Monthly Archives: June 2008
Posted on June 24, 2008 by Alliance for Kurdish Rights
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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Posted on June 24, 2008 by Alliance for Kurdish Rights
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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Posted on June 23, 2008 by Alliance for Kurdish Rights
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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Posted on June 23, 2008 by Alliance for Kurdish Rights
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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Posted on June 18, 2008 by Alliance for Kurdish Rights
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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Posted on June 18, 2008 by Alliance for Kurdish Rights
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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Posted on June 13, 2008 by Alliance for Kurdish Rights
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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Posted on June 13, 2008 by Alliance for Kurdish Rights
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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