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Healthcare services 'nearly halted' in prisons, says report

Healthcare services 'nearly halted' in prisons, says report

"In addition to the general problems of the healthcare system, prisons faced hindrances and inadequacies, leading to a virtual halt in access to health and treatment opportunities," says the latest Human Rights Association report.

23 January 2024

İHD İstanbul calls for perpetrators of Roboski Massacre to be brought to justice

İHD İstanbul calls for perpetrators of Roboski Massacre to be brought to justice

Twelve years ago today, in Roboski, 34 civilians, 19 of whom were children, were killed along with their mules as they returned from cross-border trade forced upon them to make a living, bombed by warplanes belonging to the Turkish Armed Forces. "The aftermath of the massacre is being covered with the armor of impunity," said the Human Rights Association İstanbul branch in a statement issued today.

28 December 2023

'Child suicides should be investigated'

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION:

'Child suicides should be investigated'

The Human Rights Association announced that child suicides have increased by 40% in the last two years. Upon detailed examination of these data, it emphasized that in some regions, there is a higher prevalence of suicides among girls.

30 November 2023

'Forty-eight children's right to life violated in Kurdish regions in 10 months'

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

'Forty-eight children's right to life violated in Kurdish regions in 10 months'

The report highlights that at least 191 children were detained, and three children were arrested as a result of violations against their freedom and safety.

20 November 2023

Police raids and many detentions in Adana

Police raids and many detentions in Adana

The ban on Saturday Mothers/People gathering in Galatasaray was protested in many cities on Saturday and 39 people were taken into custody in Adana.

Plight of severely ill prisoner on parliamentary agenda

Plight of severely ill prisoner on parliamentary agenda

A 27-year-old woman is kept behind bars despite suffering from severe heart and high blood pressure conditions, along with a herniated disc.

Rights group draws attention to rights violations in prisons

Rights group draws attention to rights violations in prisons

In the prisons in Turkey's northwestern Marmara Region, four prisoners died of illnesses in three months, according to the Human Rights Association.

Anniversary of Suruç Massacre: 'Perpetrators have not been brought to justice'

Anniversary of Suruç Massacre: 'Perpetrators have not been brought to justice'

Eight years ago, 33 socialist youths who gathered in the border town of Suruç to deliver toys to children in Kobanî, Syria, were killed in a suicide bombing carried out by ISIS.

Police prevent Armenian Genocide commemoration in İstanbul

Police prevent Armenian Genocide commemoration in İstanbul

The event that had taken place in Sultanahmet could not be held in the last for years due to the bans and the pandemic.

24 April 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Report on rights violations in prisons in earthquake regions

Report on rights violations in prisons in earthquake regions

The Human Rights Association has said that the authorities have transferred hundreds of prisoners in the earthquake regions to prisons in other provinces without informing their families.

Journalist Nazlan Ertan acquitted in 'retweet case'

Journalist Nazlan Ertan acquitted in 'retweet case'

At the first hearing, the veteran journalist was acquitted of retweeting a tweet on Deniz Poyraz's murder case.

25 January 2023

İHD Ankara co-chair acquitted of terror propaganda charges

İHD Ankara co-chair acquitted of terror propaganda charges

Kanat was standing trial accused of "propaganda of terrorist organization" based on activities of Human Rights Association.

9 December 2022 Ayça Onuralmış

One year of Turkey's prisons: İHD report documents rights violations

One year of Turkey's prisons: İHD report documents rights violations

The report emphasizes problems in prisoners' access to healthcare.

Human Rights Association head in Hakkari receives death threats

Human Rights Association head in Hakkari receives death threats

Pressure on human rights defenders through both threats and the judiciary has been increasing, the İHD has said.

Refugees from Somalia 'facing increasing pressure' in Ankara

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

Refugees from Somalia 'facing increasing pressure' in Ankara

"Police officers changed the name of the restaurant from 'Somalian Table' to 'People's Table'. They come every day and continue to threaten us," says a refugee.

‘Reinstate the name of Dersim, unveil the burial site of Seyit Rıza’

85TH YEAR OF DERSİM MASSACRE

‘Reinstate the name of Dersim, unveil the burial site of Seyit Rıza’

Releasing a statement on the 85th anniversary of the Dersim Massacre in eastern Turkey, the Human Rights Association (İHD) has said that what was done in Dersim in 1937-1938 was a genocide, underlining “the need to face the genocide”.

At least 1,517 ill prisoners behind bars in Turkey

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

At least 1,517 ill prisoners behind bars in Turkey

The Forensic Medicine Institute should no longer be the sole authority to decide whether an ill prisoner can stay in prison, İHD Co-Chair Türkdoğan has said.

