CPJ calls on Turkey not to interfere with journalists reporting on last week’s earthquakes
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Turkey to ensure that journalists can cover the aftermath of recent devastating earthquakes freely and...
‘No toilets’: Hygiene nightmare in Turkey’s earthquake ruins
Sedef’s relief at surviving Turkey’s deadly earthquake is quickly giving way to fears she could succumb to diseases that threaten to take hold across...
UN agencies need $400 mln for 4.9 million people in Syria affected by the...
UN humanitarian agencies will need $397.6 million in funding over the next three months to respond to the most pressing humanitarian needs of 4.9...
3 gendarmes suspended on accusations of killing young man who allegedly looted a quake...
Three gendarmes who are accused of beating Ahmet Güreşçi to death in custody after he and his brother Sabri allegedly looted a liquor store...
Turkish singer’s charity AHBAP faces increasing gov’t pressure as its popularity grows
Turkish rock singer and public figure Haluk Levent’s non-profit organization, which has won the support and trust of millions in Turkey and around the...
Turkish minister promises swift reconstruction after earthquake
Turkish Environment and Urbanization Minister Murat Kurum has said Turkey will demolish buildings severely damaged by last week’s major earthquake and quickly start reconstruction.
"We...
Families call on ministry for conditional release of prisoners in provinces hit by earthquake
The families of prisoners held in the provinces of southeastern Turkey hit by a deadly February 6 earthquake have called on the Ministry of...
Turkish courts arrested 20 people due to ‘provocative’ posts about earthquake
Turkish courts have ruled for the arrest of 20 social media users due to their “provocative” posts on social media about a powerful earthquake...
Lack of clean water, toilets puts quake survivors, particularly children, at risk of disease:...
Thousands of people are without safe drinking water and sanitation facilities such as running water and toilets in Turkish provinces affected by a devastating...
Jailed academic not allowed to attend wife’s funeral
Academic Namık Kemal Karabiber, who is serving a prison sentence that he will complete in 17 days, was not allowed to attend his wife's...
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