The prosecutor demanded arrest without taking a statement
Our reporters Sadiye Eser and Sadık Topaloğlu, who were referred to the courthouse, were referred to the court without their statements taken.
Öcalan's attorneys applied again to visit İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
64 year old sick prisoner Aydoğan lost his life
Sick prisoner Emine Aslan Aydoğan being held in Urfa Prison have lost her life in the hospital she was taken to. It was stated that Aydoğan's an application was made for the release of Aydoğan due to her health problems.
International Travel Ban on Journalist Hasan Cemal Lifted
Cemal learned about the ban on Sunday morning at the İstanbul Airport, where he went for his flight to Berlin.
Inflation hits double digits again
According to the consumer and producer price indexes announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), the annual consumer inflation has increased from 8.55 percent to 10.56 percent in November 2019.
Peace Academics demanded reinstatement of their rights
Peace Academics held a protest in front of the Governorship of Istanbul, demanding the reinstatement of their rights which have been seized during the State of Emergency.
French Communist Party denounced Demirtaş situation
The French Communist Party (PCF) issued a strong statement about the health situation of former HDP co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş.
US Defense Secretary Esper: I can not label YPG as terrorists
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper urged Turkey on Monday to stop holding up support for a NATO defense plan for the Baltics and Poland, as Ankara presses the alliance to support its fight against YPG in Syria. He said that he would not support labeling the YPG as terrorists to break the impasse.
'Journalists are subjected to harassment of the judiciary'
Yeni Yasam Newspaper Editor-in-Chief Ferhat Celik, who reacted to the pressures against journalists said: "Journalists are sought to be disciplined via judiciary" while MLSA Co-Director Attorney Veysel Ok stated that the journalists are subjected to the harassment of the judiciary.
Law suit against 12 students who sang in Kurdish
A law suit was filed against 12 students who sang in Kurdish in Newroz Celebrations last year.
Emine Şenyaşar whose husband and 2 sons murdered: Why is my son in prison for 1.5 years?
Emine Şenyaşar whose husband and 2 sons were murdered by AKP MP İbrahim Halil Yıldız's bodyguards and relatives, demanded the release of his son Fadıl Şenyaşar who has been imprisoned in scope of the case.
MSD and the Autonomous Administration condemned the Til Rifat attack
Condemning the massacre of civilians carried out by the Turkish state in Til Rifat, MSD (Syria Democratic Council) said that the Turkish state intends to subject the people of the region to forced migration by intimidating them with massacres and attacks.
7 arrested in Batman
Of the 30 people who were detained in the operation against DTK in Batman, seven were remanded in custody and three were released, while 20 others are still in custody.
Selahattin Demirtaş being referred to hospital
Selahattin Demirtaş who lost consciousness for a while is being referred to hospital.
Selahattin Demirtaş's brother: My brother lost consciousness, his access to hospital is being denied
Aygül Demirtaş, sister and attorney of former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş who is currently being held in Edirne Prison announced that her brother has lost consciousness on November 26 and wasn't referred to hospital since then.
Prof. Dr. Fincancı: Let's meet the new name of the torture
President of THIV, Dr. Şebnem Korur Fincancı, mentioning the statement of Gürpınar Chief of Police M.A.K's words in his defense for torturing Koçer Sason Yapıcı in 2016 when he said he 'turned to violence under the influence of his wrathful anguish' and was acquitted with these words, said: "Torturing someone with a wrathful anguish! Let's meet the new name of torture!"
Locking the family in the bathroom, police took 2 brothers into custody
The police who locked the family members in the bathroom in Sur district of Diyarbakır, took 2 brothers, Mazlum and Mahir Çiçek into custody while battering them.
Those who kill refugees, also rob their dead bodies
Van Bar Association Immigration and Asylum Commission Member Mahmut Kaçan said: "Those who kill the refugees, also rob their dead bodies. We determined that the refugees were robbed, their shoes and clothes were taken when they are dead, or worse, as they are dying."
Turkey’s economy grows by 0.9 Percent acccording to TurkStat
According to the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) announced by the TurkStat, the economy of Turkey expanded by 0.9 percent in the third quarter of 2019. The GDP has increased by 11.5 percent, reaching 1 trillion 145 million 99 million TRY.
Law suit filed against former president and executives of Diyarbakır Bar Association
Batman Heavy Penal Court has ruled that a lawsuit shall be filed against former Diyarbakır Bar Association Chair and executive board members over their declaration on April 24, charging them with “inciting the public to enmity and hatred."
Two awards for late murdered Kurdish politician Hevrin Xelef
Two awards were given in Italy to the late Kurdish woman politician Hevrin Xelef, who was brutally murdered by Turkish state-linked mercenaries.
'103 Dove of Peace' embroidered on trees
The names of the 103 people who lost their lives in October 10 Ankara Train Station bombing are being embroidered on trees. The women said 'Peace is our everfading immortal tree' for the demonstration they lead.
Detention period of Jourmslist Topaloğlu extended
The detention period of Journalist Hacı Yusuf Topaloğlu who were taken into custody in Kahta 4 days ago, was extended for 4 more days.
Denouncement service from the cemetery to BIMER: They are propagandizing illegal organizations with the headstones!
For the last three years, attacks on tombstones were brought to court via BİMER. In Adana, 3 families and one marble mason was sued as a result of an anonymous tip with the accusation of 'Propagandizing an illegal organization'.
Police raided home of a young man already in custody to detain him
Diyarbakır Security Directorate police officers raided the house of Mervan Dündar who is already under custody and asked the people living in the building about his whereabouts.
