Erdoğan threatens Syria with beheading
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continued to threaten the Syrian regime while he on the other hand called for a permanent cease-fire in Idlib before his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 5, Thursday.
News of deaths coming from the borders
Mughira Al Sharif from BBC World Service wrote that Syrian immigrant Ahmed Abu Emad was killed by Greek Border Security while trying to cross into Greece. Again, a lifeless body was removed from the sea of a child in the sinking boat off Lesbos Island.
March 8 event of the women banned
March 8 event of the women in Ergani was banned by the District Governor. Co-Mayor Meryem Yıldız who reacted to the ban, said the prohibitions are aiming at breaking the will of the women.
Our reporter Idris Sayılğan arrested
Our reporter İdris Sayılğan who went to Edirne to follow up on the refugees passage to Greece, was arrested. Sayılğan was taken into custody filming the refugees with Naci Kaya on grounds that they had a traveling ban.
Prisoners attacked following the deaths of soldiers in Idlib
Mehmet Çağrıcı, a prisoner from Giresun Prison said that the guards attacked the prisoners following the deaths of the soldiers in Idlib.
Singing banned in Kalkandere Prison
Veysi Esen, who is being held in Kalkandere Prison, stated that the prison administration has brought new prohibitions, stating that they are still being held together with ordinary prisoners.
Başak Demirtaş: This journey is a part of our struggle
Başak Demirtaş who travels kilometers from Diyarbakır to Edirne every week to see his imprisoned husband HDP Former Co- Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, defined the journey as a part of their struggle.
2 years 1 month prison sentence to Journalist Oruç
Journalist Aziz Oruç was sentenced to 2 years and 1 month in prison in the trial he was charged with "propagandizing an illegal organization".
Refugees almost drowned spoke: We got on the road once we saw the statement
A group of 35 refugees who went to the sea yesterday with two inflatable boats to go to Lesbos Island from Ayvacık district was in danger of drowning. Afghan refugee Cafer Imami, who was rescued at the last moment, said, “We have been waiting to leave for a year now. We got on the road as soon as we heard the statement."
Two important names coming to Ankara from USA
United States UN Permanent Representative Kelly Craft and Donald Trump's Special Syrian Representative James Jeffrey are coming to Ankara.
Attack against HDP in Aydın
It was stated that the HDP provincial building was attacked by unidentified person or persons in Aydın.
Çerkezoğlu: Millions lost their hope of finding a job
DİSK President Arzu Çerkezoğlu stated that a production-based economic model and permanent employment policy should be implemented in order to prevent unemployment.
Visa exemption to 11 countries on Official Gazette
The Presidential Decree on visa exemption to the regular passport holders of Austria, Belgium, United Kingdom, Croatia, the Netherlands, Ireland, Spain, Malta, Norway, Poland and Portugal has been published on the Official Gazette.
Rocket attack on the Customs Directorate vehicle
A rocket attack was carried out on a vehicle belonging to the Gürbulak Customs Directorate in Doğubayazıt district of Ağrı.
Putin: We are not getting ready for war with anyone
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is not preparing to fight anyone.
Journalist Alptekin Dursunoğlu remanded in custody
Editor in Chief of the Near East News Site was remanded in custody.
Başaran elected spokesperson for HDP Women's Council
Ayşe Acar Başaran has been elected the new spokesperson of the HDP Women's Council which has met for the first time after the HDP's congress in Ankara.
'We will be out in the streets against those targeting the gains of women'
HDP Women's Council will be taking the streets on March 8 against those targeting the gains of women.
Migrant Solidarity Network: Protect fundamental rights, not borders
Migrant Solidarity Network called on to Turkey and the EU countries and said: "Protect the fundamental rights, not borders'.
Refugee statement from HDP: The government is responsible
HDP making a statement regarding the transportation of refugees to the borders, stating that AKP is trying to taking their revenge on the refugees, said: "The government will be responsible for the possible deaths and tragedies in their dangerous journeys."
Government transports refugees to borders
AKP Government trying to get support from the west regarding their war with Syria government, are once again using the refugees as a bargaining chip. Thousands of refugees were transported to the Edirne borders all though the night.
HDP Mardin Provincial Co-Chair Ağaoğlu detained
HDP Mardin Provincial Co-Chair Perihan Ağaoğlu and former Provincial Co-Chair Musa Alkan were detained.
Is the number of soldiers lost in the attack being covered up?
Some information reached following the attack Turkish soldiers being targeted by Syrian Army in Idlib raises the question if the number of the soldiers lost in the attack is being covered up contrary to the announced official statements.
Virus concern in Van: Military Hospital conditions are not suitable
Noting that the unease in Van has increased day by day due to the coronavirus seen in Iran, Mehmet Emin Yılmaz from the SES administration said that the old Military Hospital, which is said to be used for virus cases, is not suitable.
Joint Idlib statement from 4 parties except HDP who do not consider joint statement appropriate with those who have political responsibility
AKP, CHP, MHP and the IYIP condemned the Idlib attack, where 33 soldiers died, with a joint statement.
