Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons: Civan Boltan
Profile VICTIM : Civan BoltanINCIDENT : Despite the execution court ruling it unlawful, the 11-day solitary confinement penalty imposed on the seriously ill prisoner on the grounds of his books and notes was upheld following the prosecutor’s objection.LOCATION : Bolu, TurkeySITUATION : He was sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment on charges of PKK membership and […]
Babies/Children in Prison:Tuba Baştuğ, Botan Baştuğ (3 months)
Profile VICTIM : Tuba Baştuğ, Botan Baştuğ (3 months)INCIDENT : The prisoner, who was arrested while pregnant, was sent back to prison with her baby after giving birth.LOCATION : Diyarbakır, TurkeySITUATION : She was arrested 1 year ago in the context of Kurdish-related cases and sentenced to life imprisonment. Case Summary After being taken into […]
Prisoners Who Died in Custody:Hüseyin Parlak
Profile VICTIM : Hüseyin ParlakINCIDENT : The 70-year-old prisoner suffered a brain hemorrhage and died due to inadequate living conditions in prison.LOCATION : Manisa, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in prison on alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement. Case Summary MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu once again brought to the agenda the […]
Violations of Probation and Conditional Release Rights:Hazım Sesli
Profile VICTIM : Hazım SesliINCIDENT : The prisoner, who has been in prison for 7 years and completed his sentence, had his request for conditional release arbitrarily rejected twice.LOCATION : İzmir, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 12 years in prison on alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement. Case Summary Businessman Hazım Sesli was arrested as part […]
Prisoners Who Died in Custody:Asaleddin Çelik
Profile VICTIM : Asaleddin ÇelikINCIDENT : A cancer-stricken prisoner, whose treatment was delayed in prison and who was granted a sentence deferral only later, died about one month after being released. LOCATION : Düzce, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison on alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement. Case Summary Asaleddin […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons:Yasin Kaya
Profile VICTIM : Yasin KayaINCIDENT : The transfer of ill prisoner Kaya to the hospital was once again blocked due to the gendarmerie’s insistence on a “slipper requirement.LOCATION : Şırnak, TurkeySITUATION : Detailed information on the legal status is not available. Case Summary Yasin Kaya, an ailing prisoner held in Şırnak Type T Closed Prison, […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons: Veysi Abdurrahmanoğlu
Profile VICTIM : Veysi Abdurrahmanoğlu INCIDENT : The critically ill prisoner continues to be held in prison despite serious health problems. LOCATION : Istanbul, Turkey SITUATION : The details of the case file remain unknown. Case Summary Veysi Abdurrahmanoğlu, currently held in Metris R-Type Prison, has not been released despite suffering from multiple serious medical […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons: Önder Poyraz
Profile VICTIM : Önder PoyrazINCIDENT : Prisoner Poyraz was denied medical treatment, resulting in the loss of most of his physical functions, leaving him confined to a wheelchair.LOCATION : Erzurum, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to two aggravated life imprisonments on charges of “disrupting the unity and integrity of the state” and “membership of an organization. Case […]
Sick Inmate Who Died in Prison: İbrahim Güngör
Profile VICTIM : İbrahim Güngör INCIDENT : A critically ill prisoner died in hospital after his health deteriorated in prison. LOCATION : İzmir, Turkey SITUATION : Sentenced to 8 years and 1 month in prison on alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement. Case Summary Ibrahim Güngör, a 72-year-old prisoner held in Menemen R-Type Prison, was […]
Rights Violations in Conditional Release and Probation Practices
Profile VICTIM : Prisoners at Karabük Penal Institution whose releases were arbitrarily postponed.INCIDENT : Systematic pressure, arbitrary disciplinary sanctions, and unlawful postponements of release are being reported in the prison.LOCATION : Karabük, TurkeySITUATION : The conditional release of 14 political prisoners was denied based on arbitrary and non-transparent criteria. Case Summary At Karabük Type T […]