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Fethiye Çetin: We are of those who have sought to turn the hell they live in into paradise

Here's the full speech of Fethiye Çetin, made for 11. commemoration of Hrant Dink.

19 January 2018

Attack to Christians on the way to church leaves 23 dead

In Egyptian capital Cairo, gunmen attacked Christians driving to the church, killing 23 and wounding 25.

Turkey business forum cancelled due to security detail attack

LA Chamber of Commerce announced that Turkey business forum is cancelled.

Dink case: the indictment returned for the second time

The third indictment that was issued as part of Dink case was sent back to the prosecutor's office for the second time.

French journalist detained in Turkey goes on hunger strike

French journalist Mathias Depardon was detained and has been kept in Gaziantep for 18 days to be deported. Recently, he went on hunger strike.

Nuriye Gülmen and Semih Özakça arrested

Yesterday, academic Nuriye Gülmen and teacher Semih Özakça were referred to the court and then arrested. They were on 76th day of hunger strike.

Trump meets religious leaders in Jerusalem

As part of his first overseas trip, US President Donald Trump went to Israel after Saudi Arabia. He visited Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, where he met religious leaders.

Gülmen and Özakça message from PEN, Rebecca O’Brien and Ken Loach

Gülmen and Özakça are on 76th day of hunger strike and director Ken Loach, producer Rebecca O'Brien and Pen International released solidarity messages.

Manchester suicide attack: 22 killed, 59 wounded

Yesterday, a suicide attack was carried out in Arena concert hall in Manchester. Currently, it is reported that 22 people were killed and 59 people were wounded.

Amnesty International: more than 100,000 public sector employees denied a future

Amnesty International, in a report concerning dismissed public sector workers, stated: "The blanket nature of the dismissals, the fact that the dismissed include trade union, political or human rights activists and known critics of the government from conservative sections of society, and the broader crackdown on dissent that has included the jailing of more than 120 journalists awaiting trial since the 2016 coup attempt, increase concerns that a great many dismissals were arbitrary, unfair and/or politically motivated."

Gülmen and Özakça detained in midnight raid

Dismissed academic Nuriye Gülmen and teacher Semih Özakça are on the 75th day of their hunger strike, which they started with the demand of being returned to their jobs. Last night, police raided their houses and detained Gülmen and Özakça. Lawyer Selçuk Kozaağaçlı stated that the ground of detention is the following: “the protest might turn into an indefinite hunger strike or trigger events like Gezi Park protests or Tekel strike.”

Supreme Religious Council expresses support to Bekçiyan

Led by Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, the meeting of Supreme Religious Council was held in Moscow. In the concluding statement made after the meeting, a call concerning patriarchal election is made.

Petition campaign for patriarchal election

Patriarchal election has been preoccupying Armenian society for years. Recently, a petition campaign for patriarchal election is launched.

Sports facility opened in Imbros Greek School

Greek Secondary and High School was opened in Imbros after 51 years. Recently, a sports and culture facility and a technology class were opened in the school.

Rezoning approved for Kamp Armen

Istanbul Municipal Council unanimously approved the rezoning plan for rebuilding Kamp Armen.

Fine to the father on hunger strike for taking his son's body

70-year-old Kemal Gün is on hunger strike in Dersim for 82 days, demanding to take his son's body. Gün is fined to 18,387 lira due to “occupation of public space”.

Election process on Supreme Spiritual Council's agenda

Bekçiyan, who will meet with Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II in Armenia, will attend Supreme Spiritual Council with Vehapar Karekin II that will convene in Moscow.

Armenian presidential award to Pakrat Estukyan

Agos' Armenian editor and columnist Pakrat Estukyan is granted with Armenian presidential award, which is given on May every year.

Conviction for “black wreath”

People who put black wreath in front of Agos and released threat messages are convicted for threat and public insult on the basis of difference of race and religion.

Juncker: NATO summit will be an opportunity to address our questions to Erdoğan

Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, stated that Turkey will have no place in the EU, if capital punishment is brought back.

Hahn: "There is no version of Turkish democracy, there is only democracy”

European Commissioner Johannes Hahn, who oversees EU membership bids, spoke to Reuters about Turkey during EU Foreign Ministers Meeting. Stating that “Turkey's EU dream is over for now", Hahn said that a new model based on "trade and security ties" is being discussed.

Hate speech against MP Doğan goes unpunished

MP Selina Doğan filed a lawsuit against a person who used hate speech against her. In libel suit, the judge made a scandalous ruling.

Parliament of Czech Republic recognizes Armenian Genocide

On April 25, Parliament of Czech Republic unanimously recognized Armenian Genocide.

Turkey decision of PACE: political monitoring after 13 years

PACE (Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe) voted for reopening political monitoring procedure for Turkey. Turkey had passed this procedure in 2004.

“We expect an apology, not condolence”

On the occasion of 102nd anniversary of Armenian Genocide, people came together in Taksim and staged a silent sit-in. They commemorated the victims of Armenian genocide with Armenian laments, calling for confrontation.

“Rule of darkness trivializes even the most horrific evils”

The first April 24 commemoration event on the occasion of 102nd anniversary of Armenian Genocide was held in front of Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum located in Sultanahmet district of Istanbul.

April 24 message from Erdoğan

Turkish President Erdoğan sent a message to the April 24 mass that was held in Feriköy Surp Vartanants Church this morning. In the message, Erdoğan also mentioned patriarchal election.

New indictment in Dink case

As part of Dink case, an indictment against 51 suspects is issued. The prosecution sent the indictment to 14th High Penal Court, requesting it to be joined with the main case.

Commemoration visit to Tsitsernakaberd

On 102nd anniversary of Armenian Genocide, commemoration events are held in various cities in the world. In Armenia, the commemoration ceremony is held at Genocide Memorial Complex as always.

Police interfered with “April 23,5 commemoration”

Şişli Provincial Organization of HDP has been holding “April 23,5 commemoration” for 5 years. This year, the police interfered with the commemoration on the occasion of 102nd anniversary of Armenian Genocide. The commemoration was held in the office of HDP.

Bekçiyan: the process of election should start now

Değabah Archbishop Karekin Bekçiyan released a written statement after his meeting with VADİP (Cooperation and Consultation Platform for Foundations).

Hunger strike in prisons ends

Hunger strike that had been going on for 64 days in prisons are ended upon the call of KCK (Kurdistan Communities Union).

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