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Rights Violations Behind Bars: Hatice Doğru

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VICTIM            : Hatice DOĞRU
INCIDENT
      : A 42-year-old pregnant prisoner at 6 months was imprisoned despite having a high-risk pregnancy and health problems.
LOCATION
    : Gaziantep, Turkey
SITUATION
   : Sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison on charges of being a member of the Gülen movement.

Case Summary

Hatice DOĞRU, who is 6 months pregnant, is being held in prison to serve a sentence of 6 years and 3 months on charges of being a member of the Gülen movement.2 Hatice Doğru, 42 years old, who has a heart rhythm disorder and has previously suffered a miscarriage, is reported to be in danger if kept under the conditions of Gaziantep L-Type Prison and that the necessary medical facilities are not being provided. Her case is currently under review at the Court of Cassation and her sentence has not yet been finalized. Hatice Doğru and her baby are at life-threatening risk.

Souce

Contact

Gaziantep Type L Closed Penal Institution

Phone: (0342) 482 10 18 – (0342) 482 12 12

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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