content tagged with right to life

Second hearing to be held of case over suspicious death in prison

Second hearing to be held of case over suspicious death in prison

It was claimed that Yılmaz Ekinci committed suicide by hanging himself on an iron part of the door in the cell which is 1 meter and 20 cm high from the floor. Ekinci's then-prison mate is now a witness in the case over Ekinci's death.

Police officer to be retried in the case of protest bystander shot dead during Gezi Park protests

Police officer to be retried in the case of protest bystander shot dead during Gezi Park protests

The Constitutional Court ruled that the sentence of a 12 thousand cash fine to be paid in 10 installments for the police officer in the Uğur Kurt case was "not explainable" where there is a violation of the right to life.

Constitutional Court: 'The right to life was violated'

Constitutional Court: 'The right to life was violated'

The supreme court found the investigation into the police operation with fatality resulting insufficient, in which not even the statements of the participating police officers were taken.

Study: Kurds in Türkiye think human rights situation worse than 90s

Study: Kurds in Türkiye think human rights situation worse than 90s

The results of a new study by Tahir Elçi Human Rights Foundation and Rawest show that Kurds living in different parts of Türkiye believe that mostly Kurds, women, children and poor are subjected to violations of human rights and that "the right to live" is a mostly violated right.

2 November 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Call to the Ministry of Justice for the seriously ill prisoner Mehmet Emin Özkan

Call to the Ministry of Justice for the seriously ill prisoner Mehmet Emin Özkan

Bar associations and human rights organizations have called for the immediate release of an 84-year-old seriously ill prisoner .

Killing of child in firearms training ground: 'State should ensure that children live in safe places'

Killing of child in firearms training ground: 'State should ensure that children live in safe places'

A 16-year-old child was found dead with multiple bullet wounds in an area which police officers use as a training ground for firearm practice in Urfa province.

Letter to UN for Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk: 'Take urgent action'

Letter to UN for Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk: 'Take urgent action'

43 bars, law and rights organizations from Turkey and the world have sent a letter to the special rapporteurs and working groups of the United Nations and expressed “grave concern” over “imminent risk to health and life of ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk.”

21 January 2022

Former co-mayor Narin had a heart attack in prison

Former co-mayor Narin had a heart attack in prison

HDP Diyarbakır MP Taşçıer has submitted a Parliamentary question about Seyit Narin, a former Co-Mayor of Sur district who got sick in prison and whose request for being transferred from Rize to Diyarbakır, where his family lives, has been rejected.

17 January 2022

At least 59 ill prisoners lost their lives in Turkey in a year

At least 59 ill prisoners lost their lives in Turkey in a year

Rights organizations underlined that the state is responsible for the health and lives of prisoners in prisons and has an obligation to ensure that they have access to their right to medical treatment and healthcare.

12 January 2022

Number of women calling for Aysel Tuğluk's freedom tops 5 thousand

PETITION

Number of women calling for Aysel Tuğluk's freedom tops 5 thousand

Seeking the release of Kurdish politician and seriously ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk, the petition of “A Call from 1000 Women for Freedom to Aysel Tuğluk” has received over 5 thousand signatures in four days.

11 January 2022

HDP calls for ‘immediate action to protect ill prisoners’ rights and health’

HDP calls for ‘immediate action to protect ill prisoners’ rights and health’

“The government, which has normalized torture and ill treatment, has also encouraged courts to take unlawful and inhuman decisions on sick prisoners,” say the HDP Co-Spokesersons for Foreign Affairs in the wake of the death of two ill prisoners.

17 December 2021

'Turkey’s prisons have turned into houses of death'

HDP'S GÜNAY

'Turkey’s prisons have turned into houses of death'

HDP Spokesperson Ebru Günay has said, “The prisons of a country are the mirrors of their democracy. Unfortunately, the prisons of Turkey have turned into houses of death. Only in the last week, two ill prisoners have lost their lives in prison.”

17 December 2021

‘Pandemic restrictions’ still in place in prisons

REPORT ON MARMARA REGION

‘Pandemic restrictions’ still in place in prisons

The Human Rights Association (İHD) İstanbul Branch has released its third quarterly report on violations of rights in Marmara prisons: “Inadequate nutrition further undermines the health of ill prisoners during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

27 October 2021

Constitutional Court rejects application about Suruç massacre

Constitutional Court rejects application about Suruç massacre

The Constitutional Court has found the application regarding the responsibility of public officials in Suruç massacre “ill-founded.”

‘Right to life and health is for everyone’

ÖHD ON ILL PRISONERS

‘Right to life and health is for everyone’

The İstanbul Branch of the Association of Lawyers for Freedom has released a statement about the failure to release ill prisoners and shared information about its client Murat Güntürk, a prisoner with a brain tumor held in Silivri Prison.

16 deaths caused by security forces’ vehicles in 3.5 years

16 deaths caused by security forces’ vehicles in 3.5 years

According to the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey, 16 people, including nine children and a person with disabilities, lost their lives by being run over by the vehicles of security forces and public institutions from January 1, 2018 to September 10, 2021.

