Ayşe Kara is charged with journalism!
Journalist Ayşe Kara, who was detained within the scope of the investigation on the Democratic Society Congress (DTK) was charged with being a member of the Free Journalists' Association.
HDP: Governor's Office protects the perpetrators of torture
Stating that The Diyarbakır Governor's Office is trying to protect the perpetrators of the torture crime, Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) made a statement declaring, “Torture is not only manipulated, but also the past incidents of torture are backed."
Request of arrest for 14 activists in DTK investigation
Following the procedures in the police station 14 people were sent to the court with a request for arrest within the scope of the Democratic Society Congress (DTK) investigation.
Defense of 'gradual' torture from the Governor of Diyarbakır!
The Diyarbakır Governor's Office defended the torture with dogs of TJA activist Sevil Rojbin Çetin in the statement that came after two days of the incident, defending the torture as “the gradual use of force”.
444 weeks after Roboski Massacre: Impunity on every corner
The Justice Initiative for Roboski made a statement in the 102nd month of the Roboski Massacre, declaring "There has been no positive progress in terms of either punishment, confrontation, or justice in 444 weeks after the massacre."
11 rights organizations: Investigate those who tortured Rojbin Çetin
11 rights organizations in DiyarbakIr demanded from authorities to investigate the police officers who tortured TJA activist Sevil Rojbin Çetin using police dogs in the raid to her house.
Aşitî: Attacks of Turkey target the unity of the Kurds
Stating that the ongoing attacks of Turkey on the Federal Kurdistan Region target the unity of the Kurds, Azadi Party Chair Ayetullah Aşitî underlined that the national unity of the Kurds should be ensured.
Last farewell to Kurdish politican Tekin died from COVID-19
The funeral of Kurdish politican Haydar Tekin, who lost his life in Diyarbakır, was held Batman by his friends and family.
16 detained activists referred to court
16 activists who were detained within the scope of the Democratic Society Congress (DTK) investigation have been referred to court after the detention procedures were completed in the police station.
Prisoner diagnosed with coronavirus, his wife called out: He is left to die
Birsen Yıldırım, the wife of the prisoner Deniz Yıldırım, whose coronavirus test turned out to be positive, stated that she started a petition campaign for her husband and said, "A person is literally left to die by the hands of the state."
Conflict in Haftanin: A soldier lost his life
A soldier is reported to have died in the military operation launched in Haftanin.
Minibus carrying refugees crashed
A minibus with tens of refugees on board crashed into a car in the district of Muradiye in Turkey's eastern province of Van. According to initial reports, one refugee died in the accident.
'Killers outside, my son is in prison'
Stating that his son was chosen as a 'victim', the father of Şerif Mesutoğlu, who was accused of killing Derik District Governor Muhammed Fatih Safitürk and sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment demanded from Safitürk family to share all the information and the documents they have with the public regarding the killing of the Governor.
Hunger strike in Mardin Prison ended
Mardin Bar announced that three woman prisoners in Mardin Prison ended their hunger strike as the prison management made a commitment to accept their demands.
From Sheikh Said to Öcalan: Freedom shall win
- Indicating that giving Abdullah Öcalan death penalty on June 29, the day Sheikh Said was executed, was a "message" to the Kurds, lawyer Mahmut Şakar said, "We have entered such a period that the 'Freedom shall win' sentence of Öcalan that he said a response to the death sentence will arouse again."
Lawyer documented the torture, called to testify
The lawyer, who documented the torture of Sevil Rojbin Çetin was called to testify by anti-terror police.
Torture under police custody!
TJA activist Rojbin Çetin, who was detained within the scope of the investigation against the DTK, was subjected to torture.
Death fasting Akman and Karakaya taken back to prison
It was stated that Didem Akman and Özgür Karakaya, who were in a death fast in Şakran Closed Prison, were taken back to their wards from the hospital where they were taken to, after their condition worsened.
Journalist Ayşe Kara detained
Journalist Ayşe Kara was detained as part of an investigation into the DTK.
1.396 new cases in last 24 hours
Turkey’s death toll from the novel coronavirus rose to 5,065, as it reported 19 new fatalities, Health Ministry data showed on June 26. According to test results, the total number of COVID-19 cases nationwide reached 194,511 with 1,396 new infections.
DTK office in Diyarbakır sealed after police raid
Following the search that continued into the noon, the DTK office was sealed on the instruction of Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
HDP PM member Ercan Oğuz detained
Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Party Assembly member Ercan Oğuz has been taken into custody in Kızıltepe district of Mardin.
TJA member Rojbin Çetin detained
Arrests are increasing in the scope of the investigation launched by Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office against the civil society organization DTK (Democratic Society Congress).
Protest in front of Russian base in Kobani
The families and relatives of the fallen in the Euphrates region organized a protest in front of the Russian military base in the village of Ezzaah, west of Kobani, to denounce the massacres of Turkey in the region against civilians.
