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Minister Soylu: We withdraw from whatever convention we want

Minister Soylu: We withdraw from whatever convention we want

Interior Minister Soylu has responded to criticisms about Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by the decision of President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan.

2 people arrested for attacking journalist Levent Gültekin

2 people arrested for attacking journalist Levent Gültekin

Three people were detained over the attack on Levent Gültekin in front of Halk TV. Two of them have been arrested, one has been released on probation.

Exit from İstanbul Convention 'will perpetuate impunity for violence against women'

Exit from İstanbul Convention 'will perpetuate impunity for violence against women'

Three groups have criticized the government for pulling out of the treaty to prevent violence against women.

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu appeals against his expulsion from Parliament

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu appeals against his expulsion from Parliament

Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, stripped of his MP status, has applied to the Constitutional Court. He has referred to CHP’s Berberoğlu, who has regained his status as an MP following a ruling of right violation by the top court.

Boğaziçi University: Appointed rector appoints men to all positions

Boğaziçi University: Appointed rector appoints men to all positions

Melih Bulu, the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, has appointed Prof. Fazıl Önder Sönmez to two positions. Bulu was previously criticized for appointing Prof. Naci İnci to more than one position.

23 March 2021 Dilek Şen

Lawyers call for demining as two more children killed by landmines in Şırnak

Lawyers call for demining as two more children killed by landmines in Şırnak

Saying that the children's right to life was violated, the Diyarbakır Bar called on the government to abide by the Ottawa Treaty and remove landmines in the area.

Constitutional Court ruling of ‘false imprisonment’ in Büyükada trial

Constitutional Court ruling of ‘false imprisonment’ in Büyükada trial

Concluding the application of rights defender Özlem Dalkıran, who was on trial in the Büyükada case, the Constitutional Court has unanimously concluded that her right to personal liberty and security was violated by her imprisonment.

Turkey 129th out of 188 countries in women's parliamentary representation

Turkey 129th out of 188 countries in women's parliamentary representation

UN Women has released a map on women's representation in parliaments, ministerial positions and at the highest levels of executive power.

9 political parties: We stand together with HDP in struggle for justice

9 political parties: We stand together with HDP in struggle for justice

Nine political parties have denounced the closure case against the Peoples' Democratic Party: “We declare that we will keep waging a struggle for justice with the HDP in the face of the government’s unlawful attack on the entire opposition.”

Prof. Osman Can: HDP cannot be closed with this indictment

Prof. Osman Can: HDP cannot be closed with this indictment

We have spoken with law professor Can about the closure case filed against the HDP: “Turkey is closing the political channels. This means, ‘Resort to violence.’ Everyone needs to stop and think about what it means.”

23 March 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Ministry transfers more than 1,000 historic properties to defunct Ottoman-era foundations

Ministry transfers more than 1,000 historic properties to defunct Ottoman-era foundations

Gezi Park was only one of 1,014 properties that were handed over to fused foundations, the General Directorate of Foundations explained.

Fenerbahçe Sports Club expresses support for İstanbul Convention

Fenerbahçe Sports Club expresses support for İstanbul Convention

In the wake of Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention, Fenerbahçe has released a written statement and called on the authorities to review the decision: “We would like to emphasize that we are concerned about its social consequences.”

‘Newroz’ investigation against HDP Co-Chair Sancar

‘Newroz’ investigation against HDP Co-Chair Sancar

An investigation has been launched against HDP Co-Chair Mithat Sancar over his speech during the Newroz celebrations in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority province of Diyarbakır on March 21. 13 people were detained yesterday.

Borrell: These measures take Turkey out of European path

Borrell: These measures take Turkey out of European path

“The domestic situation in Turkey remains of serious concern,” said High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell, holding a press conference after the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU.

Gergerlioğlu: I won’t turn myself in, they can come and take me by force

Gergerlioğlu: I won’t turn myself in, they can come and take me by force

Stripped of his MP status, HDP’s Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu has received a notification indicating that he is expected to hand himself over to the public prosecutor’s office within 10 days; otherwise, a detention warrant will be issued against him.

23 March 2021 Ruken Tuncel

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily cases, fatalities on the increase

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily cases, fatalities on the increase

According to Health Ministry data, 22,216 people have tested positive for coronavirus and 117 people have lost their lives in Turkey in the last 24 hours. 1,644 patients are reportedly in critical condition.

