Babies/Children in Prison – Utku Keklik (4-year-old child)
Profile VICTIM : Utku Keklik (4-year-old child)INCIDENT : A 4-year-old child is held in prison together with his mother.LOCATION : Ankara, TurkeySITUATION : His mother, Havva Keklik, was sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison on allegations of membership in the Gülen movement. Case Summary Four-year-old Utku Keklik was sent to Sincan Prison […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – İdris Ekinci
Profile VICTIM : İdris EkinciINCIDENT : A prisoner diagnosed with depression attempted suicide after being denied access to treatment and healthcare.LOCATION : Sakarya, TurkeySITUATION : Prosecuted on allegations of affiliation with the Gülen movement. Case Summary İdris Ekinci, held in Sakarya Prison, has been diagnosed with depression and requires regular medication. The former civil servant, […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – İlyas Bulut
Profile VICTIM : İlyas BulutINCIDENT : The prisoner, who has attempted suicide twice, is being held in a single-person cell.LOCATION : Kırşehir, TurkeySITUATION : Details of the charges are unknown; has been in detention since 2020. Case Summary İlyas Bulut, held in Kırşehir Prison, has attempted suicide twice during his incarceration and continues to be […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Şefika Kandar
Profile VICTIM : Şefika KandarINCIDENT : A prisoner with serious illnesses was deemed “fit to remain in prison” by the Forensic Medicine Institution (ATK).LOCATION : Diyarbakır, TurkeySITUATION : Details of the charges are unknown; sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in prison. Case Summary Şefika Kandar, held in Diyarbakır Prison, has been incarcerated since […]
Women in Turkish Prisons – Hatice Tekcan
Profile VICTIM : Hatice TekcanINCIDENT : Following the finalization of her conviction, the detainee was sent to prison, leaving behind her 4-year-old daughter.LOCATION : Samsun, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison on alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement. Case Summary Hatice Tekcan was tried as part of investigations targeting the […]
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 […]