Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Mehmet Salih Filiz
Profile VICTIM : Mehmet Salih FilizINCIDENT : A seriously ill prisoner is being held in a solitary cell despite a medical report stating that he cannot survive on his own under prison conditions.LOCATION : İzmir, TurkeySITUATION : The details of the charge are unknown; he was sentenced to 17 years, 1 month, and 15 days […]
Inadequate Living Conditions in Prison – Dumlu 2 No. High Security Closed Prison
Profile VICTIM : Prisoners held in Dumlu 2 No. High Security Closed Prison.INCIDENT : Prisoners are experiencing severe rights violations due to inadequate heating, poor hygiene, and limited living conditions.LOCATION : Erzurum, Turkey Case Summary Prisoners in Dumlu 2 No. High Security Closed Prison are enduring harsh conditions. In Erzurum, known for its extremely cold […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Tayfun Kahraman
Profile VICTIM : Tayfun KahramanINCIDENT : A prisoner suffering from severe health issues due to multiple sclerosis (MS) was hospitalized following a medical crisis.LOCATION : İstanbul, TurkeySITUATION : He was sentenced to 18 years in prison on charges of “aiding the attempt to overthrow the government.” Case Summary Tayfun Kahraman, who is currently held in […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Ilyas Ayaz
Profile VICTIM : İlyas AyazINCIDENT : The health condition of a seriously ill prisoner who suffers from constant seizures in prison is deteriorating.LOCATION : Van, TurkeySITUATION : The details of the case file are not fully known; in 2024, he was taken into custody while wounded during an armed clash and was subsequently arrested. Case […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Ferah Oktan
Profile VICTIM : Ferah OktanINCIDENT : A seriously ill prisoner who developed cancer in prison suffered metastasis after her treatment was delayed.LOCATION : Edirne, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison on alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement. Case Summary Ferah Oktan, who is currently held in Edirne L-Type Prison, was […]
Violations of Probation and Conditional Release Rights – Selçuk Kozağaçlı
Profile VICTIM : Selçuk Kozağaçlı INCIDENT : The Prison Administration and Observation Board blocked his release on the grounds that he is “not ready to reintegrate into society.”LOCATION : İstanbul, TurkeySITUATION : He was sentenced to 11 years and 3 months in prison on charges of “founding and leading a terrorist organization” and “membership in […]
Prisoners Who Died in Custody – Sinan Üstev
Profile VICTIM : Sinan ÜstevINCIDENT : A Roma prisoner was found dead in his cell.LOCATION : Tekirdağ, TürkiyeSITUATION : The details of the case file remain unknown. Case Summary Sinan Üstev, who was being held in Tekirdağ Prison, died in his cell. During routine checks, prison guards discovered that the prisoner, who had previously been […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Kemal Ertürk
Profile VICTIM : Kemal ErtürkINCIDENT : A seriously ill prisoner who has been incarcerated for 26 years and whose health condition is deteriorating day by day, yet is not being released.LOCATION : Tekirdağ, TurkeySITUATION : The details of the case file remain unknown. Case Summary Kemal Ertürk continues to be held in Tekirdağ Prison despite […]
Babies/Children in Prison – Emine Sarıoğlu
Profile VICTIM : Emine SarıoğluINCIDENT : The prisoner whose sentence was finalized was sent to prison together with her 20-month-old baby.LOCATION : Malatya, TürkiyeSITUATION : Sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison on alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement. Case Summary Emine Sarıoğlu was tried on the grounds that she had worked at […]
Pregnant Women in Prison – Nazife Karakoç, Leyla Arslan
Profile VICTIM : Nazife Karakoç, Leyla ArslanINCIDENT : Pregnant prisoners in prison are subjected to mistreatment due to inadequate care conditions.LOCATION : Edirne, TurkeySITUATION : They were tried on allegations of membership in the Gülen movement. Case Summary Nazife Karakoç and Leyla Arslan, who are held in Edirne Prison, were tried in cases filed against […]