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“Refugee Camps in Suruç Battle With Epidemics”

“Refugee Camps in Suruç Battle With Epidemics”

Deniz Erdoğdu from Turkish Doctors Union told bianet that while conditions in refugee camps located in the southeastern district of Suruç were not so terrible, he warned about certain infections could turn into epidemics in a matter of days.

10 November 2014 Elif Akgül

“Side Effects of Tear Gas Still Linger”

“Side Effects of Tear Gas Still Linger”

According to a statement released by Turkish Doctors Union, 39 percent of those who were affected by tear gas during Gezi Resistance protests “still suffer from the side effects of tear gas”.

24 September 2013

“Doctors Battered, Equipment Destroyed”

TIHV REPORT CITES POLICE VIOLENCE

“Doctors Battered, Equipment Destroyed”

Human Right Foundation of Turkey (TIHV) released a report, saying that 3,413 people were detained and 94 arrested during Gezi Resistance. The report cited the detailed experiences of those who were subjected to police or hit by gas bombs canisters.

5 July 2013 Ayça Söylemez

TTB Releases Video on “Humanity and Doctors”

TTB Releases Video on “Humanity and Doctors”

Turkish Doctors Union (TTB) released a video regarding the incidents during Gezi Resistance, saying that “If those who throw tear gas bombs and exercise violence have a prime minister, TTB has the humanity to be in solidarity with.”

“We Worry that Police Violence Might Go Unpunished”

“We Worry that Police Violence Might Go Unpunished”

During the Gezi Resistance across Turkey, police violence left 4 protestors dead and 7,882 injured with 59 gravely injured. 71 demonstrators have been arrested for “public property damage”. Advocate Efkan Bolaç informed that no violent perpetrator police officers (except one) have yet to be arrested or prosecuted.

24 June 2013 Ayça Söylemez

7,822 Injured with 59 in Serious Condition

GEZI RESISTANCE

7,822 Injured with 59 in Serious Condition

Turkish Doctors Union (TTB) released a statement, saying that at least 7,822 people were injured with 59 in serious condition. 4 protestors lost their lives and 11 lost eyesight, TTB said.

Turkish Doctors Union: 3 Dead, 4,785 Injured

GEZİ RESISTANCE

Turkish Doctors Union: 3 Dead, 4,785 Injured

According to a statement released by Turkish Doctors Union, the police violence against Gezi Park protestors across 13 cities left 4,785 injured with 48 in critical condition, and 3 dead including 1 police officer.