Turkey on Saturday condemned China’s treatment of its Muslim ethnic Uighur people as “a great embarrassment for humanity, adding to recent criticism.
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News about the struggle for democracy in Turkey. Regional turmoil and ongoing repression of the Kurdish minority remain contentious challenges. Occupy Turkey protests challenged the government in 2013. Also take a look at our articles on Occupy Turkey.
Human Rights and Media Groups Demand Justice for Khashoggi
Human Rights and Media Freedom groups demands Congress and the Trump Administration to take immediate concrete steps to pursue justice for Jamal Khashoggi.
UN Outlines How Saudi Arabia Undermined Khashoggi Probe
A U.N. human rights expert said Thursday that Saudi Arabia undermined Turkey’s efforts to investigate the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Life Under Al-Qaeda Rule in Syria Worsens With Arrests and Torture
An armed group with links to al-Qaeda has in recent months arbitrarily arrested scores of residents in areas under their control in Idlib, Hama.
UN Khashoggi Investigator Meets With Turkish Officials
Turkey’s foreign minister mets with U.N. judicial expert investigating murder of Jamal Khashoggi as Ankara calls for an international inquiry.
Turkey to Launch International Investigation of Khashoggi Killing
Turkey is planning to launch an international investigation into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and will take further steps in coming days.
Turkey Detained and Then Deported Dutch Journalist
Turkish authorities detained and then deported Dutch journalist, her newspaper said Thursday — the latest foreign reporter to be ousted from the country.
Turkey Revives Ghosts of Gezi Protests as Elections Loom
Three years after she was acquitted over her role in Turkey’s Gezi Park protests, Mucella Yapici was called in last month by police to face more questions.
Turkish Doctor Sentenced to Jail on Trumped-Up Charges
PHR condemns sentencing in absentia of Dr. Gençay, founder and former president of the Turkish Medical Association by Istanbul 37th Penal Court in Turkey.
Turkey Seeks Arrests Over 2013 Occupy Turkey Protests
Turkey seeks arrests over 2013 protests. Prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for a prominent actor, a leading journalist and civil society activists.