content tagged with missing persons

It's been 1,000 days since Gülistan Doku went missing

It's been 1,000 days since Gülistan Doku went missing

The university student went missing in early 2020. Her boyfriend, the sole suspect, was detained several times but the investigation did not progress.

30 September 2022

HDP Co-Chair Buldan meets Gülistan Doku's family

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HDP Co-Chair Buldan meets Gülistan Doku's family

Gülistan Doku, a university student in Dersim, has been missing since January 5, 2020.

22 February 2022

Six Palestinians disappeared in Turkey in a month, says Palestine's Foreign Ministry

Six Palestinians disappeared in Turkey in a month, says Palestine's Foreign Ministry

Palestine's diplomatic missions are in contact with Turkey's authorities to find out what happened to the missing people, the ministry has said.

28 September 2021

Refuting police report, expert review of footage says Gülistan Doku did not jump off bridge

Refuting police report, expert review of footage says Gülistan Doku did not jump off bridge

An expert review of the footage that allegedly shows Gülistan Doku committing suicide has been released.

5 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

'Gülistan's disappearance shouldn't be probed by the unit where the suspect's step-father works'

'Gülistan's disappearance shouldn't be probed by the unit where the suspect's step-father works'

University student Gülistan Doku went missing in Turkey's southeastern province of Dersim on January 5

26 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

'Finding of the Bones Gives Hope to Every Single Family of Missing Persons'

'Finding of the Bones Gives Hope to Every Single Family of Missing Persons'

Human bones found in the Kurdish-majority Mardin province give hope to the families of missing persons from all across the region," says attorney Kuzu.

2 June 2020 Ayça Söylemez

'I Entrust Gülistan's Case to the Conscientious People of This Country'

'I Entrust Gülistan's Case to the Conscientious People of This Country'

Aygül Doku, the elder sister of Gülistan Doku, who has been missing for 139 days, has spoken to bianet about her sister.

Berfo Kırbayır, Activist Mother For Missing Son, Dies at 105

Berfo Kırbayır, Activist Mother For Missing Son, Dies at 105

Berfo Kırbayır, an activist mother who has been searching for her missing son under MP detention in 1980, passed away early this morning.

21 February 2013

Ex-Admiral Spoke, Families of the Missing Sued Officials of the 90s

Ex-Admiral Spoke, Families of the Missing Sued Officials of the 90s

Following the statement of retired Vice-Admiral Kiyat, who said, “Unsolved murders were a state policy,” a number of rights organisations have filed a criminal complaint about over 20 state officials of the time, among whom are Demirel, Ciller, Erbakan, Agar, Gures and Karadayi.

7 August 2010 Berivan Tapan

Families of the Missing Want Confessions to Continue

Families of the Missing Want Confessions to Continue

The families of the missing, who place importance on the words of Retired Vice-Admiral Kiyat, who said; “unsolved murders in the 1990s were a state policy.” They are calling on the state, which “rendered missing” their relatives, to give an account. Deniz, Tanis, Ocak and Kirbayir families are expecting the confessions of those “really responsible.”

6 August 2010 Berivan Tapan

ECHR Takes Turkey to Account on Missing Persons

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ECHR Takes Turkey to Account on Missing Persons

The ECHR has accepted the case of Gülmez, who disappeared in military custody 15 years ago. Turkey must answer the court's questions by 22 September.

23 June 2009 Tolga Korkut

Missing Ergul "Found" - Family Demands Trial of Commander

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Missing Ergul "Found" - Family Demands Trial of Commander

DNA tests have confirmed that bones found in Elazığ belong to Ergul, missing for 14 years. His family demand that Colonel Temizöz and JİTEM member Saluci be tried.

23 June 2009 Tolga Korkut

Saturday Mothers Call on President Gül to Intervene

The Human Rights Association and the Saturday Mothers/People are worried that a blind eye is being turned to the tampering with evidence from the excavated “death wells”. They have called on President Gül to intervene.

23 March 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Search for Remains of Missing Persons Continues in Silopi

In a second attempt, an alleged site of burial utilized by the illegal JİTEM is excavated. Human bones were found on March 9. Investigation could shed light on extra-judicial killings in 1990s.

Şırnak Prosecution Finally Looking for “Death Wells”

Şırnak Prosecution Finally Looking for “Death Wells”

A prosecutor in Şırnak province has examined a military complex and the road leading from Cizre to Silopi. The Bar Association is also calling for an examination of the graveyard for the poor.

19 February 2009 Tolga Korkut

Three More Bodies Identified in Diyarbakır

A family in Diyarbakır has finally learnt that three of its members are among the dead bodies found in 2003. They are still missing two other people.

12 February 2009 Tolga Korkut

"Saturday Mothers" Urge for Renewed Action for The Disappeared

"Saturday Mothers" Urge for Renewed Action for The Disappeared

The "Ergenekon" investigation probing into Turkey's "stay behind" operations, revokes public memory. Relatives of the "disappeared" people under police custody revive their successful campaign of the 90's to raise the issue.

2 February 2009 Emine Özcan

Turkey Keeps Silent On The Convention Of The Disappeared

Turkey Keeps Silent On The Convention Of The Disappeared

71 countries, among which are Serbia, Guatemala, Honduras and Vanuatu, sign the Convention of the Disappeared, an important step for improving human rights. The US, Britain and Turkey have not signed it yet. Only Albania ratifies it.

Six Villagers Missing Since 1993 – No Investigation

There has been no trace of six villagers from Sirnak who went missing in 1993, last seen in gendarmerie detention. However, investigations have been dropped.

3 December 2007 Tolga Korkut