Belgium, Netherlands join investigation on crimes against Yazidis in Syria, Iraq
Belgium and the Netherlands have signed on to an EU-based joint investigation team (JIT) that focuses on crimes committed against...
Jailed journalist states determination to uphold truth in first message from prison
"The free press in Turkey will not be silenced, no matter what," said veteran journalist Merdan Yanardağ, who was sent...
Kurds in northern Syria pay tribute to fallen on Eid al-Adha
https://twitter.com/1MedyaNews/status/1674221142859714562 In Kurdish-led northern Syria, the people observing Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) visited cemeteries on Tuesday and Wednesday...
Turkish court blocks Reuters report on Erdoğan family corruption
An Istanbul court on Tuesday issued access bans to news stories and tweets about a special report Reuters published about...
European court upholds conviction against Turkey in case of Gezi Park victim Berkin Elvan
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Monday rejected Turkey's appeal against conviction in the case of 15-year-old Berkin...
Daily News: 27 June 2023
https://twitter.com/1MedyaNews/status/1673949358243598336 Turkey's Human Rights Association (İHD) has denounced the illegal practice of subjecting prisoners to isolation in the country's infamous...
Turkish court sends veteran journalist to prison for criticising isolation of Abdullah Öcalan
https://twitter.com/1MedyaNews/status/1673788288858210305 Journalist Merdan Yanardağ has been sent to prison in Turkey awaiting trial, after his arrest on Monday for stating...
Turkey must be held to account for targeted civilian killings in northern Syria: Kurdish-led administration
The death of Co-Chair of the Qamishli (Qamişlo) Canton of North and East Syria, Yusra Derwêş, who was killed by...
Turkish officials denounce Reuters report on alleged bribery involving Erdoğan’s Son
Turkish officials have hit out at a Reuters report that US and Swedish authorities are investigating a possible bribery case...
London hosts Zilan Festival, highlighting Kurdish women’s struggle for freedom
https://twitter.com/1MedyaNews/status/1673664500082376708 The 18th Zilan Festival, one of Europe's most prominent Kurdish events was held by the Jiyan Women's Assembly in...