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'HDP Youth Assembly Members Tortured in Detention'

'HDP Youth Assembly Members Tortured in Detention'

Stating that the 36 members were detained six days for "chanting anti-war slogans," the HDP has said they have been tortured by the police.

13 November 2019

Allegation of Torture in Urfa Prison: I Will Kill You Here

Allegation of Torture in Urfa Prison: I Will Kill You Here

Lawyer Mustafa Vefa, a member of the Urfa Bar Association Human Rights Commission, has stated that inmate Abdürrahim Durgun was battered by four prison wardens in a room without any surveillance cameras.

12 November 2019 Ruken Tuncel

Person Who Shared Photo of Torture on Trial, Those Who Committed Torture Not

Person Who Shared Photo of Torture on Trial, Those Who Committed Torture Not

While the police investigation into the torture images in Halfeti has not yet been concluded, a lawsuit has been filed against Fatma Kılıçarslan, who shared a photo of the torture on social media.

5 September 2019

'Wardens Entered the Prison Ward, Battered the Inmates'

İHD REPORT ON OSMANIYE PRISON

'Wardens Entered the Prison Ward, Battered the Inmates'

Adana Branch of Human Rights Association (İHD) has talked to inmates of Osmaniye Type T No 2 Prison and prepared a report based on their accounts. HDP MP Kurtulan has submitted a Parliamentary question regarding the violation of rights in prison.

Refugee Woman Allegedly Tortured in Harmandalı Removal Center

Refugee Woman Allegedly Tortured in Harmandalı Removal Center

Karşıyaka Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into the claims of torture against a refugee woman at the removal center in the western province of İzmir.

19 July 2019 Evrim Kepenek

‘Growing Number of Torture Incidents’ on Parliamentary Agenda

‘Growing Number of Torture Incidents’ on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Danış Beştaş has submitted a Parliamentary inquiry into the increasing number of torture incidents, stating that “in contrast to the government’s ‘zero tolerance to torture’ statements, torture has become widespread and, almost, legitimate.”

Torture in Urfa: 'Camera Recordings Not in File, Police Officers Did Not Give Statements'

Torture in Urfa: 'Camera Recordings Not in File, Police Officers Did Not Give Statements'

Attorney Mustafa Vefa from Center for Human Rights of Urfa Bar Association has said that the camera recordings regarding the torture claims in Halfeti district have not been included in the investigation file yet.

2 July 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Joint Statement by Rights Organizations: Investigate Allegations of Torture

JUNE 26 DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE TORTURED

Joint Statement by Rights Organizations: Investigate Allegations of Torture

The Human Rights Association (İHD) and Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) have made a joint statement for the press on June 26 Day of Solidarity with the Tortured and called the authorities to investigate the allegations of torture.

İHD: Torture in Urfa Not Documented

İHD: Torture in Urfa Not Documented

The Human Rights Association (İHD) has released a statement on the incident of torture in Urfa, saying that the state officials violated "all articles" of the İstanbul Protocol.

HDP Requests Parliament to Investigate Claims of Torture

HDP Requests Parliament to Investigate Claims of Torture

MP Taşdemir has submitted a parliamentary inquiry regarding the claims of torture in prisons.

Report on Halfeti by Urfa Bar Association: The Detained Subjected to Sexual Torture

Report on Halfeti by Urfa Bar Association: The Detained Subjected to Sexual Torture

Releasing a report on the detained in Dergili Neighborhood in Halfeti, Urfa, the Urfa Bar Association has said, “Several of the detained were subjected to sexual torture.”

‘The Detained Woman Began Her Meeting With Lawyer in Tears’

FOUNDATION FOR SOCIETY AND LEGAL STUDIES

‘The Detained Woman Began Her Meeting With Lawyer in Tears’

Preparing a preliminary report on the allegations of torture in Halfeti, Urfa, the Foundation for Society and Legal Studies (TOHAV) has requested that an investigation be launched against investigating bodies, public officers and physicians.

Report by Ankara Bar Association Regarding Allegations of Torture in Custody

Report by Ankara Bar Association Regarding Allegations of Torture in Custody

Releasing a report regarding the allegations of torture in Ankara Financial Crimes Investigation Bureau, the Ankara Bar Association has shared detailed information on the allegations and requested an investigation against law enforcement officers.

‘Even the Judge Had to Append Torture Allegations to Record’

LAWYER SÖZEN ON ALLEGATIONS OF TORTURE IN HALFETİ, URFA

‘Even the Judge Had to Append Torture Allegations to Record’

Visiting the ones detained in Halfeti, lawyer Sözen has stated that though they requested referral of the detained to Forensic Medicine Institution to identify torture marks, their request has not been responded. Their period of detention has been extended.

27 May 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Video Footage Showing Detention of Lawyer Battered for Allegedly Insulting President

Video Footage Showing Detention of Lawyer Battered for Allegedly Insulting President

Lawyer Sürenoğlu was accused of “insulting the president” and battered by security guards after he reacted to the blocking of traffic for a wedding of Demirören and Kalyoncu families. The video footage of the moment when he was detained has come out.

Amnesty: Launch Investigation into Torture Against High School Students in Kadıköy

Amnesty: Launch Investigation into Torture Against High School Students in Kadıköy

Amnesty International’s senior Turkey researcher Gardner has said that an investigation needs to be launched into torture against high school students and those who are responsible should be brought before judge.

