law

13:00

Thousands of women filed for divorces in Iraq due to violence against them. 200 couples sought a divorce every day in September, according to a report. While human rights defenders draw attention to the increasing divorce rate in the country, the campaign launched against the proposed amendments to Article 57 of the 1959 Personal Status Law continues.

13:54

Evin Cuma, the executive of the Human Rights Association in Cizre Region, accuses Turkey of committing a war crime by using banned chemical weapons, “We have documented the crimes committed by the Turkish state. Turkey should be punished for using chemical weapons.”

13:00

Musician Dilan Demir has been sentenced to nine years in prison on charges of “being a member of a terrorist organization” based on statements of anonymous witnesses.

10:14

Association of Lawyers for Freedom (ÖHD) Urfa Branch Co-chair Ayşe Şehriban Demirel draws attention to the recent rights violations and torture against prisoners in the Urfa No.2 T-Type Closed Prison, “We are going to file a criminal complaint about torture against prisoners. All national and international organizations should immediately take action.”

09:15

World Day Against the Death Penalty has been annually observed on October 10. In Iran, thousands of people were executed for their thoughts in 41 years. Families, whose relatives were executed, point out that the dead bodies of their relatives weren’t given to them. “This inhuman practice should be abolished,” they say.

09:22

Hundreds of prisoners haven’t been released from prison for “not maintaining good behavior” due to the new amendment made to the Law on the Execution and Security Measures. Lawyers Association for Freedom (ÖHD) General executive Rengin Ergül pointed out that prisoners are punished without being tried by the new amendment. She thinks the criteria in the amendment are not objective.

15:36

Gökhan Argın, who is accused of causing the death of 18-year-old Aleyna Ağgül after raped her in Iğdır province, has been sent to prison. Aleyna Ağgül left a note and blamed Gökhan Argın and his son Göktürk Argın for her death.

09:20

According to the preliminary autopsy done on the body of Gurbet Fida, who was killed by Ali Fida in the Lice district of Amed (Diyarbakır) province, there were bruises and wounds on her body. The lawyers pointed out that there are findings revealing that Gurbet Fida was subjected to violence before being killed. “The case should be investigated in detail to identify those involved in this crime.”

16:00

The Houthis ban Yemeni women from holding meetings, driving, wearing colored clothes, using mobile phones, and making up. Human rights advocates react to bans on women, “They want to isolate women from the world.”

14:14

At least 16 people, including 70-year-old Peace Mother Şükriye Kızıldağ, have been taken into custody in the house raids conducted in Izmir and Manisa provinces.

15:07

11th hearing of the trial opened against Yemeni model Intisar Al Hammadi and her two colleagues, Yasmine and Yusra Al-Mokadam, who have been held in Sanaa prison since last February, was held by the Court of First Instance of the Houthis. Their lawyers demanded the criminal charges against their clients be dropped.

10:15

A criminal complaint has been reportedly filed against actress Farah Zeynep Abdullah for supporting actress Ezgi Mola, who was fined for insulting Musa Orhan, who caused İpek Er's death.

13:19

Journalists Ayşe Kara and Ruken Demir appeared in court today. Ayşe Kara faces up to 15 years in prison while the hearing of the trial against journalist Ruken Demir has been adjourned.

11:04

The Turkish Constitutional Court has ruled that public officials should stand trial over their negligence to take protective measures to prevent the murder of Serpil Erfındık, who was killed by her ex-husband.

09:00

Lawyer Reyhan Yalçındağ Baydemir called for the immediate release of Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk, who has had serious health problems in prison for a year. Reyhan Yalçındağ Baydemir stated that if something happens to Aysel Tuğluk in prison, the Council of Forensic Medicine in Istanbul will be responsible for preparing a health report reading, “She can stay in prison”. Stating that they objected to the report, Reyhan Yalçındağ Baydemir also reported that they will take all legal actions.

11:28

12 years ago, 12-year-old Ceylan Önkol was killed by a howitzer fired by the Turkish army while she was pasturing sheep. Even if 12 years have passed, no one has stood trial for killing her. Lawyer Derya Yıldırım stated that the investigation launched into the incident resulted in non-prosecution despite all evidence. “The policy of impunity will cause new violations,” she said.

13:12

A disciplinary investigation has been launched against TJA Term Spokesperson Ayşe Gökkan by the administration of Diyarbakır Women’s Closed Prison for writing a petition to the Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the problems she has faced in the prison.

12:32

Women living in Serêkaniyê cannot leave their homes; if they leave, they go missing or people cannot recognize them due to torture they face when they return their homes. Many women of Serêkaniyê report that they were taken into custody by Turkey-backed forces and they were subjected to physical and psychological torture in custody. “International human rights organizations should see what is going on here.”

16:00

The hearing of the trial opened against journalist Sadiye Eser and MA reporter Sadık Topaloğlu was held today. The hearing has been adjourned to November 18.

14:40

In Algeria, women demand their rights ensured by laws be implemented. Lawyer Aisha Zammit highlights that women need changes in laws to ensure gender equality.