Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Jiyan Alpsar
Profile VICTIM : Jiyan AlpsarINCIDENT : A prisoner diagnosed with tuberculosis has been denied access to adequate healthcare and medical treatment in prison.LOCATION : Van, TurkeySITUATION : Details of the case file are unknown. Case Summary Jiyan Alpsar, who was being held in Van Prison, contracted tuberculosis from fellow prisoner Yüksel Sümbül, who had been […]
Prisoners Who Died in Custody – Ünsalan Özkan
Profile VICTIM : Ünsalan Özkan INCIDENT : A prisoner, three months away from release, died after suffering a heart attack in prison.LOCATION : Ankara, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison on alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement. Case Summary Ünsalan Özkan, held in Sincan Prison, was a former police officer […]
Babies/Children in Prison – Azra Sarıoğlu (2-year-old child)
Profile VICTIM : Azra Sarıoğlu (2-year-old child)INCIDENT : Two-year-old Azra was sent to prison with her mother six months ago.LOCATION : Ankara, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison on alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement. Case Summary Two-years-old Azra Sarıoğlu has been held in Sincan Women’s Prison together with her […]
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 […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons, Violations of Probation and Conditional Release Rights – Abdulkerim Erdem
Profile VICTIM : Abdulkerim ErdemINCIDENT : Despite the deterioration of his health condition, the sick prisoner was issued a “fit to remain in prison” report, and his release was also prevented on the grounds that he did not stay in a “neutral ward.”LOCATION : Diyarbakır, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 7 years and 11 months in […]
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 […]