Disabled Prisoners in Detention Centers – Burhan Nas
Profile VICTIM : Burhan NasINCIDENT : Despite having an official intellectual disability report, he is being held in solitary confinement.LOCATION : Malatya, TurkeySITUATION : The specific charge is unknown; he has been sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment. Case Summary Burhan Nas, who is currently held in Malatya Prison, remains in solitary confinement despite having an […]
Violations of Probation and Conditional Release Rights – Ali Barış Kurt
Profile VICTIM : Ali Barış KurtINCIDENT : Conditional release unjustly postponed for 6 months.LOCATION : İstanbul, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 2 years and 4 months in prison on charges of “making propaganda for an organization.” Case Summary Journalist Ali Barış Kurt, held in Maltepe Prison, applied for conditional release after completing the custodial portion of […]
Inadequate Living Conditions in Prison – Sakarya Open Penal Institution
Profile VICTIM : Prisoners at Sakarya Open Penal Institution.INCIDENT : 266 prisoners were hospitalized after consuming spoiled food served by the prison.LOCATION : Sakarya, Turkey Case Summary At the Sakarya Ferizli Open Penal Institution campus, canned fish was served to prisoners as part of the evening meal. Shortly after eating, many prisoners began experiencing symptoms […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Hakkı Gören
Profile VICTIM : Hakkı GörenINCIDENT : Despite a medical report stating that he “cannot meet his basic daily needs independently,” the severely ill prisoner continues to be held in prison.LOCATION : Adana, TurkeySITUATION : Details of the alleged offense are unknown; he was sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in prison. Case Summary Severely […]
Elderly Prisoners in Turkish Prisons, Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Uğur Öztaş
Profile VICTIM : Uğur ÖztaşINCIDENT : An 88-year-old prisoner suffered a stroke in prison.LOCATION : İzmir, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 8 years and 9 months in prison on alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement. Case Summary Uğur Öztaş, an 88-year-old inmate held in Menemen Prison, suffered a stroke. Öztaş, who was prosecuted on the grounds […]
Babies/Children in Prison – Merve Saydan
Profile VICTIM : Merve SaydanINCIDENT : A housewife was imprisoned together with her 1-year-old baby.LOCATION : Eskişehir, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison on alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement. Case Summary Merve Saydan, a housewife, was arrested and sent to prison together with her 1-year-old baby, who has not […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Abdulvahap Kabak
Profile VICTIM : Abdulvahap KabakINCIDENT : Denial of access to healthcare for a critically ill prisoner.LOCATION : Bolu, TurkeySITUATION : The details of the case file remain unknown. Case Summary Abdulvahap Kavak, a critically ill prisoner held in Bolu Prison, suffers from multiple chronic and life-threatening medical conditions. He has lung fibrosis, a heart condition […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Muhlise Karagüzel
Profile VICTIM : Muhlise KaragüzelINCIDENT : Denial of access to adequate medical treatment and healthcare rights in prison.LOCATION : Diyarbakır, TürkiyeSITUATION : Sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in prison on charges of “Membership in an Organization.” Case Summary Muhlise Karagüzel, a 64-year-old seriously ill inmate held in Diyarbakır Women’s Closed Prison, is facing […]
Legal Update | Indictment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and CHP Officials
Charges and allegations: On 11 November 2025 Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akın Gürlek announced a sweeping corruption indictment against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and other Republican People’s Party (CHP) figures.[1] The 3,900+ page document names over 400 suspects and charges Imamoğlu with 143 separate criminal acts. Key allegations include establishing and leading a criminal organisation, […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Mehmet Edip Taşar
Profile VICTIM : Mehmet Edip TaşarINCIDENT : A severely ill inmate who has undergone 18 angioplasty procedures remains imprisoned despite his serious health conditions.LOCATION : İstanbul, TurkeySITUATION : The details of the case file remain unknown. Case Summary Mehmet Edip Taşar, a 68-year-old seriously ill inmate held in Marmara (Silivri) Prison, continues to remain incarcerated […]