Monthly Archives: June 2008

If Your Name Is Kurdish Then You Cannot Enter Turkey

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From Bia News Center: A German citizen child whose father is a political refuge was not allowed to enter Turkey since his name included previously banned W letter, although this law is not in effect any longer. The DTP submits …

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RSF: Kurdish journalist gets 11-year prison sentence, Tehran daily closed for criticising Ahmadinejad

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From Reporters Without Borders: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) firmly condemns the 11-year prison sentence imposed on Kurdish journalist Mohammad Sadegh Kabovand on 22 June for “activity against national security.” The organisation has also learned that the daily Tehran Emrooz was …

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HRW: Iran Must Guarantee Fair Court Hearings for Two Kurdish Women

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The lives and safety of 2 more Kurdish activists in Iran are in danger… Hana Abdi – charged for her involvement in Kurdish and women rights faces charges of 5 years in prison. Just this year, at least one other …

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KHRP publishes latest issue of its legal review and trial observation report

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Recent Announcement by the Kurdish Human Rights Project (KHRP): KHRP is pleased to announce the publication of issue 13 of its biannual Legal Review, and its latest Trial Observation Report, “Persecuting Publishers, Stifling Debate: Freedom of Expression in Turkey”. KHRP’s …

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Pro-Kurdish Party in Turkey threatened

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From The National by Thomas Seibert, (Foreign Correspondent): Turkish Kurdish party threatened ISTANBUL // As Turkey awaits the outcome of a court case aimed at banning the country’s ruling party, the main pro-Kurdish party has also been fighting for survival …

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AI: Turkey – Three children on trial in case over freedom of expression

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18 June 08 – Public Statement from Amnesty International: Turkey: Three children on trial in case over freedom of expression Tomorrow, 19 June, three boys, aged 15, 15 and 17 at the time that the alleged offence was committed, will …

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HRW: Repression of Activists Continues in Syria

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Human Rights Watch released a report yesterday documenting that the Syrian authorities continue to arrest, try, and harass political and human rights activists. Amidst increasing calls in Western countries to increase diplomatic engagement with Syrian authorities, Human Rights Watch urged …

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HRW: Let Prisoners Get Needed Medical Care in Iran

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Human Rights Watch last week called on Iranian authorities to grant three political prisoners access to much-needed proper medical attention. They are being held in the notorious Evin Prison, a security unit where Human Rights Watch has previously documented abuses. …

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