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Turkey’s Parliament extends troops deployment abroad

Turkey’s Parliament extends troops deployment abroad

The Parliament has ratified two motions to extend the deployment of Turkey’s troops in Lebanon, Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR) for another year as part of the UN’s interim force in Lebanon and EU peacekeeping mission in Mali and the CAR.

Election council rejects objection to postponement of bar elections

Election council rejects objection to postponement of bar elections

Supreme Election Council (YSK) has rejected the application of 24 bar associations, which previously requested the annulment of the Interior Ministry’s circular letter foreseeing the postponement of bar elections due to pandemic.

Hate speech against Armenians, Syrians, Kurds on the increase, warns İHD

Hate speech against Armenians, Syrians, Kurds on the increase, warns İHD

Human Rights Association has warned political parties that hate speech may lead to hate crimes.

MHP Chair Bahçeli calls Turkish Medical Association officials 'enemies of Turkey'

MHP Chair Bahçeli calls Turkish Medical Association officials 'enemies of Turkey'

President Erdoğan's ally has made remarks on the criminal investigation against the HDP, the clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the coronavirus pandemic.

Human rights group demands ‘effective, transparent investigation’ into Kobanê incidents

Human rights group demands ‘effective, transparent investigation’ into Kobanê incidents

The Human Rights Association (İHD) has stated, “No effective or transparent inquiry, work or investigation has been conducted by legal or administrative bodies regarding the social incidents known as Kobanê incidents of October 6-8, 2014.”

An interest, exchange and tax income haven: Turkey's Presidency of Religious Affairs

An interest, exchange and tax income haven: Turkey's Presidency of Religious Affairs

According to the Court of Accounts, the Presidency of Religious Affairs spent over 10 billion TRY (~1 billion 300 million USD) in 2019 while it had a net income of 404 million 517 thousand TRY. Over 8 billion TRY was spent for personnel expenses.

6 October 2020 Hikmet Adal

Opposition must understand people's fears, says arrested mayor Ayhan Bilgen

Opposition must understand people's fears, says arrested mayor Ayhan Bilgen

"The fear of division, the fear of interference with religions, the fear of losing a job are real fears," Bilgen has said.

‘It is every honorable state’s duty to support Azerbaijan,’ says Erdoğan

‘It is every honorable state’s duty to support Azerbaijan,’ says Erdoğan

Addressing the public following the Presidential cabinet meeting, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that Turkey is poised to start face-to-face education in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th and 12th grades amid COVID-19 outbreak.

Politicians from Sweden not allowed to visit Selahattin Demirtaş in prison

Politicians from Sweden not allowed to visit Selahattin Demirtaş in prison

The Left Party Chair and the Deputy Parliamentary Speaker were not given permission by the prison administration to visit Demirtaş.

‘Distance education system claimed our son’s life’

‘Distance education system claimed our son’s life’

Falling from the fourth floor of a building in İstanbul, 8-year-old Çınar Mert has lost his life. Father Öner Mert has said that when he got on the roof to run the Internet cable from the neighbor’s house, his son followed him and fell from the roof.

'HDP is ready for dialogue with the opposition without preconditions'

'HDP is ready for dialogue with the opposition without preconditions'

Speaking amid a recent wave of detentions and arrests targeting the HDP, Co-Chair Sancar has said, “The only way to change the state of affairs is to form a broad alliance of democracy. An important item on our agenda is to meet all opposition leaders.”

Öcalan, 3 prisoners banned from meeting their attorneys for 6 months

Öcalan, 3 prisoners banned from meeting their attorneys for 6 months

Held in İmralı Prison, PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, Ömer Hayri Konar, Veysi Aktaş and Hamili Yıldırım have been banned from meeting their attorneys for six months.

Joint statement by 76 bars: Postponing elections means seizing lawyers’ will

Joint statement by 76 bars: Postponing elections means seizing lawyers’ will

In a statement released by 76 bar associations across Turkey, it has been noted that the Law on Public Health does not give the Public Health Boards the authority to postpone general assembly meetings, which makes the recent circular unlawful.

4 political parties from Switzerland: Release HDP politicians

4 political parties from Switzerland: Release HDP politicians

In a statement released by 67 politicians, it has been stated, “The peoples of Turkey demand respect for their fundamental freedoms and democratic rights. HDP is a legal party that received more than 11 percent of votes in the last national election.”

HDP politicians 'kept at courthouse for 24 hours' before arrest, says deputy

HDP politicians 'kept at courthouse for 24 hours' before arrest, says deputy

Seventeen members of the party were remanded in custody yesterday as part of an investigation into the 2014 "Kobani protests" in mostly Kurdish-populated provinces.

Ban on events of professional organizations, NGOs in Turkey

Ban on events of professional organizations, NGOs in Turkey

As of today, the events to be organized by civil society organizations, professional organizations in the capacity of public institutions such as bar associations, unions and cooperatives have been postponed till December 1, 2020.

Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen arrested, trustee appointed to Kars Municipality

Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen arrested, trustee appointed to Kars Municipality

After HDP’s Kars Provincial Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen was arrested with 16 other HDP politicians earlier today, a trustee has been appointed to the Kars Municipality by the Interior Ministry. Detained yesterday, Co-Mayor Alaca was also removed from office.

HDP protests legislative session opening after mass detention of members

HDP protests legislative session opening after mass detention of members

Dozens of members of the party have been taken into custody over the 2014 protests in mostly Kurdish-populated provinces.

Constitutional Court rejects appeal against law on ‘multiple bar associations’

Constitutional Court rejects appeal against law on ‘multiple bar associations’

Reviewing the appeal against the law allowing the establishment of more than one bar association in three major cities of Turkey, the Constitutional Court has rejected the request for the annulment of the law by a majority of votes.

Detained HDP politicians taken to courthouse

Detained HDP politicians taken to courthouse

Taken into custody on September 25 as part of an investigation into the Kobani protests from six years ago, 14 of the detained HDP politicians have been taken from the security directorate to the courthouse.

‘New school year has started with usurpation of rights in Turkey’

‘New school year has started with usurpation of rights in Turkey’

The Education and Science Laborers Union (Eğitim-Sen) members have made statements for the press in Diyarbakır, Adana, Mersin and İstanbul, raising concerns about ongoing problems in face-to-face and distance education amid pandemic.

Erdoğan ally Bahçeli suggests reorganization of top court 'in line with presidential system'

Erdoğan ally Bahçeli suggests reorganization of top court 'in line with presidential system'

Bahçeli's remarks came after a debate between the Minister of Interior and the Constitutional President over top court decisions.

Prosecutor demands lawyer Pişkin be penalized for membership, propaganda

Prosecutor demands lawyer Pişkin be penalized for membership, propaganda

Announcing his opinion as to the accusations, the prosecutor demands that lawyer Levent Pişkin, who stands trial for having visited Selahattin Demirtaş in prison, be penalized for “membership of the organization” and “propagandizing for the organization.”

1 October 2020 Tansu Pişkin

‘We are at the forefront in the fight against climate change,’ says Erdoğan

‘We are at the forefront in the fight against climate change,’ says Erdoğan

In his video message to the UN Summit on Biodiversity, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “Although we have an almost negligible historical responsibility, we are at the forefront in the fight against climate change.”

Turkey will support Azerbaijan if it wants to solve Karabakh dispute 'on the ground,' says Minister

Turkey will support Azerbaijan if it wants to solve Karabakh dispute 'on the ground,' says Minister

"Diplomacy hasn't worked for 30 years" to solve the dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has remarked.

30 September 2020

Detained Kars Mayor Ayhan Bilgen announces resignation

Detained Kars Mayor Ayhan Bilgen announces resignation

Bilgen is one of the HDP members who have been detained as part of an investigation into the 2014 Kobani protests.

30 September 2020

Nearly half of people seeking jobs at İstanbul employment offices are university graduates

Nearly half of people seeking jobs at İstanbul employment offices are university graduates

More than 50,000 people have applied to the municipality's employment offices since last July.

30 September 2020

HDP detentions: Hasankeyf Coordination calls for release of Prof. Beyza Üstün

HDP detentions: Hasankeyf Coordination calls for release of Prof. Beyza Üstün

More than 80 members of the HDP have been detained over the 2014 "Kobani protests" in mostly Kurdish-populated regions.

30 September 2020

Detained HDP politicians start 'food boycott' due to 'maltreatment'

Detained HDP politicians start 'food boycott' due to 'maltreatment'

The detention period for 20 central executive committee members of the party was extended by four days.

29 September 2020

Karabakh clashes: Azerbaijan denies 'foreign fighter' claims, Armenia urges Germany to 'curb Turkey's stance'

Karabakh clashes: Azerbaijan denies 'foreign fighter' claims, Armenia urges Germany to 'curb Turkey's stance'

Germany's Merkel spoke with both countries' leaders, Turkey's Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated support for Azerbaijan, Armenia applied to the ECtHR for measures against Baku...

29 September 2020

Constitutional Court postpones reviewing Osman Kavala’s application

Constitutional Court postpones reviewing Osman Kavala’s application

The Constitutional Court has postponed its session where the individual application of arrested businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala will be reviewed. Kavala previously applied to court on the grounds that “his arrest was not legal.”

29 September 2020

Court accepts indictment against journalists Yıldız and Dükel

Court accepts indictment against journalists Yıldız and Dükel

With the indictment accepted by the Ankara 26th Heavy Penal Court, journalist İsmail Dükel, arrested journalist Müyeser Yıldız and Sergeant Erdal Baran are now facing 6 years, 3 months to 17 years, 6 months in prison.

29 September 2020