Arrested over Boğaziçi protests, 3 students released

Arrested over Boğaziçi protests, 3 students released

Arrested for protesting the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, Akın Karakuş, Necmettin Erdem and Hasan Koral Hacıbeyoğlu have been released.

Demirtaş given prison sentence for 'insulting the president'

Demirtaş given prison sentence for 'insulting the president'

The imprisoned politician has been sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison because of his 2015 remarks against Erdoğan.

It's much harder to build trust in economy after change of Central Bank head, says economist

It's much harder to build trust in economy after change of Central Bank head, says economist

The Turkish lira recorded an 11-percent depreciation against the US dollar after Erdoğan replaced the Central Bank governor with a pro-government columnist.

22 March 2021 Hikmet Adal

Annulment action against withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Annulment action against withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Lawyer Sedef Erken has applied to the Council of State and filed an annulment action against Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by a Presidential decision.

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‘LGBTI+ existence won’t disappear just because Turkey withdraws from convention’

‘LGBTI+ existence won’t disappear just because Turkey withdraws from convention’

Kaos GL Association Media Coordinator Yıldız Tar and SPoD Association Legal Advisor lawyer Hatice Demir have spoken to bianet about the impacts of Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention on LGBTI+s in the country.

22 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Rights organizations: We are a party to İstanbul Convention

Rights organizations: We are a party to İstanbul Convention

In a joint statement, six organizations under the roof of Human Rights Joint Platform say, “We declare that we are on the side of women’s movement laying claim to the convention and will keep on struggling together to lay claim to this convention.”

Gergerlioğlu says he was battered by police while being taken into custody

Gergerlioğlu says he was battered by police while being taken into custody

HDP's Gergerlioğlu was stripped of his parliamentary seat and started to keep a "justice watch" at the parliament prior to his detention.

‘EU sees Turkey in the same category as Russia and China’

‘EU sees Turkey in the same category as Russia and China’

Nilgün Arısan, the Director of TEPAV European Union Institute, has answered our questions about Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention within the context of the country’s relations with the European Union.

22 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek

‘Lawsuit against Saturday People is a threat to everyone demanding rights’

‘Lawsuit against Saturday People is a threat to everyone demanding rights’

Rights defender Sebla Arcan: “The lawsuit filed against Saturday Mothers/ People has been filed against the struggle for rights waged by the relatives of the enforced disappeared, who are themselves rights defenders.”

22 March 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Biden 'disheartened' by Turkey's pulling out of İstanbul Convention

Biden 'disheartened' by Turkey's pulling out of İstanbul Convention

In separate statements, the US president has marked Newroz and criticized Turkey for pulling out of the İstanbul Convention on combating violence against women.

Turkey saw over 1.2 million decrease in employment in 2020

Turkey saw over 1.2 million decrease in employment in 2020

The Turkish Statistical Institute has shared the labor force statistics for 2020. The number of unemployed was 4 million 61 thousand 408 thousand in 2020, which marked a 0.5 point increase when compared to the previous year.

Presidential statement on Turkey’s withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Presidential statement on Turkey’s withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

In a written statement about Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by a Presidential decree, the Communications Directorate argues that the convention “was hijacked by a group of people attempting to normalize homosexuality.”

22,810 people fined for violating pandemic curfew

22,810 people fined for violating pandemic curfew

According to a statement released by the Interior Ministry of Turkey, over the past week, 22 thousand 810 people faced legal or administrative action for failing to comply with the weeknight and weekend curfews as part of COVID-19 measures.

Minister reiterates commitment to free market mechanism as Turkish lira slides

Minister reiterates commitment to free market mechanism as Turkish lira slides

The lira has plunged after the Central Bank governor was replaced with a pro-government economist advocating lower interest rates.

Major issue on Newroz agenda: Closure case against HDP

Major issue on Newroz agenda: Closure case against HDP

The message given from Newroz celebrations in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır province: “Turkey is heading towards a one-man regime; the closure of the HDP means that all political groups will lose political ground.”

22 March 2021 Murat Bayram

Boğaziçi protests in Kadıköy: 7 people face prison sentence

Boğaziçi protests in Kadıköy: 7 people face prison sentence

Seven people, four arrested, have been indicted for protesting the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University in İstanbul’s Kadıköy. They face up to 11 years in prison on a series of charges including “damaging public property.”