Demolition of Romani tents: Heavy human drama
In the report that the İzmir Bar Association has
They flew balloons to draw attention to femicides
Women FROM TJA and HDP flew balloons to draw attention to femicides and sexual abuse.
Global number of cases come near 9 million
The number of Coronavirus cases across the world has surpassed 8.9 million while the pandemic has so far claimed more than 467,000 lives.
Sexual abuse to the mentally disabled child
A mentally disabled Syrian child was exposed to sexual abuse by another child in Denizli.
Two arms of the march: AKP has the weapons, HDP has the people
One of the democracy marchers, HDP MP Musa Piroğlu, stated that their action action succeeded as a result of their determination describing the action as "the beginning of the long-term movement". HDP MYK Member Veli Saçılık summarized the march as "AKP has guns, HDP has the people" as he drew attention to that the march sparked the first light that the people have been waiting for.
Minister Koca denied the first statement of the governor
Diyarbakir Governor Münir Karaloğlu announced the number of patients in intensive care in Diyarbakır as 20, while Health Minister Koca announced that the number was 30.
Bar presidents: We march against the darkness
The presidents of bar associations of Diyarbakır, Urfa, Van and Mardin, who march with the slogan of "The defence marches" told that they struggle for an equal and free country where the justice, human rights and universal law is applied.
Despite many diseases she is imprisoned
The family of TUAY-DER administrator Müşeher Ülker, who reacted to the imprisonment of Ülker pending trial despite her many diseases, demanded Ülker to be released so that she can continue her treatment at home.
Women's Organizations: The campaign of HDP is the demand of us all
Supporting the campaign of “Women's struggle everywhere” of HDP Women's Assembly, women's organizations invited other party women in the Assembly to fight together with the slogan of "Being a woman is our common identity" against the increased attacks on women and their achievements.
Airstrikes on villages in Zaxo
Turkish war planes bombed the surroundings of the villagea of Derkarê and Bêrsivê in Zaxo in Federal Kurdistan Region.
HDP march in Ankara: Our people's determination, will and hope have grown even more
HDP Co-Chairs Pervin Buldan and Mithat Sancar making a joint statement, said: "The society, all our people have seen the attitude of HDP, its determined and an uncompromising stance in democratic politics. And like that, the determination, will and hope of our people have grown even more."
'Democracy march' in Ankara
The 'March for democracy against the coup' which was launched by HDP on June 15, started from two different cities in Turkey, Hakkari in the east and Edirne in the west; have reached Ankara despite all prohibitions. The group will make a press release in the Parliament Park and end the march.
Prisoners not given water in Hilvan Prison
Hakan Ergün, a prisoner in Hilvan No 1 Type T Closed Prison shared the information that the prison administration does not give the prisoners access to water.
Kurdi who stopped Johnson's vehicle: Why are you selling arms to Turkey?
Diyarî Kurdî who leaped in front of Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote a letter to Johnson following his release from detention and asked Johnson why Britain continued selling arms to Turkey.
DBP: We greet HDP's march
Democratic Regions Party (DBP) greeted HDP's march and said: "This march is the voice of the opposition against the attacks against people, this is the march of resistance."
Statement by the Federated Government of Kurdistan
Iraq Federated Kurdistan District Government condemned the killing of 5 civillians as a result of the attacks of Turkey.
HDP will bring the bans for the 'Democracy March' before judiciary
HDP Law Commission member Alişan Şahin stated that they will file a criminal complaint for the prohibition decision taken regarding the democracy march.
Response from the Council of Europe regarding trustees
Supporting the Venice Commission's views on the appointment of trustees to HDP municipalities, Council of Europe Local and Regional Congress Spokespeople said, "Suspending elected mayors undermines the nature of the local self-government."
Covid-19 balance sheet: 1214 new cases, 23 deaths
Turkey’s death toll from the coronavirus rose by 23 as the country registered 1,214 new cases on June 19. Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said that the country’s biggest cities, Istanbul and Ankara, registered their lowest number of daily virus cases in the past week.
10 people detained in Bingöl
Following the detention of three people in Bingöl’s Karlıova district in the early morning hours, seven more people have been detained.
Venice Commission: Appointments of trustees are against democratic principles
Adopting an opinion as to the dismissal of elected mayors and appointment of trustees in southeastern Turkey, the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe has noted that the decisions of the Supreme Election Council should be reversed.
Mother detained with 10-day-old baby and 2-year-old daughter
Eylem Oyunlu was arrested with her 10-day-old baby and 2-year-old daughter.
Enthusiastic welcome to HDP marching for democracy in Urfa
The democracy march initiated by HDP was welcomed warmly in Urfa.
Bar Associations are marching to Ankara
In protest of the planned changes in bar association elections and the Attorneys' Act, the chairs of bar associations have started a march to the capital.
