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In a stark warning, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, condemned Thailand’s recent deportation of 40 Uyghurs back to China, labelling the act as a breach of international …
UN Rights Chief Condemns Thailand’s Deportation of Uyghurs to China Read More
The European Parliament’s Turkey rapporteur, Nacho Sanchez Amor, has noted that the European Union (EU) has grown less vocal about human rights abuses in Turkey, largely because Ankara is no …
EU Criticism of Turkey’s Human Rights Abuses Wanes Amidst Candidacy Shift Read More
Alevi organisations in Turkey united in protest against human rights violations targeting religious minorities in Syria, stirred by the recent upheaval following Assad’s downfall. On February 22 in Adana’s Seyhan …
Alevi Organisations Demand Action Against Human Rights Violations in Syria Read More
Şebnem Korur Fincancı, a Turkish human rights defender and forensic doctor, was acquitted of charges alleging she publicly insulted the state. The accusations stemmed from her social media comments about …
Turkish Human Rights Defender Acquitted of Insulting State Charges Read More
Türkiye’s Human Rights Landscape: A Comprehensive Overview In Türkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his AKP-led government maintain a firm grip on the media and judiciary, often sidelining critics. Discontent …
Navigating the Human Rights Crisis in Türkiye: 2025 Report Read More
UN Rapporteur Condemns Turkey’s Imprisonment of Lawyers On Thursday, the UN’s special rapporteur, Mary Lawlor, criticized Turkey’s ongoing application of counterterrorism laws to imprison human rights lawyers and activists. This …
UN Special Rapporteur Criticizes Turkey’s Imprisonment of Human Rights Lawyers Read More
Türkiye’s Regional Stature vs. Internal Democracy Concerns In its latest World Report 2025, Human Rights Watch urges global allies not to overlook Türkiye’s democratic decline amidst its expanding regional influence. …
Türkiye’s Rising Regional Influence Must Not Overlook Domestic Rights Abuses Read MoreAmnesty International’s urgent call for the release of Nimet Tanrıkulu underscores a profound concern for human rights in Turkey. Accused unjustly of terrorism due to her advocacy, Tanrıkulu’s plight reflects …
Amnesty International Demands Immediate Release of Human Rights Defender Nimet Tanrıkulu Read MoreIn a climate where the line between activism and terrorism blurs, Nimet Tanrıkulu’s plight exemplifies the perilous path of human rights defenders in Turkey. Her unjust detention under dubious charges …
Amnesty International Demands Release of Human Rights Defender Nimet Tanrıkulu Read MoreThe calls for transparency in the investigation of public officials in Türkiye’s 2023 earthquake tragedy reflect the desperation for accountability and justice for the victims. With significant numbers of investigations …
Transparency Demanded in Türkiye’s Earthquake Death Inquiry: A Call for Justice Read More