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Türkiye's Alevi minority not content with Erdoğan's 'democratic initiative'

Türkiye's Alevi minority not content with Erdoğan's 'democratic initiative'

The president unveiled a new plan to cover the expenses of Alevi places of worship without formally recognizing them as places of worship, which has been the community's most cruical demand for decades.

11 October 2022

Largest attacks on Türkiye's Alevis in decades raise concerns

Largest attacks on Türkiye's Alevis in decades raise concerns

Two people were injured in attacks on Alevi places of worship in various places of Ankara. Alevi groups and opposition parties accused the government of paving the way for such attacks.

Alevi foundations to open worship places for students who can't find housing

Alevi foundations to open worship places for students who can't find housing

University students have been facing a "housing crisis" with exorbitant rent prices and infussificent dorm capacities.

24 September 2021

Mafia boss Peker warns against a possible attack on Alevis

Mafia boss Peker warns against a possible attack on Alevis

Shady groups are plotting attacks on Alevis to create chaos in the country, Peker has claimed.

Ebru Timtik's sister not allowed at her funeral, people's march prevented

Ebru Timtik's sister not allowed at her funeral, people's march prevented

While the prosecutor's office permitted Barkın timtik to attend the funeral, the gendarmerie prevented her "due to pandemic measures."

Djemevi Attacked in İstanbul

Djemevi Attacked in İstanbul

The Governor's Office has condemned the attack and the police have launched an investigation.

20 January 2020

13-Month Power Cut at Diyarbakır Djemevi on Parliamentary Agenda

13-Month Power Cut at Diyarbakır Djemevi on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Musa Farisoğulları has submitted two separate Parliamentary questions regarding the power cut at Diyarbakır Djemevi and the personnel dismissed from Kayapınar Municipality by the state-appointed trustee.

26 December 2019

“Around 100 Municipalities Gave Cemevis Temple Status”

“Around 100 Municipalities Gave Cemevis Temple Status”

Republican People’s Party Vice Chairman Veli Ağbaba told bianet that around 100 municipalities administered by his party have now recognized cemevis as temples.

6 February 2015 Ekin Karaca

4 Municipalities Recognize Cemevis As Temples

4 Municipalities Recognize Cemevis As Temples

Alevi Bektaşi Federation Chairman Selahattin Özel slammed the government’s politics on Turkey’s Alevi people while 4 opposition municipalities in the western province of Izmir officially recognized cemevis as temples.

5 February 2015 Begüm Yalçınkaya,Aslı Sayat

ECHR: Turkey Discriminated Cemevis

ECHR: Turkey Discriminated Cemevis

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Turkey’s Directorate of Religious Affairs’s rejection of paying electricity bills of a cemevi is a “violation of right to religion” and “discrimination”.

2 December 2014 Erol Önderoğlu

Policeman Advised to Stand Trial With “Possible Premeditated Murder” of Uğur Kurt

Policeman Advised to Stand Trial With “Possible Premeditated Murder” of Uğur Kurt

Istanbul 85th Assize Court overturned another court ruling on the killing of Uğur Kurt by a policeman under the charges of “neglected murder”, advising a retrial under the charge of “possible premeditated murder”.

30 October 2014

Cemevi Shooting in Antep

Cemevi Shooting in Antep

A motorcycled assailant opened fire on the crowd attending a funeral service in a cemevi in Antep province. Three were injured in the event.

Turkey's Alevis' Holy Month Ends

Turkey's Alevis' Holy Month Ends

In the end of Turkey's Alevis holy month, bianet attended a talk session in cemevi, a traditional worship space which is yet to be recognized by the Turkish state.

28 November 2012 Nilay Vardar