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Hate attack on bianet editor's family on parliamentary agenda

Hate attack on bianet editor's family on parliamentary agenda

Ruken Tuncel's sister was injured during the attack last week.

Mob attack on LGBTI+s during Diyarbakır Newroz celebrations

Mob attack on LGBTI+s during Diyarbakır Newroz celebrations

Rights defenders and political party members who wanted to defend the LGBTI+s were also attacked.

22 March 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Jewish cemetery in İstanbul vandalized

Jewish cemetery in İstanbul vandalized

Unknown perpetrators damaged 36 gravestones in the Hasköy Cemetery, said the Chief Rabbinate of Turkey.

Trans woman killed in İzmir: ‘Our lives are valuable’

Trans woman killed in İzmir: ‘Our lives are valuable’

48-year-old Günay Özyıldız was stabbed to death at the entrance to her house in İzmir’s Karabağlar district. An inquiry has been launched into her killing.

18 January 2022

A migrant from Syria killed at his house in İstanbul's Bayrampaşa

A migrant from Syria killed at his house in İstanbul's Bayrampaşa

Raiding the house where young migrants from Syria live in İstanbul’s Bayrampaşa, a group of people in masks stabbed Nail Alnaif to death. Five people have been reportedly taken into custody.

12 January 2022

Attack on refugees' shops in İstanbul's Esenyurt

Attack on refugees' shops in İstanbul's Esenyurt

Seven people were detained after the attack that occurred following an argument between refugees and locals.

10 January 2022

Appeals court increases man's prison term for attacking trans woman Asya

Appeals court increases man's prison term for attacking trans woman Asya

In the trial of the man who attacked Syrian refugee and trans woman Asya with acid, the appeals court has overturned the local court verdict and increased his prison sentence to 12 years. Lawyer Tosun has welcomed the appeals court ruling.

6 January 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Three refugees killed in alleged hate attack in İzmir

Three refugees killed in alleged hate attack in İzmir

Three refugees were killed in a fire in their home last month. The incident turned out to be a hate attack, according to reports.

23 December 2021

Organized homophobic attack by neighbors in İstanbul

Organized homophobic attack by neighbors in İstanbul

Neighbors of B.K. attacked B.K. and B.K.’s friend in İstanbul’s Şişli. While B.K. was threatened at home, at least five men battered B.K.’s friend in front of the apartment.

15 December 2021

Three transphobic attacks in a week in İzmir

Three transphobic attacks in a week in İzmir

One trans woman lost her life and three others were injured in the attacks. The Genç LGBTI+ Association condemned the incidents.

29 November 2021

76 suspects caught over the attacks on refugees’ houses, shops in Ankara

76 suspects caught over the attacks on refugees’ houses, shops in Ankara

The Ankara Directorate of Security has announced that “76 people who provoked citizens, posted untrue messages and were involved in the incidents have been caught.” AKP Spokesperson Çelik has also said that “the culprits will be penalized.”

'What happened in Konya was a premeditated massacre’

RACIST ATTACK ON KURDISH FAMILY

'What happened in Konya was a premeditated massacre’

The Democratic Alevi Associations Central Office has released a statement about the racist attack that claimed the lives of seven people from the same Kurdish family in Konya. The organization has demanded justice for the deceased.

Konya massacre: 'Turkey must confront racist hatred'

Konya massacre: 'Turkey must confront racist hatred'

Rights groups have paid a visit to Meram, Konya, where a Kurdish family was massacred at home on Friday.

Subjected to racist attack, seasonal agricultural workers leave the village

RACIST ATTACKS ON KURDS

Subjected to racist attack, seasonal agricultural workers leave the village

Living in a village in Antalya’s Elmalı district, seasonal agricultural workers were subjected to a racist attack; they have left the village “without getting their stuff and under the supervision of the gendarmerie.”

Transphobic attack on woman in İstanbul’s Harbiye

Transphobic attack on woman in İstanbul’s Harbiye

A transphobic group verbally harassed trans woman Beren Ecmel in İstanbul’s Harbiye; afterwards, they attacked her with sharp objects. Ecmel has spoken to bianet: "My life is as sacred as anyone else's. I want this to be understood."

26 July 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Detained over racist attack on Kurdish family, 40 people referred to courthouse

Detained over racist attack on Kurdish family, 40 people referred to courthouse

Carrying out a racist attack against a Kurdish family and killing one person in Turkey’s Central Anatolian province of Konya, 40 people have been referred to the courthouse after giving their statements at the security directorate.

15 bar associations condemn racist attacks against Kurds in Turkey

15 bar associations condemn racist attacks against Kurds in Turkey

In a joint statement, 15 bars have condemned the recent racist attacks targeting the Kurdish identity and demanded an urgent and effective investigation into the attacks as well as an end to the language of violence and discrimination.

