ankara
Seven journalists detained in Diyarbakır, Mardin, Van and Urfa as part of an Ankara-based investigation were transferred to Ankara.
Torture on journalists: Lawyers to file criminical complaint
Lawyer of the arrested Kurdish journalists Sevin Kaya says that journalists were tortured in a way that completely violates human rights. “We will file a criminal complaint after visiting our clients and reaching to further findings of torture, including the arrest procedure,” Kaya said.
Journalists in Ankara: We will continue to scare them with the truth
Journalists and journalism organizations gathered in the Turkish capital to protest against the arrest of 11 Kurdish journalists.
Şebnem Korur Fincancı arrested over comments on chemical weapons
The Turkish doctor became a target of President Erdogan and his coalition partner Bahçeli folowing her comments on Turkey’s alleged use of chemical gases against the PKK during the ongoing operations in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Journalist Derya Ren arrested
Journalist Derya Ren, who was detained in Diyarbakır early this morning, has been arrested.
Women journalists react to arrests: ‘The free press will not bow down’
Reacting to the detention of Mesopotamia Agency and Jinnews reporters, Mesopotamia Women Journalists Association said, "They will not achieve their goals with oppression policies. The free press will not bow down to these attacks."
Criminal element turns out to be a microphone after 6 hours of search in Ankara MA office
Police raided our Ankara office and confiscated the MA microphone as a criminal element during the 6-hour searches.
Journalist Zemo Ağgöz, mother of 45-day-old baby, detained
Our reporter Zemo Ağgöz, who has a 45-day-old baby, was also detained during the raids on the offices and homes of our Ankara office employees.
Detained journalists restricted from consulting their lawyers
A 24-hour lawyer restriction was imposed the 11 journalists detained in the Ankara-based investigation.
‘The free press will not back down’: Dicle-Fırat Journalist Association calls for solidarity
Demanding the release of the detained Mesopotamia Agency (MA) and Jinnews reporters, DFG said, "The free press will not back down and will not give up its struggle."
Reaction from journalism organisations: You can not silence journalism
Protesting the detentions of the journalists, journalism organisations said: "You can not silence journalism. These oppression and intimidation policies will not achieve results."
Journalists forced to bow their heads being detained
Ankara Police Department police tried to bow the heads of the journalists they had detained under torture.
11 Kurdish journalists detained
11 Kurdish journalists were detained with house raids in Ankara and 6 provinces.
Journalists tortured during house raids
Police in Ankara forced the journalists lay on the ground and handcuffed them behind their backs and sat on them after pointing long barrelled guns at the journalists while insulting the journalists.
MA Ankara Office riaded, scores of journalists detained
As part of the Ankara-based investigation, our Ankara office was raided and scores of MA and JINNEWS reporters were detained.
Ban on seeing the mother who says 'her bijî kurê min'
The mother, who said "Long live my son" in Kurdish to her son in Kırıklar Prison, was banned from speaking for 3 months.
Another mother lost her life longing for her imprisoned child
Zeliha Perk, the mother of imprisoned Ebubekir Perk, died before her last wish to see her son was realized. For Ebubekir Perk to attend his mother's condolences for two hours, 45 thousand TL was requested.
Turkish intelligence says it killed SDF member who died a year ago
It has been revealed that SDF member Eyüp Yakut, whom the MIT claims he was killed in a "Spot operation", died 1 year ago.
The police confiscated the banner of the Şenyaşar family: The prosecutor is disturbed!
Police officers affiliated with the AKP's Urfa Metropolitan Municipality confiscated the Şenyaşar family's banner with the inscription "Justice for the Şenyaşar family". The police in front of the courthouse stated that the prosecutor was disturbed with the banner and said that we will hang it again tomorrow."
Iraqi politician Deem: Claims of Turkey's use of chemical weapons must be investigated
Iraqi politician Xalib Deem stated that Turkey's use of chemical weapons should be investigated.
Lawyer exposed to racist attack: We will not stop shouting 'Jin jiyan azadi'
Shouting the slogan "Jin, jiyan, azadi" at the Izmir Bar Association General Assembly and being subjected to racist attacks, ÖHD member Aryen Turan said: "The intolerance stemmed from the hatred of Kurds and misogyny and that they would not give up on this slogan."
