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Amnesty: “Domestic Security Bill” Threatens Human Rights

Posted on February 23, 2015 by heissenstat

Amnesty International today condemned a controversial “domestic security bill” currently before the Turkish Parliament.  Issuing an urgent action to its worldwide membership, Amnesty stated that the legal changes  “threaten human rights, including the prospect of increased arbitrary detention, excessive use … Continue reading →

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Violence and new tragedy in Turkey

Posted on May 23, 2014 by heissenstat

Another horrible picture taken tonight in #Istanbul during protests for #UğurKurt-killed by police in a funeral house http://t.co/PzdNw2RPNd — Murat Çekiç (@muratcekic) May 22, 2014 It has been an ugly month in Turkey.  First, shocking scenes of excessive force and … Continue reading →

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Protest at Emek Theatre: Amnesty calls for Investigation

Posted on April 8, 2013 by heissenstat

Protesting the destruction of Emek Theatre. Photo credits: Nizam Serhat Firat. Used by Permission  The proposed destruction of the historic Emek Theatre has been a long-running controversy in Turkey, where it is seen as another example of the ways in … Continue reading →

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