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Two Detentions, One Arrest in "Ergenekon"

Two Detentions, One Arrest in "Ergenekon"

Two retired soldiers have been taken into custody and one arrested as part of the Ergenekon investigation.

18 May 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

“Light House” Money Said to Have Financed Political Party in Turkey

“Light House” Money Said to Have Financed Political Party in Turkey

Kılıç of the CHP has said that around 900 million Euros were collected in Germany in the last decade. He is asking where the money went.

14 May 2009 Tolga Korkut

Nothing to Celebrate in Disability Awareness Week

Nothing to Celebrate in Disability Awareness Week

Disabled representative Küçükarslan says that a change in health report regulations mean fewer people are counted as disabled.

12 May 2009 Emine Özcan

Kurdish MP Brings Police Violence to Parliament

Kurdish MP Brings Police Violence to Parliament

DTP MP Kurtulan has called for an investigation into police violence against children. She reminded parliament of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

10 May 2009 Bawer Çakır

"State's Duty to Protect Children in Mardin"

Social worker Altuğgil explains why children of the massacred families should stay with relatives. "An analysis of the feudal relations necessary to protect children from abuse."

8 May 2009 Bawer Çakır

1971-1972: Last Days of Young Revolutionaries before Execution

1971-1972: Last Days of Young Revolutionaries before Execution

37 years ago, three student revolutionary leaders were executed on 6 May. Here is an account of the days leading up to their deaths.

6 May 2009 Semra Çelebi

PM Announces Cabinet Reshuffle

PM Announces Cabinet Reshuffle

In a press briefing yesterday evening (1 May), Erdoğan told the media about changes in the cabinet.

"Detained Generals Innocent until Proven Guilty" Says Gen. Başbuğ

"Detained Generals Innocent until Proven Guilty" Says Gen. Başbuğ

Chief of Staff General Başbuğ expressed "support for democracy" and criticised the media for damaging the image of the Turkish Armed Forces.

Explosion in Diyarbakır Province Kills 9 Soldiers

Explosion in Diyarbakır Province Kills 9 Soldiers

An explosion near Lice, Diyarbakır, killed nine soldiers in a military vehicle at 6.30 am this morning.

29 April 2009 Emine Özcan

Small Earthquake in Marmara Sea

Last night some people in Istanbul felt the three-second shake originating in the Marmara Sea.

Ministry of Health Takes Precautions Against Swine Flu

Authorities declare precautions against the flu, which left more than a hundred dead in Mexico. Pamphlets will be distributed at airports.

Second Weapons Cache on Foundation Land

Second Weapons Cache on Foundation Land

Three army officers have been arrested in connection with two weapons caches found on land belonging to an educational foundation.

27 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Weapons Found on Educational Foundation Land

Weapons Found on Educational Foundation Land

Yesterday evening, a weapons cache was found on land in Beykoz, Istanbul, belonging to the İSTEK Education Foundation. The foundation has said that the land belongs to the military.

22 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

Government Change in Northern Cyprus

Government Change in Northern Cyprus

President Talat’s party has lost the general elections in Northern Cyprus, while the National Unity Party has made a return.

20 April 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Eight Arrests in New Ergenekon Wave

An Istanbul court has ordered the arrest of six professors, a member of the ÇYDD association and a businessman.

Ergenekon Operation: Eight Released, 18 in Court

Academics Öztürk, Yurtkuran, Bernay and Yüksel, as well as 14 others have been taken to court. Eight people have been released.

How Turkey Deals with Police Violence

How Turkey Deals with Police Violence

Developments in two cases regarding police violence show that it is still difficult to pursue perpetrators. In the death of Nigerian refugee Okey, the trial is dragging on. In the death of Ete, the police officer has received a reduced sentence.

Dink Murder Suspect Hayal Sentenced in Bombing Trial

On trial as an alleged instigator to the murder of Hrant Dink, Yasin Hayal has been retried in the McDonald’s bombing case in Trabzon. He has been sentenced to three years and four months imprisonment.

9 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

After 39 Deaths, Denim Sand Blasting is Banned

The Ministry of Health has announced that Denim Sand Blasting has been banned because it causes lung problems. The Ministry hopes to wipe out silicosis by 2030.

7 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

Every Three Days Mines Kill or Maim a Person

Öğreten of the Initiative for a Turkey without Mines says that Turkey has violated international agreements by not destroying its stock of 2.5 million mines. Turkey also needs to clear 1 million buried mines by 2014.

5 April 2009 Tolga Korkut

People with HIV/AIDS Face Continuing Discrimination

According to research carried out by the Positive Life Assocation, HIV positive people are not receiving adequate care by the health service and are misinformed. They also face discrimation in other areas of their lives.

27 March 2009 Emine Özcan

Diyarbakır Bomb Blamed on PKK

The Diyarbakır Anti-Terrorism Police has taken 10 people into custody after operations in six provinces, claiming that the perpetrators of the bomb attack in Diyarbakır in 2006 have been caught.

25 March 2009 Bawer Çakır

23 Children Released in Diyarbakır, Dozens More in Prison

18 children who participated in a march following their friend's murder by police in Cizre and five other who participated in protests against PM's visit to Diyarbakır -all accused with terror charged- are released from prison.

17 March 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

17 Under Custody Protesting World Water Forum

Police uses force against activists protesting the Forum which begins in Istanbul today. NGOs and rights activists demand an end to the comodification of water and introduction of social policies.

"Dam Project In Munzur Would Even Change Seasons"

A water tribunal, bringing together activists and experts from around the world begins in Istanbul. Turkey's Greens co-chair Dr. Şahin explains the threat of an ecological disaster in Tunceli, in case planned dam projects realize.

11 March 2009 Bawer Çakır

Act Now, Cease Trying Children With Terror Charges

In a coordinated event in five cities, an initiative of nearly 40 NGOs sent letters to relevant authorities demanding an end to taking children to court on terror charges.

10 March 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

“I Feel Stupid for Paying for Drinking Water”

Housewife Demir complains about the fact that water is so expensive, and that she has to pay for bottled drinking water.

10 March 2009 Bawer Çakır

Minister of Labour: 60 Denim Workshops to Be Closed

Minister of Labour: 60 Denim Workshops to Be Closed

This week another denim sandblasting worker lost his life at a young age. Minister of Labour Faruk Çelik has announced the closure of many workshops operating in unhealthy conditions.

7 March 2009 Bawer Çakır

265 Intellectuals Demand Justice For Children

Actress Yıldırımlar calls for the immediate release of children tried with terror charges for participating in protests and demands amendments to law, in a conference which a petition is revealed to public.

5 March 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Judges Withdraw from Torture Case

Lawyers for the Çeber family have accused the judges of leniency towards the accused police officers. The judges have withdrawn, and it is yet to be decided which court will take on the case.

5 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

Erdogan and Merkel Will be Indicted in "The Water Tribunal" in Istanbul

Politicians and financiers of dam projects, which violate people's right to water will be tried by activists on 10 and 11 March. The tribunal aims at formulating rights-based solutions to existing problems.

4 March 2009 Bawer Çakır

Denim Workers Continue to Die for Sake of "Faded Look"

Denim Workers Continue to Die for Sake of "Faded Look"

Silicosis patient Ruhat Yıldırak (24) is the 39th denim sand blasting worker to have died. He had been given oxygen for the last year.

4 March 2009 Bawer Çakır