İstanbul Bar Files Criminal Complaint Against Minister of Interior Soylu

İstanbul Bar Files Criminal Complaint Against Minister of Interior Soylu

Upon Minister of Interior Soylu’s statement that “It is police’s duty to break leg of a drug dealer”, İstanbul Bar Association has filed a criminal complaint to the prosecutor’s office.

Women’s Organizations Report 4 Prisoner Women Being Tortured in Elazığ Prison

Women’s Organizations Report 4 Prisoner Women Being Tortured in Elazığ Prison

Holding a statement regarding the claims of torture in Elazığ Prison, women’s organizations have informed, that four political prisoner women have been on a hunger strike since November 1 and have been kept in solitary confinement cells.

15 November 2017 Tansu Pişkin

Journalist Türfent Not Released Although Witnesses Report Forced Depositions

Journalist Türfent Not Released Although Witnesses Report Forced Depositions

Despite 16 of the 17 witnesses stating that “they were deposed under means of torture”, the court has ruled that journalist Nedim Türfent from the now-closed Dicle News Agency remain behind bars after he has already spent 17 months in jail pending trial.

2 November 2017

‘Bureaus Raided, Although Attorneys Voluntarily Suggested to Give Deposition’

‘Bureaus Raided, Although Attorneys Voluntarily Suggested to Give Deposition’

The attorneys, who were taken into custody earlier today by police raiding their offices, had already submitted a request voluntarily to give their deposition to the Prosecutor’s Office earlier. Yet the office ignored the request and the raids were carried out, said Attorney Alcan.

19 October 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Joint Statement from Rights Organizations on Şemdinli Torture Allegations

Joint Statement from Rights Organizations on Şemdinli Torture Allegations

Noting that citizens of Şapatan village in Şemdinli being subjected to torture had been confirmed, rights organizations and professional associations from Diyarbakır criticized the statement released by Hakkari Governorship.

Torture Claims Brought to Parliamentary Agenda

Torture Claims Brought to Parliamentary Agenda

HDP’s Özgökçe has applied to the Parliamentary Human Rights Commission on the claims of torture and ill-treatment in Altınsu village in Şemdinli district.

Torture Allegations in Şakran Prison Brought to Parliamentary Agenda

Torture Allegations in Şakran Prison Brought to Parliamentary Agenda

CHP’s Bakan has submitted a parliamentary inquiry to Minister of Justice Gül concerning the criminal complaint regarding psychological and physical torture allegation in Şakran Prison.

‘Deniz Gezmiş As Well Ended Up With Getting Hanged’ Threat Against Prisoners

COMPLAINT AGAINST ŞAKRAN PRISON

‘Deniz Gezmiş As Well Ended Up With Getting Hanged’ Threat Against Prisoners

Prisoners in Şakran Prison have filed a complaint on the ground that they were subjected to psychological and physical torture.

20 July 2017 Ayça Söylemez

ECtHR Orders Fine for Torture After 17 Years

ECtHR Orders Fine for Torture After 17 Years

Application of Remziya Daşlık to the ECtHR, who was tortured 17 years ago in Diyarbakır, was concluded today. The court ruled Daşlık, who had already lost her life four years ago, be paid fine.

13 June 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Attorney Timtik Detained in Djemevi Released After 64 Days Arrest

Attorney Timtik Detained in Djemevi Released After 64 Days Arrest

23 people including Progressive Legists' Association Central Office Director and Peoples’ Law Office attorney Barkın Timtik have been released after 64 days of arrest.

17 February 2017

HRW: Statutory Decrees in State of Emergency Facilitate Torture in Custody

HRW: Statutory Decrees in State of Emergency Facilitate Torture in Custody

Referring to cases of police torture and ill-treatment in custody, Human Rights Watch in its report has pointed out that the Statutory Decrees issued in the State of Emergency set ground for rights violations.

25 October 2016

Rights Organizations Protest AKP MP Rejecting to Investigate Torture of FETÖ Arrestees

Rights Organizations Protest AKP MP Rejecting to Investigate Torture of FETÖ Arrestees

Six human rights Organizations have sent the Parliament an open letter to protest TBMM president of sub-Council for Prisons AKP li Mehmet Metiner for his statement “We will not run an investigation regarding the claims of torture and maltreatment against the arrestees from FETÖ”.

13 October 2016

Time Limit for Prosecution Exceeded in September 12 Coup Torture Investigation in Mamak Prison

Time Limit for Prosecution Exceeded in September 12 Coup Torture Investigation in Mamak Prison

A verdict of non-prosecution has been passed on the investigation launched on demand of those tortured and families of those killed in detention in Mamak Prison in Ankara following the September 12 coup.

29 September 2016

Anti-Torture Committee to Issue Turkey Report in November

Anti-Torture Committee to Issue Turkey Report in November

The European Council anti-torture Committee has visited three prisons in Turkey and inspected the situation of Öcalan and other prisoners in İmralı. The accompanying report will be presented to the relevant parties in November.

9 September 2016

Camera of Police Station ‘doesn’t Record’ Torture

Camera of Police Station ‘doesn’t Record’ Torture

Non-prosecution verdict has been issued on criminal complaint filed by those who were tortured in Şişli for lack of evidence as “there is no footage in the police station” despite İstanbul Medical Forensics report.

8 January 2016 Ayça Söylemez

‘Torture Accompanied by Anthem’ in Riot Squad Bus

‘Torture Accompanied by Anthem’ in Riot Squad Bus

Those detained in Şişli while distributing magazines have told police hit their heads on the ground, stepped on them, make them listen to anthem in bus and police station and beat them up for hours.

23 December 2015

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