Turkish-Armenian writer Nişanyan to be jailed on charges of illegal construction The Turkish-Armenian writer and linguist Sevan Nişanyan was expected to be jailed on Jan. 2 and serve a two year sentence Ombudsman’s Gezi report advises adoption of EU norms for mass protests The 8-article list of advice includes ascertaining the wrongdoing of … Read more
Bizler farklı renklerden, farklı inançlardan ve politik görüşlerden geliyor, ancak bu farklılıklarla bir arada özgürce yaşayabilmek için her türlü düşünceyi açıklama ve ondan kaynaklı olarak, küfür boyutuna varmadıkça ?dalga geçme? hakkının savunulması gerektiğini düşünüyoruz. Hrant Dink?in, bir etnik kimliğe hakaret ettiği yalanı ve gerekçesiyle başına neler geldiği hepimizin belleğinde acı bir yer tutuyor. Demokratik, … Read more
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
Turkey’s former state of emergency region governor found dead Hayri Kozakçıoğlu, a former state of emergency regional governor in southeastern Turkey. ********** Turkish-Armenian scribe sentenced to 13 months for blasphemy in blog post An Istanbul court has sentenced Turkish-Armenian writer. Author Nişanyan Sentenced to 13.5 Months of Prison Istanbul 14th Peace Court convicted author Sevan … Read more