Panel approves Uludere report despite opposition?s objection
from Hurriyet Daily News
Parliament?s Human Rights Examination Commission has approved a report drafted by a subcommission.
Another list, again with journalists
from Hurriyet Daily News
For a long time, it has been the case of ?journalists under arrest? that has been used as a reference.
Armenian origin soldier killed accidentally: Court
from Hurriyet Daily News
A Diyarbakır military judge sentenced a private to four years and five months in prison for killing Armenian-Turkish soldier Sevag Balıkçı.
MAZLUMDER: “Roboski Report Must Be Contested”
from Bianet :: English
MAZLUMDER Association Chair Ünsal and Özgür-Der Association Diyarbakır Chief Representative Yılmaz criticized the parliamentary report on Roboski Massacre which concluded that the Turkish military’s air strike was not on purpose.
Freedom of expression in Turkey ‘under attack’: Amnesty
from Yahoo News Photos
Amnesty International criticizes European Union hopeful Turkey ‘s dismal record on freedom of expression and calls for legislative reforms to bring “abuses to an end.”
Turkey: Decriminalize dissent: Time to deliver on the right to freedom of expression
by Acturca
Amnesty International Report, EUR 44/001/2013 Türkçe 27 March 2013 The right to freedom of expression is under attack in Turkey. Criminal prosecutions targeting dissenting opinions represent one of Turkey?s most entrenched human rights problems. Despite a series of legislative reform packages, unfair laws remain on
Free speech in Turkey crucial for peace: Amnesty International
from Hurriyet Daily News
Amnesty International has launched a global campaign urging Turkey to amend 11 articles in the 4th judicial package.
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