Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis meets two Kurdish representative
The two Kurdish representatives came to meet Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis on behalf of a group of demonstrators who were previously engaged in a hunger strike calling for an independent international inquiry into the conditions of detention of Abdullah Öcalan.
Bianet-The Radio Station "Anatolia's Voice" is protesting against its closure by the Supreme Council of Radio and Television (RTÜK). They argue that dissident voices are silenced.
Press freedom in a dilemma – the case of Özgür Gündem
TDN-The case of Özgür Gündem and its owner Yaşar Kaya has been regarded with respect by the International Press Institute since its establishment in 1992.
Reuters - Turkey's Supreme Court overturned a 40-year jail term on Wednesday imposed on two paramilitary officers over their role in a controversial bombing two years ago, the state-run Anatolian news agency said.
Bianet-Publisher Sırrı Öztürk and writer Tiftikçi are on trial for a critical study on the Turkish army. Public Prosecutor Turhan faces charges for saying, "I do not trust the judiciary". Alınak of the DTP party has been sentenced to ten months imprisonment.
TDN-Excessive use of gas bombs during the Labor Day clashes in Istanbul's Taksim Square claimed the life of an elderly man, according to Turkish media reports. Meanwhile, a group of journalists, including those beaten by various policemen during the demonstrations, marched toward the Governorship in protest.
Bianet-The security forces killed a child trying to trap two pro-Kurdish guerillas last year. Rights activists prepared a report and denounced the incident. Public Prosecutor's Office files a trial' accusing activists of "degrading the military".
KTV - In an announcement today, Dr Khaled Saleh stated "the killing of Doa is a great tragedy for her family and the entire Kurdish community. This is a crime for which there is no religious, social or ideological justification. The Kurdistan Regional Government views this crime as a barbaric act. This should be a reminder that there is still a mind-set which we, as individuals, and as a society, have a duty to wipe out”
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The two Kurdish representatives came to meet Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis on behalf of a group of demonstrators who were previously engaged in a hunger strike calling for an independent international inquiry into the conditions of detention of Abdullah Öcalan.
Bianet-The Radio Station "Anatolia's Voice" is protesting against its closure by the Supreme Council of Radio and Television (RTÜK). They argue that dissident voices are silenced.
TDN-The case of Özgür Gündem and its owner Yaşar Kaya has been regarded with respect by the International Press Institute since its establishment in 1992.
Reuters - Turkey's Supreme Court overturned a 40-year jail term on Wednesday imposed on two paramilitary officers over their role in a controversial bombing two years ago, the state-run Anatolian news agency said.
Bianet-Publisher Sırrı Öztürk and writer Tiftikçi are on trial for a critical study on the Turkish army. Public Prosecutor Turhan faces charges for saying, "I do not trust the judiciary". Alınak of the DTP party has been sentenced to ten months imprisonment.
TDN-Excessive use of gas bombs during the Labor Day clashes in Istanbul's Taksim Square claimed the life of an elderly man, according to Turkish media reports. Meanwhile, a group of journalists, including those beaten by various policemen during the demonstrations, marched toward the Governorship in protest.
Bianet-The security forces killed a child trying to trap two pro-Kurdish guerillas last year. Rights activists prepared a report and denounced the incident. Public Prosecutor's Office files a trial' accusing activists of "degrading the military".
KTV - In an announcement today, Dr Khaled Saleh stated "the killing of Doa is a great tragedy for her family and the entire Kurdish community. This is a crime for which there is no religious, social or ideological justification. The Kurdistan Regional Government views this crime as a barbaric act. This should be a reminder that there is still a mind-set which we, as individuals, and as a society, have a duty to wipe out”