Turkish court orders release of teacher on hunger strike

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 - 03:30 GMT

A Turkish court on Friday ordered the release of a teacher on a hunger strike since March to protest his dismissal in a crackdown after last year's failed coup.

Turkey jails 14 lawyers representing imprisoned hunger strikers

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 - 12:59 GMT

A Turkish court on Thursday jailed on terror charges 14 lawyers representing two detained teachers who have been on hunger strike for six months after being sacked.

Turkish police detain 61 protesters in Ankara

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 - 05:52 GMT

Turkish police detained 61 protesters in the capital Ankara on Sunday demonstrating in support of two teachers jailed two months ago for going on hunger strike.

Hunger-striking pair become symbols of Turkey purge

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 - 03:22 GMT

Nuriye Gulmen, Semih Ozakca's hunger strike for over 4 months after being sacked have emerged as symbols of the biggest purge in the country's history.