Turkey: Further information on death in custody / ill-treatment / fear for safety

AI has received further information concerning events at Buca prison. The organization has learned that Mesut Avci did not die but is one of the 40 inmates under treatment at Yesilyurt State Hospital, some of whom are still very seriously ill. The 51 relatives, lawyers and Human Rights association members who were arrested on 22 September were released on 23 September. As a result of the beatings they received at the time of detention, several were injured.

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