Basic human rights of detainees violated systematically in Turkey’s Hilvan Prison
The detainees have been held in dire conditions and their essential human rights have been violated systematically in Hilvan T1 and T2 prisons in...
Grok-generated posts along with 177 news reports blocked by Turkish court
A Turkish court has blocked access to 177 news reports and social media posts over allegations involving Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister Batuhan Mumcu,...
Turkish actress Berna Laçin investigated over tweet on rapes in Saudi Arabia
The Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in İstanbul on Wednesday launched an investigation into renowned Turkish actress Berna Laçin, who voiced opposition to the...
Anti-LGBT rhetoric becomes pillar of Erdogan’s election campaign
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s May 14 election campaign is based solely on claims that the opposition is collaborating with terrorists and will grant...
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...
Police detain dozens in İstanbul demanding action to end violence against women
Dozens of people were detained by the police on Monday evening while attempting to stage a demonstration in central İstanbul to mark the International Day...
Over 16,000 Turkish citizens claimed asylum in EU, neighboring countries in 2017
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Official documents reveal illegal profiling of alleged Gülen movement followers
Official documents shared on Twitter by a former prosecutor showed how Ministry of Health bureaucrats profiled alleged followers of the faith-based Gülen movement in...
Men identifying themselves as police attempt to abduct Yüksel Street protestor
A former public servant previously dismissed from her job with an executive decree said a group of men identifying themselves as police tried to...
Turkish court imposes broadcast ban on fatal explosion at military base
A Turkish court has imposed a broadcast ban on an explosion on Friday at a military base in southeastern Turkey.
Twenty-five Turkish soldiers were injured...
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