Unofficial preliminary results of Iraq election announced
The Iraqi Independent High Election Commission announced the unofficial preliminary results of sunday’s parliamentary elections at a press conference.
Third obstacle to release of prisoner who refused to accept imposed remorse
The release of Şükrü Baytar, whose sentence has already expired, has been postponed for a third time after he refused to accept the imposed remorse. His sister, Melahat Sarhan, criticized the demand, asking, “What has he done that he should feel remorse?”
‘Transition needed from negative peace to positive peace process’
Serhat Eren, a Member of Parliament from the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party, stated that the current “negative peace” phase, defined by the cessation of armed conflict, must now transition into a “positive peace” process, characterized by concrete legal reforms.
Sincan Prison doctor ‘on leave’: Prisoners denied medical treatment
Prisoner Zelal Bilgin, held at Sincan Women’s Closed Prison, reported that prisoners are being denied access to healthcare, stating, “We are not taken to the hospital under the pretext that the doctor is on leave.”
İHD sends letters to Parliament parties for release of ill prisoner Hatice Onaran
The Human Rights Association (İHD) Istanbul Branch has sent letters to all political parties with parliamentary groups, urging their support for the release of their imprisoned and seriously ill member, Hatice Onaran.
Istanbul Chief Prosecutor files request to Supreme Court to close down CHP
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has submitted a request to the Supreme Court to initiate proceedings for the closure of the Republican People’s Party (CHP).
Death toll rises to three in Pasur bridge collapse
The death toll has risen to three after the collapse of a bridge pier under construction on the Pasur–Muş road, according to local sources.
In Tekirdağ, Kurdish language under threat from state institutions
Drawing attention to the pressures on the Mesopotamians Language and Culture Research and Development Association, Cevdet Zilanlı stated that the association was fined 520 thousand Turkish Lira under the “Misdemeanors Law,” adding, “We will continue to fight against these pressures.”
Facing deaths is essential for lasting peace says Researcher Şilan Bingöl
Researcher Şilan Bingöl emphasized the importance of rituals for the deceased in creating collective memory across all faiths, calling on the state and authorities to end attacks on funerals. “For lasting peace, we must confront deaths,” she stated.
CPT: Turkey increasing number of military bases
CPT member Kameran Osman stated that while the peace process has had a positive impact across the region, Turkey continues to expand its military bases in the area.
11th Judicial Package targets women’s rights
The 11th Judicial Package, prepared by Turkey’s Ministry of Justice as part of a new “judicial reform,” has sparked strong criticism from women’s organizations. Çiğdem Göksoy, chair of the Mimoza Women’s Association, said the draft law directly targets women’s and children’s rights, warning that it represents a serious step backward for gender equality in Turkey.
Despite process, agent imposition continues
Mehmet Salih Coskun, Co-Chair of the Human Rights Association (İHD) Wan (Van) Branch, stated that despite the process towards resolving the Kurdish issue, agent imposition has increased, with 8 people applying in this regard in one month.
Writer and politician İshak Tepe passes away
İshak Tepe, writer, politician and father of murdered journalist Ferhat Tepe, has passed away.
Minister of Justice on Demirtaş: The decision is before the court
Speaking about the finalized European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) decision regarding Selahattin Demirtaş, Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç said: “The decision is before the court; we will all wait together.”
Lost two children in conflict: Only thing that can heal my pain is peace
Meryem Erbey, who lost two of her children during the conflict, said, “The only thing that can heal my pain is peace and the freedom of our Leader.”