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Speaking at the commemoration, writer Takuhi Tovmasyan said: “In broad daylight, right in the heart of Istanbul, right before our eyes, they assassinated an Armenian journalist.
'I spent 30 years in prison imagining becoming a free poet'
Dec 3, 2024 · In 1994, Ilhan Sami Çomak was imprisoned at 21 years old, despite no concrete evidence against him. On Nov 26, after 30 years, 3 months, and 6 days, he regained his freedom.
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In 2024, men killed 378 women, harassed 131 women, abused 229 children, inflicted violence on 645 women and raped 16 women. Men forced at least 772 women into sex work.
Thousands protest opposition municipality's takeover in İstanbul
Oct 31, 2024 · Thousands gathered in İstanbul's Esenyurt to protest the removal of district mayor Ahmet Özer following his arrest and on terrorism-related charges and subsequent removal …
Acclaimed director Şerif Gören dies at 80 - bianet.org
Dec 9, 2024 · Renowned filmmaker Şerif Gören passed away yesterday at the age of 80. A memorial service was held today at Atlas Cinema in the Beyoğlu district, which will be followed …
Court arrests nine pro-Palestinian activists who protested Erdoğan …
Dec 2, 2024 · Nine pro-Palestinian activists who protested President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Nov 29 over Turkey's ongoing trade relations with Israel despite the Gaza conflict have been …
Two Kurdish journalists killed in suspected Turkish drone strike in ...
Dec 20, 2024 · Two Kurdish journalists, Nazım Daştan and Cihan Bilgin, were killed in a drone strike yesterday while reporting on developments in northern Syria.
Transphobic attacks are increasing in Turkey’s İzmir, as is ... - Bianet
Jul 19, 2024 · Bornova Street, which is known for its trans community has seen an increase in attacks, exacerbated by a pedestrianization project that has pushed trans people into more …
Report documents hate crime against belief groups in Turkey
Jul 11, 2024 · The Freedom of Belief Initiative has released its 2023 report titled "Hate Crimes in Turkey Based on Religion, Belief, or Non-Belief." The report aims to contribute to the …
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Jan 7, 2025 · Five journalists and a film director have been taken into custody during morning raids on their residences. Two journalists, including bianet reporter Tuğçe Yılmaz, were not …