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Babies/Children in Prison:Özlem Düzenli, Murat Efe Düzenli (11 months)

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VICTIM : Özlem Düzenli, Murat Efe Düzenli (11 months)
INCIDENT : The baby, who is detained in prison with his mother, was not taken to the hospital despite being severely injured.
LOCATION : Edirne, Turkey
SITUATION : Sentenced to 6 years and 10 months 15 days in prison on alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement.

Case Summary

The situation of 11-month-old baby Murat Efe, who is held with his mother in Edirne L-Type Prison, has caused deep concern among the public. Having entered prison while still an infant, Murat Efe was seriously injured in recent days. While resting on his mother’s bunk, he struck the metal bars of the bed in the ward and was left breathless. According to the family, the child’s chin hit the metal railing; after losing his breath and bleeding heavily, he was taken only to the prison infirmary and was not referred to a hospital. The family reported that the baby had severe injuries and signs of infection on his face, his eyes turned bloodshot, and the necessary medical intervention was delayed. His father stated that, despite the child being covered in blood from the head, the prison administration did not take him to a hospital, but only to the prison infirmary. The family of the detainee expressed concern for both the mother and the baby. The case once again highlighted the unsuitability of prison conditions for babies and children.

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Contact

Edirne Type L Closed Penal Institution

Phone: 0 284 224 06 75 – 0 284 224 06 74

Mail: edirne.ltkcik@adalet.gov.tr 

General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses

Phone: (0312) 507 04 00 – (0312) 507 04 01

Mail: cte@adalet.gov.tr 

Ministry of Justice – Republic of Türkiye

Phone: +90 (0312) 417 77 70

Mail: info@adalet.gov.tr

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