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EFD Rights Watch: Last night- 12 protesters detained in “tea party” event in Istanbul; Police buildings are rocket- attacked in Ankara

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  Initial findings say outlawed leftist group likely to be responsible for Ankara attack: Police Initial findings point to the DHKP/C, police said Rocket attack targets police social facilities building in Ankara An attack involving three rockets targeted a police social complex in Ankara Protesters briefly detained in demo against the privatization of ferry dock in Istanbul?s … Read more

Yeni Anayasa gündemi: Altan Tan: Yeni anayasa yapımı fiilen rafa kalkmıştır

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  Anayasa Uzlaşma Komisyonu’nda ‘anadilde’ anlaşma yok T24 Anayasa Uzlaşma Komisyonu, üçüncü haftasında da ‘anadil’ de anlaşma sağlayamadı. BDP’nin komisyon danışmanı Meral Daniş Beştaş, üyelere, ?Anadil bizim olmazsa olmazımız. Anadilde eğitim bir hak. Biz bundan geri adım atmayız? dedi. Beştaş … Anayasa Yazım Komisyonu Anayasa Uzlaşma’da ‘bölücülük’ kavgası Anayasa Komisyonu’nda tartışma   Anayasa Komisyonu’nda ‘Türk … Read more

A poll: Turkey, European Union relations experiencing ?chilly? period… FP Roundup…

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Europe and Turkey: In search of a new world Some EU governments act in contradiction with a strategic vision for the common European values and interest when they block Turkey?s accession talks, writes Kader Sevinç. Kader Sevinç is the Representative to the EU of CHP (the Republican Peoples? Party, which is the largest opposition force … Read more

“Ankara denies accusations of providing arms to extremist groups in Syria… Syria updates…

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  Syriacs want say in Syria?s future The Syriac community in Syria is seeking a greater role in the post al-Assad era of the country Ankara denies accusations of providing arms to extremist groups in Syria Ankara has denied claims that Turkey was handing weapons over to the al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front as well as the jihadist Ahrar … Read more

Here is the road to the Museum of Innocence from Istiklal Street (!).. and more images…

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The photo credited to Hakan Kumuk University students who protested Turkish PM face 6 years in jail An Ankara prosecutor has demanded six years of imprisonment for the 45 university students who had protested against prime minister Taksim Square to have trees planted due to locals? demands, Istanbul Mayor Topbaş says Istanbul?s Taksim Square will have … Read more

Turkey?s first ever openly gay mayor candidate… A social fabric roundup…

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Turkey?s first ever openly gay mayor candidate announces bid A Turkish man who studied in the US is aiming to become the first open member of the country?s LGBT community Can Çavuşoğlu has said he will run in Giresun?s district of Bulancak in the March 2014 local elections in a bid to become the first-ever … Read more

#SerdarKadakal is a(nother) victim of excessive pepper gas usage… #OccupyTurkey

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Serdar had a heart condition and when exposed to excessive pepper gas in Kadıköy during the last 2 days, he lost his life… God bless Serdar and shame on government motivated police violence… Serdar Kadakal’ın kalbi biber gazına dayanamadı VAGUS.TV ? 9/14/13 ? Kadıköy’de günlerdir yoğun polis gazına maruz kalan Serdar Kadakal dün gece kalp krizi geçirerek … Read more

“Syria Talks Yield Plan for Broader Peace Conference as US, Russia starts third day of Syria talks… Syria updates…

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US, Russia starts third day of Syria talks The United States and Russia on Sept. 14 began a third day of talks to hammer out an agreement on eliminating Syria’s chemical weapons Morning Brief: Syria Talks Yield Plan for Broader Peace Conference Syria Talks Yield Plan for Broader Peace Conference Top news: The United States and Russia on … Read more

EFD Rights Watch: Nolle Prosequi in Alabora Tweet Case…”Amnesty International calls for the suspension of tear gas shipments to Turkey…

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Nolle Prosequi in Alabora Tweet Case Prosecutors discontinued charges in Memet Ali Alabora case, saying that ?the aforementioned tweet did not commit the crime of encouraging a crime?. ?The point is not Gezi Park, friend. Didn?t you get it yet? Come join us,? Alabora tweeted on May 30. Amnesty International calls for the suspension of … Read more

Cengiz Aktar: Septembriana/ Bir Hrant Dink kitabı daha/ Bakanlardan vizyoner lakırdılar

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  Cuma notları   Septembriana 6-7 Eylül 1955 İstanbul Gayrimüslim Pogromu?nun Rumca adı. Aybaşı Atina?da İstanbul Evi?nde İstanbullu Rumların Evrensel Federasyonu?nun hazırladığı, dönemin ingilizce, türkçe ve yunanca gazetelerinin başsayfalarından oluşan serginin açılışındaydım. Sergi münasebetiyle düzenlenen panel tıklım tıklımdı. Septembriana, 1964?e giden yolun kilometre taşlarından biridir. Mart 1964?te CHP hükümeti, 1930 tarihli İkamet, Ticaret ve Seyrisefain Mukavelenamesi?ni tek taraflı … Read more

?Shame museum? marks victims of Gezi protests.. EFD Rights Watch…

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The ?shame museum? displays the personal belongings and photographs of Ethem Sarısülük and Ali İsmail Korkmaz, two people killed in the Gezi unrest. ?Shame museum? marks victims of Gezi protests A ?shame museum? originally established to exhibit belongings, photographs and memories of those who died during the Sept. 12, 1980 military coup era  Heberler, Political Satire … Read more

BDP says Kurdish Must Obtain Legal Status.. A politics roundup…

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BDP: Kurdish Must Obtain Legal Status BDP Istanbul Headquarters held a press conference this morning, saying that the Kurdish language must obtain a legal status in Turkey. ?Kurdish as second language in public schools is unacceptable,? the statement said. Turkish government to meet at urgent security summit Top Turkish civilian and military officials are set … Read more

A scene of how police a protester detained in Kadıköy.. Videos, Images…

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Hell yeah! via @onudemekistedim http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUfdD4mBiKY Police detaining a protester in Kadıköy, 10 September 2013 Kadıköy Caferağa Barlar Sokağı Polis Saldırısı I guess the angle to throw a pepper gas capsule is problematic here… This is from İzmir: Fireworks at work: The photo-Journalist and the police via @kemal_aslan (I heard that that journalist is Ahmet Şık) @AlperTurgut01 … Read more

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“PKK?s urban wing vows to support ‘democratic protests’… EFD Rights Watch and a Social fabric roundup…

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PKK?s urban wing vows to support ‘democratic protests’ The PKK?s urban wing has vowed to support the ?democratic protests across the country? VIDEO: Turkey activist death sparks clashes Police in Turkey clash with demonstrators after the death of a 22-year-old activist in the south-eastern city of Antakya. When is it free to assemble in Turkey? … Read more