24-hour lawyer ban on our detained reporters
A 24 hour ban of legal counsel was issued for our detained reporters Sadiye Eser and Sadık Topaloğlu.
The agenda of USA and Russia deepens the Syria war
The Syrian Civil War that has been continuing since March 2011 have been deepened as a result of the conflicts of interests of Russia and USA which have been using Turkey's attacks against North and East Syria. While USA wants to control the oil fields in the region, Russia wants to establish dominance over the energy centers. SDF and Autonomous Administration who arefighting against Turkey's attacks, are in association with European powers to protect their system.
Autonomous Administration issued call to international community
The Autonomous Administration has released a statement to reiterate its call to all relevant international institutions, human rights and civil society organizations to condemn Turkey practices contrary to all international laws.
Press cards of 685 journalists cancelled
Vice President Fuat Oktay announced that the press cards of 685 journalists were cancelled on grounds that they have 'relation or connection with the structures that threaten national security."
Amnesty: At Least 161 Killed In Iran Protest Crackdown
Amnesty International has revised its estimated death toll from the unrest that rocked more than 100 Iranian towns and cities last week to 161, from an earlier toll of 143.
Our reporters whose houses raided are being held at Istanbul Police Department
Our reporters Sadık Topaloğlu and Sadiye Eser whom we weren't able to contact for hours after they left the agency in the evening, are reported to be held at İstanbul Security Directorate.It was learned that both their houses were raided and searched, and Topaloğlu's door was broken with a ram.
8 released on DTK case
8 politicians who were arrested on grounds of being a DTK delegate were released.
Families applied to visit İmralı
The families of Abdullah Öcalan and the other three prisoners in Imrali, applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office asking permission to visit their relatives.
Detention period of Journalist Altan extended for 4 more days
The detention period of our reporter Berivan Altan who is under custody for 4 days, have been extended for 4 more days.
Deaths in Cizre curfews: 59 applications against the Ministry of Interrior rejected
59 of the Ministry of Interior's pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages for deaths during the 79-day curfew in Cizre were rejected. Applicants were deemed 'members of illegal organizations' at the decisions, and 'the administration could not be attributed to any service defect' was said.
‘The reason why Christians are targeted in Syria is to force them into migration’
Katrin Nikolao evaluating Turkey's targeting christians in its attacks against North and East Syria, said: "They are aiming a wave of migration with their attacks in the region. The goal is to make those people migrate from there."
Hakkari and Yüksekova Co- Mayors in solitary confinement for 23 days
Hakkari Municipality co-mayor Cihan Karaman and Gever co-mayor Irfan Sarı, who were referred to Elazığ High Security Prison No. 2 on 5 November, have been kept in solitary cells since then.
Reason for the arrest of the Co-Mayors: Anonymous witness statements and demos they attended
It was learned that the HDP co- mayors of Savur, Mazıdağı and Derik Municipalities were arrested on the grounds that they participated in the demonstrations to support the hunger strikers and some anonymous witness statements. The fact that an anonymous witness claimed that Co- Mayor Esmez attended a demo with a gun, attracted attention.
Autonomous Administration to Lavrov: Our attitude has not changed, Russia should be more active
The Department of Foreign Relations of the Autonomous Administration of Northern and Eastern Syria said that the Turkish attacks continued despite the agreements with Russia and urged Russia to actively play the role of guarantor.
Öcalan's lawyers applied for interview
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
Comprehensive arms embargo warning from European Parliament to Turkey
European Parliament deputies Andrea Orlando and Evin İncir, who are investigating in Nusaybin, stated that the attitude of EU countries against President Erdogan's call for a "safe zone" will not change and warned of a "comprehensive arms embargo" if the attacks continue.
Prison administration accuses lawyer denouncing 'sexual harrassment'
Lawyer R.U. who were subjected to sexual harassment, insults and threats at Maraş Türkoğlu No 1 Type L Closed Prison where she went to visit her husband filed a criminal complaint about the harassment. The prison administration being deposed due to the complaint, stating that they are victimized, accused the lawyer.
70 year old Eknci taken into custody
70 years old man Abdulkadir Ekinci, who lives in the Bağlar district of Amed (Diyarbakır), had his flat raided by the police this morning.
House raid in Cizre: They searched Beytur who is already in prison for 4 years
The house of Osman Beytur who has been detained in Cizre for 4 years was raided. The policemen scratching the picture of the victory sign on the wall of the house threatened the family.
House raids in multipal cities: 16 detained
police detained at least 16 people during house raids against HDP and civil society organisations in four cities. At least 58 people have been detained in the last 24 hours.
Letters of HDP MPs returned as summaries
52 Summaries of proceedings prepared about HDP MPs Sait Dede, Ömer Öcalan and Pero Dündar on the grounds that their letters have motivated the prisoners.
Tahir Elçi will be commemorated in Diyarbakır
A week of remembrance will be held for lawyer Tahir Elçi, beginning on November 28, the fourth anniversary of his killing.
US Senator calls for sanctions against Turkey
The Senator said that existing law requires Trump to impose sanctions.
Arrest warrant for Co-Mayor Bedia Özgökçe
Co-mayor of Van Metropolitan Municipality, Bedia Özgökçe Ertan, was removed from the office and replaced by a state-appointed trustee in mid-August alongside the co-mayors of Amed (Diyarbakır) and Mardin metropolitan municipalities; Selçuk Mızraklı and Ahmet Türk.