Human Rights in Turkey
 Disabled Prisoners in Detention Centers – Burhan Nas

Profile

VICTIM : Burhan Nas
INCIDENT Despite having an official intellectual disability report, he is being held in solitary confinement.
LOCATION : Malatya, Turkey
SITUATION : 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 intellectual disability. According to an official report issued by the Guidance and Research Center, he has a mild level of intellectual impairment and requires support in self-care and daily living skills. Nevertheless, the court did not take this assessment into account when evaluating his criminal responsibility and sentenced him to aggravated life imprisonment. He has been held in solitary confinement for two years. His family and loved ones report that his condition is deteriorating with each passing day, noting that he is unable to meet even his basic needs and should be released.

Souce

Contact

Malatya Akçadağ Type T Closed Penal Institution

Phone: 0422 504 30 30

Mail: –

General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses

Phone: (0312) 507 04 00 – (0312) 507 04 01

Mail: cte@adalet.gov.tr 

Ministry of Justice – Republic of Türkiye

Phone: +90 (0312) 417 77 70

Mail: info@adalet.gov.tr

Latest News