Second round of presidential election well run, but restrictions created unlevel playing field: int’l...
The second round of the presidential election in Turkey was well run, but media bias and ongoing restrictions to freedom of expression created an...
Migrant shot while crossing from Turkey to Greece: report
A Moroccan migrant was injured by gunfire while crossing from Turkey into Greece on Thursday, The Associated Press (AP) reported, citing Greek officials.
According to the...
World Economic Forum ranks Turkey among the worst in global index on gender equality
A recent report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked Turkey 129th among 146 countries as regards gender equality.
The Global Gender Gap 2023 report indicated that Turkey...
Opposition MP demands new parliamentary committee for children of imprisoned families
Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, a lawmaker from Turkey’s Green Left Party (YSP) and a prominent human rights advocate, has demanded the establishment of a new...
Asylum applications from Turks in Germany see 203 pct rise in first 7 months
There was a 203 percent increase in the number of asylum applications from Turkish citizens filed in Germany in the first seven months of...
Judge notorious for convicting dissidents put in charge of Turkey’s top judicial board
A Turkish judge known for convicting dissidents has been put in charge of Turkey’s Board of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK), in a move seen...
Turkey’s earthquake victims still unable to meet basic needs 7 months on: report
Many of the victims of two devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey in February are still unable to meet their basic needs for water and...
Turkey has become one of the global showcases for authoritarian practices, EP says
The European Parliament (EP) has approved a detailed report examining the current relationship between the European Union and Turkey, saying it “affirms with regret that Türkiye...
COMMENTARY — United Nations Was Abused In Turkey’s Crackdown On NGOs
By Abdullah Bozkurt
Following the massive crackdown on civil society groups and non-governmental organizations that led to the arbitrary and summary closures of 1,325 foundations...
Activist kept in prison due to ‘lack of good conduct’
A prison administration in İstanbul has rejected a petition from well-known activist, writer and journalist Celaletttin Can concerning his right to be released on...
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The Forgotten Victims: Children of Turkey’s Post-Coup Purge
The Stockholm Center for Freedom (SCF) today published its latest report, “The Forgotten Victims: Children of Turkey’s Post-Coup Purge,” which examines how children from...
Human Rights in Turkey: 2024 in Review
The Stockholm Center for Freedom (SCF) today released its latest report “Human Rights in Turkey: 2024 in Review,” which highlights the most important developments...
Dehumanizing a Legacy: How Fethullah Gülen’s Death Triggered a Campaign of Hate Speech in...
STOCKHOLM—The Stockholm Center for Freedom (SCF) today published its latest report, “Dehumanizing a Legacy: How Fethullah Gülen’s Death Triggered a Campaign of Hate Speech...
Family Punishment in Turkey: How Erdoğan Uses the Nazi Practice of Sippenhaft
The Stockholm Center for Freedom (SCF) today released its latest report, “Family Punishment in Turkey: How Erdoğan Uses the Nazi Practice of Sippenhaft,” a...
Human Rights in Turkey: 2023 in Review
The Stockholm Center for Freedom (SCF) today released its latest report "Human Rights in Turkey: 2023 in Review," which highlights the most important developments...
Hate speech and hate crimes against Syrian refugees in Turkey
This report focuses on the inflammatory rhetoric and illegal acts motivated by prejudice faced by refugees who fled the civil war in Syria to...
Human Rights in Turkey: 2022 in Review
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This report highlights the most important developments in the area of human rights in Turkey during the year 2022. Authoritarianism continued to gain ground...
Pushbacks of Turkish asylum seekers from Greece to Turkey: Violation of the principle of...
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This report focuses on how illegal pushbacks by Greek authorities have devastating consequences on Turkish asylum seekers upon their return to Turkey.
In recent years...