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• Child staying in Diyarbakır prison with his mother denied medication 

  B.B., a child who was staying with his mother in Diyarbakır Women's Prison, was not given medication and had wounds on his body.
• 17 women, including DTK co-chair Leyla Güven, transferred to other prisons  

  17 women, including DTK co-chair Leyla Güven, were transferred to other prisons from Elazig Women's Closed Prison.
• Justice Vigil carried out in Izmir Bar Association enters its 12th day 

  The Justice Vigil carried out in Izmir Bar Association, has entered its 12th day. Fatma Sürme, the relative of one of the prisoners, said that despite the hunger strike of the prisoners in Tekirdağ Prison, the conditions are not improving.
• Şenyaşar family moves Justice Vigil to Antep  

  The Şenyaşar family brought the Justice Vigil to the Antep Court of Appeal to draw attention to the case of imprisoned family member Fadıl Şenyaşar.
• 13 prisoners on hunger strike in Tekirdağ Prison 

  The number of prisoners who went on hunger strike to end the increasing torture and oppression in Tekirdağ Prison has increased to 13.
• Senyaşar family's Justice Vigil continues on its 356th day 

  The Senyaşar family's Justice Vigil continues on its 356th day. Şenyaşarlar said: "Those who consent to oppression are like those carrying it out."
• New group of prisoners takes over hunger strike against oppression and torture in Mardin E Type jail 

  A new group of prisoners took over the hunger strike against oppression and torture in Mardin E Type Closed jail.
• Saturday Mothers: Where is Cüneyt Aydınlar? 

  Cüneyt Aydınlar was 22 years old when he was arrested in Istanbul in February 1994. Witnesses stated that he was severely tortured in police custody. To this day, he is considered to have disappeared, and his body has never been found.
• Senyaşar family's Vigil for Justice reaches day 355 

  The Senyaşar family's Vigil for Justice is on its 355th day.
• Two more prisoner join Hogir Batu, on hunger strike against torture in Iğdır for 65 days 

  As prisoner Hogir Batu's hunger strike against torture in Iğdır enters its 65th day, it has been learned that 2 more prisoners have started a hunger strike in the same prison.
• 12 prisoners still on hunger strike in Tekirdağ Prison 

  12 prisoners are on hunger strike in Tekirdağ Prison. Their families demanded that the isolation be lifted.
• Ill prisoner Selahattin Genç suffers a stroke but is kept in hospital for just two days 

  Ill prisoner Selahattin Genç, who has been in prison for 29 years, suffered a stroke and was brought to hospital, only to be taken to prison again.
• Families gather in front of the courthouse for the Justice Vigil in Amed 

  Continuing their Justice Vigil protest, the families met in front of the courthouse in Amed (Diyarbakır) and demanded that their voices be heard more.
• Prisoners in Bakırköy Women's Closed Prison investigated for shaking hands 

  Prisoners in Bakırköy Women's Closed Prison were subject to disciplinary investigations due to shaking hands and hugging.
• Zeynab Jalaliyan's mother threatened by Iranian Intelligence Service after she published video 

  Zeynab Jalaliyan's mother, Gozel Jalaliyan, was threatened by the Iranian intelligence after she shared a video message denouncing the fact that she hadn’t seen her daughter for 15 years.
• The Freedom for Aysel Tuğluk and Ill Prisoners Platform launches petition  

  The Freedom for Aysel Tuğluk and Ill Prisoners Platform launched a petition in Izmir.
• Family of Gülistan Doku attacked by police in Ankara 

  Turkish police attacked the family of Gülistan Doku after they started a sit-in outside the Ministry of Justice in Ankara, and arrested family members.
• NGOs in Mardin call for the release of Aysel Tuğluk and all sick prisoners 

  Non-governmental organizations gathered in Mardin and issued a statement in support of Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk, who is suffering from dementia in prison.
• Families demonstrate in front of Forensic Medicine Institute in support of prison resistance 

  The families of prisoners gathered outside the Forensic Medicine Institute (ATK) building to mark the 100th day of the Justice Vigil and called for the release of their children. The families praised the ongoing prison resistance.
• Woman calls for the release of sick brother imprisoned for 25 years 

  Sultan Azboy, older sister of Sıddık Kıvanç who had a heart attack twice during his 25 years in jail, warned that her brother's life would be in danger in the event of a possible heart attack and demanded his freedom.
• Remains of HPG guerrilla Mahmut Özdemir buried after a 7-month wait 

  The body of HPG guerrilla Mahmut Özdemir, who fell as a martyr as a result of clashes in Garzan on 21 June 21, was buried after 7 months.
• Prisoners in Mardin launch hunger strike  

  Prisoners in Mardin E Type Closed Prison are reported to have begun a hunger strike.
• IHD co-chair on trial: "I will continue my human rights activities" 

  The first day of the trial against IHD co-chair Öztürk Türkdoğan has taken place on Tuesday. Despite the threat of a long prison sentence, Türkdoğan declared: "I will continue my activities."
• Asrin Law Office presents Imrali report 

  The Asrin Law Office is presenting an annual report on the situation in the Imrali prison today. Abdullah Öcalan and three other political prisoners are being held hostage in the prison, and have been in total isolation again for almost a year.
• HDP shares video on social media to highlight situation of ill prisoners 

  The HDP shared a video on social media about the situation of ill prisoners. "Prisons should not turn into death houses," said the message.