Dear Sir or Madam,
Please find below our current newsletter.
Kind regards
Prof. Kariane Westrheim
Chairperson
March 2026 – MLSA fair trial monitoring report
At least 130 people were tried in 19 cases monitored in March 2026 by the Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA), with 42% of the cases targeting journalists, highlighting ongoing concerns over freedom of expression and fair trial standards in Turkey.
Newroz message of Abdullah Öcalan
It is within our power to turn the war and chaos in the Middle East into a spring of freedom
Bianet Male Violence Monitor
Men killed at least 32 women and four children in March 2026. Men injured at least 37 women and abused 11 girls and boys in March.
Feminist Night Marches
In İstanbul, the 24th Feminist Night Walk took place despite heavy police presence and closed public transportation in the central Taksim area. During the event, six people were detained.
In memory of a friend – Salih Muslim
It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Kurdish politician Salih Muslim, who passed away on 11 March 2026 in Hewler at the age of 75. With his passing, the Kurdish movement, as well as the international community, has lost an important political figure who championed dialogue, democracy, and the rights of peoples in Syria and the region for many years.
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