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Cousin of the courthouse attack victim is one who disappeared in custody during 1980 coup

Cousin of the courthouse attack victim is one who disappeared in custody during 1980 coup

Dilfiraz Karataş, who was targeted by bullets while passing by during the conflict in front of the İstanbul courthouse was the cousin of Nurettin Yedigöl, who was killed under torture during the military coup of September 12, 1980.

8 February 2024

Cemil Kırbayır’s file closed due to expiry of statutory limitations

ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE

Cemil Kırbayır’s file closed due to expiry of statutory limitations

The Court of Cassation has closed the file of Cemil Kırbayır, who was disappeared in custody after the 1980 military coup, due to the expiry of statutory limitations. The then PM Erdoğan promised his mother that the case would be “investigated.”

Government Silent as the World Looks for its Missing

DISAPPEARANCE UNDER CUSTODY

Government Silent as the World Looks for its Missing

The UN Convention for the Disappeared is in force. The Latin American countries that want to face their past are on board. But Turkey, despite persistent calls, has not yet adopted the convention.

28 December 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

Claim for Official Supervision of Forensic Medicine Institute

DISAPPEARANCES IN CUSTODY

Claim for Official Supervision of Forensic Medicine Institute

A press release of the Bandista Group together with the 'Saturday mothers' once more raised questions about Nurettin Öztürk who disappeared in custody 25 years ago. The groups request the prosecution of Kenan Evren and other military officials behind the military coup of 1980.

5 October 2009 Erol Önderoğlu