Turkey’s top court refuses to annul transfer of Khashoggi murder trial to Saudi Arabia
Turkey’s Constitutional Court has ruled that a decision by an İstanbul court to transfer to Saudi Arabia of the trial in absentia of suspects...
As anti-Syrian rhetoric gains momentum amid elections, Syrians express concerns over repatriation
Syrian migrants in Turkey have expressed mounting concern over being sent back to Syria as political rhetoric during ongoing elections have fueled anti-migrant sentiment,...
Sweden’s top court signs off on Turkey extradition case: report
Sweden’s Supreme Court has given the go-ahead for the government to extradite a man supporting the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to Turkey, a...
22 prison staff members detained over alleged torture, mistreatment and embezzlement
Twenty-two prison staff members, comprising guards and two administrators, have been detained on warrants issued by Turkish prosecutors for alleged torture and mistreatment of...
Housing crisis at the door as property prices spike in Turkey
Economists are expressing concern about an impending housing crisis in Turkey as the price of real estate soars, the Birgün daily reported.
According to a recent...
İHD report reveals at least 10,789 rights violations in 153 Turkish prisons in 2022
A report drafted by Turkey’s Human Rights Association (İHD) has revealed that at least 10,789 rights violations took place in 153 prisons in 58...
Turkish authorities evict majority of earthquake victims in temporary housing
Turkish authorities have evicted most survivors of major earthquakes in Turkey’s southeast in February who were living in temporary housing, with many facing homelessness,...
EU tells Turkey to address democracy before membership
The European Union’s enlargement commissioner told Turkey on Wednesday to address issues around democracy and the rule of law if it wants to boost...
Fifth Turkish national detained in Malaysia as Najib Razak ramps up persecution of Erdoğan...
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A fifth case of arbitrary detention of a Turkish national by Malaysian authorities as part of escalating witch-hunt persecution of critics abroad by Turkey’s...
Opposition MP faces removal of parliamentary immunity due to criticism of Turkish military
A Turkish prosecutor has filed a summary of proceedings for an opposition lawmaker that may cause him to lose his parliamentary immunity, accusing him...
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