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Turkey’s withdrawal from İstanbul Convention ‘unlawful,’ says Council of State prosecutor – Bianet English

"The convention was ratified by the parliament and therefore cannot be annulled by a presidential decree, the prosecutor has stated" says Bianet English. Turkey's top...

International, domestic groups ring alarms on human rights in Turkey – Al-Monitor

"Two reports, one from Amnesty International and another from Turkey’s Association of Journalists, have again drawn attention to Turkey’s deteriorating record on freedom of...

Banned, but still defiant, crowds gather to mark Women’s Day in Istanbul – Duvar English

"Crowds gathered in central Istanbul to mark International Women's Day on March 8 despite a ban. Police used pepper spray on protestors and blocked...

Istanbul Governor’s Office bans Women’s Day march – Duvar English

"The Istanbul Governor’s Office has banned a planned march set to take place on March 8 in Istanbul’s central Taksim Square. Gatherings, marches, press briefings,...

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