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Hunger strikes in Turkey’s prisons end on 290th day

Hunger strikes in Turkey’s prisons end on 290th day

Prisoners went on an indefinite-rotating hunger strike in protest against the isolation of PKK leader Öcalan in prison and the rights violations committed in prisons, especially during the pandemic. The periods were increased from 5 to 15 days as of July 14.

13 September 2021

Isolation of PKK leader Öcalan, hunger strikes in prisons on Parliamentary agenda

Isolation of PKK leader Öcalan, hunger strikes in prisons on Parliamentary agenda

HDP MPs Tosun, Özgüneş and Öcalan have submitted separate Parliamentary questions regarding the isolation of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı Prison and prisoners’ hunger strikes for an end to the isolation for 200 days.

‘Hunger strikers demand an end to isolation’

‘Hunger strikers demand an end to isolation’

Civil society organizations have made a press statement about the ongoing hunger strikes in Turkey’s prisons, calling on the authorities to protect prisoners’ rights, primarily their right to health and life.

9 February 2021

European Free Alliance: Release Leyla Güven

European Free Alliance: Release Leyla Güven

Releasing a written statement, the European Free Alliance (EFA) has demanded the release of jailed politician Leyla Güven and political prisoners and called for an end to the isolation of imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı Prison.

26 January 2021

‘Prisoners on hunger strike in 107 prisons of Turkey for 49 days’

‘Prisoners on hunger strike in 107 prisons of Turkey for 49 days’

Rights organizations held a joint press conference about the ongoing hunger strikes in Turkey’s prisons, urging the authorities to end violations of rights in prisons and treat prisoners in a manner compatible with human dignity.

14 January 2021

MP Güven Released From Hospital After Ending Hunger Strike

MP Güven Released From Hospital After Ending Hunger Strike

Leyla Güven ended a 200-day hunger strike due to a request by PKK leader Öcalan.

Öcalan: Politics Cannot be Done Through Hunger Strikes

Öcalan: Politics Cannot be Done Through Hunger Strikes

The PKK's imprisoned leader has sent a message through his brother, saying, "These deaths severely harmed both their families and me. This is not right."

HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan: We Will Start a New Process

HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan: We Will Start a New Process

Speaking about the end of hunger strikes and death fasts upon the call of imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan has stated that they will wage a struggle to start a new period, a new process.

Leyla Güven: I End My Hunger Strike

Leyla Güven: I End My Hunger Strike

Making a statement after imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan’s call for an end to hunger strikes and death fasts, HDP Hakkari MP Leyla Güven has announced that she has ended her hunger strike, which she was continuing for 200 days.

Öcalan Makes a Call for an End to Hunger Strikes: They Have Achieved Their Purpose

Öcalan Makes a Call for an End to Hunger Strikes: They Have Achieved Their Purpose

Sharing the details of their meeting with PKK leader Öcalan in a statement for the press, Asrın Law Bureau has announced that “Öcalan insistently emphasized his call for an end to hunger strikes and death fasts as they have achieved their purpose.”

Statement on Abdullah Öcalan by Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gül

Statement on Abdullah Öcalan by Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gül

Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gül has stated that “the legal obstacle to Abdullah Öcalan’s meeting with his lawyers has been removed” and added that it has nothing to do with the allegation that a new resolution process will begin.

Women Relatives of Hunger Striking Inmates File Second Criminal Complaint Against Police

Women Relatives of Hunger Striking Inmates File Second Criminal Complaint Against Police

The women who were subjected to police violence while standing watch in front of Gebze Prison in Kocaeli for their relatives who are on a hunger strike in prison have filed a criminal complaint against the responsible parties.

15 More People Start a Death Fast in Prison

15 More People Start a Death Fast in Prison

After 15 hunger striking inmates went on a death fast on April 30 with the demand that the isolation on imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan be ended, 15 other people have turned their hunger strike into a death fast in prison today.

Hunger Striking MPs Expect 'Isolation Declaration' From Government

Hunger Striking MPs Expect 'Isolation Declaration' From Government

HDP MP Leyla Güven, who is on the 181st day of her hunger strike, and three other hunger striking HDP MPs have said that they expect the government "to declare that the isolation on Öcalan is lifted" to end their strikes.

Mesopotamia Women Journalists Platform: 14 Women Journalists Behind Bars

Mesopotamia Women Journalists Platform: 14 Women Journalists Behind Bars

The Mesopotamia Women Journalists Platform has released its four-month report on the occasion of May 3 World Press Freedom Day. The report has shown that 14 women journalists are behind bars and 12 jailed journalists are on a hunger strike.

Relatives of Convicts File Complaint Against Police After Violent Response to Demo

Relatives of Convicts File Complaint Against Police After Violent Response to Demo

The mothers and relatives of convicts were beaten by the police while they were staging a demonstration to draw attention to the hunger strikes in prisons. Today, they filed a complaint against the police officers.

23 April 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Police Use Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets to Prevent Press Statement on Hunger Strikes

Police Use Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets to Prevent Press Statement on Hunger Strikes

Several rights groups gathered in the capital Ankara to make a press statement on the hunger strikes in prisons have been dispersed by the police.