'Turkey uses chemicals because it was defeated
Revolutionary Party Deputy Chairman Burcugül Çubuk stated that the reason for Turkey's use of chemical weapons was "defeat".
The trees cut down in Şırnak are transported to the military police station
Some of the trees that continue to be cut in the rural areas of Şırnak are transported to military bases and bases to be burned.
Family of HPG guerilla killed by chemical weapons: She resisted with all her might
Describing Kevser Ete from YJA-Star, one of the fighters who is in the videos shared by the HPG that shows two guerillas were killed as a result of a chemical gas, said: "They have been attacking with cannons and fighter jets for months and they couldn't succeed. They resisted with all their might."
Nagihan Akarsel: I am proud of the resistance of the women of Rojhilat
Narin Roj told that she was speaking to Nagihan Akarsel about the resistance in Rojhilat before she was murdered and Akarsel told her that she was proud of the resistance of the women and the slogan "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi" behind the resistance.
Nudem Durak's father: Everyone but Turkey heard the voice of my daughter
Silêmanê Sofî, the dengbêj (Kurdish traditional singer) father of imprisoned Kurdish artist Nudem Durak, pointed out that his daughter is at risk of losing her voice and said, “I haven't seen Nudem for 7 years. Everyone heard her voice, but Turkey."
Ata who lost his two nieces in chemical attacks: We can be heard with our resistance
Xosnav Ata, who has been staging a sit-in protest in front of the OPCW for 80 days for his two nieces killed in Turkey's chemical attacks, said, "We can only make our voices heard through resistance."
Trees cut in 31 places in Şırnak
It was learned that while the trees were cut down in 31 areas of the Besta region in Şırnak, the construction of new roads to expand the existing one, started.
'Municipalities with trustees have become centers of attack on Kurdish culture'
Stating that trustees made municipalities unable to work by dragging them into debt, Kocaköy Municipality Co-Mayor Rojda Nazlıer, who was dismissed, said: "Municipalities have become centers of attack on Kurdish language, culture and history."
Apply to OPCW: Investigate chemical crimes
Germany Left Party MP Gökay Akbulut, who applied to the OPCW, wanted Turkey's chemical weapons crimes to be investigated, while the German government gave the duty of investigation to the OPCW in a parliamentary question on the subject.
Şenyaşar family: Emine Şenyaşar resists for a just life
Continuing their struggle for justice on its 593th day, the Şenyaşar family said: “In Urfa, a mother is resisting for a just and just life. Those who ignore Emine Şenyaşar's request will be tried."
KCDK-E Co-Chair Koç: OPCW is a partner in the massacre
Stating that they presented the images and findings regarding the use of chemical weapons to the European Parliament, KCDK-E Co-chair Yüksel Koç said."The OPCW remained silent and participated in the massacre."
Brother of Derici from HPG: Kurds will hold accountable for the chemical weapons
Condemning the silence of the world, İhsan Derici, the elder brother of HPG Alican Derici who lost his life in Turkey's chemical weapons attacks said: "The Kurds will hold accountable for the chemical weapons and they will pay a heavy price."
Professor Doctor Biçer: Chemical weapons images should be investigated immediately
Stating that the images on the use of chemical weapons are an important source, Professor Doctor Ümit Biçer said: "The chemical weapons should be investigated immediately. The forensic experts should examine the deaths in accordance with the Minnesota Protocol."
From KNK Co-Chair to Kurdish doctors: WHO must be mobilized
Calling for mobilization against Turkey's chemical weapons attacks, KNK Co-Chair Ahmet Karamus said: "We call on Kurdish doctors to fulfill their role at the international level. They should mobilize the World Health Organisation."
Mass visit to families of victims of chemical attacks
Families of Kevser Ete and Abdürrahim Uzun, who lost their lives in chemical weapons attacks, were visited en masse.
Şenyaşar family's sit-in continues despite the police blocking it
While the obstacles against the Senyaşar family's sit-in continued, Amed Emek and Democracy Platform, which visited the family, said: "The AKP mentality will be disappear one day tomorrow, and the Şenyaşar family will go down in world history with this upright stance."
Documents and findings on the chemical refutes Erdogan
President of the AKP, Tayyip Erdogan, said about the use of chemical weapons: "Our Armed Forces have not had any negligence to use chemical weapons until now." However, documents and findings from the past years refutes Erdogan's claim.