Report: At least 58 suspicious deaths identified in Turkish prisons since July 15, 2016
At least 58 suspicious deaths have occurred in Turkish prisons since a controversial coup attempt on July 15, 2016, said a report released on...
5 journalists arrested, 84 on trial in Turkey in July
At least five journalists were arrested and 84 faced ongoing trials in Turkey in July, according to a new report released by the Dicle...
High school student detained for obscene act with Atatürk picture
A 17-year-old high school student in İstanbul was detained following the circulation of a video on social media showing him performing a lewd act...
Jailed Kurdish journalist Nedim Türfent made honorary member of PEN Melbourne
Jailed Kurdish journalist Nedim Türfent, who worked as a correspondent for the pro-Kurdish Dicle News Agency (DIHA), was made an honorary member of PEN...
Turkish gov’t detains at least 25 people over alleged links to Gülen movement
The Turkish government on Wednesday issued detention warrants for 56 people and detained at least 25 as part of its massive post-coup witch hunt...
Turkish doctors urge release of Gezi trial defendant over serious health risks
Turkey’s leading medical association has urged authorities to release Ayşe Barım, a well-known manager of Turkish television stars facing trial on charges of attempting...
27 films withdraw from Turkish film festival after censorship of documentary about purge victims
The producers and directors of 27 films have announced their withdrawal from the Golden Orange Film Festival in Turkey’s Antalya province in reaction to...
Students evicted from dormitories, deprived of scholarships for attending LGBTI parade
Several university students were removed from public dormitories and deprived of their scholarships for attending a parade to support LGBT people, Turkish Minute reported...
Turkish military hits YPG positions east of Euphrates in Syria
The Turkish military shelled People's Protection Units (YPG) positions east of the Euphrates River in Syria on Sunday.
The bombardment targeted the Zor Magar area...
INTERPOL chief declines to discuss question on Turkey’s abuse of Red Notices at South...
INTERPOL Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza declined to elaborate on allegations that Turkey uses the organization’s alerts to pursue political opponents, when asked by a...
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