Attorneys of Öcalan applied for a visit in İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
IHD publishes 6-month rights violation report
The 6-month balance sheet report on rights violations in North Kurdistan, prepared by the Amed Branch of the Human Rights Association (IHD), has been presented.
From political parties to CPT: Fulfil your duty
Stating that the CPT report is important but insufficient, political party representatives called on to the CPT to fulfil its duties.
Loss of life due to Covid-19 rises to 5,858
The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,858 and the total number of cases to 241,997. 14 people have died of the virus and 1,193 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.
Application to Constitutional Court for ‘immediate release’ of death-fasting lawyers
An application has been made to the Constitutional Court for the release of death-fasting arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal. It has been noted that the lawyers are held in pandemic hospitals in conditions worse than prison.
AKP supporter attacks HDP building when rejected by AKP
The HDP building in Bakırköy, Istanbul was attacked. A suspected perpetrator who has been arrested is turned out to be an AKP supporter.
26 NGO's calls to the government: Implement İstanbul Convention
26 non-governmental organizations and initiatives have released a joint statement in defense of İstanbul Convention amid ongoing debates on Turkey’s possible withdrawal. “İstanbul Convention keeps one alive,” the statement has emphasized
Journalists Kaplan and Mordeniz to be referred to court
Kurdish journalists Çağdaş Kaplan and Berçem Mordeniz, who have been detained for trying to film police violence in Greece, are expected to be referred to the courthouse.
Two police officers lost their lives in Yüksekova
Two special forces police officers lost their lives as a result of their armoured vehicle rolling over.
Garzan Cemetery is burning
A fire broke out in the Oleka Jor village of Bitlis. The fire, in which the fire department did not intervene, reached the Garzan Cemetery.
Her name was 'gray listed' after being arrested
Çiğdem Şenyiğit, who was arrested and released twice for protesting the Soma Massacre and was arrested again on the grounds that she had "violated house arrest", has turned out to be 'gray listed' by the Ministry of Interrior after her arrest.
HDK Co-Spokespersons: The key to democracy is to break the isolation
HDK Co-Spokespersons who stated that the core of all problems is the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan, said the key to democracy is to break the isolation.
Paylan: Government's choices exacerbated the economic crisis
Garo Paylan, HDP Deputy Co-Chair for Economy, made a written statement regarding the historical summit of the dollar exchange rate and the general course of the economy, and said that the government's choices of war, the palace and its supporters exacerbated the economic crisis.
Families applied 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.
3 prisoners starts hunger strike in Elazığ Prison
It was stated that along with 2 other inmates, Hüseyin Bağ in Elazıp Type T Prison have started a hunger strike, protesting the violations of rights.
Search for Doku started again
Underwater exploration work has resumed in Uzun Çayır Dam. The water level has been lowered for a while to find the lost Gülistan Doku.
Timtik and Ünsal's request for release is also rejected by the higher court
The appeal to the rejection of the appeal for release for death fasting lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal was also rejected.
Police operation against HDP youth in Adana: 13 detained, Youth Assembly member battered
Thirteen young people, including HDP council and Youth Council member Ferhat Kalkan, were detained in a police operation in Adana.
Asrın Law Office: CPT report is not enough, the torture system in İmralı must be abandoned
Describing the CPT report on Imralı as “deficient”, the Asrin Law Office called on the CPT and all international human rights organisations to put more effective mechanisms into effect and to take on responsibility.
Journalist investigated for reporting a sexual assault
An investigation has been opened against a local news outlet for "provoking people to hatred and hostility" over three reports on the incident.
Speaking Kurdish banned in a mall in the Kurdish populated city Cizde
Business owners in the newly opened shopping center in Cizre banned store employees from speaking Kurdish.
Health Minister denies claims that hospitals hit full capacity due to Covid-19
Medical chambers in several provinces have recently claimed that the increasing number of cases caused bed shortages in hospitals.
Lawyers of Öcalan applied for a visit in İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
Demirtaş: A structure organized in government acting to realize their agenda
HDP former Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş commenting on the political developments in Turkey from prison said: "A secret structure organized inside of the government is acting to realize their agende step by step. This structure is organized both in politics and legal system.
Family of Kurdish-origin soldier file lawsuit after suspicious circumstances of son’s death
Osman Özçalımlı, a Turkish soldier of Kurdish origin, was found dead while doing his compulsory military service in Turkey’s Aegean province of İzmir last week. In the face of authorities’ contradictory statements, coupled with their son’s statement of having been threatened the day before, the family are now demanding to know what really happened.
