CPJ report of journalists
CPJ shared its annual report about journalist and announced that 274 journalists are behind bars as of December 1 around the world. 4 journalists arrested for breaking the story about the two villagers thrown from a military helicopter in the Çatak district of Van were mentioned in the report.
Four more summaries against HDP MPs
4 new summaries were submitted to the Parliament with the request to lift the immunities of 3 HDP MPs.
Peace Mothers: We need peace not war
Making a call to Barzani who want to escalate the tension in Federated Kurdistan Region, Peace Mothers Münibe Yıldız and Hatice Ay said: "The Kurds have no choice but to be united."
HDP member speaking Kurdish, attacked in Manisa
HDP member Sabır Söyü was attacked by racist Turks for speaking Kurdish in the western province of Manisa.
Hunger strike in prisons on its 20th day
The indefinite- rotating hunger strike launched by prisoners against isolation continues on its 20th day.
Third time on hunger strike: Isolation is hostility against peace
Musa Sertkal and Fehmi Arslan, who will go on a hunger strike for the third time against the Imrali isolation, stated that the isolation is "hostility against peace" and that they will take their actions to the next level if their demands are not met.
HDP files a criminal complaint against pro-government TV channel
HDP has filed a criminal complaint against the ATV for replacing the leaves and stars in its logo with hand grenades and bullets. The party has also appealed to the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) about the issue.
TTB: We stand with Gökalp in his struggle
Releasing a written statement, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has said, “Our High Honorary Board member Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp is innocent, we stand with him in his righteous struggle. We demand an end to his unjust and unlawful arrest.”
Attorneys of Öcalan submit application to visit İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
Mazloum Abdi condemned KDP attack
Commander-in-Chief of the SDF, Mazloum Abdi, condemned the attack by the Kurdistan Democratic Party (PDK) against the PKK.
Body of HPG member detained by authorities, family wants the body of their son
Stating that his brother's body who lost his life at the air attack in Hakkari countryside is not delivered to them for 16 months, Kenan Kaya said: "We want his body back, even it is just a hand. This is inhumane."
Van: The city where human rights ceased to exist
9 thosand 721 violations of rights reported in Van, which is on the agenda with two villagers thrown out of a military helicopter, the arrest of journalists and the ban on demonstrations and events continuing for the last 4 years. THİV represantative Sevim Çiçek said the violations of rights are at an alarming level.
'Media covering up the truth is the spokesperson of male domination'
While Academician Ceren Sözeri told that the media justifies the violence against women by using headlines such as 'Man kills woman out of love', journalist Gülfem Karataş said: "We will not allow the media to be the spokesperson of male domination."
Hunger strikes aim Öcalan's freedom
Prisoner Sertaç Kılıçaslan from Kırıklar Type F Prison reminded that their hunger strike aims the freedom of Öcalan and said they will turn the rotating indefinite hunger strike to non- rotating indefinite hunger strike if their demands are not met.
Decision of continuation of arrest for 26 politicians in Kobané investigation
A decision of continuation of arrest were made against 26 politicians including former Co-chairs of HDP, Figen Yüksekdağ and Selahattin Demirtaş.
130 journalists arrested due to news on pandemic
According to the 2020 press freedom report of the RSF, more than 130 journalists around the world were arbitrarily arrested for their news about the epidemic.
Kocaköy sentenced to 9 years in prison
Kocaköy Municipality Co-Mayor Rojda Nazlıer who was dismissed and replaced with a trustee, was sentenced to 9 years in prison.
Trump says he will veto defense bill including sanctions on Turkey
With the bill passed by Congress with a "super majority," the US President now has to sanction Turkey in line with the CAATSA.
Merceneries Turkey sent to Libya and Karabakh
The discussions about Turkey, sending jihadist merceneries to the war in Libya and Karabakh was one of the most important claims about the two wars. Even though Turkey denied those claims, the photos and credentials of 88 merceneries were obtained.
HDP Women's Council: The molesters will lose their sleep
Publishing a statement regarding those who support the harrasments and violence against women being exposed on social media within the scope of the #MeToo movement, HDP Women's Council said: "The women will not be silenced. The perpetrators will. The women will not lose sleep over this. The perpetrators will."
Erdoğan is ruling Federated Kurdistan
Stating that the root of the problem in the Federated Kurdistan District is its relationship with Turkey, Kurdistan Free Society Movement Co-Vice Chair Runak Mecid said, "Erdoğan is ruling Federated Kurdistan.
Dede: The problems can be solved by removing the isolation
HDP Hakkari MP Sait Dede who stated that the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan must be removed at once, said: "The continued isolation must be removed and Öcalan must be free so that he can solve the problems."
Prosecutor asks 15 years jail sentence for DBP co-chair Aydeniz
Prosecutor has asked 15 years jail sentence for DBP co-chair Saliha Aydeniz.
Families submit new application to visit İmralı
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.
Günay: The solution demands of the hunger strikers, are our demands
Referring to the hunger strikes launched against the isolation in Imrali, HDP Spokesperson Ebru Günay said, "The hunger strikers' demand for a solution is our demand, we will continue our struggle until the demands are met."
