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• Two more prisoner join Hogir Batu, on hunger strike against torture in Iğdır for 65 days 

  As prisoner Hogir Batu's hunger strike against torture in Iğdır enters its 65th day, it has been learned that 2 more prisoners have started a hunger strike in the same prison.
• 12 prisoners still on hunger strike in Tekirdağ Prison 

  12 prisoners are on hunger strike in Tekirdağ Prison. Their families demanded that the isolation be lifted.
• Ill prisoner Selahattin Genç suffers a stroke but is kept in hospital for just two days 

  Ill prisoner Selahattin Genç, who has been in prison for 29 years, suffered a stroke and was brought to hospital, only to be taken to prison again.
• Families gather in front of the courthouse for the Justice Vigil in Amed 

  Continuing their Justice Vigil protest, the families met in front of the courthouse in Amed (Diyarbakır) and demanded that their voices be heard more.
• Prisoners in Bakırköy Women's Closed Prison investigated for shaking hands 

  Prisoners in Bakırköy Women's Closed Prison were subject to disciplinary investigations due to shaking hands and hugging.
• Zeynab Jalaliyan's mother threatened by Iranian Intelligence Service after she published video 

  Zeynab Jalaliyan's mother, Gozel Jalaliyan, was threatened by the Iranian intelligence after she shared a video message denouncing the fact that she hadn’t seen her daughter for 15 years.
• The Freedom for Aysel Tuğluk and Ill Prisoners Platform launches petition  

  The Freedom for Aysel Tuğluk and Ill Prisoners Platform launched a petition in Izmir.
• Family of Gülistan Doku attacked by police in Ankara 

  Turkish police attacked the family of Gülistan Doku after they started a sit-in outside the Ministry of Justice in Ankara, and arrested family members.
• NGOs in Mardin call for the release of Aysel Tuğluk and all sick prisoners 

  Non-governmental organizations gathered in Mardin and issued a statement in support of Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk, who is suffering from dementia in prison.
• Families demonstrate in front of Forensic Medicine Institute in support of prison resistance 

  The families of prisoners gathered outside the Forensic Medicine Institute (ATK) building to mark the 100th day of the Justice Vigil and called for the release of their children. The families praised the ongoing prison resistance.
• Woman calls for the release of sick brother imprisoned for 25 years 

  Sultan Azboy, older sister of Sıddık Kıvanç who had a heart attack twice during his 25 years in jail, warned that her brother's life would be in danger in the event of a possible heart attack and demanded his freedom.
• Remains of HPG guerrilla Mahmut Özdemir buried after a 7-month wait 

  The body of HPG guerrilla Mahmut Özdemir, who fell as a martyr as a result of clashes in Garzan on 21 June 21, was buried after 7 months.
• Prisoners in Mardin launch hunger strike  

  Prisoners in Mardin E Type Closed Prison are reported to have begun a hunger strike.
• IHD co-chair on trial: "I will continue my human rights activities" 

  The first day of the trial against IHD co-chair Öztürk Türkdoğan has taken place on Tuesday. Despite the threat of a long prison sentence, Türkdoğan declared: "I will continue my activities."
• Asrin Law Office presents Imrali report 

  The Asrin Law Office is presenting an annual report on the situation in the Imrali prison today. Abdullah Öcalan and three other political prisoners are being held hostage in the prison, and have been in total isolation again for almost a year.
• HDP shares video on social media to highlight situation of ill prisoners 

  The HDP shared a video on social media about the situation of ill prisoners. "Prisons should not turn into death houses," said the message.
• Zeynab Jalaliyan's mother: I haven't seen my daughter for 15 years 

  Zeynab Jalaliyan's mother, Gozel Jalaliyan, stated that she had not seen her daughter for 15 years and called on lawyers to help her.
• Suruç Families Initiative demands justice on 79th month since the Suruç Massacre 

  The Suruç Families Initiative gathered in Istanbul to mark the 79th month since the Suruç Massacre, and vowed to "continue our struggle until the curtain that covers the massacre is lifted."
• Mazlum Dağ and Abdurrahman Er on death fast 

  Mazlum Dağ and Abdurrahman Er, who are imprisoned in Hewlêr, said that they have been on a death fast for 8 days against the violations of their rights.
• The Occupational Health and Safety Council says that at least 111 workers lost their lives in Januar 

  The Occupational Health and Safety Council reported that at least 111 workers lost their lives in occupational killings in January.
• Şenyaşar family says demands for justice are the hope for society 

  The Şenyaşar family, who are fighting for justice for their relatives who were murdered in Urfa, said that the demands for justice have become the hope of society.
• Justice Vigil for ill prisoners reaches day 97 

  Today is the 97th day of the Justice Vigil organized by the relatives of ill prisoners in Amed .
• Human Rights Association demands release of ill prisoners 

  The Human Rights Association demanded the release of ill prisoners and said that deaths increased when prisoners are arbitrarily kept in jail.
• Saturday Mothers: Where is Murat Yildiz? 

  Murat Yildiz disappeared after entering a police station in Izmir 27 years ago. His mother, who has never given up looking for him, says: "I delivered him alive." The Saturday Mothers in Istanbul demand clarification.
• Şenyaşar family: "Our struggle will bring justice. We are almost there. Good days will come" 

  The Şenyaşar family said: "Our struggle will bring justice. We are almost there. Good days will come."