ECtHR Rules in Favor of Conscientious Objector Aydemir

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European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled in favor of conscientious objector Enver Aydemir.

Ruling that Turkey had violated Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) prohibiting torture, and "inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment”, ECtHR has convicted Turkey to compensation payment of 18,000 euro.

After being enrolled to military service by force in 2007, penal action had been taken on Aydemir on grounds of disobedience of an order.

Refusing to do military service due to his religious beliefs, Aydemir had been arrested three times till now and charges have been pressed against him five times.

Aydemir has also been exposed to torture in Maltepe Military Prison. The respective trial is still in progress. (EKN/DG)