content tagged with suspicious deaths

'No hearse provided for man who suspiciously died in prison'

'No hearse provided for man who suspiciously died in prison'

A 20-year-old prisoner in Van lost his life. His cause of death was recorded as "heart attack."

HDP’s Dundar: 18 of 20 women’s deaths in Mardin were suspicious

HDP’s Dundar: 18 of 20 women’s deaths in Mardin were suspicious

HDP Mardin MP Pero Dundar has submitted a Parliamentary question regarding the suspicious deaths of women in the province. Asking four questions to Family Minister Yanık, Dundar has raised concerns about gender inequality.

‘My Daughter was Killed, They Want to Cover up the Murder’

‘My Daughter was Killed, They Want to Cover up the Murder’

Nazan Dedeoğlu suspiciously died by falling off a bridge in Kumkapı, İstanbul on April 18, 2018. Her family argues that the incident was a murder, rather than a suicide as alleged by her boyfriend, who was with Dedeoğlu at the time of incident.

11 December 2019 Evrim Kepenek

HDP Women’s Group: Investigate Suspicious Death of Rabia Naz and Other Children

HDP Women’s Group: Investigate Suspicious Death of Rabia Naz and Other Children

The HDP Women’s Parliamentary Group has requested that a Parliamentary inquiry be launched against irregularities and impunity in the investigation and prosecution of suspicious deaths, especially that of Rabia Naz and other children.

Father of Rabia Naz: People of Eynesil Lay Claim to Their Child, I am Grateful

Father of Rabia Naz: People of Eynesil Lay Claim to Their Child, I am Grateful

Speaking about the loss of AKP in local elections in Eynesil, Giresun, Şaban Vatan, who has been campaigning to solve the suspicious death of his daughter Rabia Naz, has stated, “We have won our first victory now. God willing, justice will be served.”

1 April 2019 Ayşegül Özbek

Suspicious Death in Adana F-Type Prison Brought to Parliamentary Agenda

Suspicious Death in Adana F-Type Prison Brought to Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Danış Beştaş bringing the death of Kil behind bars in Kürkçüler Prison in Adana, asked: “Who is accountable for the suicides that happen under repressive conditions where prisoners are being threatened with death?”

27 October 2017

3 Suspicious Deaths of Soldiers in 5 Days

3 Suspicious Deaths of Soldiers in 5 Days

Three soldiers died under suspicious circumstances in Bitlis, Maraş and Kars within five days. Human Rights Association President Türkdoğan called on the parliament to investigate the deaths that were apparently caused by stray bullets.

14 September 2011 Ekin Karaca

408 Suicides of Soldiers in 5 Years - 408 Doubts

408 Suicides of Soldiers in 5 Years - 408 Doubts

Upon a resolution of questions submitted by Peace and Democracy Party member Kurtulan, National Defence Minister Gönül announced that a total of 408 soldiers "died of suicide" throughout the past five years.

2 February 2011 Ayça Söylemez

A Navy Officer, Ergenekon Suspect, Commits Suicide

A Navy Officer, Ergenekon Suspect, Commits Suicide

Navy Commander Tatar committed suicide. After his previous release the prosecutor effected his arrest again. In the hospital where Ergenekon defendant retired Brigadier General Ersöz undergoes medical treatment, a retired specialist sergeant carrying 2 guns was arrested.

22 December 2009 Tolga Korkut