We would like to express strong support for the struggle of our comrades across Turkey. They fight the repressive and authoritarian neoliberal regime of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and AKP, who declared open war on the citizens of Turkey by crackdown on peaceful protests. We believe that we are all a part of the same general struggle against neo-liberal capitalism and [...] → Read the full article…
New York, June 24, 2013 – In a letter to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey, the New York City Bar Association expresses “serious concerns regarding the maintenance of the rule of law and the targeting and detention of lawyers in Turkey following recent events there.” The letter, prepared by the City Bar’s Committee on International Human Rights and Committee on [...] → Read the full article…
For weeks the world has been gripped by violent developments on and around the Taksim Square in Istanbul. Pictures of blood-stained protestors and footage of attacks with tear gas and water cannons are eagerly shared via Twitter and Facebook. Not only by the Turks themselves, but also by journalists, artists and activists of other nationalities. Yes, even by people you [...] → Read the full article…
Another support to Gezi Park resistance has come from Denmark. Protesters who had set up a tent on June 18th to support the resistance held a demonstration today. Another support to Gezi Park resistance has come from Denmark. A solidarity demonstration has been held in Denmark’s Aalborg to support the resistance in both Turkey and Brazil. The demonstration has started [...] → Read the full article…
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The citizens of Turkey living in Zurich showed their solidarity with the “Standing Man” protests which started as an alternative protest in Taksim. The stand still protest which was started by a performance artist Erdem Gündüz keeps on attracting people in Europe as well as all all around Turkey. Around 50 people has started a standing still protest to support the [...] → Read the full article…
Syrians have come together in front of the Turkish Consulate in Damascus to support the resistance continuing for 20 days. In order to show their solidarity with the people of Turkey, Syrians have come together in front of the Turkish consulate in Ebu Remmane district of Damascus at 1.00pm although the place was not suitable in terms of safety issues to [...] → Read the full article…