Huseyin Koku, president of HADEP in Elbistan, Kahramanmaras province, on 20 October 1994, disappeared on 20 October 1994. He is believed to be in unacknowledged detention in Kahramanmaras. Huseyin Koku has been detained many times before, most recently in March 1994. On that occasion he was severely tortured and has since required medical treatment. He was reportedly constantly followed by the police. AI is gravely concerned for his safety.
