ICC opens preliminary examination of 2010 Israel flotilla raid
May 15, 2013
The chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court said Tuesday that her office will conduct a preliminary examination into the 2010 Israeli raid on an aid flotilla bound for the blockaded Gaza strip in which nine civilians on a Turkish ship were killed. The examination is in response to aut....... [more] 
European court ruled for Southern Greek in land ownership dispute
April 28, 2013
On April 28, 2009, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) upheld a southern Cyprus court's ruling in favor of a Greek Cypriot claiming northern land despite the south's lack of control over the region. The northern part of Cyprus was, and continues to be, governed and occupied by Turkish Cypriots oppos....... [more]
Turkish criminal court sentences pianist for insulting Islam on Twitter
April 15, 2013
The Istanbul 19th criminal court convicted well-known Turkish pianist Fazil Say on Monday for insulting Islam and inciting hatred. Say was given a suspended 10-month sentence. The controversial case focused on several comments Say made through Twitter. Say's lawyers contend that Say did not intend....... [more]
Turkish Parliament approves amendments to anti-terrorism legislation
April 12, 2013
Turkey's Grand National Assembly approved amendments to the country's anti-terrorism legislation on Thursday to bring the legislation more in line with EU freedom of expression standards. Through the amendments Turkey will narrow its definition of terrorism propaganda. Amendments to Article 6 envis....... [more]
Turkish coup plot trial delayed amid protests
April 8, 2013
Turkish judges on Monday delayed closing arguments in the trial of 275 individuals charged with plotting to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Defendants were scheduled to deliver closing statements on Monday, but mass protests outside the courtroom caused delays, as....... [more]
Truman Doctrine was presented to Congress
March 12, 2013
On March 12, 1947, US President Harry Truman announced his plan to fund the governments of Greece and Turkey, known as the Truman Doctrine, to a joint session of Congress. President Truman requested that Congress extend $400,000,000 to Greece and Turkey in order to combat Communist political movemen....... [more]
Turkish parliament enacts legislation on terrorism financing
February 8, 2013
Turkey's parliament on Thursday approved legislation to prohibit terrorism financing. In passing this legislation, Turkey may have narrowly avoided expulsion from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Turkish President Abduallah Gul now has 15 days to approve the legislation, after which it can....... [more]
Israel can improve war crimes investigations: commission report
February 7, 2013
A civilian committee tasked with investigating Israel's 2010 flotilla raid on several Turkish ships headed for the blockaded Gaza Strip concluded on Wednesday that investigations by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) of alleged war crimes violations meet the standards proscribed by international law, b....... [more]
Council of Europe urges Turkey to speed up legislation reform
February 6, 2013
The Council of Europe on Tuesday urged Turkey to move more quickly in its efforts to reform legislation. Council Secretary-General Thorbjorn Jagland, speaking at a conference in Ankara, emphasized the importance of reform in the laws governing freedom of expression and anti-terrorism, and the press....... [more]
Turkish Foreign Minister urges world to declare Syria attacks on citizens war crimes
January 23, 2013
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Wednesday urged the international community to declare Syria's actions against its own citizens war crimes. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Davutoglu stated that cities were being "bombarded ... indiscriminately" and that the government....... [more]
Turkish court charges nine lawyers under anti-terrorism law
January 22, 2013
A Turkish court on Monday charged nine lawyers for membership in an outlawed group under Turkey's anti-terrorism laws. The lawyers, including some human rights advocates, are accused of being associated with the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front (RPLP), a group that advocates for a Mar....... [more]
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