HUMAN RIGHTS

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• Force-feeding imposed on two lawyers on death fast 

  Lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal, who are on death fast, are facing an imposition of force-feeding in hospital.
• Mapuche in Chile demand the release of political prisoners  

  The Mapuche community held mass demonstrations in several regions of Chile on Sunday to support political prisoners on a hunger strike for several weeks.
• Violation of rights in Marmara prisons continue 

  Prisoners are denied papers, access to health, and are often not taken to common areas officially because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a latest report.
• Ill prisoners are in serious conditions and must be released 

  The Turkish government takes no action for the countless ill prisoners who need to be treated and released.
• Saturday Mothers demand justice for Ferhat Tepe 

  During their weekly vigil against "disappearances" in custody, the initiative of the Saturday Mothers has addressed the fate of Ferhat Tepe. The Kurdish journalist was only 19 when he was tortured to death by paramilitaries.
• PKK prisoner goes on hunger strike after being tortured 

  Cüneyt Gül, a PKK prisoner held in Bandırma Prison, was tortured after being deported to Isparta Prison about a month ago.
• Transgender asylum seeker murdered in Guatemala 

  Death of transgender asylum seeker in Guatemala highlights increased risks and protection needs for LGBTI community.
• Three prisoners go on hunger strike in Elazığ 

  Three prisoners in the E-type prison in the Elazığ province are going on hunger strike because of the rights violations and bad conditions.
• Asrin Law Office calls on the CPT to take on responsibility 

  Describing the CPT report on Imralı as “deficient”, the Asrin Law Office called on the CPT and all international human rights organisations to put more effective mechanisms into effect and to take on responsibility.
• Information stand for Zeynab Jalalian in Copenhagen 

  An information stand was opened within the scope of the signature campaign launched for Kurdish revolutionary woman Zeynab Jalalian in Copenhagen.
• New decision on release of lawyers on death fast expected 

  New decision expected on the release of lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal who are on hunger strike since 5 April.
• Şeyhmus Koç and four other prisoners on hunger strike 

  Şeyhmus Koç, who was imprisoned in the Nusaybin Case, has been on hunger strike for a week against ill-treatment and oppression.
• Lawyer on day 215 of death fast: We will win no matter what 

  The initiative of Peace Mothers in Istanbul has called for the release of two lawyers who are on death fast and are held in hospital against their will.
• Leaked letters reveal Iran’s denial of COVID-19 crisis in prisons 

  Amnesty International has received distressing reports of prisoners displaying COVID-19 symptoms being neglected for days.
• Sick prisoners in Istanbul show Covid-19 symptoms 

  In a prison near Istanbul, three inmates show partly severe symptoms of coronavirus infection. The inmates are two paralyzed prisoners and another one who does not have hands.
• Five prisoners with Covid in Tarsus prison not treated 

  Five prisoners were diagnosed with coronavirus in Tarsus Prison, but were not treated.
• Ünsal's father: Our children on death fast are left to die 

  Nihat Ünsal is tired of the endless lawlessness used against his son, lawyer Aytaç Ünsal on death fast demanding a fair trial.
• Latin American countries improve LGBT community rights  

  Latin American countries intensify their fight to support the LGBTI community.
• Six prisoners on hunger strike protest deportation 

  Prisoners held in two separate cells in groups of three started a hunger strike against this inhuman practice.
• Mapuche prisoners denounce conditions in jail 

  The attacks are attributed to the Mapuche people's cause of territorial claims. The members of the community are often accused without any concrete evidence.
• The smuggling of ISIS women from Hol camp, new report by WDR 

  Women Support Rojava has published a new dossier called Turkey’s support for ISIS members. The smuggling of ISIS Women from al-Hol Camp.
• IHD president speaks out for lawyers on death fast 

  IHD co-chair Öztürk Türkdoğan spoke about lawyers on death fast Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal and said that every negative outcome that may occur will be a shame not only for government but for the whole society.
• Prisoner Subaşı has cancer and must be released, says the IHD 

  IHD Istanbul Branch Prison Commission said that Hasan Subaşı, who is suffering from cancer, should be released immediately.
• Demo for lawyers on death fast in Istanbul 

  A demonstration was held in Istanbul for imprisoned lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal. Both have been on death fast for months and were taken to a hospital two days ago where they are threatened with forced feeding.
• Yazidi child survivors of IS facing unprecedented health crisis 

  Amnesty International called for international organizations such as the UNHCR to prioritize and fast-track these women and children for resettlement or humanitarian relocation, with the co-operation of the national authorities and foreign governments.