Category: 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

World Children’s Day: Being a Kurdish child in Turkey means detainment and prison

November 20, 2020November 23, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

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.

Children, Prisons, Turkey

The Turkish state arrested injured man in the bombing against thevillage in South Kurdistan

November 20, 2020November 23, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

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.

Iraq, Turkey

HRW: Turkey must immediately release Kurdish politician

November 19, 2020November 23, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

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.

Press Releases, Turkey

Human Rights Foundation of Turkey Daily Report 19

November 19, 2020November 23, 2020 Centre Kurde Genève

Torture and Ill-Treatment in Prison…: It is learned from the news coverage of November 18, 2020 that, in Ağrı Patnos L Type Prison, prisoners were not given hot water and the water provided was dirty.

News, Reports, Turkey