Hot conflict in Dûpişk Hill
The military operation targeting Heftanîn continues on the 19th day. Dûpişk Hill, where conflicts are intensified, has been bombarded since yesterday.
In quest of the bones of their father
The wife and children of İzzettin Çelik, who lost his life in an armed conflict in Bitlis, has been in quest of the bones of Çelik. As all their attempts to find the bones of the father of the family, killed and lost, remain inconclusive, their application to learn if one of the bodies buried in Kilyos belongs to Çelik has not been given response yet.
DTK Co-Chair Öztürk: Targeting DTK is an attack on the future of the peoples of Turkey
Stating that the oppressions targeting their Congress is a part of the 'destruction plan' of the ruling party AKP, Democratic Society Congress (DTK) Co-Chair Berdan Öztürk emphasized that the tendencies to target DTK is an attack on the future of the peoples of Turkey saying, "DTK consists of not only a signboard or a building.
Comission passes 12 articles of the much debated bill to split bars
The Justice Commission in Turkey's Parliament passed 12 articles of the bill to split bar associations.
Death toll in the fireworks factory explosion raised to 4
Turkish Minister of Health Koca has announced that four people have died and 97 others have been wounded in the explosion took place at a firework factory in the district of Hendek in Turkey’s Sakarya province.
4 human rights activists convicted of terror charges
The court sentenced Taner Kılıç to 6 years and 3 months of prison, Günal Kurşun, İdil Eser and Özlem Dalkıran to 1 year and 13 months of prison each.
Kurdish woman politicans Kışanak and Tuncel not released
Having the 6th hearing of the case that they have been on trial, imprisoned Kurdish woman politicans Sabahat Tuncel and Gülten Kışanak were not released.
Massive protest from the lawyers: We shall never surrender
Thousands of lawyers from tens of bar associations from all over the country gathered in a massive demonstration outside the Ankara Courthouse despite the ban of Ankara Governor's Office. Ankara Bar Assocation's Head Erinç Sağkan read the press statement saying, "We will continue to go too far ifs the bill that aims to divide and silence to bars is accepted as a law in the parliament."
Bar heads march to the Parliament
Bar heads and lawyers gathered in a massive demonstration outside the Ankara Couthouse as their planned demonstration in Anıtpark was banned by Ankara Governor's Office.
Journalists detained and fined for social distancing
The journalists following the bar heads' protest outside the parliament faced police attack. As Artı TV Ankara correspondent Sibel Hürtaş was detained, Mezopotamya Agency reporters were fined for not comforming to the "social distancing".
5 more prisoners join the hunger strike
It was learned that 5 more prisoner will join the hunger strike that has been ongoing in Urfa Prison against the violations of rights.
Tea and breakfast ban for the bar heads
Police prevented people from bringing tea and breakfast to the bar heads who continue waiting outside the parliament.
Bar heads sit up all night under police blockade
Lawyers staged a sit-in protest last night until the morning after their entrance in the parliament was blocked as they wanted to partake in the discussions regarding the bill that would allow Turkey’s bar associations to be decentralized and split into smaller groups.
Letter from Leyla Güven to the European Leaders
Democratic Society Congress Co-Chair Leyla Güven sent a letter to the prominent European party leaders to draw attention to the ever-increasing authoritarianism in Turkey.
Lawyers for Freedom: Meet the demands of Ünsal and Timtik
Association of Lawyers for Freedom raised a call to the authorities to need the demand of their colleagues, imprisoned lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal, who have been on death fast since April 5 with the demand of a “fair trial”.
'Those responsible for the Sivas massacre must be brought to justice'
The 33 intellectuals, authors and artists who got killed in Sivas massacre 27 years ago today were commemorated all around Turkey in various cities other than the central events in Sivas as the seek for justice for 33 lives has been continuing for almost three decades.
27th year of Sivas massacre: This year is dedicated to Dr. Behçet Aysan
The central events for the commemoration of Sivas Massacre was held in Turkey central province Sivas on the 27th year of the massacre where 33 people got killed. This year's events are dedicated to Dr. Behçet Aysan, who is one of the authors killed in the massacre.
Two Kurdish activists sentenced to more than 10 years of prison
Muş 2nd Heavy Penal Court sentenced two former DBP party assembly members, Bermal Birtek and Ergin Balta to 10 years and 6 months prison.
Lawyers apply to visit Imralı Prison
The lawyers of Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to visit the Imralı Prison where their client Abdullah Öcalan, the PKK leader, has been imprisoned.
The hearing of journalist Altan postponed
The first hearing of case that our reporter Berivan Altan is trialed on charges of "being a member of an organization" has been postponed.
Journalist Akın is acquitted
Having his 3rd hearing today, journalist Doğan Akın, founder and editor-in-chief of T24, has been acquitted of "Helping the organization willingly, although not being a member".
Dr. Sağlam warned: Nothing is normal, pandemic is not over
Co-Chair of Mardin Medical Chamber Dr. Osman Sağlam warned about the tripling numbers of COVID-19 cases after the "normalization" in Turkey saying, "Nothing is normal, pandemic is not over."
Journalist Zam sentenced to death in Iran
Iran sentenced journalist and activist Ruhullah Zam to death because he “fueled anti-government unrest”.
