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Suny: the difficult problem was sidestepped
Suny: the difficult problem was sidestepped
American Armenian scholar Ronald Grigor Suny, a prominent Soviet historian, attended the commemoration event held in Taksim on April 24. He wrote his observations of the commemoration and assessed the message of US President Trump and Turkish President Erdoğan.
26 April 2017 Ronald Grigor Suny
Deciphered telegram reveals the genocide
Deciphered telegram reveals the genocide
Historian Taner Akçam decpihred the telegram by executive of Teşikilat-ı Mahsusa (Secret Organization) and Commitee of Union and Progress Bahaettin Şakir dated July 4, 1915. The telegram is about coordination of deportation and annihilation of Armenians. The letterhead on the telegram proves that it is indeed original.
26 April 2017 Taner Akçam
Park in Cyprus in memory of genocide victims
Park in Cyprus in memory of genocide victims
In Paphos city of Cyprus, Armenian Genocide Park will be opened.
26 April 2017
Parliament of Czech Republic recognizes Armenian Genocide
Parliament of Czech Republic recognizes Armenian Genocide
On April 25, Parliament of Czech Republic unanimously recognized Armenian Genocide.
26 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
Turkey decision of PACE: political monitoring after 13 years
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.
25 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
“We expect an apology, not condolence”
“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.
25 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
“Rule of darkness trivializes even the most horrific evils”
“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.
24 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
April 24 message from Erdoğan
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.
24 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
HDP: we share 102-year suffering and mourning
HDP: we share 102-year suffering and mourning
HDP Central Executive Committee released a written statement on the occasion of 102nd anniversary of Armenian Genocide.
24 April 2017
New indictment in Dink case
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.
24 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
Commemoration visit to Tsitsernakaberd
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.
24 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
“This result is not legitimate”
“This result is not legitimate”
MPs Garo Paylan and Selina Doğan assessed the referendum result and the decision of Supreme Board of Election of Turkey.
19 April 2017 Gözde Kazaz
“Instead of resisting reality of genocide, Turkey could have educated its people”
“Instead of resisting reality of genocide, Turkey could have educated its people”
Dr. Rouben P. Adalian, a specialist on the Caucasus and the Middle East and Director of the Armenian National Institute (ANI) in Washington DC, is a prominent figure in Armenian Genocide studies. We talked with him about the mission of ANI, its new site about Armenian Genocide in Turkish, as well as Turkey`s counting denial policy.
19 April 2017 Alin Ozinian
Hunger strike in prisons ends
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).
19 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
“Çarşema Sor” message from Yazidi MPs
“Çarşema Sor” message from Yazidi MPs
HDP MPs Feleknas Uca and Ali Atalan released a written statement for “Çarşema Sor” (Red Wednesday) festival, which Yazidi people celebrate on the first Wednesday after April 13.
19 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
HDP appeals for annulment of referendum
HDP appeals for annulment of referendum
After CHP, HDP appealed for annulment of referendum. HDP also filed a criminal complaint against the head of Supreme Board of Election of Turkey (SBE).
19 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
“No” campaigners detained
“No” campaigners detained
Protests against referendum irregularities continue in various cities of Turkey. Some people have been detained during protests. This morning, an operation is launched against “no” campaigners. Currently, 38 people are detained.
19 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
European Commission: Turkey must investigate alleged irregularities
European Commission: Turkey must investigate alleged irregularities
European Commission urged Turkey to conduct investigation on alleged irregularities in referendum held in Turkey on April 16.
18 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
Major election fraud suspicion in Viranşehir
Major election fraud suspicion in Viranşehir
Rıdvan Yılmaz, spokesperson of HDP Election Committee, claimed that block votes were cast in 60 neighborhoods in Viranşehir district of Urfa. In Viranşehir, there are 13,067 “yes” and 58 “no” votes.
18 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
CHP to meet head of SBE
CHP to meet head of SBE
Demanding annulment of referendum, CHP will meet Sadi Güven, head of Supreme Board of Election of Turkey (SBE) today.
18 April 2017 Haber Merkezi

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OSCE: the SBE issued instructions undermining an important safeguard and contradicting the law
OSCE: the SBE issued instructions undermining an important safeguard and contradicting the law
OSCE released the preliminary report on the referendum in Turkey based on the findings of international observers, who state that the referendum was held in an unlevel playing field and did not live up to Council of Europe standards. It is also stated that the legal framework was inadequate for the holding of a genuinely democratic process.
17 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
Baydemir: this picture increased our hope
Baydemir: this picture increased our hope
HDP Spokesperson Osman Baydemir assessed the referendum result in a press conference held in HDP headquarter.
17 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
The US and EU to wait for OSCE report
The US and EU to wait for OSCE report
Initial statements from the US and EU concerning the constitutional referendum in Turkey state that they will wait for the observation report of OSCE.
17 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
Pope will visit Egypt as planned
Pope will visit Egypt as planned
In Egypt, state of emergency is declared after the suicide bombing in Coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria cities that killed 44 people. While the security measure are tightened in the country before the Easter on this Sunday, Vatican announced that Pope Francis will visit Egypt as planned.
12 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
Dink case: examination of Yılmazer completed
Dink case: examination of Yılmazer completed
In Dink case, examination of former intelligence officer Ali Fuat Yılmazer is completed.
11 April 2017 Uygar Gültekin
Four minority groups to be represented in Armenian parliament
Four minority groups to be represented in Armenian parliament
After the parliamentary election on April 2, the new Armenian parliament is formed. Four deputies from minority groups, Syriac, Kurdish, Yazidi, Russian, are elected to the parliament.
11 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
Refugees in Izmir take shelter in temporary camp area
Refugees in Izmir take shelter in temporary camp area
In Torbalı district of Izmir, a fight erupted between locals and Syrian refugees. Locals burned the tents of the refugees, who are now settled in a temporary camp area. İmece Initiative Association supplied basic daily needs to 17 families who had to leave their living area.
10 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
Dink case to continue next week
Dink case to continue next week
Trials of Dink murder case will continue on April 10, 11, 13 and 14.
7 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
German publishers’ campaign for supporting independent media in Turkey
German publishers’ campaign for supporting independent media in Turkey
Umbrella organization of German publishers and booksellers “German Publishers and Booksellers Association” launched a funding campaign for newspapers and news portals that are working under difficult conditions in Turkey.
5 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
Cumhuriyet: imagined accusations and aspersions in the indictment
Cumhuriyet: imagined accusations and aspersions in the indictment
The indictment against 5 jailed writers of Cumhuriyet daily is completed after 5 months. Today, Cumhuriyet daily stated that the elements of crime in the indictment consist of news articles and tweets and demanded immediate release.
5 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
Constitutional amendments in five questions by Human Rights Watch
Constitutional amendments in five questions by Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch (HRW) accessed the constitutional amendments that will be voted on April 16 in terms of human rights, rule of law, independence of judiciary, separation of powers, checks and balances, international law and parliament's role.
4 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
Explosion in St. Petersburg metro: at least 10 dead
Explosion in St. Petersburg metro: at least 10 dead
At least ten people have been killed in twin explosions in St. Petersburg metro.
3 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
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