Peace Mothers Beaten, Dragged Across Ground for Holding Demos on Hunger Strikes

Peace Mothers Beaten, Dragged Across Ground for Holding Demos on Hunger Strikes

The police dispersed the gatherings of the Peace Mothers, who came together to draw attention to the hunger strike of more than three thousand inmates.

Call by 150 Organizations: Let the Law Operate, Let No One Lose Their Lives

Call by 150 Organizations: Let the Law Operate, Let No One Lose Their Lives

Releasing a declaration on hunger strikes, 150 professional and rights organizations and associations have underlined that they defend life and added: “It is not at all difficult for the government to resolve hunger strikes which started with a legal demand.”

Sabiha Temizkan Speaks About Her Mother Leyla Güven on 160th Day of Her Hunger Strike

Sabiha Temizkan Speaks About Her Mother Leyla Güven on 160th Day of Her Hunger Strike

Sabiha Temizkan, the daughter of HDP Hakkari MP Leyla Güven who has been on the 160th day of her hunger strike: “My mother has a legal demand and instead of meeting this demand, they are watching her wasting away day by day.”

16 April 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Situation of Hunger-Striking Inmates on Parliamentary Agenda

Situation of Hunger-Striking Inmates on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Danış Beştaş has submitted a petition to the Human Rights Inquiry Committee regarding the rights violations that the hunger-striking inmates are subjected to.

Corpse of Inmate Akıcı Sent to Her Hometown

SIXTH DEATH IN PROTESTS OF ISOLATION

Corpse of Inmate Akıcı Sent to Her Hometown

Yonca Akıncı, who has been arrested for four years at the Şakran Women's Closed Prison in İzmir province, has lost her life. She has become the sixth person to end his life in protest of the isolation on PKK's imprisoned leader Öcalan.

'We Do Not Approve Inmates Ending Their Lives'

JOINT STATEMENT BY HDP, HDK, DTK, DBP

'We Do Not Approve Inmates Ending Their Lives'

The four organizations have drawn attention to the hunger strikes and inmates who ended their lives in prisons, saying, "Let's defend life."

One More Inmate Claims Own Life in Prison

One More Inmate Claims Own Life in Prison

Medya Çınar has ended her life in protest of the isolation conditions imposed on PKK leader Öcalan. The PKK has released a statement, calling an end to "individual acts."

Inmates Beçet and Sağlam Claim Own Lives, HDP MP Güven Says 'Don't End Your Lives'

Inmates Beçet and Sağlam Claim Own Lives, HDP MP Güven Says 'Don't End Your Lives'

Inmates Beçet and Sağlam have ended their lives in protest of the isolation conditions imposed on PKK leader Öcalan. HDP MP Güven, who is on a hunger strike to protest the isolation has said, "Don't end your lives. I can't carry on like this."

25 March 2019 Ekin Karaca

'Hunger-Striking Prisoners' Rights are Violated'

'Hunger-Striking Prisoners' Rights are Violated'

HDP MP Ayşe Başaran has made a statement on the hunger strikes in prisons, saying that the inmates are having difficulties accessing vitamin B.

Mogherini: We Called on Turkey to Take Steps to Ensure Güven's Safety

Mogherini: We Called on Turkey to Take Steps to Ensure Güven's Safety

EU foreign policy head Mogherini has said, "The EU is ready to offer help to return to a peace process," in a response to a Sinn Fein MEP's letter on HDP MP Leyla Güven, who has been on a hunger strike.

'Inmates on Hunger Strike Against Isolation are Isolated Too'

'Inmates on Hunger Strike Against Isolation are Isolated Too'

HDP MP Güzel has said in a parliamentary question that the six inmates who are on a hunger strike at the Edirne Type F Prison have been put in solitary cells and are not able to receive vitamin B.

28 February 2019

Demirtaş Sends Letter to European Parliament and PACE

Demirtaş Sends Letter to European Parliament and PACE

In his letter, HDP's imprisoned former Chair Demirtaş has drawn attention to Leyla Güven, who has been on a hunger strike for 104 days, and other 320 hunger strikers in prisons.

19 February 2019

İHD: Hunger Strikes That Caused Deaths Should Not be Forgotten

İHD: Hunger Strikes That Caused Deaths Should Not be Forgotten

İHD Central Prisons Commission has made a press statement regarding the hunger strikes in prisons. It has reminded the hunger strikes in 2000 that claimed lives.

18 February 2019 Hikmet Adal

Joint Statement From Four Political Organizations: The Isolation Should be Removed

Joint Statement From Four Political Organizations: The Isolation Should be Removed

Co-Chairs of the HDP, HDK, DTK and DBP have made a statement on HDP MP Leyla Güven's 100th day on hunger strike and the 20th anniversary of PKK leader Öcalan's coming to Turkey. They have said that the isolation on Öcalan should be removed.

15 February 2019 Hikmet Adal

'Let's Give an Ear to Demands of Rights, Lawfulness, Justice'

STATEMENT FOR LEYLA GÜVEN

'Let's Give an Ear to Demands of Rights, Lawfulness, Justice'

The Citizens' Initiative and Union for Democracy (DİB) have made a statement on the 100th day of HDP MP Leyla Güven's hunger strike. They have said that protecting the hunger strikers' lives are on the state's responsibility and that a dialog should urgently be established.

15 February 2019

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