10 September 2021

ECtHR judgement: Turkey to pay damages over shooting on the border

ECtHR judgement: Turkey to pay damages over shooting on the border

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has announced its ruling on Yılmaz, who was killed by the gendarmerie during border trade 12 years ago, and Ayhan, who was injured in the incident. Turkey has been convicted by the ECtHR.

10 September 2021

Constitutional Court says suicide in prison violated inmate's right to life

Constitutional Court says suicide in prison violated inmate's right to life

In its judgement on an incident of suicide in Sincan Prison, the Constitutional Court has ruled that an investigation shall be launched into the incident six years later and that the family shall be paid 105 thousand lira in damages.

‘Ill prisoner Mehmet Emin Özkan’s right to life being violated’

‘Ill prisoner Mehmet Emin Özkan’s right to life being violated’

Law and rights organizations: “The imprisonment of Özkan despite his age and illnesses, the conditions in which he is taken to hospital and the attempts to treat him handcuffed to bed is a violation of the prohibition of torture.”

Constitutional Court to examine ‘Cizre basements’

Constitutional Court to examine ‘Cizre basements’

On April 21, the Constitutional Court will examine the application regarding the people killed in the basements of two buildings in Şırnak’s Cizre during the period of curfews. 189 people in total died in southeast Turkey during the curfews in 2015-2016.

Constitutional Court: Festus Okey’s right to life violated

Constitutional Court: Festus Okey’s right to life violated

Turkey’s Constitutional Court has concluded that the right to life of Festus Okey, who was killed by the police in detention, was violated on material and procedural grounds. The family of Okey will be paid 80,000 lira in damages.

‘Right to life of 613 children violated in Turkey in 2020’

REPORT

‘Right to life of 613 children violated in Turkey in 2020’

According to a recent report on children’s rights violations prepared by the Migration and Humanitarian Aid Foundation (GİYAV), 1,860 children were abused, 72 children were tortured and 19 children committed suicide in Turkey last year.

43,780 people's right to life violated in Turkey in 18 years

RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN AKP ERA

43,780 people's right to life violated in Turkey in 18 years

According to a report covering the period of AKP governments from 2002 to 2020, the right to life of at least 43 thousand 780 people, including 3 thousand 396 children, was violated in 18 years.

8 February 2021

‘Failure to investigate gunshot injury of Sibel Çapraz violated her rights’

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

‘Failure to investigate gunshot injury of Sibel Çapraz violated her rights’

The Constitutional Court has concluded that the failure to launch an investigation into the incident where DBP’s Sibel Çapraz was injured in a random shooting of the police in Hakkari in 2015 has violated her rights.

1 February 2021

Right to life of 3,362 people violated in Turkey in 2020

REPORT BY CHP'S TANRIKULU

Right to life of 3,362 people violated in Turkey in 2020

According to a report prepared by main opposition CHP MP Tanrıkulu, 2,123 people were detained during events and demonstrations, 44 people were arrested and 294 people were convicted in trials over meetings and demonstrations in 2020.

18 January 2021

Face-to-face education amid pandemic: ‘We want to live’

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

Face-to-face education amid pandemic: ‘We want to live’

A group of medical school students from İzmir Katip Çelebi University say, “We want to live and keep people alive. Make decisions by considering students’ health so that we can have life, strength and desire left to be a hope for people!”

16 December 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Constitutional Court ruling on ‘Kuşkonar massacre’ 26 years later

VILLAGERS' RIGHT TO LIFE VIOLATED

Constitutional Court ruling on ‘Kuşkonar massacre’ 26 years later

Constitutional Court has handed down its ruling regarding the bombing of Kuşkonar and Koçağılı villages in Şırnak 26 years ago. The Court has unanimously concluded that the right to life of 38 deceased people, the wounded and their relatives was violated.

4 September 2020

Questions from ECtHR to Turkey regarding the killing of Berkin Elvan

Questions from ECtHR to Turkey regarding the killing of Berkin Elvan

Following a ruling of rejection by Constitutional Court, ECtHR now examines the application regarding the killing of Berkin Elvan as a “priority case.” It has asked questions to Turkey about the use of gas canisters and failure to investigate public officials.

9 Demands from 393 Women for Prisoners’ Right to Life and Health

9 Demands from 393 Women for Prisoners’ Right to Life and Health

393 rights defenders have shared nine demands with the public so that the right to life and health of arrested and convicted people can be safeguarded in prisons of Turkey amid coronavirus pandemic.

Death Fasting Grup Yorum Member Helin Bölek Loses Her Life

Death Fasting Grup Yorum Member Helin Bölek Loses Her Life

Grup Yorum music band member Helin Bölek has lost her life on the 288th day of her death fast.

Police Officers Injuring a Teacher in Gezi Resistance to Stand Trial Again

Police Officers Injuring a Teacher in Gezi Resistance to Stand Trial Again

The Constitutional Court has ruled that a new investigation shall be launched against the police officers who injured teacher Melih Dalbudak on the head with a tear gas cartridge during Gezi resistance in 2013.

27 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Death of Conscript Violates Right to Life, Says Constitutional Court

Death of Conscript Violates Right to Life, Says Constitutional Court

Announcing its ruling on the alleged suicide of EMEP executive Mazlum Aksu during his mandatory military service, the Constitutional Court has concluded that his right to life has been violated and ruled for a retrial.

28 February 2020

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