Kurdish Centre for Human Rights
Centre Kurde des Droits de l’Homme
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.
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.
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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
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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.
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.”
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World Children’s Day is 20 November, a time to reflect on the abuse of children’s rights in Turkey and around the world. According to reports prepared by civil society organisations, children’s rights violations have been increasing each year in Turkey. The Human Rights Association’s (İHD) data from April 2018, 2,491 children in prison.
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The Turkish state arrested Silêman Mele Şêxo, who was injured in the bombing it carried out against the village of Bigdadê in Kani Masi in South Kurdistan.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) confirmed that Turkey’s continued detention of the co-chair of the HDP and eight other parliamentarians is a reminder of the ability of the executive authority in Turkey to influence the judicial procedures.
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