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LIST
OF DEATHS IN CUSTODY
The
following list provides names, dates and places of those cases in which
the Turkish authorities either did not provide any information or where
the official response contradicts information received by Amnesty International
from other sources. Cases where the authorities confirmed the deaths to
be the result of torture are listed at the end. Cases without contradictory
information and where the causes of death were stated as not directly related
to torture have been omitted. The list gives the date on which Amnesty
International believes death occurred and the place in which the prisoner
was held.
Quick reference: Deaths
after 12 September 1980
- FURTHER
INFORMATION SOUGHT
- DEATHS CONFIRMED TO BE THE RESULT OF TORTURE (40) DEATHS IN CUSTODY BEFORE 12 SEPTEMBER 1980 NO
REPLIES RECEIVED
FURTHER INFORMATION SOUGHT 4. Cuma ÖZASLAN Gaziantep 25 January 1980 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: died on 25 January 1980, four
police officers acquitted. Circumstances of death not clarified. 5.
Remzi YALVAÇ Diyarbakir February 1980
Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 21 December 1981: jumped out of window, investigation
in progress. Subm. on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: attempted to
escape and jumped out of second floor in 1980 in Diyarbakir. The mother
alleged death to be the result of torture. 6.
Recep ESTIK Istanbul 12 April 1980
Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: suicide in police custody on 12
April 1980 in Istanbul. On 14 April 1980 his father, Mesut Estik, sent
a complaint to Gaziosmanpasa Prosecutor's Office, in which he alleged torture
to be the cause of death. 7.
Osman Mehmet ÖNSOY Istanbul 22 May 1980
Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: died on 25 May 1980 as a result
of hunger-strike and beating his head against the walls. Istanbul Military
Court is reported to have started a trial against alleged torturers. 8.
Halil GÜNDOGAN Istanbul 2 August 1980
Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 25 March 1982: Halil Dogan (GÜNAYDIN) was
found wounded and died on way to hospital, investigation in progress. Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: escaped on 23 April 1988 from Metris
Military Prison. CASES
SUBMITTED FOR THE FIRST TIME
DEATHS IN CUSTODY AFTER 12 SEPTEMBER 1980
70. Rafet DEMIR Bursa 22 September 1980 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 13 January 1982: jump out of window, no ground
for prosecution. Reply on 2 March 1989: suicide in police custody by jumping
out of window of Bursa Police Headquarters. Amnesty International has received
allegations of torture.
71. Hüseyin KARAKAS Iskenderun 27 September 1980 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply of 13 January 1982: investigation in progress.
Findings not known.
72. Ali INAN Istanbul 28 September 1980 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply of 13 January 1982: investigation in progress.
Findings not known.
73. Ahmet Hilmi FEVZIOGLU Bursa 2 October 1980 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 13 January 1981: jumped out of the window
of Bursa Police Headquarters, no grounds for prosecution. Reply on 2 March
1989: suicide in police custody on 2 October 1980 by jumping from fifth
floor of Bursa Police Headquarters. Amnesty International has received
allegations of torture.
74. Mehmet CIZRELI Mardin 6 October 1980 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply of 21 December 1981 stated that he had been
killed by opposite faction. Amnesty International has received allegations
of torture.
75. Cemil KIRBAYIR Kars 9 October 1980 Subm.
on 16 February 1982. Reply on 14 June 1982: investigation in progress.
Submitted again on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: escaped as suspected
militant of the illegal organization Acilciler-Devrimci Yol (Urgent
Activists-Revolutionary Path) on 8 October 1980 and is still wanted. There
are several witnesses to Cemil Kirbayir's detention. His father lodged
a formal complaint in July 1981.
76. Sait SIMSEK Diyarbakir 26 October 1980 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 21 December 1981: has never been detained
by the martial law authorities. Subm. on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March
1989: attempted to escape, fell and died of internal bleeding on 26 October
1980 in Gaziantep. Circumstances of death not clarified.
