Second operation against MEBYA-DER: 81 year old executive detained
Scores of people were detained in the second operation carried out against MEBYA-DER 4 days after the first one including 81 year old Şehmus Türk.
Hunger strike action in prisons enters day 97
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 97. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 76 while it is day 59 in Greece.
HDP MP Feleknas Uca's arm broken by police as new charges brough
HDP Batman Milletvekili Feleknas Uca’nın katıldığı ve polis tarafından kolu kırıldığı eylem 2 yıl sonra “suç” delili olarak fezleke konusu yapıldı. Uca’nın kolunu kıran polise ise takipsizlik kararı verilmişti.
Supreme Court launched an investigation against HDP
The Supreme Court Chief Public Prosecutor's Office started an investigation against the HDP which MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli repeatedly stated that he want the party to be closed.
Attorneys of Öcalan submit application for İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
20th group takes over the hunger strike
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 96. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 75 while it is day 58 in Greece.
Police raid on Karaçoban City Hall: Co-mayor detained
Carrying out a raid on the city hall of HDP's Karaçoban Municipality, the police took Co-Mayor Halit Uğun under custody.
Directors of MEBYA-DER held under custody for 3 the last days
14 people, including MEBYA-DER co-chairs, have been detained for 3 days in Diyarbakır. There is a "confidentiality" order on the investigation file.
Forensic Architecture criticizes indictment of Tahir Elçi murder case
Having prepared a report on Tahir Elçi murder, Forensic Architecture says, “The indictment charges the officers we identified, but also charges a PKK militant, despite our findings showing clearly that he could not be responsible for Elçi’s death.”
Journalist Kaya: Garé cleared off the atmosphere of the fear
Stating that what happened in Garé cleared of the atmosphere of fear for some powers against Turkey, Journalist Nihat Kaya said AKP may carry out some new operations to North and East Syria to make everyone forget about the outcomes of the Garé operation.
Bartan's family: He was delivered to Turkey, blindfolded and handcuffed
Family of Kurdish politicial Ömer Bartan who stated that Bartan who extradited to Turkey by the KDP because he did not accept being a spy, was delivered to Turkey blindfolded and handcuffed.
Hunger strike action in prisons enters day 95
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 95. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 74 while it is day 57 in Greece.
Feminist solutions to patriarchal bans
Polish women, whose flag of resistance was waving against the abortion ban that came into effect, also increased the solidarity with the help lines they established. Some women's organizations against the ban provide safe abortion those who need one outside of the country.
Hunger strike in prisons enters day 93
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 93. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 72 while it is day 55 in Greece.
IPPNW: Expert teams should conduct investigation in Garé
IPPNW Turkey Representative Dr. Gisela Penteker said that an expert delegation should carry out an investigation in the region to determine whether chemical gas was used in the operation in which 16 soldiers, 13 of whom were captive, died in Garê.
House raids in Diyarbakır
Many people, including MEBYA-DER Co-chairs, were detained in home raids in Diyarbakır early this morning.
Former HDP administratorm sentenced to 6 years and 8 months in prison
Mehmet Sayit Demir, a former administrator of the HDP in Diyarbakır was sentenced to 6 years and 8 months in prison on two separate charges.
US strikes hit Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria
The US Air Force has carried out strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria. The US Defense Department said the strikes were retaliation for attacks on US positions in Iraq.
Investigation launched against MA regarding news on isolation and Roboski
An investigation was launched against our agency's two news articles titled 'Isolation was protested in Sur' and '109 months passed since Roboski Massacre'.
From Mesut Barzani to Bavê Şêx: Tell your nation to be Muslim
Deputy Co-chair of the Shengal Autonomous Council Heso Ibrahîm shared that during the ISIS genocide, Massoud Barzani told the spiritual leader of the Yazidis, Xertu Haji Ismail, "Tell your nation to be Muslim".
Hunger strike action in prisons enters day 92
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 92. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 71 while it is day 54 in Greece.
Political prisoner Çetin: We won't step back until isolation is removed
Çetin Yıldız who is on a hunger strike demanding the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan to be removed and the violations in prisons to end in Tarsus No 2 Type F Prison, told that they won't take a step back until their demands are met.
TGS: We will fight for the freedom of press
TGS Ankara Branch President Esra Koçak Mayda, who filed a criminal complaint regarding Ankara Police's interventions against journalists working in the field, stated that they will continue to fight for journalists doing their jobs and to deliver news to the public.
Non-prosecution for journalist making fun of TV series in a tweet
The chief public prosecutor’s office has given a decision of non-prosecution for journalist Oktay Candemir, who was investigated over a tweet critical of TV series about the Ottoman times.
Application to visit Öcalan rejected once again
The application of PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan's lawyers to meet with their clients was rejected.
