HUMAN RIGHTS

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• Life of seriously ill prisoner Eser Morsümbül at risk, says his mother 

  The life of seriously ill prisoner Eser Morsümbül, whose right to treatment is denied, is at risk.
• Prisoners strip searched and harassed in Şırnak Police Department say they would file complaint 

  Two citizens who were subjected to a strip search in Şırnak Police Department after being detained said that they would file a criminal complaint.
• HRW: Turkey defies international human rights law 

  Turkey has a restrictive environment for the media, for human rights defenders, for the LGBT community, for Kurdish political activists, and for other perceived government critics.
• Justice Vigil by family of missing university student Gülistan Doku reaches day 13 

  The Justice Vigil carried by the family of Gülistan Doku in front of Dersim Courthouse continues on its 13th day.
• At least 59 prisoners have died in Turkish jails in 2021 

  The Marmara Region Prison Monitoring Delegation, held a press conference to expose the condition in Turkey's prisons and said that at least 59 prisoners have died in jail in 2021.
• Guard threatens prisoner in Iğdır 

  Hogir Batu, who has been on hunger strike for 19 days to protest the torture he suffered, was tortured once again. After the torture, a guard allegedly asked Batu: "Haven't you committed suicide yet?"
• Prisoners call for urgent action against violations 

  Right violations are increasing in Antalya S-type Closed Prison where inmates call for an urgent action against arbitrary practices.
• Şenyaşar family: We don't accept this persecution 

  "We do not accept this persecution," said the Şenyaşar family, continuing their Justice Watch.
• Political prisoners denounce torture in both Malatya and Kayseri jails 

  Political prisoners transferred from Kayseri to Malatya were tortured in both prisons. Women prisoners in Kayseri jail were also harassed on their way to hospital.
• Aysel Tuğluk's brother: My sister can no longer read books 

  Alaattin Tuğluk, the brother of Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk, said his sister "can no longer read books or watch TV. She is tied to the bed for hours. She has to be treated quickly."
• Justice Vigils in Amed and Van continue 

  The Justice Vigils carried out by the relatives of the prisoners in Amed and Van continue.
• Ill prisoner Akay kept in an isolation cell since 2016 

  Soydan Akay's brother and lawyer, Veysel Akay, exposed the situation of his brother, who had been kept in solitary confinement for nearly four years despite his serious health problems, and for hundreds of other ill prisoners in his situation.
• Human Rights Association starts monthly plan of action for prisoners 

  In order to draw attention to the violations of rights in prisons, the İHD called for solidarity with the slogan "We do not want death in prisons, we defend life".
• Şenyaşar family: "When we stand up against injustice, we will see that everything is better" 

  The Şenyaşar family said: "When we stand up against injustice, we will see that everything is better."
• S Type prisons multiply isolation and pressure 

  HDP Iğdır Deputy Habip Eksik said that with S Type prisons, the goal of isolation, de-identification, as well as the pressure on both body and memory has been multiplied.
• Garibe Gezer's lawyers object to non prosecution decision  

  Lawyers objected to the decision of non-prosecution delivered in the case of rape and torture of Garibe Gezer, who died in suspicious circumstances in Kandıra Prison.
• Mother calls for a solution for sick prisoners in Turkey 

  “Our children are in prison for our rights. They didn't do anything bad. We should do something for them,” Kolakan, mother of two prisoners, said.
• HDP issues urgent call for action for Aysel Tuğluk and ill prisoners in Turkey 

  The HDP has issued an urgent call for action for Aysel Tuğluk and ill prisoners in Turkey.
• We Defend Life vigil in Basel enters fifth day 

  Speaking at the We Defend Life vigil in Basel, Hasan Sevim, the representative of the Prisoners' Voice Platform, said that they will launch a campaign for prisoners.
• Families’ ‘Vigil for Justice’ on 52nd day 

  The Justice vigil launched by families of prisoners in Amed (Diyarbakır) continues on its 52nd day. Families called for solidarity and said, “We will never leave our children alone.”
• Şenyaşar family: Society will not forgive those who are silent 

  Şenyaşar family is holding a justice vigil for their family members murdered in Urfa.
• Vigil for prisoners in Basel enters 4th day 

  The vigil for political prisoners in Turkey continues in Basel on its 4th day. Activists said the Turkish state is directly responsible for the preventable deaths of ill prisoners.
• Families of prisoners: Silence will cause a disaster! 

  Families of prisoners paid a visit to the Labour Party (EMEP) in Ankara and called for solidarity, saying, “Silence will cause a disaster!”
• Families of prisoners visit Democracy and Progress Party 

  Families of prisoners paid a visit to the Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA) and called for support, saying, “Nobody should remain silent against the situation of ill prisoners.”
• Third day in Basel of the vigil for prisoners in Turkey and North Kurdistan jails 

  Today is the third day in Basel of the vigil for political and ill prisoners in Turkey and Northern Kurdistan. The Swiss IHD representative Mine Nazari speaks of severe torture in Turkish prisons.