Report Reveals Hate Speech in Turkey’s Media
from Bianet :: English
A recent report released by Hrant Dink Foundation revealed hate speech practises in Turkey’s media which mostly targeted Jewish and Armenian communities
Turkey Found Guilty on Missing Shepherds Case
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The European Court of Human Rights found Turkey guilty on the 1996 disappearance of 5 shepherds in Hakkari province, ordering the Turkish state to pay a total of 100,000 euros to applicants.
Journalist Özlem Ağuş Freed Pending Trial
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An Adana court freed Dicle News Agency journalist Özlem Ağuş pending a trial in the KCK case yesterday.
Turkey Convicted of Violating Torture Ban
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ECHR found Turkey guilty for violating the torture ban on Mehmet Hida Gülaydın during an electoral campaign in 2004, ordering the Turkish state to pay 15,500 euros for non- pecuniary damages and court expenses.
Conscientious Objector Jailed
from Bianet :: English
A military court ordered the imprisonment of contributing writer Ali Fikri Işık (56), who declared his conscientious objection decades ago.