Thousands of lawyers calls from İstanbul Courthouse: Withdraw the law proposal
Hundreds of lawyers gathered in front of a courthouse in Istanbul on June 30 to protest a draft bill submitted to parliament by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).
Samsun Bar President resigns to protest the multiple bar system
Samsun Bar Association President Kerami Gürbüz resigned from his post to protest the multiple bar system.
Bill to ‘split bar associations’ in three cities submitted to Parliamentary Speaker’s Office
Protested by bar associations and foreseeing the establishment of more than one bar in a city, the bill has been submitted to the Parliamentary Speaker’s Office. Considering the number of its members, it will affect İstanbul, Ankara and İzmir Bars.
5 detained in Maraş
5 people, including HDP Pazarcık District Co-Chair Naci Kızıler, were detained in Maraş.
Buldan: The operation against DTK shows the point hostility towards the Kurds reached
Stating that DTK is a democratic, social and a legitimate platform, HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan said: "The operation against DTK shows the the point hostility towards the Kurds reached. The operation aims to liquidate the democratic organization of the Kurds."
5 summaries of proceedings submitted to the parliament
5 summaries of proceedings were submitted to the parliament for the abolition of parliamentary immunities of MPs from HDP, CHP and IYI Party.
'Defense rally' of the lawyers kicks off
The rally organized bu lawyers against the bill presented by the AKP have started in front of Çağlayan Court House in İstanbul.
TÜİK: Exports decreased by 40 percent, imports decreased by 27.8 percent
According to the Foreign Trade Statistics announced by the TurkStat for May, exports and imports decreased by 40.9 percent and 27.8 percent respectively. Foreign trade deficit was 3 billion 420 million dollars last month, marking a 102.7 percent increase.
Attorneys applied to visit İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
10 detained in Diyarbakır over molotov attack against AKP building
6 people were taken into custody over molotov attack against AKP Bismil District building, and 4 people were taken into custody during a raid on Zorova Neighborhood in Sur.
She became a lawyer against injustice: Let them be heard!
Ebru Timtim who is on a death fast with her colleague Aytaç Ünsal, demanding fair trial, now has difficulty in speaking. Her aunt Yıldız Deniz made a call and said: "End the injustice before they die!"
Police stopped İzmir Bar Association's march
İzmir Bar Association lawyers on June 29 attempted to stage a protest march defying the government’s legislation. However, the police prevented them from doing so, placing barricades in front of the bar association’s building in the Alsancak district. The lawyers said that they will stage a sit-in protest until the barricades are lifted to allow them march to Kıbrıs Şehitleri Avenue.
AKP bill to decentralize bar associations set to be submitted to Parliament on June 30
President Erdoğan has said that his ruling AKP government’s bill which aims to decentralize bar associations will be submitted to the Parliament on June 30.
Chief Public Prosecutor calls Leyla Güven to give a statement
DTK co-chair Leyla Güven has been summoned by the Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
ÖHD: Lawyers are obliged to document the torture
Report on the torture suffered by Kurdish women's movement activist Rojbin Çetin by police officers while in custody.
Family of Medeni Yıldırım says his grave was vandalized
A memorial was held in the village of Kayacık (Hêzan) in Lice, Amed, for Medeni Yıldırım, who lost his life when soldiers opened fire on civilians at a protest on 28 June 2013.
DTK investigation: Peace Mother Makbule Özbek and 22 people arrested
As part of the investigation against the civil society umbrella organisation DTK, 23 people, including Peace Mother Makbule Özbek were remanded in custody while 22 others were released on condition of not leaving the country.
Covid- 19 deaths increases to 5 thousand 515
Total cases have neared 200,000 while the number of active cases are slightly more than 20,000, according to the Ministry of Health.
Newspaper advertisement from 78 bar associations: Fight against tyranny
78 Bars placed an add in a newspaper regarding the AKP proposal that will change the structure of the bar associations and the election system and said: "We invite everyone to support our struggle against the tyranny that aims to silence everyone."
Investigation launched against our reporter Eser
An investigation was launched against our reporter Sadiye Eser regarding an interview she did back in 2019.
HDP: The burial places of Sheikh Said and his friends should be disclosed
The HDP Peoples and Beliefs Commission made a statement regarding thr 95th anniversary of the execution of Sheikh Said and his friends, and said: "The burial places must be disclosed to his family and the public and all his rights should be reinstated."
Attack on the stock exchange building in Pakistan
In Pakistan, at least two people were killed in an armed attack on the Karachi Stock Exchange building.
Buluttekin: We are on trial for files created for revenge
Sur Co-Mayor Filiz Buluttekin, who was dismissed from office and replaced by a trustee, was held in prison for 6 months and was released after that. Stating that they are on trial for files created for revenge, Buluttekin said: "This attitude is an attack against the will of the people."
8 people arrested in DTK investigation
8 of the people out of 16 people who were referred to court regarding the DTK investigation were arrested.
HDP: They are trying to acquit the killer of Medeni Yıldırım
Seven years ago, 18-year-old Medeni Yıldırım was shot dead by a soldier in Amed during a protest against the expansion of Turkish military bases. The shooter is still at large.
Case numbers increases to 197 thousand 239
Those who lost their lives due to Covid- 19 outbreak in Turkey increased to 5 thousand 97, the case number increased to 197 thousand 239.