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“The houses of the ones who hide Armenians will be burned and they will be executed”
“The houses of the ones who hide Armenians will be burned and they will be executed”
Historian Taner Akçam reveals another document of critical importance. In the telegram sent by III. Army Commander Mahmut Kamil Paşa to the regions from where Armenians had been deported, it was stated that the houses of the ones who hide Armenians will be burned.
3 May 2017 Taner Akçam
No measure for protecting the monastery from treasure hunters
No measure for protecting the monastery from treasure hunters
The latest target of treasure hunters is Surp Dırtad Monastery in Doğanköy (Tortan) village of Erzincan. Locals are at a loss, since authorities don’t do anything despite their complaints about increasing attacks by treasure hunters.
3 May 2017 Gözde Kazaz
Decision of acquittal reversed in the case of threat against Agos
Decision of acquittal reversed in the case of threat against Agos
The people who put black wreath in front of Agos on April 24, 2015 and made threatening statements were acquitted. The Court of Appeals reverse the decision of acquittal on the ground that the statement incite hatred and enmity.
3 May 2017 Uygar Gültekin
Today is May 3, World Press Freedom Day
Today is May 3, World Press Freedom Day
Today is May 3, World Press Freedom Day. In Turkey, where crackdown on media is increasing day by day, 159 journalists are currently in jail and almost 2,500 journalists are unemployed. Press organizations from Turkey and other countries released solidarity messages on the occasion of May 3.
3 May 2017
Hahn: "There is no version of Turkish democracy, there is only democracy”
Hahn: "There is no version of Turkish democracy, there is only democracy”
European Commissioner Johannes Hahn, who oversees EU membership bids, spoke to Reuters about Turkey during EU Foreign Ministers Meeting. Stating that “Turkey's EU dream is over for now", Hahn said that a new model based on "trade and security ties" is being discussed.
2 May 2017 Haber Merkezi
Suny: the difficult problem was sidestepped
Suny: the difficult problem was sidestepped
American Armenian scholar Ronald Grigor Suny, a prominent Soviet historian, attended the commemoration event held in Taksim on April 24. He wrote his observations of the commemoration and assessed the message of US President Trump and Turkish President Erdoğan.
26 April 2017 Ronald Grigor Suny
Deciphered telegram reveals the genocide
Deciphered telegram reveals the genocide
Historian Taner Akçam decpihred the telegram by executive of Teşikilat-ı Mahsusa (Secret Organization) and Commitee of Union and Progress Bahaettin Şakir dated July 4, 1915. The telegram is about coordination of deportation and annihilation of Armenians. The letterhead on the telegram proves that it is indeed original.
26 April 2017 Taner Akçam
Park in Cyprus in memory of genocide victims
Park in Cyprus in memory of genocide victims
In Paphos city of Cyprus, Armenian Genocide Park will be opened.
26 April 2017
Parliament of Czech Republic recognizes Armenian Genocide
Parliament of Czech Republic recognizes Armenian Genocide
On April 25, Parliament of Czech Republic unanimously recognized Armenian Genocide.
26 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
Turkey decision of PACE: political monitoring after 13 years
Turkey decision of PACE: political monitoring after 13 years
PACE (Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe) voted for reopening political monitoring procedure for Turkey. Turkey had passed this procedure in 2004.
25 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
“We expect an apology, not condolence”
“We expect an apology, not condolence”
On the occasion of 102nd anniversary of Armenian Genocide, people came together in Taksim and staged a silent sit-in. They commemorated the victims of Armenian genocide with Armenian laments, calling for confrontation.
25 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
“Rule of darkness trivializes even the most horrific evils”
“Rule of darkness trivializes even the most horrific evils”
The first April 24 commemoration event on the occasion of 102nd anniversary of Armenian Genocide was held in front of Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum located in Sultanahmet district of Istanbul.
24 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
April 24 message from Erdoğan
April 24 message from Erdoğan
Turkish President Erdoğan sent a message to the April 24 mass that was held in Feriköy Surp Vartanants Church this morning. In the message, Erdoğan also mentioned patriarchal election.
24 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
HDP: we share 102-year suffering and mourning
HDP: we share 102-year suffering and mourning
HDP Central Executive Committee released a written statement on the occasion of 102nd anniversary of Armenian Genocide.
24 April 2017
New indictment in Dink case
New indictment in Dink case
As part of Dink case, an indictment against 51 suspects is issued. The prosecution sent the indictment to 14th High Penal Court, requesting it to be joined with the main case.
24 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
Commemoration visit to Tsitsernakaberd
Commemoration visit to Tsitsernakaberd
On 102nd anniversary of Armenian Genocide, commemoration events are held in various cities in the world. In Armenia, the commemoration ceremony is held at Genocide Memorial Complex as always.
24 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
“This result is not legitimate”
“This result is not legitimate”
MPs Garo Paylan and Selina Doğan assessed the referendum result and the decision of Supreme Board of Election of Turkey.
19 April 2017 Gözde Kazaz
“Instead of resisting reality of genocide, Turkey could have educated its people”
“Instead of resisting reality of genocide, Turkey could have educated its people”
Dr. Rouben P. Adalian, a specialist on the Caucasus and the Middle East and Director of the Armenian National Institute (ANI) in Washington DC, is a prominent figure in Armenian Genocide studies. We talked with him about the mission of ANI, its new site about Armenian Genocide in Turkish, as well as Turkey`s counting denial policy.
19 April 2017 Alin Ozinian
Hunger strike in prisons ends
Hunger strike in prisons ends
Hunger strike that had been going on for 64 days in prisons are ended upon the call of KCK (Kurdistan Communities Union).
19 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
“Çarşema Sor” message from Yazidi MPs
“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 Haber Merkezi

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HDP appeals for annulment of referendum
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 Haber Merkezi
“No” campaigners detained
“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 Haber Merkezi
European Commission: Turkey must investigate alleged irregularities
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 Haber Merkezi
Major election fraud suspicion in Viranşehir
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 Haber Merkezi
CHP to meet head of SBE
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 Haber Merkezi
OSCE: the SBE issued instructions undermining an important safeguard and contradicting the law
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 Haber Merkezi
Baydemir: this picture increased our hope
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 Haber Merkezi
The US and EU to wait for OSCE report
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 Haber Merkezi
Pope will visit Egypt as planned
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 Haber Merkezi
Dink case: examination of Yılmazer completed
Dink case: examination of Yılmazer completed
In Dink case, examination of former intelligence officer Ali Fuat Yılmazer is completed.
11 April 2017 Uygar Gültekin
Four minority groups to be represented in Armenian parliament
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 Haber Merkezi
Refugees in Izmir take shelter in temporary camp area
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 Haber Merkezi