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Hunger strikes in Turkey’s prisons end on 290th day

Hunger strikes in Turkey’s prisons end on 290th day

Prisoners went on an indefinite-rotating hunger strike in protest against the isolation of PKK leader Öcalan in prison and the rights violations committed in prisons, especially during the pandemic. The periods were increased from 5 to 15 days as of July 14.

13 September 2021