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“Çarşema Sor” message from Yazidi MPs
HDP MPs Feleknas Uca and Ali Atalan released a written statement for “Çarşema Sor” (Red Wednesday) festival, which Yazidi people celebrate on the first Wednesday after April 13.
19 April 2017
HDP appeals for annulment of referendum
After CHP, HDP appealed for annulment of referendum. HDP also filed a criminal complaint against the head of Supreme Board of Election of Turkey (SBE).
19 April 2017
“No” campaigners detained
Protests against referendum irregularities continue in various cities of Turkey. Some people have been detained during protests. This morning, an operation is launched against “no” campaigners. Currently, 38 people are detained.
19 April 2017
European Commission: Turkey must investigate alleged irregularities
European Commission urged Turkey to conduct investigation on alleged irregularities in referendum held in Turkey on April 16.
18 April 2017
Major election fraud suspicion in Viranşehir
Rıdvan Yılmaz, spokesperson of HDP Election Committee, claimed that block votes were cast in 60 neighborhoods in Viranşehir district of Urfa. In Viranşehir, there are 13,067 “yes” and 58 “no” votes.
18 April 2017
CHP to meet head of SBE
Demanding annulment of referendum, CHP will meet Sadi Güven, head of Supreme Board of Election of Turkey (SBE) today.
18 April 2017
People protesting referendum result
Protests have been staged in Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir, Antalya and Eskişehir.
18 April 2017
OSCE: the SBE issued instructions undermining an important safeguard and contradicting the law
OSCE released the preliminary report on the referendum in Turkey based on the findings of international observers, who state that the referendum was held in an unlevel playing field and did not live up to Council of Europe standards. It is also stated that the legal framework was inadequate for the holding of a genuinely democratic process.
17 April 2017
Baydemir: this picture increased our hope
HDP Spokesperson Osman Baydemir assessed the referendum result in a press conference held in HDP headquarter.
17 April 2017
The US and EU to wait for OSCE report
Initial statements from the US and EU concerning the constitutional referendum in Turkey state that they will wait for the observation report of OSCE.
17 April 2017
Historic referendum in Turkey: narrow win for “yes”
The constitutional referendum was held in Turkey yesterday. Yes campaign won 51.41% of the votes, while No got 48.59%. Turnout was said to around 85%. President Erdoğan declared victory last night before the official results.
16 April 2017
Pope will visit Egypt as planned
In Egypt, state of emergency is declared after the suicide bombing in Coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria cities that killed 44 people. While the security measure are tightened in the country before the Easter on this Sunday, Vatican announced that Pope Francis will visit Egypt as planned.
12 April 2017
Four minority groups to be represented in Armenian parliament
After the parliamentary election on April 2, the new Armenian parliament is formed. Four deputies from minority groups, Syriac, Kurdish, Yazidi, Russian, are elected to the parliament.
11 April 2017
Refugees in Izmir take shelter in temporary camp area
In Torbalı district of Izmir, a fight erupted between locals and Syrian refugees. Locals burned the tents of the refugees, who are now settled in a temporary camp area. İmece Initiative Association supplied basic daily needs to 17 families who had to leave their living area.
10 April 2017
Dink case to continue next week
Trials of Dink murder case will continue on April 10, 11, 13 and 14.
7 April 2017
German publishers’ campaign for supporting independent media in Turkey
Umbrella organization of German publishers and booksellers “German Publishers and Booksellers Association” launched a funding campaign for newspapers and news portals that are working under difficult conditions in Turkey.
5 April 2017
UN meeting after the reports of war crime in Idlib
It was claimed that a “chemical attack” was carried out in Khan Sheikhun town on the south of Idlib, which left at least 58 people dead, including 11 children. After the reports concerning the use of chemical weapons, UN Security Council decided to hold an emergency meeting today.
5 April 2017
Cumhuriyet: imagined accusations and aspersions in the indictment
The indictment against 5 jailed writers of Cumhuriyet daily is completed after 5 months. Today, Cumhuriyet daily stated that the elements of crime in the indictment consist of news articles and tweets and demanded immediate release.
5 April 2017
What happened at Bekçiyan-Ateşyan meeting?
Yesterday, a meeting was held in the patriarchate with the participation of Değabah Bekçiyan, Archbishop Ateşyan and some lay representatives. Bekçiyan made a statement after the meeting, which Ateşyan didn't want to attend in the first place.
4 April 2017
Constitutional amendments in five questions by Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch (HRW) accessed the constitutional amendments that will be voted on April 16 in terms of human rights, rule of law, independence of judiciary, separation of powers, checks and balances, international law and parliament's role.
4 April 2017
Explosion in St. Petersburg metro: at least 10 dead
At least ten people have been killed in twin explosions in St. Petersburg metro.
3 April 2017
HDP: 76 prisoners are on hunger strike
HDP Prison Committee stated that 76 prisoners in six prisons are on hunger strike indefinitely and without taking turns.
3 April 2017
Maşalyan: they granted the guarantee of the state
Bishop Sahak Maşalyan released a statement after the meeting at the governor's office concerning the patriarchal election.
1 April 2017
Bekçiyan calls for the support of people
Değabah Karekin Bekçiyan released a written statement. He urged the clerics who voted for him to stand up for their votes and asked for the support of the representatives of the Armenian society.
31 March 2017
8 people arrested in Dink case
As part of Dink murder investigation, 8 people including gendarmerie personnel are arrested. Prosecutor Kökçü claimed that these suspects had known the information concerning Ogün Samast 2 hours before he was caught.
29 March 2017
Amnesty International: civilians are not protected in Mosul
Amnesty International stated that Iraqi security forces and US-led military coalition haven't taken adequate precautions for protecting civilians during the offensive to recapture the city of Mosul from ISIS and violated international law.
28 March 2017
Değabah Bekçiyan: I'll be in Istanbul soon
Değabah and Armenian Primate of Germany Archbishop Karekin Bekçiyan has been in Germany for a while. He announced that he'll be in Istanbul soon and stay in the patriarchate.
27 March 2017
Voting on constitutional amendment begins abroad
Turkish citizens living in Europe have started casting ballots for the referendum that will be held in Turkey on April 16. Ballot boxes are set up in 57 countries and at border gates.
27 March 2017
“Bread bringer” activist dies
Artur Sargsyan, who took food to the police station in Yerevan that was raided by the members of “Sasna Tsrer” (Daredevils of Sassoun) on July 17, died. Sarsgyan was kept in prison for months despite his serious medical condition.
17 March 2017
“His Eminence Aram’s resignation would solve everything”
Emphasizing that the notice from the governor’s office rendered the patriarchate dysfunctional, His Eminence Sahak Maşalyan stated that a meeting should be held in governor’s office immediately, His Eminence Aram should resign and His Eminence değabah Karekin Bekçiyan should take up the position.
16 March 2017
Agos editorial: an interference with “curious timing”
We went back to square one. We have the elected değabah His Eminence Bekçiyan and General Vicar of the Patriarch Ateşyan who is supposed to step down after the değabah is elected. And also we have important questions…
16 March 2017
Elected değabah Bekçiyan: we will go to the governor’s office
Archbishop Karekin Bekçiyan, who elected as the değabah by the Clerical Assembly, made a statement about the notice from the governor’s office which states that “the election is legally impossible”.
16 March 2017

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