Category: Reports

UN urge Iraq to halt mass executions

November 22, 2020November 23, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

UN human rights experts, Nils Melzer (Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment), Fionnuala Ní Aoláin (Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism) and Agnes Callamard (Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions) expressed alarm at reports that some 50 prisoners convicted of terrorism-related crimes in Iraq face execution on Monday, and urged the Government to immediately halt all mass executions saying they had serious concerns about the conduct of the trials and the extraction of confessions under torture.

Iraq, News, OHCHR

Three year -old child injured in bombardment on Ain Issa- Syria

November 22, 2020November 23, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

Mahmoud Zaid al-Zaidan, a three year -old child, is being injured in the bombardment by Turkish Occupation Army and the affiliated mercenaries on the Ain Issa district, to increase number of injuries to three.

Children, Syria

51 political and religious prisoners transferred to the new High-Security Ward of the prison in Iran

November 21, 2020November 23, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

On November 19, the Special Guards of Orumiyeh Central Prison entered the political prisoner’s ward and, after inspecting and confiscating a large number of the prisoners’ personal belongings, transferred all 51 political and religious prisoners to a new security ward called Dormitory 10 (Hedayat).

Iran, Prisons

SOHR : Turkish military deployment to Syria

November 21, 2020November 23, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has reported the entry of a military column of Turkish forces via Kafr Losin crossing, north of Idlib. Turkey’s military build-up: 7,440 vehicles arrive in Syria since the new ceasefire, as over 20 new vehicles enter Idlib countryside carrying logistical equipment.

Reports, Syria, Turkey

World Children’s Day: Uğur Kaymaz was 12 when he was murdered by soldiers

November 21, 2020November 23, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

Uğur Kaymaz was murdered along with his father in the Kızıltepe district of Mardin (Merdin) in Turkey on 21 November 2004. Kaymaz was shot dead by soldiers. He was only 12 years old when he died. Thirteen bullets were found in his dead body. His mother, Makbule Kaymaz, was interviewed on the 16th year anniversary of her son’s murder. “Nothing has changed in Turkey since the murder of Uğur and the state still continues killing children”, she said.

Children, News, Turkey

IHD: 49 people have died in prison since the beginning of 2020

November 20, 2020November 23, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

The Human Rights Association (IHD) said that 49 prisoners have lost their lives since the beginning of 2020. Allegedly, 15 have committed suicide. Since 15 April 4 seriously ill prisoners over 70 have lost their life due to Covid-19

Prisons, Reports, Turkey

World Children’s Day: Old enough to be jailed

November 20, 2020November 23, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

Arin Hevi, one and a half years old, is in prison with her mother. Her father brought her a coloring book and pencils, but they were not handed over to her because she is supposedly too small for them.

Children, Prisons, Turkey

Human Rights Associations condemns political genocide

November 20, 2020November 23, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

Dozens were detained in 4 cities as part of the investigation against the Democratic Society Congress (DTK). During house raids in Amed, Istanbul, Izmir and Adıyaman, 72 people including 24 lawyers. In evening 21 lawyers were released after they gave statements in the police station. Other people are still in custody. Reactions to the detentions continue. Human Rights Association ( IHD) criticizes political genocide operations, saying; “The freedom and security of individuals are unfortunately violated with impunity.” Freedom Lawyers Association (ÖHD) said “The state thinks that it can attack the Kurds every time it is in trouble and thus ensure its own survival and integrity.”

News, Press Releases, Turkey