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WebThe events of the night when 17-year-old Dina died remain shrouded in darkness. Feminist lawyers that authorities are reluctant to solve the case.
Turkey Sticks to 'Limited' Application of the Geneva Convention
WebAug 1, 2011 · The Geneva Convention on the treatment of victims of war signed in 1951 is entering its 60th year. Turkey applies a "limited" version of the convention since 1968 despite domestic and international criticism. Mehmet Atakan Foça. The Geneva Convention on the Status of Refugees was approved by the United Nations General Assembly in 1950.
New charges against Hrant Dink’s murderer
WebNov 20, 2023 · Ogün Samast, the individual responsible for the 2007 murder of Hrant Dink, the General Editor of Agos Newspaper, has faced new charges following his release last week. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has prepared an indictment, categorizing Samast as a 'child led to crime.'. The charges include "committing crimes …
Laz Language in 100th year of the Republic - Bianet
WebApr 3, 2023 · This alphabet which was well-received among the Laz people of Turkey is still being used. The "Lazuri alphabet" book that Feurstain published in 1984 was the first school book published after "Okitxuşeni Supara" published in 1936 in the USSR. We can say that the long period of decline ended with this book.
Climate Activist Atlas Sarrafoğlu Wins WWF International ... - Bianet
WebMay 21, 2020 · Atlas Sarrafoğlu, the youngest winner of the 2020 award, pioneered the Fridays for Future movement in Turkey. As introduced by the WWF, Sarrafoğlu is "a 13-year climate activist who writes a weekly column and interviews change makers and fellow climate activists" and "has a very active online presence and …
Bozkır, who had escaped during the trial for the 'Hablemitoğlu …
WebJan 3, 2024 · BIA News Desk. Türkçesini Oku. Nuri Gökhan Bozkır, who had escaped while being tried without detention for involvement in the murder of Necip Hablemitoğlu, has been recaptured. The General Directorate of Security announced that Bozkır was apprehended yesterday (January 2) as a result of a joint operation conducted by the Ankara Security ...
Başak Demirtaş announces she will not run for İstanbul …
WebFeb 7, 2024 · Başak Demirtaş announced that she will not run for the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayorship. In a written statement, Demirtaş said, "At this stage, it has been agreed with my party that my candidacy declaration will not turn into an application." Another statement was released from the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM ...
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WebParents of slain Gabonese student seek justice amid lack of progress in trial. The events of the night when 17-year-old Dina died remain shrouded in darkness. Feminist lawyers that authorities are reluctant to solve the case. 30 April 2024 Evrim Kepenek.
Mehmet Ali Ağca who shot Pope John Paul II standing trial for …
WebNov 28, 2023 · BIA News Desk. Mehmet Ali Ağca, who murdered left-wing journalist Abdi İpekçi in 1979 and attempted to assassinate and wounded Pope John Paul II in 1981 after escaping from prison appeared before a judge today (November 28) on charges of robbery. Mehmet Ali Ağca, who changed his surname to Aslan, is being tried along with four other ...
Storms and floods wreak havoc in Turkey, killing two
WebNov 27, 2023 · Turkey has been hit by severe storms and floods over the weekend, causing deaths, damages and transport disruptions in several cities across the country. Two people have been killed in the provinces of Konya and Sinop, while the coastal city of İzmir was flooded to the point of resembling Venice. According to the state-run Anadolu Agency, a 62 ...
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