Take action! Call on Turkey to Decriminalize Dissent and Offer Real Reform
This Spring promises to be a historic one for Turkey and its citizens. Yesterday, jailed PKK leader, Abdullah Ocalan, called for a cease fire as part of his on-going negotiations with Turkish...
View ArticleTake Action for Freedom of Expression in Turkey (Turkish Action)
For Turkish speakers, here is a link to Amnesty International – Turkey’s action in support of Freedom of Expression in Turkey [in Turkish only]. We’ll have more information for those outside of...
View ArticlePut yourself on the map and support freedom of assembly and expression in...
Gezi Park in June ©Adnan Onur Acar / Nar Photos Used with permission A fantastic new internet campaign from the folks at Amnesty International – Turkey! Show your support today!Filed under: Amnesty...
View ArticleOur latest TURKRAN Message
Below is the message that went out to our TURKRAN members today. To join the TURKRAN, contact Natsumi Ajiki at najiki@mac.com Dear members of Amnesty International USA Turkey Regional Action Network...
View ArticleTake action! The case of Sultani Acibuca
A grandmother threatened with prison for speaking for peace. That, in a nutshell, is the case of Sultani Acibuca, member of a group of mothers who have lost or had sons imprisoned as part of the...
View ArticleFor Hakan, an outpouring of support
Letters in support of Hakan As I wrote in December, Hakan Yaman was in the wrong place at the wrong time. For this, he was beaten so badly by police that his skull partially collapsed. An officer...
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