63 year old sick prisoner diagnosed with Covid-19
63 year old sick prisoner Nimet Değiş from Maraş Türkoğlu Type L Closed Prison contracted Coronavirus. Sultan Değiş told that they were concerned for not getting any information about her husband's health.
'Ending the isolation will pave the way for social peace'
Stating that the main source of the problems in Turkey is the isolation, TJA activist Süreya Kılınç told that ending the isolation will pave the way for social peace.
Mother who lost two sons in Cizre: My scream put humanity to shame
Nafya Küçük who lost her two sons in the basements of Cizre that was set on fire during the clashes 5 years ago said, "I screamed so hard that my scream put humanity to shame."
Car bomb explosion in Serékaniye: 2 soldiers lost their lives
A car-bomb explosion left 16 people dead in the Serekaniye city in northern Syria which is occupied by the Turkish army and allied mercenary groups.
Lawyer Aytaç Ünsal arrested
People's Law Office announced that lawyer Aytaç Ünsal, who was caught trying to leave Turkey from the Edirne border, was arrested before he was brought to the courthouse.
Amedspor: We find the sensitivity regarding racism rather meaningful
Condemning the racist attack against Pierre Webo in the PSG-Başakşehir match, Amedspor said, "We find the sensitivity of those who have been silent to the practices we have been subjected to for years, meaningful."
HDP's Oğuz arrested by court
HDP Youth Council member Ercan Oğuz, who was taken into custody on his way from Cizre to Şırnak, was remanded in custody.
TUIK reduced the unemployement numbers
The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced the labor force statistics for September 2020. According to the TurkStat, the unemployment rate was 12.7 percent in September, which marked a 1.1 percentage point decrease.
Lawyer Aytaç Ünsal detained in Edirne province
With the execution of his prison sentence deferred after his death fast for a fair trial, lawyer Aytaç Ünsal has been taken into custody in Turkey’s northwestern province of Edirne “because he was suspected to flee abroad.”
Attorneys of Öcalan submit application to visit İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
Letter from journalist Karataş: We will continue to defend our work as a journalist
Our reporter Dindar Karataş who was arrested because of his journalistic activities said, "We defended the work we have done that got us arrested, and we'll continue to do so", in a letter he sent from prison.
805 Citizens call on the opposition for 'democracy alliance'
“Our common aim and demand is for a dignified and serene life, in a just, free and peaceful country, where our daily bread and health will be safe and secure,” say 805 citizens from different professions and institutions on the occasion of Human Rights Day.
Uca: They are trying to evacuate Shengal
Stating that the Shengal concept was developed after USA's attack attempts at Iran, HDP's Feleknas Uca said the region is sought to be evacuatedto create a new line to Baghdad.
'Demirtaş' instruction from Erdogan to the judiciary
AKP's President Tayyip Erdogan once again ordered the judiciary not to release HDP former Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş.
Journalist Paksoy's appeal rejected
The appeal against journalist Özgür Paksoy to 3 years, 1 month and 15 days' imprisonment given by the local court for allegedly making “terrorist propaganda” in his social media posts was rejected by the Court of Appeal.
Borders of Suleymaniyah closed due to protests
Entries and exits to the city of Sulaymaniyah in the Federated Kurdistan Region were banned on the grounds of the demonstrations.
IHD delegation met with Justice Minister Gül
IHD Delegation met with Justice Minister Abdülhamit Gül on the agenda of rights violations and isolation in İmralı Prison.
Isolation forced prisoners to go on hunger strike
Stating that isolation justifies the hunger strike of the prisoners, lawyer Eşber Yağmurdereli stated that the main source of the problem is the deadlock in the Kurdish issue. Ferhat Tunç called everyone to speak out to the prisoners.
Family visits also banned in İmralı
It came to light recently that the family visit ban was imposed on the prisoners in İmralı including PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan on grounds that they have a disciplinary punishment. Attorney Reza Sarıca stated that the ban shows the absolute isolation system more clearly.
SDF, Moscow and Damascus reach an agreement on Ain Issa
SDF commanders and military officials from Russia and the Syrian government held a meeting in Ain Issa.
Prisoners on hunger strike call for solidarity
The prisoners in the 3rd group who took over the hunger strike against isolation in Düzce T Type Closed Prison called for support and growing solidarity for their action.
'Bugs' found in HDP İstanbul office
HDP Parliamentary Group Deputy Chair Oluç and HDP İstanbul Co-Chair Bulut and Avcı have held a press conference after covert listening devices known as “bugs” were found in the HDP İstanbul Provincial Organization building in Taksim.
Seriously ill prisoner Turan remains in prison
The Constitutional Court rejected the demand to release seriously ill prisoner Abdullah Turan, who is paralyzed from the neck down, despite a report confirming that he cannot stay in prison.
Mothers laying down their white scarves for national unity: Enough is enough
Peace Mothers who laid down their white scarves for the national unity of the Kurds, stated that the policies of the KDP is only serving those who is against the Kurds and said 'Enough is enough'.