March for Justice
Main opposition CHP to hold 'justice congress' to discuss judicial shortcomings
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) is set to hold a four-day "justice congress" in a bid to stress judicial deficiencies in Turkey.
"In the congress, all segments of society in Turkey will discuss injustices, the current issues and seek solutions," CHP deputy leader Bülent Tezcan announced at a press conference on July 31.
Main opposition CHP leader says 'no press freedom in Turkey'
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has said there is no press freedom in Turkey, referring to the ongoing cases against 17 journalists and executives of the daily Cumhuriyet.
Leaders unite in condemning synagogue attack in Istanbul
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and all political parties in parliament have condemned a recent attack on a synagogue in Istanbul by a group protesting against Israel's restrictions at the holy al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem.
Top court should free jailed CHP MP based on previous ruling on Cumhuriyet journalists: Kılıçdaroğlu
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu said on July 23 that Turkey's Constitutional Court should release the jailed CHP Istanbul lawmaker Enis Berberoğlu based on a February ruling that paved the way for the release of the two Cumhuriyet journalists, Can Dündar and Erdem Gül.