Content tagged with Kamp Armen

Rezoning approved for Kamp Armen
Rezoning approved for Kamp Armen
Istanbul Municipal Council unanimously approved the rezoning plan for rebuilding Kamp Armen.
16 May 2017 Haber Merkezi
Kamp Armen is returned
Kamp Armen is returned
The symbol of the confiscation of the properties of Armenian society, Kamp Armen’s deed is returned to Gedikpaşa Armenian Protestant Church Foundation. Foundation’s lawyer Sebu Aslangil declared that the returning process is done.
27 October 2015 Uygar Gültekin
32 trees planted at Kamp Armen in memory of Suruç victims
32 trees planted at Kamp Armen in memory of Suruç victims
On 25 July Saturday, the victims of the Suruç massacre were commemorated at Kamp Armen, as the vigil to protect the camp enters its 3rd month. Kamp Armen Solidarity planted sycamore trees in memory of the 32 murdered members of the Socialist Youth Associations Federation (SGDF).
27 July 2015 Arto Tezel
Kamp Armen still not returned, 2nd rally on Friday evening at Tünel
Kamp Armen still not returned, 2nd rally on Friday evening at Tünel
52 days have now passed since the resistance began at Kamp Armen on May 6 after bulldozers entered the camp in Tuzla to demolish the facilities. Despite promises made by the government and municipality, the deed has still not been returned to the Armenian community.
25 June 2015 Haber Merkezi
Has the return of Kamp Armen been caught up in the general election?
Has the return of Kamp Armen been caught up in the general election?
Still, no official step has been taken for the return of Kamp Armen to its rightful owner. Although current property owner Fatih Ulusoy announced he would return the deed, the official procedure that needs to be carried out at the deed registry was not completed this week either.
11 June 2015 Uygar Gültekin
Kamp Armen’s return postponed to after the election
Kamp Armen’s return postponed to after the election
Despite repeated promises for the return of Kamp Armen, the official handover has not taken place yet. The current owner of the camp, Fatih Ulusoy, has stated that the procedures are continuing, and that the return will take place next week. The postponement of the return of the camp to after the election has increased concern, and calls have been made for the immediate finalization of the process.
2 June 2015 Uygar Gültekin
Kamp Armen waits for its deed
Kamp Armen waits for its deed
The process for the return of Kamp Armen has reached the final stage, however, the necessary procedures have not been fulfilled. Official procedures need to be completed for the deed to be registered under the foundation’s name.
28 May 2015 Uygar Gültekin
Respect to children’s rights necessitates return of Kamp Armen
Respect to children’s rights necessitates return of Kamp Armen
The Children’s Foundation has published a statement about Kamp Armen underlining the fact that respect to children and their rights necessitates the return of the camp to its true and rightful owners.
18 May 2015 Haber Merkezi
HDP MP Erol Dora returns to Kamp Armen in meaningful visit
HDP MP Erol Dora returns to Kamp Armen in meaningful visit
HDP Mardin Member of Parliament Erol Dora and HDP Istanbul 3rd zone parliamentary candidate Assyrian lawyer Erkan Metin visited Kamp Armen today.
18 May 2015 Fatih Gökhan Diler
Tuzla Camp: Return of camp deed demanded
Tuzla Camp: Return of camp deed demanded
While reactions to the demolition of Camp Armen mount, and the vigil at the camp site against demolition continues, attempts for a solution have also begun. The matter is on the government’s agenda, and AKP parliamentary candidate Markar Esayan has stated that he has spoken with Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu on the issue, and that has work towards a solution has begun. The Armenian community is hopeful yet cautious. The demand is not for expropriation but for the return of the camp deed to the Church Foundation.
14 May 2015 Uygar Gültekin
“This story must not end here”
“This story must not end here”
A gathering was organized at Kamp Armen, which still faces the threat of demolition, after activists and the public thwarted the initial attempt. Speaking at the gathering, Rakel Dink said, “This story must not end here”.
9 May 2015
Yervant Dink: A grave sin to pay for
Yervant Dink: A grave sin to pay for
By universal law, the definition of seizing a camp created by the sweat of children’s brows, in the simplest terms, is ‘usurpation’. The State has usurped Kamp Armen. And everyone should know very well that this is a terribly grave sin to pay for.
7 May 2015
Rakel Dink: This is murder
Rakel Dink: This is murder
On the one hand, in view of all that we have experienced over the years, there is nothing to be surprised. On the other hand, if we are still surprised, it is an embarrassment for all of us. An embarrassment for Turkey.
7 May 2015
Call for #KampArmen : “We will be here not only to protect the buildings, but also our history”
Call for #KampArmen : “We will be here not only to protect the buildings, but also our history”
The solidarity vigil that began at Kamp Armen (Tuzla Children’s Camp) after heavy machinery entered the site continued all day and through the night. Nor Zartonk (New Renascense), Dört Ayaklı Şehir (Quadruped City) and İstanbul Kent Savunması (Istanbul Urban Defence) issued a collective call to attend the solidarity vigil.
6 May 2015 Haber Merkezi
Kamp Armen demolition begins - but thwarted for now
Kamp Armen demolition begins - but thwarted for now
Demolition that began in the early hours of the day at Tuzla Children’s Camp, also known as Kamp Armen, was stopped with the intervention of activists, members of the public and politicians that gathered at the site. The waiting continues.
6 May 2015 Haber Merkezi
#StopDemolitionOfKampArmen
#StopDemolitionOfKampArmen
The Gedikpaşa Armenian Protestant Church and volunteer lawyers are initiating a legal campaign for the return of the camp, or compensation for losses. A new appeal will be made for the amendment of the decision for the cancellation of the sale, and the prevention of the demolition planned for the end of May.
30 April 2015 Uygar Gültekin