Human Rights
in Turkey
Rights Violations Behind Bars: Edirne L-type Prison

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VICTIM            : Prisoners in Edirne L-Type Prison.
INCIDENT
      : Inadequate living conditions in prison.
LOCATION     : Edirne, Turkey
SITUATION
   : Toilet and sewage problems, water cuts reported.

Case Summary

Prisoners in Edirne L-Type Prison are struggling with sewage overflow and foul odors in their wards. A sewage system failure occurred in the prison, and due to ongoing water cuts, the smell could not be eliminated. The lack of hygiene in the wards poses serious health risks, raising even greater concern for children who stay in prison with their mothers. Water cuts lasted up to 15 hours, preventing sufficient cleaning in the wards. Prison administration failed to intervene in time. The situation is becoming increasingly difficult for the inmates.¹

Souce

Contact

Edirne Type L Closed Penal Institution

Phone: 0 284 224 06 75

Mail: edirne.ltkcik@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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