Violations of Probation and Conditional Release Rights – Seyda Şimşek
Profile VICTIM : Seyda ŞimşekINCIDENT : Although she completed her prison sentence, her release has been repeatedly postponed on the grounds that she allegedly “did not attend a required exam.”LOCATION : Diyarbakır, TurkeySITUATION : Details of the alleged offense are unknown; she was sentenced to life imprisonment. Case Summary The release of Seyda Şimşek, a […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Mehmet Gürler
Profile VICTIM : Mehmet GürlerINCIDENT : Despite an ATK (Forensic Medicine Institute) report confirming “disability” and “permanent illness,” the prisoner—who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS)—remains incarcerated.LOCATION : İstanbul, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of “Attempting to Overthrow the Constitutional Order by Force.” Case Summary Dismissed by a decree law (KHK), Staff Lieutenant Colonel […]
Inadequate Living Conditions in Prison – Gümüşhane E-Type Prison
Profile VICTIM : Ill and disabled prisoners held in Gümüşhane E-Type PrisonINCIDENT : The wards housing ill and disabled prisoners lack emergency call buttons.LOCATION : Gümüşhane, Turkey Case Summary Inspections carried out at the Gümüşhane E-Type Closed Penal Institution revealed that the wards where ill and disabled prisoners are housed do not have grab bars […]
OTHERS’ submission to UN Human Rights Committee in response to its call for input on Freedom of Association
We have submitted a series of detailed civil society findings to the United Nations Human Rights Committee in response to its call for input for Draft General Comment No. 38 on Article 22 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (freedom of association), contributing to the Committee’s effort to clarify States’ obligations in […]
Elderly Prisoners in Turkish Prisons, Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Ramazan Kortak
Profile VICTIM : Ramazan KortakINCIDENT : The condition of a long-term prisoner who has been in prison for 30 years is deteriorating.LOCATION : İzmir, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to life imprisonment on terrorism charges. Case Summary Ramazan Kortak, a prisoner who has been in Buca Prison for 30 years, is struggling with his illnesses in a […]
Violations of Probation and Conditional Release Rights – Filiz Işık
Profile VICTIM : Filiz IşıkINCIDENT : Her release was postponed on the grounds that she had stayed in a “biased ward.”LOCATION : Diyarbakır, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 6 years, 10 months and 15 days in prison on charges of “membership in an organization.” Case Summary Filiz Işık has been held in Diyarbakır Women’s Closed Prison […]
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 […]