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Two witnesses of Dersim massacre pass away

Two witnesses of Dersim massacre pass away

Eşliye Çiçe and Necef Duman who survived the Dersim massacre lost their lives. 94-year-old Duman had survived the massacre by staying under the dead body of her mother Besi.

‘Reinstate the name of Dersim, unveil the burial site of Seyit Rıza’

85TH YEAR OF DERSİM MASSACRE

‘Reinstate the name of Dersim, unveil the burial site of Seyit Rıza’

Releasing a statement on the 85th anniversary of the Dersim Massacre in eastern Turkey, the Human Rights Association (İHD) has said that what was done in Dersim in 1937-1938 was a genocide, underlining “the need to face the genocide”.

Human Rights Association makes five requests for Dersim

Human Rights Association makes five requests for Dersim

On the anniversary of the Dersim Massacre of 1937-1938, the Human Rights Association (İHD) released a written statement and made five requests, including the rehabilitation of the name of Dersim, which was changed into Tunceli in 1935.

CHP and HDP Statements on Dersim: Open the Archives, Face the Massacre

CHP and HDP Statements on Dersim: Open the Archives, Face the Massacre

CHP and HDP MPs have released statements in the 83rd year of Dersim Massacre. The MPs have demanded the establishment of a Truth and Confrontation Commission, opening of the archives and trial of perpetrators, albeit in their absence.

8 Demands by Tunceli Bar Association On Dersim Massacre

80th YEAR OF SEYİT RIZA'S EXECUTION

8 Demands by Tunceli Bar Association On Dersim Massacre

Demanding an official apology concerning the Dersim massacre, Tunceli Bar Association has requested the truth be shared with the public, whereabouts of the disappeared be searched and commemorations be held for those who lost their lives.

15 November 2017

24 Murdered in Dersim Massacre Laid to Rest

24 Murdered in Dersim Massacre Laid to Rest

24 persons who were murdered in Dersim massacre in 1938 have been laid to rest yesterday in the 79th anniversary of the Cabinet decision as to the massacre.

Amid Protests, PM Pledges “Reforms” For Alevis in Dersim

Amid Protests, PM Pledges “Reforms” For Alevis in Dersim

As various Alevi associations released a statement saying that authorities disregarded them, police assaulted with tear gas several groups who assembled to protest the visit of PM Ahmet Davutoğlu to the eastern province of Dersim.

24 November 2014

CHP Unable to Apologize For Dersim Massacre After 76 Years

CHP Unable to Apologize For Dersim Massacre After 76 Years

The apology made by Republican People’s Party Vice Chairman Sezgin Tanrıkulu on Dersim Massacre stirred controversy in his party.

14 November 2014

Court Ruling on Dersim Massacre

Court Ruling on Dersim Massacre

Having revoked the statute of limitations ruling made by Hozat Chief Public Prosecutors’ Office about the murder of 24 victims in Dersim Massacre, Erzincan High Criminal Court ruled the conducting of an effective investigation into the case.

Dersim Massacre Protested

Dersim Massacre Protested

Dersim people marched to protest Dersim Massacre at its 75. Anniversary and expressed their demands once again.

7 May 2012 Rojda Duygu Yeşilgöz

Prime Minister: "I Apologize for Dersim"

DERSIM MASSACRE

Prime Minister: "I Apologize for Dersim"

After an on-going discussion with opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu about the "Dersim incidents", PM Erdoğan apologized for the violent suppression in the 1930s that left many Alevi Kurds dead. His statement elicited controversial reactions in the CHP.

24 November 2011

Trial on "Dersim Massacre" Closed by Prescription

Trial on "Dersim Massacre" Closed by Prescription

As a first decision on the "1938 Dersim Incidents", the Hoza Prosecution decided to drop procedures because "the crime of genocide was not constituted" and the case "fell under the statute of limitation". Lawyer Agyün: "We will appeal and go until the ECHR if necessary".

15 March 2011 Nilay Vardar

Constituting Crimes with Every Word and by Every Step

KURDISH INITIATIVE AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

Constituting Crimes with Every Word and by Every Step

11 people have been convicted in Tunceli because of shouting the slogan "Martyrs Don't Die". Whatever is said or done by the people in this country constitutes a crime... Except for glorifying the Dersim Massacre and spreading "war propaganda"... While the government is opening up the judiciary gets locked up!

25 November 2009 Barış Yıldırım