HDP Esenyurt District Co-chair Sağlam arrested
Referred to the penal judgeship of peace on duty after giving his statement at the prosecutor’s office, İstanbul Esenyurt District Co-Chair of the HDP Ercan Sağlam has been arrested while Dilan Kılıç, the other Co-Chair, has been released.
Hunger strike action in prison enters day 65
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 65. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 44 while it is day 27 in Greece.
'Hunger strike will continue until the demands are met'
Mehmet Çoreşoğlu, who is on a hunger strike in Bolu F Type Closed Prison, said that they will not end their actions until the isolation is lifted.
Prosecuter accuses defendant police of reckless killing in Berkin Elvan case
As the recently appointed judge who called Gezi a “traitorous insurrection has still not taken office, a temporary court board presided over the hearing of Berkin Elvan case. The prosecutor demands up to 9 years in prison for the defendant.
Families of İmralı prisoners applied for a visit
The families of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan and other prisoners in İmralı applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to visit their imprisoned family members.
Mother whose two sons on hunger strike: Free Öcalan for peace
Emine Bilici whose two sons are currently on hunger strike underlined that the freedom of Öcalan must be ensured for peace and called for solidarity with the hunger strikers.
Türkdoğan: JİTEM couldn't make it and you won't be able succeed too
İHD Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan who drew attention to the fact that the kidnappings and forced dissappearances are a result of the impunity policies and it has been increasing in the last 4 years, said: "JİTEM couldn't make it and you won't be able to succeed as well."
There is no isolation in Turkey according to Minister of Justice
Answering the parliamentary question tabled by HDP Batman MP Ayşe Acar Başaran, the Ministry of Justice said there is no isolation in Turkey.
Hunger strike action in prison enters day 64
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 64. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 43 while it is day 26 in Greece.
Attorneys of Öcalan submits new application for a visit
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
TJA Spokesperson Ayşe Gökkan arrested
TJA Spokesperson Ayşe Gökkan, who was taken into custody following an arrest warrant issued against her, has been arrested by the court.
Mount Ararat being shelled while injured soldiers spotted
While the operation on Mount Ararat, which has entered its 6th day, continued with bombardments, it was stated that many soldiers and guards were injured in the clashes.
TJA spokeswoman Ayşe Gökkan appears in Court
TJA spokeswoman Ayşe Gökkan, who was detained after the arrest warrant, appeared in court.
Our reporter Aslan: I was strip searched
Our reporter Mehmet Aslan, who was arrested for his journalistic activities, stated that he was subjected to a strip search entering the prison.
Decision of non prosecution for our reporter Durgut
A decision of non prosecution was given for our reporter Zeynep Durgut who was detained while following on a story in Şırnak.
TJA takes to streets against isolation
TJA will be taking to streets against isolation and the ongoing hunger strikes within the cope of the “Em Xwe Diparêzin” campaign.
Hunger strike action in prisons enters day 63
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 63. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 42 while it is day 25 in Greece.
TJA activist Zeynep Ölbeci arrested in scope of Kobané case
Female politician Zeynep Ölbeci, who was detained within the scope of the Kobanê investigation, was arrested by the Ankara 22nd High Criminal Court.
CPT delegation visits Turkey but doesn't go to Imrali
A delegation from the Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) visited Turkey from 11 to 25 January. The delegation didn't go to Imrali but discussed its latest reccomendations with the Turkish authorities.
TJA Spokesperson Ayşe Gökkan taken into custody
TJA Spokeswoman Ayşe Gökkan has been taken into custody in Diyarbakır after an arrest warrant was issued against her earlier today.
İHD: We found Güneş, where is Tunç and Küçüközyiğit
The Human Rights Association (İHD) has released a statement about Yusuf Bilge Tunç and Hüseyin Galip Küçüközyiğit, whose fate and whereabouts have been unknown by their families: “Conduct an effective investigation into kidnappings.”
TJA activist detained in Kobane investigation
TJA activist Ölbeci was detained in Istanbul and taken to Ankara on Wednesday.
Decision of arrest for TJA Spokesperson Ayşe Gökkan
A decision of arrest was made for TJA Spokesperson Ayşe Gökkan with the accusation of 'being a member of a terrorist organization' and 'managing a terrorist organization'.
HDP Women's Council to take to streets with the demand of justice
Completing its preperations for the new term, HDP Women's Council will announce its action calendar in February.