Hate speech against Alevi citizen on Parliamentary agenda

Hate speech against Alevi citizen on Parliamentary agenda

HDP İstanbul MP Ali Kenanoğlu has submitted a Parliamentary question about the incident where the house of an Alevi citizen in İstanbul’s Esenyurt was marked with “X” and “Alevi go away Kurd.”

Homophobic attack in İstanbul: ‘It was like a life-and-death situation’

Homophobic attack in İstanbul: ‘It was like a life-and-death situation’

LGBTI+s were faced with attempted lynching in İstanbul’s Tophane neighbourhood; police told them, “Don’t exaggerate.” They have received a medical report documenting the battery and are now preparing to file a criminal complaint.

30 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Homophobic hate attack: Male perpetarator detained

Homophobic hate attack: Male perpetarator detained

A man who calls himself “Fırat Delikanlı” has been detained. Having attacked a person, calling him “perverted gay”, he posted the attack on Instagram.

Attacked in İstanbul, trans woman Asya hospitalized

Attacked in İstanbul, trans woman Asya hospitalized

Trans woman Asya was attacked by a man named Emre B. in Beyoğlu, İstanbul on March 9. She has been taken to a hospital in Kocaeli for treatment.

Non-prosecution for attack on Kurdish workers in Sakarya

Non-prosecution for attack on Kurdish workers in Sakarya

While the prosecutor's office has given a decision of non-prosecution on charge of “inciting the public to enmity and hatred”, lawyers Leyla Kaya, Kemal Erdem, Nurullah Öner and former Sakarya Bar Chair Kazan will appeal against the non-prosecution.

25 December 2020

‘280 racist attacks in Turkey in 10 years’

‘280 racist attacks in Turkey in 10 years’

A report released by the Human Rights Association (İHD) shows that 280 racist attacks have taken place and 47 graves have been damaged in Turkey in the last 10 years.

22 September 2020

‘It is not groundless’: Attack on Kurdish workers hits front page of humor magazine

‘It is not groundless’: Attack on Kurdish workers hits front page of humor magazine

In its front page, Turkey’s weekly humor magazine Leman has problematized some state officials’ and MPs’ attitude towards the racist attack that targeted Kurdish seasonal agricultural workers in Turkey’s western province of Sakarya.

9 September 2020

Detained over attack on Kurdish workers, two people released

Detained over attack on Kurdish workers, two people released

Taken into custody for attacking the Kurdish agricultural workers who went from Mardin to Sakarya to harvest hazelnuts, two suspects have been released on probation.

8 September 2020

‘65 years have passed since September 6-7 pogrom, no apologies offered’

HDP STATEMENT

‘65 years have passed since September 6-7 pogrom, no apologies offered’

In a statement about September 6-7 pogrom, the HDP has called on the authorities “to face this shame, identify the perpetrators and compensate the material and immaterial losses of the aggrieved people or their families.”

7 September 2020

Minister of Interior unaware of attacks targeting Armenians in Turkey

Minister of Interior unaware of attacks targeting Armenians in Turkey

In answering a Parliamentary question by CHP MP Tanrıkulu about the attacks against Armenians, Interior Minister Soylu has said, “Security measures are taken in places of worship so that our Armenian citizens can worship freely.”

2 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

209 Intellectuals, Artists, Politicians Express Support for Hrant Dink Foundation

209 Intellectuals, Artists, Politicians Express Support for Hrant Dink Foundation

Intellectuals, writers, artists, activists and politicians have condemned the threats targeting Hrant Dink Foundation. “We never accept a mentality that 'raises a murderer from a baby' or a system that is dominated by such a mentality,” the statement has read.

‘Do You Think President’s Hate Speech Has a Role in Attack Against Armenian Church?’

HDP MP GARO PAYLAN

‘Do You Think President’s Hate Speech Has a Role in Attack Against Armenian Church?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Interior Minister Soylu, HDP MP Paylan has asked the role of President Erdoğan’s hate speech such as “leftover of the sword” in the hate attacks targeting the minorities’ places of worship in Turkey.

Attack on Saint Maria Catholic Church in Trabzon

Attack on Saint Maria Catholic Church in Trabzon

The Saint Maria Catholic Church, whose serving priest, Andrea Santoro, was murdered 12 years ago, has been attacked. One person has been taken into custody after the incident.

Trans Woman in Samsun Tells: I Didn’t Attack Anyone, I Defended Myself

Trans Woman in Samsun Tells: I Didn’t Attack Anyone, I Defended Myself

Assaulted in the previous days in Samsun, trans woman İ.Y. spoke to bianet: “They walked up to me with clubs. I had to defend myself”.

19 December 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Ankara Governorship Cancels LGBTI Film Days

Ankara Governorship Cancels LGBTI Film Days

German LGBTI Film Days has been banned by Ankara Governorship following some tweets shared with #MayLGBTFilmDaysBeCancelled and #BlackMarkOnOurFreedom hashtags.

16 November 2017

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