‘Afghans in İzmir forced to sign “voluntary return papers”’

‘Afghans in İzmir forced to sign “voluntary return papers”’

The Human Rights Association has announced that the Afghan refugees are subjected to torture and pressure in the Harmandalı Removal Center: Three refugees attempted to commit suicide and one died.

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan acquitted

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan acquitted

Türkdoğan has been acquitted of "being a member of an illegal organization." There are two ongoing cases against him for "insulting the Turkish nation" and "insulting" the interior minister.

Prisoners 'forced to kill themselves' in İstanbul transferred to other prisons

Prisoners 'forced to kill themselves' in İstanbul transferred to other prisons

A delegation from the Human Rights Association has visited Silivri Prison, where one prisoner was recently killed.

Kobanî detentions: 'We are faced with another politically motivated investigation'

Kobanî detentions: 'We are faced with another politically motivated investigation'

Prosecutors launched a new investigation into the "financial aspect" of the 2014 Kobanî protests, with dozens of people detained during house raids. The suspects had to be invited to testify but their homes were raided, says the Human Rights Association.

Prisoner: Warden gave a rope and said, ‘Hang yourself’

Prisoner: Warden gave a rope and said, ‘Hang yourself’

The İstanbul Branch of the Human Rights Association has made a statement about the torture and ill treatment of prisoners at Silivri No. 5 Prison and the death of two prisoners, urging the authorities to launch a penal and administrative investigation.

‘Old age is seen as a disease,' say rights groups

WEEK OF OLDER PERSONS

‘Old age is seen as a disease,' say rights groups

On the occasion of March 18-24 Week of Older Persons, the Pensioners Solidarity Union and Human Rights Association held a joint press conference: “Aging must be accepted as a societal phenomenon and old age as a social phenomenon”.

‘End violations of rights against political prisoners in Turkey’

LETTER TO MINISTRY, PARLIAMENT

‘End violations of rights against political prisoners in Turkey’

The Human Rights Association (İHD) İstanbul Branch has addressed an open letter to the Ministry of Justice, Parliamentary Human Rights Commission and General Directorate of Prisons on the occasion of “Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners”.

İHD, HDP denounce the detention of 23 women in Diyarbakır

İHD, HDP denounce the detention of 23 women in Diyarbakır

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Keskin spoke at a press conference at İHD Diyarbakır Branch and called on the “AKP to stop violence against women”. HDP’s Co-Spokespersons for Foreign Affairs Commission also released a written statement.

İHD: Turkey should recognize Halabja Massacre as a genocide

İHD: Turkey should recognize Halabja Massacre as a genocide

"It will be meaningful and important that Turkey, where most Kurds live in the Middle East, recognizes the crimes committed within the scope of Operation Anfal as genocide," the association has said.

‘We will not forget the rights violations in Hakkari’

CURFEWS IN 2016

‘We will not forget the rights violations in Hakkari’

Human Rights Association (İHD) Hakkari Branch has released a written statement and reminded the public and authorities of the violations of rights committed during the 79-day curfew declared in Kurdish-majority Yüksekova on March 13, 2016.

'Maltreatment, torture in Marmara Region's prisons doubled in a year'

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

'Maltreatment, torture in Marmara Region's prisons doubled in a year'

In 2020, the İHD found 4,805 rights violations in 450 applications, whereas it found 6,222 violations in 326 applications.

Human rights groups in Turkey call for an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Human rights groups in Turkey call for an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

"War is not just about maps and explosion footage. War is death, migration, starvation, torture and oppression," the İHD and the TİHV have said in a joint statement.

25 February 2022

Rights organization raises concerns about ‘mouth search’ in prison

Rights organization raises concerns about ‘mouth search’ in prison

Lawyers from the Prisons Commission of the Human Rights Association (İHD) Adana Branch visited the Kürkçüler Type F Closed Prison, met with nine prisoners and prepared a report based on their accounts and observations.

24 February 2022

İHD Co-Chair Türkdoğan appears before the judge: ‘They want to intimidate’

İHD Co-Chair Türkdoğan appears before the judge: ‘They want to intimidate’

Lawyer and Human Rights Association Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan had his first hearing in the trial where he faces charges over his rights advocacy activities. The court has ruled that his international travel ban shall remain in effect.

22 February 2022

‘Prosecute rights violations, not rights advocates’

‘Prosecute rights violations, not rights advocates’

Ahead of the first hearing of lawyer and Human Rights Association (İHD) Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan, the İHD and Human Rights Watch have released statements underlining that there is an attempt to put pressure on rights advocacy by judicial means.

21 February 2022

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