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Melis Tantan of the Ecocide Law Citizens’ Initiative spoke to bianet about the struggle that continues to work towards preventing environmental damage.
Turkey captures, extradites UAE rabbi murder suspects
Nov 27, 2024 · Three suspects accused of murdering Rabbi Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan citizen, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have captured in Turkey, according to Turkish state media.
Nearly 200 detained as women attempt anti-violence protest in …
Nov 25, 2024 · Police have sealed off all side streets leading to İstiklal Avenue with barricades since midday. After unsuccesfull attempts to gather in Taksim, women gathered near the Karaköy pier. At least 169 demonstrators were detained during the events as police responded violently.
Press freedom organizations denounce detention of journalists
Nov 28, 2024 · The organizations criticized the confidentiality order placed on the investigation, which has so far led to the detention of nine journalists among others.
Turkey blocks access to social media platforms after Ankara attack
Oct 23, 2024 · Social media platforms X (Twitter), YouTube, Facebook Instagram and TikTok have become unaccesible in Turkey following today's bomb and armed attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industry (TUSAŞ) headquaters in Ankara, the capital.
Acclaimed director Tomris Giritlioğlu dies at 67 - bianet.org
Sep 23, 2024 · Filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer Tomris Giritlioğlu, known for directing films such as Salkım Hanımın Taneleri (Mrs. Salkım's Diamonds) and Güz Sancısı (Pains of Autumn), has passed away in Istanbul at the age of 67. Giritlioğlu had been undergoing cancer treatment for some time before her death.
Detention period for nine journalists extended for one day
Nov 27, 2024 · The number of journalists detained as part of an investigation launched by the Eskişehir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has increased to nine, with freelance journalist Havin Derya being taken into custody in Antalya earlier today.
İlhan Sami Çomak: Özgür bir şair olmayı tahayyül ederek 30 yıl …
Dec 3, 2024 · 1994 yılında, 21 yaşında bir üniversite öğrencisiyken hakkında hiçbir somut delil bulunmamasına rağmen tutuklanan İlhan Sami Çomak, 30 yıl 3 ay 6 günün ardından, 26 Kasım 2024’te özgürlüğüne kavuştu.
Turkish court arrests adult content creator, cites ‘semi ... - Bianet
Jan 17, 2024 · An İstanbul court has ordered the arrest of an adult content creator using the nickname "Sarem Uysal" on social media on charges of "disseminating obscene content."
4 violence, denial of medical treatment, starvation, withholding of water, sleep deprivation and confiscation of all personal belongings. The overall picture indicates abuse and torture