Parliament to meet on Tuesday with Idlib agenda
Parliament Speaker Mustafa Şentop, who made a statement regarding the extraordinary meeting of the HDP and CHP, said he will call the General Assembly for a meeting on Tuesday.
Police intervention against refugees from Greece police
Following a deadly attack on its soldiers in Syria, Turkey has offered refugees free passage to Europe via land and seas.
Police to Syrian refugees: Do not open your workplaces, do not leave your home
Adana police did not allow the Syrian refugees to open up their work places for 'security' reasons. In Hatay, Syrians were asked not to leave their homes in the message sent to their phones.
Idlib investigation from the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office
Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation against social media posts about the developments in Idlib.
AKP responded to the 'closed session' call made by HDP and CHP
Following the CHP and HDP's call for an emergency meeting of the Assembly, the AKP will propose a closed session in the Assembly.
Idlib talks on its third day
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the talks between Turkey and Russia on the Idlib agenda will continue.
Humans' Rights Defenders: Free Osman Kavala
In a press conference held by the Solidarity Network for Human Rights Defenders, it is underlined that Kavala’s re-arrest is an example of maltreatment. The Network has made a call to "stop manipulating the law as a tool for harassment and revenge"
Lavrov: We dont negotiate with terrorists
The phone call was initiated by Turkey and both sides were ready to work together to avoid further escalation, Russia's Foreign Minister said.
Akar: The location of our troops was shot despite it was known by the Russian authorities
"This attack occurred even though the locations of our troops had been coordinated with Russian officials in the field," Minister Akar has said.
Is the fire in İmralı a message?
Yesterday's fire on Imrali Island reminded of past practices for Öcalan, who has been there for 21 years. Öcalan, who was subjected to many pressures under absolute isolation, considered the words of the authorities saying 'We are 150 meters away from you' as is 'destruction'.
Here goes the Idlib swamp
Turkey playing on open door policy in Syria, the loss of the regime, the Kurds not getting status and the winning of El Kaide and Ihvan ended Turkey in the Idlib swamp. Dozens of soldiers lost their lives and got injured at the attack yesterday.
Social media crushed: The aim is to inform the public from one source
Social media was completely blocked after 33 soldiers lost their lives in Idlib. Social media expert Dr. Yaman Akdeniz, saying "Blocking is political", emphasized that the aim is to inform the public from one source.
HDP Co-Chairs calls for parliamentary assembly
HDP Co-Chairs Pervin Buldan and Mithat Sancar, who made a statement about the developments in Idlib, called for an extraordinary meeting of the Assembly, emphasizing that the solution is dialogue and negotiation in the Middle East.
Hatay Governor confirms: We have 33 martyrs
Hatay Governor Rahmi Doğan has stated, “Our 33 soldiers have fallen martyrs in an airstrike launched by the Assad regime forces in Idlib.”
Reuters: Turkey won't stop refugees reaching Europe
Following the heavy blow suffered by Turkey in Idlib, Ankara said it won't stop refugees reaching Europe.
İmralı statement from Peace Mothers: A meeting with Öcalan shall be enabled
The Peace Mothers Assembly, which stated that the fire reported to be on the island of İmralı, worries them, demanded to have PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan met with his lawyers as soon as possible.
Latest statement from Asrın Law Office
Making a statement on the İmralı Island regarding the fire, Asrın Law Office called on to the Ministry and the government officials to ensure contact with PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
DTK Co-Chair Güven: Öcalan and the other prisoners must be transferred elsewhere
DTK Co-Chair Leyla Güven, stating that government officials, especially the Ministry of Justice must make an explanation about the fire in İmralı island, said: "Mr. Öcalan and the other prisoners must be allowed to see their families and their attorneys and must be transferred to a safer place."
Imralı application to the Ministry of Justice from Öcalan's lawyers
Lawyers of PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to the Ministry of Justice to meet with their client due to the fire in İmralı.
DBP: Family and the lawyers must go to İmralı immediately
DBP, stating that the statements made by the Minister of Interrior Süleyman Soylu flippant, said the family and the lawyers must go to İmralı immediately to clarify the situation.
Asrın Law Office: We must go to İmralı Immediately!
Asrın Law Office made a statement regarding the fire on Imrali Island, "Every news should be approached seriously in isolation conditions. We must go to Imrali immediately."
Başaran: We are waiting for a statement from the government regarding the fire in İmralı
"We are waiting for a serious statement from the government as soon as possible," said MP Ayşe Acar Başaran, who made a statement at the HDP Headquarters regarding the fire that was reported to have occurred in İmralı.
HDP Women's Council getting ready for March 8 city by city
HDP Women Council, published the program of activities for 8 March, International Working Women Day.
Attorneys applied to visit İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
Fire broke out in İmralı Island
A forest fire broke out on Imralı Island, where PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan and three other prisoners are held.