Turkey’s DİTİB not to take part in ‘March Against Terror’ in Germany
The Cologne-based Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs (DİTİB) is not taking part in a “March Against Terror,” which will be participated in by thousands...
Turkey pulls out of landmark treaty protecting women from violence
Turkey on Saturday pulled out of the world’s first binding treaty to prevent and combat violence against women by presidential decree, in the latest...
Dismissed academics once again beaten, detained by police after protest
Two Turkish academics who were dismissed from their positions as part of a government purge following a failed coup on July 15 were beaten...
Veteran Turkish journalist Şahin Alpay released pending trial after 20 months of detention
Şahin Alpay, a veteran journalist and columnist of the now-closed Zaman and Today’s Zaman dailies, was released pending trial on Friday after Turkey’s Constitutional...
Three consecutive life sentences sought for 150 military officers on coup charges
An indictment prepared by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office is seeking three consecutive life sentences for 150 military officers at the Land Forces...
Turkish woman claims money she donated to İnce’s presidential campaign went to Erdoğan
A Turkish woman who deposited money in a state-owned bank as a contribution to the presidential campaign of main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP)...
12 people detained as they allegedly flee from Turkey to Greek island
Twelve people were detained while they were allegedly on their way to escape from Turkish government's massive post-coup witch hunt targeting the followers of...
Following ‘Erdogan in the classroom’ discussion, Turkish-German row focuses on Turkish teachers
Following "Erdoğan in the classroom" discussion in the country, Turkish-German row has now more focused on the teachers sent by Turkish government to Germany...
Establishment of emergency rule commission may be finalized in July
The establishment of a commission that will hear complaints from people who have been affected by emergency rule that was declared in the aftermath...
Mass torture in Turkey under the spell of nationalism and religious zealotry
The torture, ill-treatment, abusive, inhuman and degrading treatment of people who are deprived of their liberties in Turkey’s detention centers and prisons have become...
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The Forgotten Victims: Children of Turkey’s Post-Coup Purge
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Human Rights in Turkey: 2024 in Review
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This report highlights the most important developments in the area of human rights in Turkey during the year 2024.
Throughout the year Turkey continued...
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Sippenhaft, also known as...