HUMAN RIGHTS

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• Protest against torture of women in Patnos prison 

  Outside the prison in Patnos, where three women were tortured with the so-called pig shackle, calls have been made for the suspension of the prison management and the guards involved.
• Ill prisoner not treated in Ankara hospitals 

  Ill prisoner Gürbüz Topçu was brought from Bodrum prison to Ankara for an eye prosthesis, but was not treated in three different hospitals that said that "his condition is not suitable for a prosthesis."
• Rights of prisoners and families constantly violated  

  Nevzat Aslan traveled many kilometers to visit his daughter Nurcan Aslan, held in Tarsus Prison, but was told that "the guards were having dinner" and was left waiting.
• UN: Turkey continues to kill civilians in air strikes 

  In its report, the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria pointed out that Turkey killed civilians in Rojava using UAVs. The report also emphasized that war and crimes against humanity continue in the Turkish occupied areas.
• PKK and PAJK Committees call on people to protest torture in prisons 

  Following reports of the use of so-called pig shackles on female prisoners in Patnos prison, the PKK and PAJK called for protests. If nothing is done, said the prisoners, such terror could spread throughout society.
• At least 201 workers lost their lives in occupational homicides in August 

  The Occupational Health and Safety Observatory said that at least 201 workers lost their lives in August. The number of people who lost their lives in occupational homicides reached at least 1272 in 8 months.
• Ill prisoner in Kırşehir S Type jail not taken to hospital 

  Şervan Sertkaya, an ill prisoner held in Kırşehir S Type Closed Prison, said that despite vomiting blood, he was not transferred to the hospital.
• Saturday Mothers attacked and detained again on the 963rd week of action 

  Despite a contrary ruling by the Turkish Constitutional Court, Istanbul police have again attacked the Saturday Mothers' gathering at Galatasaray Square. Several people were taken into custody in the crackdown.
• Presidents of 55 bar associations demand release of TIP Hatay MP Can Atalay 

  The presidents of 55 bar associations gathered in front of the Constitutional Court to protest the imprisonment of TIP deputy and lawyer Can Atalay.
• Lawyer appeals against deportation of Kurdish man to Syria 

  Abdulmenaf Osman from Rojava, who spent 30 years in Turkish custody, has been released from prison, but only to be illegally deported to the Turkish-Jihadist occupation zone.
• Iranian theater player who fled to Turkey after popular uprising faces deportation 

  Having already spent over a year behind bars in Iran, artist Ali Pourasani came to Turkey with the intention of moving to Canada. He is now facing deportation to Iran.
• Ibrahim Uzun tells of the ordeal they had to go through to retrieve their son's remains 

  Ibrahim Uzun, whose son's body was delivered to him in a box, said that the state offered them to participate in the protest in front of Diyarbakır HDP and since they did not accept it, they were punished in that cruel way.
• Kurdish man from Rojava faces deportation to Syria after 30 years in Turkish prison 

  ÖHD warns against the deportation of Abdulmenaf Osman from Rojava, who spent 30 years in Turkish custody. He has now been released, but only to be illegally deported to the Turkish-Jihadist occupation zone.
• Tuncel says women in Sincan to refuse food for 3 days to protest situation of ill prisoners 

  Imprisoned politician Sebahat Tuncel said that they will refuse food for 3 days to protest the violations of rights of seriously ill prisoners.
• Human Rights Association calls for global fight for refugee rights 

  While more and more people have to flee, rich countries are increasingly barricading themselves. Güseren Yoleri, chair of the IHD office in Istanbul, criticized the international migration policy and called for a global fight for refugee rights.
• KHRN report on human rights violations in Iranian Kurdistan in August 

  13 prisoners were executed, four kolbars killed and 16 injured, one civilian was shot dead, at least 60 civilians arrested and at least 10 people were sentenced to prison terms in East Kurdistan in the month of August, according to KHRN data.
• Saturday Mothers: We will continue to demand justice and not give up Galatasaray Square 

  Despite a ruling by the Turkish Constitutional Court, Istanbul police have again attacked the Saturday Mothers' gathering at Galatasaray Square. More than thirty people were taken into custody in the crackdown.
• Iranian court indicts lawyer of Jina Mahsa Amini 

  The Iranian judiciary has indicted the family lawyer of Kurdish woman Jina Mahsa Amini, accusing him of "propaganda against the state".
• Diyarbakir City Protection and Solidarity Platform says Prison No. 5 should be "Human Rights Museum" 

  Diyarbakir City Protection and Solidarity Platform held a press conference about Prison No. 5 in Amed and demanded that the prison be turned into a "Human Rights Museum".
• Iranian singer Yarrahi sent to prison 

  In Iran, 41-year-old artist Mehdi Yarrahi was arrested after being detained for a song called "Your Headscarf".
• 70-year-old political prisoner Şakir Turan passes away in Erzincan 

  Political prisoner Şakir Turan passed away in Erzincan Prison after a serious illness. His last words were: "Take good care of yourselves and stick together. I walk with my head held high, for I have not retreated one step."
• Human Rights Association: 313 prisoners denied release 

  The Human Rights Association said that the release of 313 detainees has been prevented by the Administration and Monitoring Boards since 2021.
• Human Rights Organization calls for international action to stop Turkish crimes in North-East Syria 

  The Human Rights Organization in the Euphrates Region condemned the international silence on the crimes committed by the Turkish state and called for urgent international intervention to stop the attacks and crimes in the region.
• Saturday Mothers attacked and detained once again on the 961st week of action  

  The Saturday Mothers seeking justice for their disappeared relatives and their supporters were once again attacked and detained by the police in Istanbul.
• Prisoner suffering from cancer continues to be held in jail 

  Mehmet Elçe, a prisoner suffering from cancer, continues to be held in Antep H Type Prison, despite a hospital's report saying that "he cannot stay in jail".