Human Rights in Turkey
Prisoners Who Died in Custody – Sezai Aksu

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VICTIM : Sezai Aksu
INCIDENT : The cancer-stricken prisoner held in pretrial detention died in the hospital where he had been taken for treatment.
LOCATION : Van, Türkiye
SITUATION : The details of the case file remain unknown.

Case Summary

Sezai Aksu, a 42-year-old prisoner held in Van F-Type Closed Prison, died at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Hospital, where he had been transferred for treatment. Aksu, who had been diagnosed with cancer and was receiving medical care, had been hospitalized for some time. Despite all medical interventions following a severe deterioration in his condition, he could not be saved.

Souce

Contact

Van Type F High Security Closed Penal Institution

Phone: 0506 600 61 65

Mail: van.ftcik@adalet.gov.tr 

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

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