HUMAN RIGHTS

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• 17 more prisoners join the indefinite-irreversible hunger strike 

  The massive hunger strike of political prisoners in jails across Turkey continues spreading with the participation of more prisoners.
• Lawyers apply to visit Öcalan and other prisoners in İmralı 

  Asrın Law Bureau has applied for a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan and three other prisoners held in İmralı Prison.
• Prison resistance growing: Over 200 prisoners on hunger strike 

  The hunger strikes of political prisoners are spreading. Over 200 prisoners in more than 20 prisons are on hunger strike which has reached day 58 in Şakran prison.
• 219 prisoners on hunger strike in 27 prisons in Turkey 

  More groups of prisoners are joining the massive indefinite-irreversible hunger strike in its 57th day. The hunger strike in 27 prisons is joined by 219 inmates, 38 of whom are women.
• Kurdish political prisoners in East Kurdistan on solidarity hunger strike 

  Six Kurdish political prisoners in East Kurdistan and Iran jails have started three-day hunger strike in solidarity with the prisoners on hunger strike in Turkey and North Kurdistan jails.
• Hunger strike started in Kocaeli Kandıra Prison 

  Political prisoners in Kocaeli Kandıra Prison including Dersim Co-mayor Nurhayat Altun have started an indefinite and 5-day-long alternating hunger strike.
• Hunger strikes in Turkish prisons continue and spread 

  187 prisoners’ indefinite-irreversible hunger strike in 20 different prisons across Turkey continues and is spreading.
• Hunger strike of political prisoners in its 55th day 

  Families of prisoners hunger strike in solidarity with the massive hunger strike in Turkish jails called upon the public to support the prison resistance.
• DBP calls for urgent action on hunger strikes in prisons 

  DBP issued an urgent call for action to its provincial and district branches on the prison hunger strike that has entered its 54th day.
• Kurds to hold a demo on prison hunger strikes in front of the CPT 

  A mass demonstration will be held in front of the Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) building in Strasbourg on April 13 in order to raise awareness on the hunger strikes across Turkish prisons.
• 'Hunger strikes will be enhanced if our demands aren't accepted' 

  The hunger strike of political prisoners in İzmir's Şakran Prison continues in its 53rd day.
• KJA Spokeswoman Ata on hunger strike for four days 

  Free Women's Congress Spokeswoman Ayla Akat Ata who is jailed since October 2016 is joining the massive hunger strike in prisons for four days now.
• Families go on hunger strike in İzmir in solidarity with prisoners 

  Families of prisoners have started reversible hunger strike in İzmir province to draw attention to the condition of prisoners who are on hunger strike for 52 days.
• Indefinite-irreversible hunger strikes across Turkey prisons continue 

  The indefinite-irreversible hunger strikes of political prisons in Turkish jails continue with the participation of more prisoners every day.
• 21 more prisoners join indefinite-irreversible hunger strike 

  More prisoners are joining indefinite-irreversible hunger strikes in prisons against systematic torture and rights violations in jails across Turkey.
• HDP Prison Committee releases report on hunger strikes  

  Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Prison Committee released an information note regarding the ongoing indefinite and irreversible hunger strike by political prisoners in the prisons of Turkey.
• Dozens of prisoners join indefinite-irreversible hunger strikes 

  The indefinite-irreversible hunger strikes in prisons continue with further participation every day.
• Report on hunger strike in Şakran Prison announced 

  The report prepared on Şakran Prison where hunger strike continues for 50 days says that the prisoners’ health is deteriorating and calls on the public for awareness.
• Hunger strike in Bolu Prison to continue until demands are met 

  Prisoners on indefinite-irreversible hunger strike in Bolu F Type Closed Prison stated that their action will continue until their demands are met.
• The country ECHR fines the most: Turkey 

  Turkey is holding on to the record for most human rights violations as usual. Turkey has been the country that European Court of Human Rights issued the most compensation penalties to.
• Hunger strike in Şakran on day 50 to continue until demands are met 

  Muazzez Baykan, sister of a hunger strike participant in Şakran Prison, stated that prisoners are determined and will continue the hunger strike until demands are met.
• PKK-PAJK prisoners: Saying “No” will be a start 

  PKK and PAJK prisoners called for awareness on the hunger strikes. The prisoners say, “To say ‘no’ to the death trap the system has attempted to set upon our peoples will be the start of breaking the attack.”
• Health condition of prisoners on hunger strike in Şakran worsens 

  The indefinite and irreversible hunger strike launched by prisoners in Şakran Prison entered its 50th day. Health condition of prisoners worsens every day.
• 11 more prisoners join indefinite-irreversible hunger strike 

  The prison hunger strikes across Turkey have been joined by 5 more inmates in Antalya L Type Closed Prison and 6 others in Balıkesir Prison.
• Male guards attack female prisoners on hunger strike in Tarsus 

  Male guards have attacked the prisoners on hunger strike in Tarsus C Type Closed Prison, and seized their books and letters.