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In light of escalating protests in Turkey concerning the detention of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, Amnesty International demands an immediate cessation of excessive force used against peaceful demonstrators. Reports indicate …
Call for an End to Violence Against Peaceful Protests in Turkey Read More
In Türkiye, the atmosphere has thickened with tension as demonstrations erupt against the detention of prominent Istanbul Mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu. Amnesty International has urgently called for an end to the …
Türkiye’s Protests: A Call for Human Rights and End to Violence Against Peaceful Demonstrators Read More
In the enchanting Koramaz Valley, where whispers of diverse cultural legacies linger, the intricate stone ornaments that embellish historic doorways are undergoing a renaissance. Documented by the Kayseri Olgunlasma Institute, …
Preserving Koramaz Valley’s Cultural Legacy Through Artistic Replicas Read More
In Türkiye, enforced disappearances are an ongoing human rights crisis, deeply entrenched in the nation’s tumultuous political landscape. A newly published briefing paper by the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) …
Enforced Disappearances in Türkiye: A Human Rights Crisis Unveiled Read More
In a recent statement, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra defended the deportation of 40 Uyghurs back to China, asserting that the actions adhered to human rights standards. She expressed her …
Thailand Prime Minister Defends Controversial Uyghur Deportations Amid Outcry Read More
In a tumultuous tale of injustice, Nimet Tanrıkulu, a respected human rights defender, finds herself ensnared in a web of absurd charges in Türkiye. Currently languishing in pre-trial detention since …
Nimet Tanrıkulu: A Call to Drop Absurd Charges Against a Human Rights Defender Read More
Human rights advocates, led by Human Rights Watch (HRW), are calling on Türkiye to end the rampant misuse of terrorism charges that disproportionately target government critics. This plea is particularly …
HRW Urges Türkiye to Halt Misuse of Terrorism Charges Following Öcalan’s Peace Call Read More
In a pivotal moment captured on February 27, 2025, Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), advocated for an end to a protracted armed insurgency against …
Turkey’s Landmark Opportunity to End Abuse: Heeding Öcalan’s Call Read More
Amnesty International celebrated the acquittal of Taner Kılıç, a prominent refugee rights lawyer from Turkey, after an arduous eight-year legal battle. This verdict commands attention amidst the persistent oppression faced …
Amnesty International Applauds Taner Kılıç’s Acquittal Amidst Ongoing Human Rights Struggles Read More
In a bold statement, the UN human rights office and the refugee agency have denounced Thailand’s recent deportation of 40 Uyghurs back to China. They have described this action as …
UN Agencies Decry Thailand’s Deportation of Uyghurs to China Read More