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Human rights suffered in the context of political instability and military clashes.

Governments withdraw financial support for Ilisu dam in Turkey - 7 July 2009

The German, Swiss and Austrian governments have withdrawn funding for the Ilisu dam project in Turkey where human rights violations are at risk.

G-20 must set the example and clean up their human rights record - 28 May 2009

Amnesty International’s Secretary General has called on the G-20 grouping that brings together the world’s leading economies to lead by example and show

Turkish trade unionists once again banned from Istanbul central square - 1 May 2009

Trade unionists in Turkey have once again been refused permission to hold a demonstration on May Day in the central Taksim Square in Istanbul.

Turkey fails to protect asylum-seekers - 22 April 2009

The Turkish government's disregard for international law is shown by its persistence in forcibly returning people to countries where their lives may be at risk.

Turkey: In search of asylum - 22 April 2009

People arriving at Turkey’s borders in search of asylum are putting their lives at risk on a daily basis because of the failure of the Turkish authorities to p

Turkish LGBT organization wins appeal against closure - 21 January 2009

The Turkish lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender solidarity organization, Lambda Istanbul, has won its appeal against the closure of the association.

Still no justice for murdered journalist Hrant Dink - 19 January 2009

Two years ago, the journalist and human rights defender was killed in Turkey for the expression of his non-violent opinions. Those responsible still haven't been broug

Turkey: No more time to waste in providing justice for Hrant Dink - 19 January 2009

The Turkish authorities are nowhere near bringing to justice all those who bear responsibility for the murder of Hrant Dink, said Amnesty International, on the second anniversary of the death of the j

Turkey: Justice for victim tortured to death in custody - 15 January 2009

All those responsible for Engin Çeber’s death must face justice in fair proceedings, Amnesty International said today as the 60 state officials implicat
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