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Longing for 9 years -Hrant Dink commemoration
Hrant Dink is commemorated on the 9th anniversary of his death in front of the building of his newspaper, where he was shot.
19 January 2016
Sarkis Eken passed away
Sarkis Eken, one of the oldest Armenians of Diyarbakir, was 86 years old and passed away last night. He had been in the intensive care unit for a while.
18 January 2016
Explosion in a schoolyard in Kilis
There was an explosion in the schoolyard of Eyüp Gökçeimam Secondary School in Kilis. One person is killed.
18 January 2016
Explosion in Sultanahmet: 10 people were killed
There was an explosion in Sultanahmet Square. People are injured and killed.
12 January 2016
Gökalp Kökçü, the prosecutor of Dink case, dismissed from the investigation
Preparing the indictment against the public officials and carrying the investigations about the crime organization in Dink case, Gökalp Kökçü's is appointed to another office.
11 January 2016
Ekmekçiyan's body delivered after 32 years
Executed in 1983, Levon Ekmekçiyan's body is delivered to his family after 32 years. İHD (Human Rights Foundation) referred to the violations of rights during Ekmekçiyan's trail process and pointed out that Esenboğa massacre remains concealed.
8 January 2016
No justice for Diana
Diana Nahabedyan was killed by her husband in Armenia 3 years ago and the murder trial is ended. Murder suspect Volodya Muradyan is sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison, because of unjust provocation abatement.
4 January 2016
2015 was a nightmare for media
In 2015, there had been violations of rights in media in Turkey. The report prepared by Free Journalists Association of Turkey reveals the violations of rights that took place in 2015.
4 January 2016
Legislative proposal for century-old exiles
CHP Vice Chair Sezgin Tanrıkulu, who is in charge of issues concerning human rights, presented a legislative proposal for a change in Turkish citizenship law to the parliament.
31 December 2015
Victory of Dinçdağ who was ostracized from profession because he is gay
Referee Halil İbrahim Dinçdağ won the lawsuit for compensation he filed against Turkish Football Federation (TFF) which ostracized him because of his sexual orientation.
29 December 2015
Investigation against Demirtaş
Public Prosecutor’s Office of Ankara opened an investigation against HDP co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş due to his statements on “autonomy”.
28 December 2015
Christmas celebrations in Turkey
Celebrated by Catholic and Protestant Christians as the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas is also celebrated in Turkey with ceremonies.
25 December 2015
Party leaders to start reform meetings
Davutoğlu asked for appointment from opposition leaders in order to discuss new constitution, budget and reforms, and all the leaders answered in the affirmative. The meetings will start on December 30.
23 December 2015
UN’s call to Armenia and Azerbaijan
UN made a statement about the increasing clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia because of Karabakh question. UN urged both side to avoid actions that might intensify the tension.
23 December 2015
2015 the immigration year: 3695 people died on the way to Europe
According to the report of International Organization for Migration (IOM), over 1 million immigrants reached Europe overland and by sea. And 3695 people died on the way to a new life.
22 December 2015
The court declined the request of joining the cases
Istanbul 5th High Penal Court declined the request of joining the case on “omission of public officials” with the main Hrant Dink case. The file is sent back to 14th High Penal Court.
16 December 2015
The indictment against public officials joins together with the main case
The indictment prepared for trying the public officials as part of Hrant Dink case is joined together the main case in 5th High Penal Court.
15 December 2015
Belgian MP Özdemir dismissed because of genocide denial
Belgian politician of Turkish origin Mahinur Özdemir is officially dismissed from her party, because she refused to recognize the Armenian Genocide.
15 December 2015
AINA: ISIS destroyed 16 churches in Syria
Assyrian International News Agency (AINA) released a list of churches in Syria which were destroyed by ISIS and other radical Islamist groups. In the list, there are 3 Armenian churches.
15 December 2015
Turkey in ‘anti-terror coalition’
Saudi Arabia declared that an ‘anti-terror coalition’ is formed. Turkey is one of the 33 Islamic countries in the coalition.
15 December 2015
Curfew in Cizre and Silopi
After the teachers left Cizre and Silopi by the order of Directorate of Education, Governorship of Şırnak declared that a curfew will start tonight at 23.00 and it won’t be lifted until further notice.
14 December 2015
National Front loses
Far-right National Front (FN) lost on the second round of the regional elections after being the leading party on the first one. Republicans triumphed with the support of the left-wing voters.
14 December 2015
Azerbaijani human rights defender Leyla Yunus released
Being under arrest for a year and a half, Azerbaijani human rights defender Leyla Yunus is placed on supervised release.
9 December 2015
The indictment against public officials sent to the court
The indictment against public officials that was prepared as a part of Hrant Dink case is sent to Istanbul 14th High Penal Court. The indictment was returned by Public Prosecutor of Istanbul twice.
9 December 2015
Kurşunlu Mosque in Sur burning
On the 6th day of curfew and clashes, a fire broke out in Kurşunlu Mosque in Sur province of Diyarbakir because of the bombs hit at the mosque.
7 December 2015
Agos is out with a headline in Kurdish in memory of Tahir Elçi
Agos is out with a headline in Kurdish: Kevokeke din hate kuştin (They killed another pigeon).
4 December 2015
“Genocide denial” bill pending in France
French Parliament sent the bill that considers the denial of genocide as an offense to the committee for re-discussion.
4 December 2015
Ruling on Özgecan case: penal servitude for life
On February 11, Özgecan Aslan was killed by the people on the minibus she got on. Yesterday, the court made the ruling on her case and Ahmet Suphi Altındöken, Fatih Gökçe and Necmettin Altındöken were sentenced to penal servitude for life.
3 December 2015
Compensation approved in Dink case
Ministry of Interior will pay compensation to Dink family because of neglect of duty.
2 December 2015
HDP: in the last 6 months, 147 people killed
HDP prepared a report about Silvan and Nusaybin. According to the report, in the last 6 months, there have been 117 days of curfews and 147 people were killed since June 7.
2 December 2015
A call to Duma from Armenians in Russia
Union of Armenians in Russia declared that they support the bill on the denial of Armenian Genocide that is brought in the Russian parliament and made a call to Duma.
1 December 2015
HDP demanded a parliamentary investigation on the murder of Tahir Elçi
HDP's group deputy chairman İdris Baluken demanded a parliamentary investigation on the murder of Tahir Elçi.
30 November 2015

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