Women detained in İstanbul Convention rally released
The police did not allow women to march and detained 16 during yesterday's demonstrations.
Prisoners of Nusaybin case on hunger strike for 7 days
Şeyhmus Koç, who was imprisoned in the Nusaybin Case, has been on hunger strike for a 8 days against ill-treatment and oppression.
DFG Association says 98 journalists are currently in prison
Dicle Fırat Journalists Association (DFG) said that journalists have been subjected to pressure and prohibitions also in the month of July.
Turkey reports highest new Covid-19 cases in a month
Daily cases have exceeded 1,000 following the four-day Eid al-Adha holiday.
Water embargo of Turkey continues for 3 months
Three months ago, the Turkish water authority had massively reduced the flow of the Euphrates. The agricultural sector in northern Syria, which depends on irrigation, is suffering massive damage.
Journalist Aksoy passed away
Journalist Gülistan Aksoy died in Germany, where she went for treatment.
IMF: Turkey is vulnerable to shocks
"In the near term, policies need to cushion the impact of the Covid-19 crisis and protect the most vulnerable through temporary and targeted fiscal support," the fund has stated in its External Sector Report.
State of Emergency in Beirut: At least 100 dead, 4 thousand wounded
At least 100 people have been killed and more than 4,000 injured as a result of a huge explosion in Beirut, on Tuesday.
CPT: Restrictions in Imrali are not acceptable
Restrictions imposed on Kurdish people’s leader Abdullah Ocalan and three of other prisoners in Imrali island prison are not acceptable, said the CPT (Committee for the Prevention of Torture) in a report published on Wednesday.
HDP's alderman detained following a raid on his home
Siirt Municipality council member Mehmet Zekeriya Çığır has been detained by the police.
ATO: The number of daily cases approached one thousand in Ankara
Over the past two months, the country has seen a sharp increase in the need for intensive care for Covid-19 patients. Occupancy rates in coronavirus hospitals in Ankara, the capital, have reached 100 percent, according to a report by the provincial medical chamber.
5.7 magnitude earthquake in Malatya
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake has hit the Pütürge district of Turkey’s eastern Malatya province, the country’s Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute announced.
Êzidî women sold as slaves on parliamentary agenda
HDP's Feleknas Uca asked how was the women sold as slaves by ISIS brought to Turkey's capital city Ankara this easily.
Irish politician and Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume dies
Former SDLP leader and Noble Peace Prize winner John Hume passed away late on Sunday night.
Soldier opens fire in Çaldıran: 1 person lost his life
A person died as a result of fire opened by soldiers in Çaldıran district.
Lawyers of Öcalan applied for an interview in İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
July inflation rate announced
The average prices of 253 out of 428 items in the inflation basket have increased, according to the TurkStat.
5 prisoners diagnosed with coronavirus in Tarsus Prison
Azadiya Welat Newspaper Editor İsmail Çoban, who is being held in Tarsus Prison stated that 5 prisoners were diagnosed with coronavirus and they are not being treated.
Only two Kurdish Language graduate appointed as a teacher
Kurdish Teachers Initiative Spokesperson Mehmet Ay, who noted that only 2 teachers were appointed this year in the Kurdish Language and Literature Department, which has 100-120 graduates every year, said that the problem cannot be solved without the state's “monolingual” education.
Pektaş on hunger strike for death fasting lawyers detained
Turkish police arrested an activist who has been on hunger strike in solidarity with imprisoned lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal on death fast.
7 women committed suicide in 45 days: We are out of patience
In the last six weeks seven women have committed suicide in Mardin. Women's organisations classify these suicides as a political problem that can be solved by implementing the Istanbul Convention.
ISIS attacks a prison: 20 dead
A prison compound in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad was attacked by fighters. Reports speak of at least 20 people killed and 42 others wounded.
HDP Women's Council: We salut the resistance of Yazidi women
The HDP Women's Council issued a statement on the anniversary of the genocide carried out by ISIS against the Yazidi people in Shengal.
Demo for Timtik and Ünsal in front of the hospital
A demonstration was held in Istanbul for imprisoned lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal. Both have been on death fast for months and were taken to a hospital two days ago where they are threatened with forced feeding.