'Isolation is the prevention of demands for a solution in the Kurdish issue'
Drawing attention to the hunger strikes in prisons, ÖHD Headquarters Director Berdan Acun said, "The main reason for the isolation on Öcalan is actually the prevention for a solution in the Kurdish issue."
Hunger strike action in prison enters day 62
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 62. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 41 while it is day 24 in Greece.
Gökhan Güneş: I was beaten while I was naked, I was threatened with rape
Gökhan Güneş, kidnapped and detained for 5 days, said, "I was beaten while I was naked and threatened with rape."
HDK Co-spokesperson Şenoğlu released from prison
HDK Spokesperson Sedat Şenoğlu was released from prison at the first hearing of the case in which he was remanded.
Application to visit Öcalan rejected once again
The application of PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan's lawyers to meet with their clients was rejected.
HDP Central Executive Board member detained in Diyarbakır
HDP member Sevim Akdağ and Narin Dönmez were detained within the scope of genocide operations against members of the Revolutionary Youth Movement.
Military operation in Muş, Varto
A military operation was launched in the villages of Varto district of Muş with the participation of a large number of soldiers.
Womens struggle for freedom is targeted
HDP's Züleyha Gülüm stated that the criminalization of the expression “matrilineal society” in the reasoned decision of the sentence against Leyla Güven is an attack on the theoretical grounds of the women's struggle and that the main target is the women's freedom struggle.
13th group takes over the hunger strike in prisons
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on its 61st day. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 40 while it is day 23 in Greece.
Gökhan Güneş released
Gökhan Güneş, who was kidnapped by alleged police officers, was released in the morning.
27 arrested during military operation in Lice
The gendermerie, carrying out a military operation in Lice since January 9, has jailed at least 27 people so far.
Turkish Medical Association asks ministry to inform public about CoronaVac side effects
The association says that it has received information about unexpected side effects of the vaccine.
70 year old Günay hit by an armoured vehicle regains consciousness
It was learned that 70-year-old Sabri Günay, who was seriously injured after being hit by a military vehicle in Eğil, regained consciousness.
UK Kurdish MP Clarke calls for action over disappearance of Gökhan Güneş
Britain's first ever female Kurdish MP Feryal Clarke has called for urgent action over the disappearance of Gökhan Güneş.
ISIS claims responsibility for killing women from Hesekê
ISIS claimed responsibility for the kidnapping and murder of 2 women in Hesekê.
Self-Defense trainer Thompson: Women are reclaiming their voices
NWMAF Self-Defense Coordinator Prof. Martha E. Thompson who has been training women in self- defense for the last 32 years underlined that the women are learning to use their voices with self-defense and said: "No one women can do it alone. We have to be together. We have the power to create a social change."
78 prisoners apply to be transferred to İmralı Prison
78 prisoners from Urfa No 2 Type T Prison applied to be transferred to İmralı Prison.
Only the brand and the colour of the car changed in the kidnappings
HDP MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu pointed out that only the brands and the colour of the cars chaged in the kidnappings since the 90's and said that a social reflex must be developed against the kidnappings.
Hunger strike action leaves behind 2 months
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on its 60th day. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 39 while it is day 22 in Greece.
Military operation in Mount Ararat
An operation was launched in the Mount Ararat region with the participation of many soldiers, police and village guards.
Hunger strike action in prisons enters day 58
The hunger strike prioners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on its 58th day. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 37 while it is day 20 in Greece.
Sick prisoner Tanboğa drops to 38 kilos
İsmail Tanboğa, a 22-year-old seriously ill prisoner in Iskenderun T Type Closed Prison, is losing weight every day. Tanboğa's family asked him to be released for treatment.
NGOs: Government is responsible for Bahçeli's threats
Six rights organizations, including the Union for Democracy (DİB), have released a joint statement and condemned the recent statements of Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Chair Devlet Bahçeli targeting critical journalists.
ATO President and scores of health care workers detained in Ankara
A group of health workers from Ankara City Hospital applauded in protest for their employee personal rights. Police intervened into the protest, detaining several health workers. Turkish Medical Association has demanded their immediate release.
TJA activist sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in prison
TJA activist Fatma Gül was sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in prison for "being a member of a terrorist organization" for her activities within the TJA, KJA and DTK.
Prisoner suffers torture in Aksaray prison
Mehmet Siraç Aslan remains in Aksaray T Type prison despite having served his sentence. Aslan has been repeatedly tortured.