Prisoners Who Died in Custody – Rojhat Babat
Profile VICTIM : Rojhat BabatINCIDENT : Prisoner died in hospital after transfer from prison; prison administration did not provide the family with any information about the process.LOCATION : Kırşehir, TurkeySITUATION : Arrested on allegations of “membership in an organization” and sentenced to life imprisonment. Case Summary Rojhat Babat, who was held at Kırşehir Prison, was […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Mehmet Edip Taşar
Profile VICTIM : Mehmet Edip TaşarINCIDENT : Critically ill prisoner died in hospital after being transferred from prison.LOCATION : İstanbul, TurkeySITUATION : The details of the case file remain unknown. Case Summary Mehmet Edip Taşar, a 68-year-old critically ill prisoner held at Marmara (Silivri) Prison, had been struggling with serious health problems for an extended […]
Inadequate Living Conditions in Prison
Profile VICTIM : Prisoners held in Ferizli Type L Closed Prison. INCIDENT : Prisoners are experiencing serious human rights violations due to severe overcrowding, poor hygiene conditions, and restricted access to healthcare and medical treatment.LOCATION : Sakarya, Turkey Case Summary The Ferizli L-Type Prison, originally designed to meet European Union standards, has become a facility […]
Rights Violations in Conditional Release and Probation Practices – Adem Oktay
Profile VICTIM : Adem OktayINCIDENT : The prisoner’s conditional release was postponed for the 8th time, extending his detention by an additional 9 months.LOCATION : Karabük, TurkeySITUATION : The details of the case file remain unknown. Case Summary Karabük Prison inmate Adem Oktay has not been released despite having completed his sentence. Oktay, who has […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Fikri Tuğluk
Profile VICTIM : Fikri TuğlukINCIDENT : After being released as a sick prisoner, he was re-arrested despite a report stating he cannot stay in prison.LOCATION : Diyarbakır, TurkeySITUATION : Details of the offense are unknown; he was sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment. Case Summary Fikri Toğluk, a seriously ill prisoner who spent approximately 29 years […]
Rights Violations in Conditional Release and Probation Practices – Aytaç Ünsal
Profile VICTIM : Aytaç ÜnsalINCIDENT : A prisoner who has completed the required term of his sentence is not being released.LOCATION : Edirne, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 10 years and 6 months in prison on charges of “membership in an organization.” Case Summary Lawyer Aytaç Ünsal has not been released despite completing the required term […]
8 March March & Our Stand – Event Recap
Weronika PILSNIAK* Introduction Every year, 8 March International Women’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality, social justice, and human rights. Across the world, people take to the streets to raise their voices, celebrate progress, and demand change where it is still urgently needed. In Brussels, this day once […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Nermin Varol
Profile VICTIM : Nermin VarolINCIDENT : A prisoner with cancer cannot access medical treatment and medication in prison.LOCATION : Ankara, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison on charges of “membership in an organization.” Case Summary Nermin Varol, who is held in Sincan Prison, has not been released despite suffering from […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons, Disabled Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Devrim Ayık
Profile VICTIM : Devrim AyıkINCIDENT : Medical treatment was not provided to a 76% disabled prisoner at the hospital he was taken to.LOCATION : Antalya, TukeySITUATION : Sentenced to 12 years in prison on charges of “membership in an organization.” Case Summary Devrim Ayık, who is held in Antalya Prison, was arrested in 2015 on […]
Inadequate Living Conditions in Prison
Profile VICTIM : Prisoners held in Dumlu No. 1 High Security Closed Prison.INCIDENT : Prisoners are not being provided with drinking water in the prison.LOCATION : Erzurum, Turkey Case Summary Prisoners held in Dumlu No. 1 High Security Closed Prison in Erzurum are experiencing serious water shortages. Their daily drinking water needs are not being […]