Journalistss Çelik and Keser: We'll keep on writing
Two journalists who were released from prison after the first hearing of the case of reporting an intelligence officer's death in Libya have spoken to the Mesopotamia Agency (MA) about the trial and their imprisonment. Both journalists told that they will continue writing no matter whatr.
Number of people detained in DTK investigation increases to 42
42 of the 64 people whose arrest warrants were issued within the scope of the investigation opened on the basis of the information obtained during a raid on DTK in 2018 were taken into custody.
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.
Fighter jets take off one after another
Numerous fighter jets took off one after another in Diyarbakır.
Elik: We will take different actions if the amendment is not abandoned
Mardin Bar President İsmail Elik, one of the bar presidents who joined the March for Defense, stated that the defense is trying to be silenced and taken under control, said that they will take different actions if the amendment is not abandoned.
Leyla Güven: We will not bow
DTK Co-chair Leyla Guven, reacting to the raid on their building, said they will not bow.
Suspended prison sentence for journalist over Tahir Elçi cartoon
Kurdish journalist Özgür Paksoy has been sentenced to a suspended prison term of almost one year for “insulting the president”. A caricature of the Brazilian cartoonist Carlos Latuff, which shows the slain lawyer Tahir Elçi, was cited as evidence.
Akman and Karaya on death fast hospitalized
Political prisoners Özgür Karakaya and Didem Akman, who have been on a death fast for a fair trial and against the conditions of detention, were taken to hospital due to the deterioration of their condition.
Manisa shaked by 5.5-magnitude earthquake
No damage has been reported after the earthquake, the Interior Minister has stated.
Constitutional Court rejects dismissed HDP deputies' application
The court has stated that it is not authorized to make a decision on the MPs' dismissal.
Decision of non prosecution for the body sent in a container
Tunceli Chief Public Prosecutor's Office decided non prosecution for the criminal complaint made by Halise Aksoy, mother of Agit İpek. İpek's body was delivered to her mother in a plastic container and was sent by mail. Prosecutor's Office said the procedure was in accordance with the regulation.
25 years of search for the bones of her son
Family of Nazım Tok who lost his life in a clash in Tatvan, have been looking for the bones of their son for 25 years. Her application for the DNA testing for the bodies buried underneath the Kilyos Cemetery has not been responded for 2 years.
Police raid on DTK: Scores of people detained
Many houses and DTK building were raid in Diyarbakır. Scores of people were detained as a result of the operation.
İkiköprü Co-Mayers arrested
While the co-mayors and accountant of HDP-run municipality in Batman’s İkiköprü town were imprisoned, 21 people were released on condition of judicial control.
21 people lost their lives from coronavirus
Total cases have climbed to 193,115 as the number of patients in intensive care units continue to increase.
Picnic site bombed in Sulaymaniyah: 3 people killed
The town of Sharbajer in Sulaimaniya city of Federated Kurdistan was bombed. According to the first determinations, 3 civilians died.
Turkish army planes bomb Bradost regions
The Turkish army planes bombed separate places in the Bradost region.
Witness testifies for the first time in 28 years in Anter case
Nuri Border, who was heard as a witness in the Musa Anter case for the first time in 28 years said: "I knew that there was a structure called Jitem in Diyarbakır and no one survived after being taken there."
Industrial zone workers: Severance pay means my dreams
The industrial zone workers in OSTİM that we spoke opposed the proposed severance pay reform by the government that would stipulate the severance pay to be transferred to the public treasure, they said, "Severance pay means my dreams, why would I pay it to the state?"
Hearing of Journalist Temizkan postponed
The trial of the lawsuit filed against journalist Sabiha Temizkan on charges of 'Propagandizing a terrorist organization' was postponed.
Lawsuit against journalist Ahmet Kanbal for ‘insulting’ Interior Minister Soylu
A lawsuit has been filed against Ahmet Kanbal, a reporter for Mezopotamya Agency, for allegedly insulting Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu with a social media message.
Çorlu train massecre hearing started: We want justice
The 5th trial of the lawsuit regarding the train disaster in Çorlu where 25 people died and 340 were injured started. The families reiterated their demands for justice before the trial.
Prison Sentence of Akpazar Co-Mayor upheld by court
The 3 years 4 months of prison sentence given to Akpazar Co-Mayor Orhan Çelebi who was dismissed from office and replaced by a trustee, was upheld by the Court of Appeals.
Attorney applied for İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
Hesen: Women preventing Turkey's malevolence targeted
Kobanê Military Council Co-chair İsmet Şêx Hesen said, "In Kobanê, women set an example to the whole world with their struggle. They prevented the malevolence of Turkey and they were targeted for it", regarding the killing of three women in an Armed UAV attack carried out by Turkey.
'Neighborhood watchmen may turn out to be a new kind of law enforcement'
Stating that the law on neighborhood watchmen created a new class of uneducated people who may eventually violate the right to life and ill treatment, TİHV Diyarbakır Represantative Barış Yavuz said that neighborhood watchmen may turn out to be a new kind of law enforcement.