Hrant Dink assassination

Hrant Dink commemoration panel videos

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAk691ahG6A Other videos can be found at this user’s account.

A list of imprisoned journalists in Turkey

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A longer list can be found in International Federation of Journalists’  site via here and here. 1-  Abdulcabbar Karadağ, Azadiya Welat Gazetesi Mersin Temsilcisi, Mersin E Tipi Kapalı Cezaevi 2- Ahmet Birsin, Gün TV Genel Yayın Koordinatörü, Diyarbakır D Tipi Cezaevi 3- Ali Buluş, DİHA Mersin Muhabiri, Karaman-Ermenek M Tipi Cezaevi 4- Ali Çat, Azadiya … Read more

YouTube ban lifted. But not web censorship…

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YouTube Ban Finally Lifted from Bianet :: English The access ban to the YouTube video sharing site was lifted after 2.5 years subsequent to the removal of the controversial videos that allegedly insulted the memory of Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic. Turkey Lifts YouTube Ban from Mashable! by Stan Schroeder Turkey has lifted its … Read more

Another dark moment for the Turkish judiciary: Hrant Dink murderer to be tried at Juvenile Court

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and he will probably get a short sentence and be out soon… Dark alliance behind this triggerman remains unraveled… Triggerman Suspect to be Tried at Juvenile Court from Bianet :: English The 15th hearing of the trial regarding the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink is currently held in Istanbul – the first session after … Read more

Avcı case makes us miss the bigger picture: PKK extends ceasefire

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a politics roundup: PKK extends truce, calls for Ankara to make next move from Hurriyet Dailynews Announcing a new month-long extension to its period of non-action, the outlawed PKK has urged Ankara to meet its conditions for a permanent cease-fire. (UPDATED) Turkey’s Kurdish rebels extend ceasefire for month from Yahoo news The Kurdistan Workers Party … Read more

Latest Hakkari bombing: All sides name it as a provocation but differ in accusations…

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So we also learn that BDP and government officials would meet. But it is now cancelled due to the bombing… 10 People Killed by Roadside Bomb in the South-East from Bianet :: English 10 minibus passengers died in an explosion in the south-eastern province of Hakkari, four people got wounded. The Kurdish KCK blamed the … Read more

#iyikidogdunhrantdink – Turkish democrats Commemorate Hrant Dink with a Twitter Campaign

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I don’t think we have enough numbers to make the commemoration of Hrant Dink in his birthday a worldwide Twitter trend but we try… Campaigners’ tweets can be found here #iyikidogdunhrantdink [happy birthday Hrant Dink] Turkey ‘failed to protect’ Dink from Yahoo news The European Court of Human Rights rules that Turkey failed to protect … Read more

“European court finds Turkey guilty in Dink case

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European court finds Turkey guilty in Dink case from Hurriyet Dailynews The European Court of Human Rights has found the Turkish state guilty of failing to protect the life and freedom of expression of slain Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. Park on Istanbul’s islands named in slain journalist Dink’s honor from Hurriyet Dailynews Local authorities on … Read more

?Turkey Joins Europe (Electricity-wise)

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Article | Turkey Joins Europe, Electrically Speaking by M.A.M Brussels, 2010-06-07 Trial parallel operation of Turkish TSO TEIAS planned to start in September 2010. The island operation tests of the Turkish TSO TEIAS (Türkiye Elektrik İletim A.Ş.) were carried out successfully from 11 to 24 January 2010 in high load conditions, and from 22 March … Read more

Hanefi Avcı: Latest hero of the Ancien Régime

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Hanefi Avcı is currently a police chief in Eskişehir. He used to have higher positions but he was put under political pressure when he had talked about the gang organizations within the State. He had been accused of being “government’s man” by Kemalists.  But with his recently published book, Haliç?te Yaşayan Simonlar; Dün Devlet Bugün … Read more

Good at Sümela Monastery, bad at Hrant Dink case

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I was actually in Trabzon, when the mass happened. The city was a little bit tense. MHP activists made a big fuss in town I was told. Still a good sign emerged in Sümela Monastery: Turkey’s peace with her citizens. In the mean time, Turkish State’s defense at ECHR is a scandal. At least, President … Read more

İnan Suver: Conscientious objector arrested

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TURKEY: Conscientious objector İnan Suver arrested

from KARAKOK OTONOMU TR/CH

War Resisters? International has been informed today that Turkish conscientious objector İnan Suver has been arrested today while trying to get an ID paper from the office of his municipality. During the check of his identity and came out that his address was listed as the address of a ?deserter?, and police was called to arrest him. He was first brought to the police station, and later this morning to Bakirkoy court, where his detention was ordered. He has been sent to Kasimpasa military prison, and it is expected that he will be transferred to Izmir soon.
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TURKEY: Conscientious objector İnan Suver arrested | War Resisters …

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Good news: Turkey passes law to keep Kurdish children out of jail

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Turkey passes law to keep Kurdish children out of jail

from Yahoo news
Turkey s parliament has passed a law to curb the imprisonment of Kurdish children who take part in violent protests, a practice that has further poisoned ties with the restive minority.

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It was the International Day Against Homophobia 2010

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Communication & the International Day Against Homophobia – updated

by Julien Frisch

International Day Against Homophobia 2010

from ALDE News

ALDE 4 EqualityALDE continues to support the International Day Against Homophobia 2010 with a specialized project, “ALDE 4 Equality“, aimed at promoting equality and non-discrimination and LGBT rights in Europe and the participation of ALDE MEPs in Equality events.


The police attacked transsexuals’ protest in Ankara, an anarchist blog reports.

MENA: International Day Against Homophobia Celebrated

from Global Voices Online by Katharine Ganly

By Katharine Ganly

May 17th marks the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). Despite homosexual acts still being punishable by law in all of the Middle East and North Africa with the exception of Israel, there are nevertheless many initiatives throughout the region to mark the day, along with more established organisations building on the successes of previous years events.

Turkish gays, lesbians need better treatment, European deputy says

from Hurriyet Dailynews
Securing freedoms and rights for gays and lesbians in Turkey will help the country show how compatible it is with European values, a Dutch member of the European Parliament says. According to Marietje Schaake, the human-rights coordinator for the Liberals, a more ‘human discussion’ is needed about sexuality and gender identity

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Güler Zere passed away… Her release was too late…

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Release comes too late for Turkish prisoner Güler Zere

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