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‘1,941 arrested, convicted children in Turkey with their rights, needs disregarded’

ANKARA MEDICAL CHAMBER

‘1,941 arrested, convicted children in Turkey with their rights, needs disregarded’

The Ankara Medical Chamber has made a statement about the situation of children in Turkey’s prisons and underlined that the conditions that “push” children to crime must be improved first.

6 Children Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Jail

CHILDREN CONVICTED UNDER ANTI-TERROR LAW

6 Children Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Jail

Six children received a 7.5-year prison sentence each under charges of "membership of an illegal organization and spreading its propaganda". The decision was based on police statements only. Lawyer Güngör criticized the conviction.

1 April 2010 Semra Pelek