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Aggravated life sentence for torturing conscript to death

UĞUR KANTAR CASE

Aggravated life sentence for torturing conscript to death

In the trial over the killing of Uğur Kantar by torture during his mandatory military service, a heavy penal court in Ankara has sentenced defendant Fırat Keser to aggravated life imprisonment for “causing death as a result of torture.”

Land Forces Command investigates battery of conscript

Land Forces Command investigates battery of conscript

Doing his mandatory military service in Edirne, Çetin has filed a criminal complaint, alleging that he was severely beaten by two soldiers after he said, “I wish we got education in Kurdish.” The Land Forces Command is now investigating the issue.

14 September 2020

Conscript Loses His Life in ‘Weapon Accident’

Conscript Loses His Life in ‘Weapon Accident’

21-year-old Uğur Çakmak, who was doing his mandatory military service in Turkey’s southeastern province of Şırnak, has lost his life by being shot with a bullet fired from the weapon of his friend. Çakmak has been laid to rest in Balıkesir.

Suspicious Suicide of Soldier in Afyon

Suspicious Suicide of Soldier in Afyon

It has been alleged that M.Ç., who was doing his mandatory military service in Afyon, shot himself to death while standing guard.

20 November 2018

Jail Term for Conscientious Objector Onur Erden

Jail Term for Conscientious Objector Onur Erden

Conscientious objector Onur Erden has been sentenced to 10 months in prison on charge of deserting mandatory military service. Erden will go to prison in case the penalty is approved by the Military Supreme Court.