14 tons of water mixed with tear gas used in May Day crackdown by Istanbul police A total of 14 tons of water mixed with tear gas was used during the police crackdown on demonstrators on May Day in Istanbul, a lawyer has learned. Top court ruling may replace conscientious objectors’ prison sentences with … Read more
“Nişanyan’s Sentence Contradicts Secularism” Reporters Without Borders condemned Sevan Nişanyan?s conviction to 13.5 months of prison for insulting Prophet Mohammed and urged a dismissal in the appeals trial. Reporters Without Borders condemns Turkish-Armenian writer?s blasphemy sentence RWB slammed the ruling issued against Sevan Nişanyan. *************** Father confesses to killing his own son in landmark homosexual … Read more
Turkish Pianist Sentenced for Twitter Postings from NYT > Turkey by By SEBNEM ARSU Fazil Say, given a 10-month suspended sentence for insulting Islam and offending Muslims, said the accusations against him offended human rights. Turkish pianist Fazil Say gets 10-month suspended jail term for blasphemy from Hurriyet Daily News An Istanbul court today … Read more
The Simpsons? fine is to protect children, not God, Turkish TV authority says from Hurriyet Daily News Fining the private broadcaster that aired an episode. Turkish TV channel fined for airing ‘insulting’ episode of The Simpsons from World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk Watchdog says private broadcaster CNBC-e insulted religious values after show featured God … Read more
Renowned Turkish pianist’s trial postponed from Hurriyet Daily News Famous Turkish pianist Fazıl Say’s trial for remarks he made on Twitter allegedly supporting atheism.. Renowned Turkish pianist to appear on trial for insulting religion from Hurriyet Daily News Famous Turkish pianist Fazıl Say’s trial for remarks he made on Twitter allegedly supporting atheism Fazil … Read more