Conscientious Objector İnan Süver Free

Conscientious objector İnan Süver was released from prison upon the decision of the Aegean Army Command Military Court to postpone the execution of his sentence. Süver was in prison since 5 August 2010 and released on Friday (9 December).

In an interview with bianet, Süver said he had only left prison half an hour earlier and hence would not be able to talk for long. He was going to go to Istanbul as soon as possible to see his wife and his children.

Süver claimed that he had not talked to anybody throughout the past four months and that he started a hunger strike again on the very same morning the decision for his release was issued. He explained that he was extremely happy and excited to be out of the prison cell and part of daily life again.

"I do not think he will go back to prison"

Süver's lawyer Davut Erkan announced that the court relied on the report on "psychological distress" issued by the Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA).

Erkan stated that the court postponed Süver's finalized sentence. The lawyer assumed that Süver will be treated in hospital after this since he was "not suitable for military service" according to the report. (EKN/VK)