77. Ahmet ALTAN K.maras 3 November 1980 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: suicide on 31 November 1980 in
prison. Amnesty International has received allegations that he was beaten
to death in Musonlar village near Kahramanmaras.
78. Ibrahim ESKI Ankara 11 November 1980 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 13 January 1982: trial in progress. Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 Sept. 1988: fell on escape, 12 police officers
acquitted. Reply on 2 March 1989: brain haemorrhage after attempted escape,
died on 11 November 1980 in Ankara. The lengthy court case against the
police officers (verdict of acquittal twice quashed by appeal court) indicates
that torture may have been involved.
79. Cafer DAGDOGAN Adana 12 November 1980 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 13 January 1982: trial in progress. Reply
on 2 March 1989: suicide in police custody on 11 December 1980 by jumping
out of third floor of Adana Police Headquarters. Details in Erbil Tusalp's
book: Bin Insan (A Thousand Humans), p. 156, showing the contradictions
during trial against alleged torturers, virtually ruling out the possibility
of a suicide.
80. Hayrettin EREN Istanbul 10 December 1980 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: militant of the illegal organization
Devrimci Sol (Revolutionary Left), wanted for a long time. Details in Kürsat
Istanbullu's book: Gözaltinda Kaybolanlar (Disappeared in Custody), pp.
13-21, citing testimonies of several witnesses who state he died in detention,
including the testimony of his mother who went to see him in custody.
81. Ercan KOCA Ankara 15 December 1980 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 13 January 1982: no grounds for prosecution.
Subm. on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: fell on escape, no grounds
for prosecution. Reply on 2 March 1989: died on 15 December 1980 in Gata
Hospital. His father lodged a formal complaint with the martial law authorities.
82. Mahmut KAYA Kars 25 December 1980 Submitted
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: wanted for an offence in Kars since
1980. There are several witnesses for his death. The date of death might
be 3 January 1981.
83. Manzur GECGEL Izmir 27 December 1980 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 13 January 1982: no grounds for prosecution.
Subm. on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: died on 9 September
1980, no grounds for prosecution. Circumstances of death not clarified.
84. Tur(h)an SAGLAM Kars 28 December 1980 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: died of illness, three police
officers acquitted. Circumstances of death not clarified.
85. Mehmet DAG Adana 29 December 1980 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 21 December 1981: no record. Account of this
death in Erbil Tusalp's book: Bin Insan (A Thousand Humans), p. 156.
86. Davut ELIBOLU Amasya 29 December 1980 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 21 December 1981: no record. Place could
be Adana.
87. Ayhan ALAN Tarsus 8 January 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: died in a clash. Amnesty International
has received allegations of torture.
88. Ahmet UZUN Rize 16 January 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death due to poisoning
on 16 January 1981 in Rize Garrison. Poisoning is not a natural cause of
death. Fellow detainees gave detailed account of his death as a result
of torture.
89. Adil (Ali) YIlMAZ Ankara 20 January 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: died of illness, no grounds
for prosecution. There are three witnesses who state his death to be the
result of torture.
90. Ahmet DEMIR Diyarbakir February 1981 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 21 December 1981: investigation in progress.
Findings not known.
91. Osman KARADUMAN Adana February 1981 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 21 December 1981: no record.
92. Mehmet Ali ERBAY Adiyaman 10 February 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death. Circumstances of
death not clarified.
93. Ibrahim ALPDOGAN K.maras 11 February 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: fell from a rock when trying to
show place of crime, died on 11 February 1981 at Pazarcik Health Centre.
Witnesses say that he was beaten to death.
94. Ömer AYDOGMUS Izmir 12 February 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: suicide in police custody in February
1981 in Izmir. Eleven defendants in a political trial in Izmir Military
Court alleged his death to be the result of torture. Fellow detainees later
gave a detailed account.
95. Hulusi TALAK Gaziantep 13 February 1981 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 13 January 1982: trial in progress. Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: died of heart failure, five
police officers acquitted. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death due to
'heart insufficiency due to asthmatic cardiac illness' on 13 February 1981
in police custody in Gaziantep. There are two contradictory medical reports
on the cause of death.
