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Prior conviction prevents Demirtaş’s release from prison after court ruling
September 2, 2019
Prior conviction prevents Demirtaş’s release from prison after court ruling
The Ankara 19th High Criminal Court on Monday ruled to release jailed Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtaş pending trial, but he…
OSCE PA human rights leaders deeply concerned about the continued ‘borderization’ process in Georgia and its impact on local residents
August 31, 2019
OSCE PA human rights leaders deeply concerned about the continued ‘borderization’ process in Georgia and its impact on local residents
Following reports about the recent resumption of the ‘borderization’ process at the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) of South Ossetia, the…
At least 7 journalists arrested throughout Turkey
August 31, 2019
At least 7 journalists arrested throughout Turkey
Turkish authorities must immediately release the seven journalists who were detained by police since August 19, as well as all…
Turkish border guards disperse angry Syrian protestors demanding Ankara help stop Damascus attacks: report
August 31, 2019
Turkish border guards disperse angry Syrian protestors demanding Ankara help stop Damascus attacks: report
Turkish border guards on Friday fired warning shots and tear gas to disperse hundreds of Syrian protesters demanding Ankara help…
OSCE PA human rights leaders concerned over the removal of mayors from office in Turkey
August 30, 2019
OSCE PA human rights leaders concerned over the removal of mayors from office in Turkey
Reiterating the concerns raised this week by OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir regarding the recent detentions…
Erdoğan says he wishes for a Turkey with a freer press
August 30, 2019
Erdoğan says he wishes for a Turkey with a freer press
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, whose government has jailed scores of critical journalists and closed down hundreds of media outlets,…
Gov’t-appointed trustee to Mardin fires 150 workers
August 30, 2019
Gov’t-appointed trustee to Mardin fires 150 workers
On the 10th day of his controversial appointment by the Turkish government as trustee of the southeastern Turkish city of…
70-year-old illiterate woman gets 3 years for carrying placard during 2009 march
August 30, 2019
70-year-old illiterate woman gets 3 years for carrying placard during 2009 march
Raife İnatçı, a 70-year-old illiterate woman from the southeastern Turkish province of Diyarbakır, was sent to jail due to a…
Erdoğan calls on Davutoğlu to reveal what he knows after terrorism remarks
August 30, 2019
Erdoğan calls on Davutoğlu to reveal what he knows after terrorism remarks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called on former Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu to reveal what he knows about the…
Defense minister says 17,498 expelled from Turkish military so far over Gülen links
August 30, 2019
Defense minister says 17,498 expelled from Turkish military so far over Gülen links
Turkey’s defense minister, Hulusi Akar, has announced that to date a total of 17,498 members of the Turkish Armed Forces…