Rights Violations Behind Bars: Gülbahar Kıskaç
Profile VICTIM : Gülbahar KISKAÇINCIDENT : The severely ill prisoner is subjected to discrimination due to her ethnic origin.LOCATION : Sakarya, TurkeySITUATION : Details of the case status are unknown. Case Summary Gülbahar Kıskaç, a 60-year-old prisoner held in Sakarya No. 1 L-Type Prison, is subjected to discriminatory practices and ill-treatment […]
Rights Violations Behind Bars: Edirne L-type Prison
Profile VICTIM : Prisoners in Edirne L-Type Prison.INCIDENT : Inadequate living conditions in prison.LOCATION : Edirne, TurkeySITUATION : Toilet and sewage problems, water cuts reported. Case Summary Prisoners in Edirne L-Type Prison are struggling with sewage overflow and foul odors in their wards. A sewage system failure occurred in the prison, […]
Rights Violations Behind Bars: Fatma Tokmak
Profile VICTIM : Fatma TOKMAKINCIDENT : Despite her life-threatening condition, the seriously ill prisoner is not being released.LOCATION : İstanbul, TurkeySITUATION : The specific charge is unknown; she was sentenced to life imprisonment. Case Summary Fatma Tokmak, incarcerated in Istanbul Bakırköy Women’s Closed Prison, remains behind bars despite her severe illnesses. […]
Issue 265
Download PDF 14-20 July 2025 Arbitrary Detention and Arrest Throughout the week, prosecutors ordered the detention of at least 474 people over alleged links to the Gülen movement. In October 2020, a UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) opinion said that widespread or systematic imprisonment of individuals with alleged links to the group may amount […]
Rights Violations Behind Bars: Sadık Hasan
Profile VICTIM : Sadık HASANINCIDENT : The prisoner’s conditional release is being obstructed on arbitrary grounds.LOCATION : Tekirdağ, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to life imprisonment on the charge of “Membership in an Armed Organization.” Case Summary Sadık Hasan, who has been incarcerated for 30 years in Tekirdağ No. 1 F-Type High Security […]
Rights Violations Behind Bars: Abdullah Yılmaz
Profile VICTIM : Abdullah YILMAZINCIDENT : The prisoner’s conditional release is being obstructed on arbitrary grounds.LOCATION : İzmir, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to life imprisonment on the charge of “Separating part of the territory under the sovereignty of the State.” Case Summary The release of Abdullah Yılmaz, who has been incarcerated for […]
Rights Violations Behind Bars: Beşiri T-type Prison
Profile VICTIM : Prisoners in Beşiri T-Type PrisonINCIDENT : Inadequate living conditions in prison.LOCATION : Batman, TurkeySITUATION : Prisoners are deprived of hot and cold water. Case Summary Prisoners in Batman Beşiri T-Type Closed Prison are experiencing difficult conditions. It has been reported that water has not been running for days, […]
Hate Speech in the Case Law of the European Court of Human Rights
Introduction Freedom of expression is one of the cornerstones of a democratic society. It is essential for individuals to be able to express their thoughts, for public opinion to be shaped freely, and for the preservation of political pluralism. The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) protects this right not only for ideas that are […]
Rights Violations Behind Bars: Deniz GÜNDOĞDU
Profile VICTIM : Deniz GÜNDOĞDU, Asude GÜNDOĞDUINCIDENT : A female prisoner was sent to prison with her 16-month-old baby, and food is not being provided for the baby.LOCATION : Edirne, TurkeySITUATION : Ongoing trial as part of investigations related to the Gülen movement. Case Summary Deniz Gündoğdu was sent to Edirne […]
Rights Violations Behind Bars: Mehmet Emin Çam
Profile VICTIM : Mehmet Emin ÇAMINCIDENT : A 73-year-old seriously ill prisoner, who suffered two heart attacks in prison, continues to be held in detention.LOCATION : Batman, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 9 years in prison on charges of “Membership in an Armed Organization.” Case Summary Mehmet Emin Çam, 73 years old […]