96. Bedrettin SINAK Adana 13 February 1981 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 21 December 1981: investigation in progress.
Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death on 13 February 1981 in police custody.
Amnesty International has received allegations of torture.
97. Aydin DEMIRKOL Malatya March 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: died of illness, two police
officers acquitted. Amnesty International has received allegations of torture.
98. Sahin Satilmis DOKUYUCU Ankara 18 March 1981 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 21 December 1981: no grounds for prosecution.
Reply on 2 March 1989: suicide in police custody on 18 March 1981 by jumping
from sixth floor of Ankara Police Headquarters. Fellow detainees alleged
he was thrown out of the window.
99. Hasan GAZOGLU Istanbul 30 March 1981 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 25 March 1982: jumped from fourth floor.
Subm. on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: Sazoglu committed suicide
by jumping out of window of Istanbul Police Headquarters. Amnesty International
has received allegations of torture.
100. Mustafa ISIK Istanbul April 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: died in clash with police officers
on 1 May 1981 in Istanbul. Amnesty International has received allegations
that one police officer is responsible for his death as a result of torture.
101. Sadiye YAVUZ Manisa 1 April 1981 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 13 January 1982: no record.
102. Bozan CIMEN K.maras 2 April 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: tried to get hold of the pistol
of the police officers, died as result of accidental shooting on 2 April
1981. Relatives alleged that he was shot during interrogation.
103. Abdurrahman ÇEÇEN Diyarbakir 27 April 1981 Subm.
on 7 September 1981. Reply on 21 December 1981: no grounds for prosecution.
Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death of cirrhosis on 21 March 1981 in Diyarbakir
Military Prison. Fellow detainees alleged he was beaten to death.
104. Hüseyin EROL Mardin 14 May 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: wanted as member of the illegal
Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK). His death was reported in the Turkish press.
105. Yusuf BAG K.maras July 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death from tuberculosis
on 22 March in Adana State Hospital. Amnesty International has received
allegations of torture.
106. Süleyman CIHAN Istanbul 30 July 1981 Subm.
on 11 September 1981. Reply on 13 January 1982: investigation in progress.
Reply on 2 March 1989: suicide in police custody on 30 July 1981 by jumping
from sixth floor in Istanbul. There is a detailed account in Kürsat Istanbullu's
book: Gözaltinda Kaybolanlar (Disappeared in Custody), pp. 33-47, in which
six witnesses state the death to be the result of torture.
107. Fehmi ÖZASLAN K.maras 21 August 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death due to 'labuler pneumonia'
on 23 August 1981 in Kahramanmaras State Hospital. Circumstances of death
not clarified. Amnesty International has received allegations of torture.
108. Metin SARPBULUT Ankara October 1981 Subm.
on 16 February 1982. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death from tuberculosis
on 25 May 1981 in Izmir Tepe Chest Hospital. One witness has stated death
took place at Ankara Police Headquarters.
109. Behzat FIRIK Tunceli 10 October 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: investigation in progress.
Reply on 2 March 1989: shot on 10 October 1981 while trying to escape from
security forces in Tunceli. Brother witnessed his death after being tortured
himself.
110. Mehmet CEREN K.maras 20 October 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death due to inflammation
of the lungs on 21 October 1981 in police custody in Kahramanmaras. Circumstances
of death not clarified. His father, Vahip Ceren, alleged that death was
the result of torture.
111. Ismail ESEN Bursa 15 November 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: arrested on 28 March 1982, later
released, now living in Gemlik. The Turkish press reported that Ismail
Esen died in Bursa Closed Prison. This was confirmed by Bursa Public Prosecutor
Avni Dogan.
