content tagged with torture and ill-treatment

Probe Launched into Torture of Construction Worker at Police Station in Urfa

Probe Launched into Torture of Construction Worker at Police Station in Urfa

Detained in Urfa, D.D. was arrested after being tortured with “electric, strap, falanga” during seven days in gendarmerie station. He was tortured for three more days after being taken to police station again after the arrest. Prosecutor’s Office has launched investigation.

20 July 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey to Pay Fine of 12 Thousand Euro Over ‘Torture’

Turkey to Pay Fine of 12 Thousand Euro Over ‘Torture’

The ECtHR has ruled that Turkey pay material and immaterial compensation of 12 thousand euros to Vatandaş, who applied to the ECtHR with the complaint that he was tortured and ill-treated in custody.

15 May 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Statement by Prosecution for Açıkkolu: Torture Claim is ‘Propaganda’

Statement by Prosecution for Açıkkolu: Torture Claim is ‘Propaganda’

Making a statement about teacher Açıkkolu who lost his life in custody, prosecutor’s office has stated that “The allegations that Açıkkolu died as a result of torture don’t reflect the truth, those are propaganda for illegal organization”.

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.

‘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

Government Postpones Visit by UN Torture Rapporteur

Government Postpones Visit by UN Torture Rapporteur

The Government has indefinitely postponed UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Méndez’s October visit. “I believe that postponing my visit at this late stage sends the wrong message”, Méndez said.

22 September 2016