Türkay rejects ankle monitors on grounds that it symbolizes slavery
Not recognizing the decision of the court, HDP Kadıköy District Executive Koray Türkay rejected the ankle monitor on grounds that it symbolizes slavery.
19th group takes over the rotating hunger strike action
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 91. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 70 while it is day 53 in Greece.
'The reason for the increase in Covid-19 cases in Black Sea is AKP congresses'
SES Ordu Branch Chair Ferit Ceylan said that the main reason for the increase in coronavirus cases in the Black Sea provinces is the crowded congresses held by the AKP.
Prisoner alleged to have attempted to commit suicide dies in Van
Ramazan Akbaşlı, a prisoner alleged to have attempted to commit suicide in Van F Type Closed Prison, has died. It was learned that Akbaşlı's remanins will be buried in his hometown, in the province of Saray.
Özgür Gündem hearing postponed to June 22
The hearing of the trial against Özgür Gündem newspaper's co-editor-in-chief Hüseyin Aykol, managing editor Reyhan Çapan and various journalists was postponed to 22 June.
Journalist Hakkı Boltan acquitted at first hearing
Boltan was put on trial on the grounds that his name was mentioned in the list of delegates seized in a police raid on the office of Democratic Society Congress (DTK). He was facing up to 15 years in prison.
Reaction to New York Times news on Afrin: Carlotta Gall does not reflect the truth
Reacting to the article in the New York Times called "In Turkey’s Safe Zone in Syria, Security and Misery Go Hand in Hand", written by NYT's İstanbul reporter Carlotta Gall, Afrin Post stated that the article did not reflect the truth and Gall was trying to whitewash the invasion.
Mother of Rohat Aktaş: End this cruelty now
5 years have passed since Rohat Aktaş was killed during the curfews in Cizde. Aktaş refused to leave Cizre during the curfews, saying 'Being a journalist would not have any meaning if I don't witness and write about what's happening here'. Describing what she lived through during that period, his mother Meliha Aktaş said that the cruelty and persecution must end.
Rûdaw reporters detained
Rûdaw reporters Tahsin Kasım and Naif Ido were detained by Hashdi Shabi in Shengal.
Çukurca turned into an 'open prison'
In Çukurca that has turned into an 'open prison' with the police stations, high security police stations and security cameras on the streets, the citizens are forced to work as village guards by the state that prevents them from doing border trading or husbandry.
Hunger strike action in prisons leaves behind 3 months
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 90. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 69 while it is day 52 in Greece.
Akbaşlı who was to be released today, allegedly attempted suicide
It was claimed that prisoner Ramazan Akbaşlı in Van F Type Closed Prison tried to commit suicide.
Attorneys of Öcalan submits new application to visit İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
Berwarî: Garé operation was carried out to prevent PKK from being delisted from 'terror organizations' list
Stating that the purpose of the Garé operation was to prevent PKK from being delisted from the 'terror organizations' list, Academic Kamuran Berwarî gave examples of similar incidents from the past.
Hunger strike in prisons enters day 89
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 89. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 68 while it is day 51 in Greece.
Components of BMG: The demands of the Kurds are supressed with isolation
Defining the Imrali isolation as "the symbol of aggression against the Kurdish people", BMG components said, "There is isolation aimed at suppressing the justified demands of the Kurdish nation."
Students campaing against trustees
University Solidarity Networks that launched a campaign called 'We're all down with the rest', called for a fight against the trustees.
Taşdemir responds to Soylu: Where are the surviellence videos?
Stating that the claims of the Minister of Interior Soylu is lies and slander, HDP MP Dilan Dirayet Taşdemir asked, "Where are the surveillence videos? Where are those photos? Soylu is lying, targeting and slandering."
PEN Turkey grants Duygu Asena Women's Rights Award to Prof. Ayşe Buğra
The writers' association has said that it has awarded Buğra because of her reactions after being targeted by the president over the Boğaziçi University protests.
Two more students detained after Boğaziçi Protests
Two students were taken into custody for participating in the Boğaziçi University protests.
Videos of the cave in Garé released
The video of the cave, in which 16 soldiers, 13 of whom were captured, lost their lives during the 4-day operation by the Turkish Armed Forces with 41 aircraft, helicopters, armament and special units, was released.
Hunger strike action in prisons enters day 88
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 88. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 67 while it is day 50 in Greece.
Peace Mothers calls for solidarity with hunger strikers
Peace Mothers calling for solidarity with the hunger strikers said: "We don't want our children to die. We have to fight back together. The government has to listen to the calls for peace and justice."
Prisoner on hunger strike for the fifth time: It will continue until our demands are met
Political prisoner Şakir Akkurt, who has been on hunger strike for the 5th time since he was imprisoned in 1992, said that they will not stop the ongoing action without getting results.
Hunger strike action in prisons enters day 86
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 86. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 65 while it is day 48 in Greece.