Prisoners in Şakran Women's Closed jail protest ban imposed on getting books for two months

Prisoners in Şakran Women's Closed Prison, in Izmir, have been protesting the ban imposed in receiving books and other publication for more than two months.

According to the information given by prisoners to their families, DHKP-C prisoners in Izmir Şakran Women's Closed Prison are protesting the ban imposed on receiving books and other publications on the grounds of the coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemic.

It has been reported that the action has been going on for more than two months. According to the information conveyed by the families, the prisoners hit the doors of the wards between 12 and5 pm every day and chant slogans.

The prisoners said that the action will continue until the ban is lifted.

The prisoners who met with the prison administration were told that the ban was required by the Prosecutor.