July 26, 2014

Gov't reshuffling justice system to punish Hizmet

The Justice and Development Party (AK Party) government, in what many consider an attempt to take revenge on the faith-based Hizmet movement, has been reworking the justice system in Turkey -- shutting down certain courts, establishing new ones and quickly assigning some prosecutors and judges to deal with certain cases -- which is diametrically opposed to the principles of law.

Aid delivery to Gaza continues under bombardments

Turkish charity organization Kimse Yok Mu managed to deliver aid supplies in worth of 76 thousand USD to war torn Gaza Strip despite fierce bombardments by Israel.