Arzu Demir

Arzu Demir

Children at Buca were Beaten Up

Ersin, a member of the Parliamentary Human Rights Investigation Committee carried out an investigation at the Buca Prison and said that the childrens revolt had nothing to do with systematic torture. Torture is routine there, said lawyer Cilingir.

12 November 2003

Mothers: We Dont Want Our Sons to Go to Iraq

We did not give birth to our children for you to get them killed, said the mothers of soldiers. The families of soldiers who made a press statement, called on the lawmakers: You approved the motion, send your children to Iraq first.

17 October 2003

Regs. Lacks on Sexual Crimes Against Women

Lawyer Keskin said the amendments to the Turkish Penal Code about sexual torture and rape, were inadequate. Criticizing the fact that complaint was necessary for the pursuit of rape, She said the amendments did not make it easier to prove sexual torture

Turkey is US Trigger-Puller, Unpaid Soldier

Political scientist Gerger said Turkey was a partner of the US in its war crimes. Gerger said. Turkey has become an unpaid soldier instead of being a paid soldier. And now it is acting as if it said no to the US