Egypt condemns TSK attacks
Condemning the attacks of the TSK against Iraq Federated Kurdistan District, Egypt said: "These attacks are deepening the already existing problems."
Police raids in Diyarbakır: 2 detained
Two people have been taken into custody in Amed this morning.
Defendant aggravated life sentence for killing Merve Kotan
Put on trial for killing Merve Kotan, defendant Muhammet G. has been sentenced to life imprisonment aggravated for two times without any reductions in his prison term.
'The march unmasked the government'
SYKP Co-Chair Canan Yüce participating in the 'Democracy March against Coup', stated that the march will achieve success.
Turkey to enforce partial curfews on nationwide exam days
Turkey will be imposing partial curfews on the days when the nationwide high school and university exams will be held on June 20, 27 and 28. The partial curfews will begin at 9 a.m. and last until 3 p.m. on June 20 and 27, whereas it will be in effect on June 28 between 9.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., the Interior Ministry said.
Supreme Court rules for release of former HDP co-chair Demirtaş
Turkey’s Constitutional Court has ruled for the release of jailed former Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş, saying that the politician’s lengthy imprisonment breaches the Constitution as it exceeds the “reasonable duration.”
Four detained in Ankara over HDP's "Democracy March"
HDP’s march for democracy continues despite the attacks and obstacles of the Turkish forces and authorities.
Kurdish singer sentenced to 3 years and 9 months in prison
Kurdish singer Azad Bedran stands trial in Turkey because of the video clip of his song “Partizan”, the songs he performed at concerts and his social media posts. He is accused of “spreading propaganda for an illegal organization”.
Covid cases increases to 184 thousand in Turkey
Daily recoveries have exceeded new infections for the first time in five days, according to the Health Ministry figures.
Öcalan's lawyers applied to visit İmralı
The lawyers of Abdullah Öcalan filed a new application to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to be granted a visit to the Imralı island prison.
A shepherd lost his life in TSK air attack
A shepherd died in the air attack of the TSK on Sîdekan region with warplanes.
'70 people diagnosed with covid- 19 in prisons, 6 prisoners lost their lives'
General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses announced that 70 coronavirus cases were detected in prisons during the coronavirus epidemic and 6 prisoners died.
Buldan: Struggle will continue until the people of Turkey are free to breathe
As the Democracy March continues despite all obstacles, the HDP executives are also meeting with parties, democratic and civil society organisations. Buldan also emphasized that the struggle will continue until the people of Turkey are free to breathe.
Masks made mandatory in İstanbul, Ankara and Bursa
The two largest cities of Turkey, as well as Bursa, have made the use of face masks obligatory after the Ministry of Health's recommendation.
Koca: Total loss of life increases to 4 thousand 861 in Turkey
The Health Ministry has reported 1,429 cases and 1,261 recoveries for the past 24 hours.
Democracy march arrives in Diyarbakır
The Democracy March organised by the HDP which left from Hakkari and Edirne directed to Ankara continues.
Ipekyolu Co-Mayors sentenced to prison
Ipekyolu (province of Van) provincial municipal co-mayors Azim Yacan and Şehzade Kurt have been sentenced to prison.
6 years and 3 months prison sentence for KADEP party president
Lütfü Baksi, President of KADEP party was sentenced to six years and three months in prison on charges of “being a member of an illegal organization”.
Sur Co-Mayor Buluttekin released from prison
Sur Co-Mayor Filiz Buluttekin who was replaced by a trustee, was released from prison.
Prison sentence to Journalist Canözer
Jinnews reporter Beritan Canözer was sentenced to 1 year 10 months 15 days of prison sentence with the accusation that she was propagandizing an illegal organization in her social media posts.
National unity statement from PYNK and ENKS: We have reached an agreement
The delegations of the Kurdish National Unity parties and the Kurdish National Council (ENKS) announced, at the conclusion of the first phase of the negotiations for the unity of the Kurdish row, the conclusion of a binding common political vision and reaching initial understandings.
Journalist Alankuş acquitted
Journalist Semiha Alankuş was acquitted from the law suit filed against her with the accusation of 'being a member of an illegal organization'.
Iraqi Army takes action against TSK's attacks
While air attacks of Turkey against Maxmur, Shengal and Kandil continues, MSB made a statement and said Turkey is deploying troops in Heftanin. Irak Army Spokesperson Emid Yehya Resul said they have begun working to activate the Defensive Shield System.
Oluç: The problem will not be solved by bombing Shengal and Maxmur
On the second day of HDP’s “March for Democracy against the Coup,” HDP Spokesperson Oluç has noted that oppression of the government targets not only the HDP, but the entire opposition as well. He has called for a joint action for democratization.
Call to CPT and Amnesty for sick prisoners
MED TUHAD- FED Co-Chair Mehmet Temizyüz who drew attention to the situation of detoriorating sick prisoners and the violations of rights they are being subjected to on a daily basis, made a call to CPT and Amnesty International to be involved in the process.