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French Judges Issue Arrest Warrants for Assad and Associates Over Chemical Attacks
French criminal investigative judges have issued arrest warrants for Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and three associates in connection with the
Journalist Tolga Sardan’s Arrest: A Challenge to Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression in Turkey
In Turkiye, T24 writer and experienced journalist Tolga Şardan was arrested on November 1, within the scope of the investigation
Challenges to Turkey’s Council of Europe Membership: Defending Human Rights and the Rule of Law
As Rights Defenders, we have deep concern regarding recent developments that question Turkey’s continued membership in the Council of Europe.
Silencing the Golden Orange: The Antalya Film Festival Controversy and the Battle for Artistic Freedom
Antalya, a municipality in southern Turkey, made headlines recently when it decided to cancel the long-standing Antalya Golden Orange Film
Urgent Appeal for the Release of Can Atalay
Urgent Appeal for the Release of Can Atalay, Elected Lawmaker, in Compliance with Constitutional Rights Can Atalay, an elected lawmaker
Human Rights Violations Suffered by Oleg Orlov
Oleg Orlov, a prominent Russian human rights defender and co-chairman of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization Memorial, has faced numerous
The UK Government’s Controversial Plan to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
Introduction: The United Kingdom government has faced significant criticism for its plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda as part
In Defense of Freedom of Expression: The Aida Ćorović Case
On October 3, 2023, Serbian activist Aida Ćorović faced a conviction and a fine for a protest incident that occurred
Forced disappearances in Turkey
The human rights violations have been taking place in Turkey against a large number of innocent people. The situation is
MS diagnosed ex-pilot has been in prison for 6 years
The rule of law and respect for human rights are increasingly severely undermined and restricted in Turkey, The rule of
Ex-officer is struggling to live in prison
Mustafa Ozcan Cay, a former staff colonel convicted on coup charges, was denied release from prison by Turkey’s Constitutional Court
Journalists were detained
T24 editor Sibel Yüksekler, Mezopotamya Agency reporters Delal Akyüz and Fırat Can Arslan, Bianet editor Evrim Kepenek and Evrim Deniz