Category: Turkey

Report on freedom of expression – Turkey

Posted on By hugo dersim

Since the 1990s, there has been continuous pressure on Kurdish media and press in Turkey. Regardless of changes in governments, the free expression of Kurds has been deemed a crime. Anti-terror laws, particularly Articles 7 and 8, have been included to restrict free expression. The AKP-MHP administration, especially after the July 15, 2016 coup attempt, used anti-terror laws as a shield against criticisms of the government and its institutions. The laws were employed as tools to silence all opposing segments under the guise of “combating terrorism.” United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression David Kaye visited Turkey between November 16-18, 2016.

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Human Rights, Press Releases, Turkey

URGENT APPEAL OF THE PEOPLES’ EQUALITY AND DEMOCRACY PARTY (DEM PARTY)

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CONCERNING THE UNLAWFUL VERDICTS IN THE KOBANÊ CASE

17 MAY 2024

In October 2014, as the so-called “Islamic State” (ISIS) was about to take over the city of Kobanê, massive democratic demonstrations broke out around the world, including in many Turkish cities. During these demonstrations, 46 civilians, including 34 members and supporters of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), were killed by pro-ISIS groups, with the provocation of the Turkish security forces.

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Human Rights, Press Releases, Turkey

REPORT ON THE VIOLATIONS OF THE CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE AND OTHER CRUEL, INHUMAN OR DEGRADING TREATMENT OR PUNISHMENT BY TÜRKIYE

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SUBMITTED ON THE OCCASION OF THE EXAMINATION OF THE TURKISH

5TH PERIODIC REPORT TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE 80TH SESSION OF THE
UN COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE

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Human Rights, Turkey