112. Ismet TAS Istanbul 5 December 1981 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death from 'infarction'
on 1 February 1981 in Metris Military Hospital. Circumstances of death
not clarified. Detailed account in Kürsat Istanbullu's book: Gözaltinda
Kaybolanlar (Disappeared in Custody), p. 128, attributing his death to
torture and medical neglect.
113. Hakan MERMEROGLU Istanbul 24 December 1981 Subm.
on 16 February 1982. No reply. Subm. on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September
1988: died on 14 December 1981, no torture, no grounds for prosecution.
Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death from 'lobar pneumonia' on 14 December
1981 in Istanbul. Amnesty International's information indicates that he
died after gas bombs had been thrown into the wards at Alemdag Prison.
114. Bahadir DUMANLI Istanbul 3 January 1982 Subm.
on 13 January 1982. No reply. Subm. on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September
1988: died of lung problems, no grounds for prosecution. Reply on 2 March
1989: natural death due to 'respiratory insufficiency due to abscess of
right lungs' on 1 March 1982 in Haydarpasa Numune Hospital. Amnesty International's
information indicates that he died after gas bombs had been thrown into
the wards at Alemdag Prison.
115. Sevket SEVSEREN Adana February 1982 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death from 'lobar pneumonia'
on 23 December 1982 in Ankara State Hospital. Circumstances of death not
clarified. Conflicting information on date and place.
116. Abdurrahim AKSOY Samsun 9 February 1982 Subm.
on 13 March 1982. Reply on 2 March 1989: attempted escape from Samsun Police
Headquarters. Colleagues of Abdurrahim Aksoy alleged that he died as a
result of torture.
117. Cemal KILIÇ Diyarbakir 23 February 1982 Subm.
on 13 April 1982. Reply by Turkish Embassy in Bonn in September 1982: Kemal
K. in prison and good health. Subm. on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September
1988: died on 22 February 1982 as a result of tuberculosis. Four witnesses
state he died as a result of beatings.
118. Ismet ÖMÜRCAN K.maras 26 February 1982 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: died in a clash. Reply on
2 March 1989: died on 26 February 1981 in an armed clash. His father alleged
that he handed over his son to the security forces and that he died as
a result of torture.
119. Önder DEMIROK Diyarbakir 8 March 1982 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 Sept. 1988: Ömer Demirok died on 23 February
1982 from lung problems. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death due to 'pulmonary
disease' on 23 February 1982 in Diyarbakir Military Hospital. Circumstances
of death not clarified. Fellow detainees allege that he died as a result
of beatings.
120. Kenan CIFTCI Diyarbakir 21 April 1982 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: suicide on 21 April 1982 by taking
an overdose of medicine in Diyarbakir Military Prison. Fellow detainees
allege the death to be the result of beatings.
121. Mehmet Ali ERASLAN Diyarbakir 9 June 1982 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death due to 'cardiorespiratory
failure due to acetonaemia and uraemia' in 1981 in Diyarbakir Military
Hospital. Circumstances of death not clarified. Fellow detainees allege
that death was the result of beatings.
122. Mustafa TUNC Istanbul 9 July 1982 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death due to 'malignant
tumour and meta stasis , in Haydarpasa Military Hospital. Circumstances
of death not clarified. Account in Kürsat Istanbullu's book: Gözaltinda
Kaybolanlar (Disappeared in Custody), pp. 51-55, attributing his death
to torture and medical neglect.
123. Aziz ÖZBAY Diyarbakir 23 August 1982 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: died on 20 August 1982 as
a result of cirrhosis. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death from cirrhosis
of the liver on 20 August 1982 in Diyarbakir Military Prison. Fellow prisoners
alleged that he died after beatings.
124. Adnan ZINCIRKlRAN Urfa September 1982 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 30 March 1989: suicide by throwing himself into
the Tigris River on 4 September 1982 while trying to escape. Amnesty International
has received allegations that he was beaten in front of the village population
and then thrown into the river.
125. Zafer MÜCTEBAGOGLU Ankara 15 October 1982 Subm.
on 7 December 1982. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death due to 'ulcerative
colitis' on 8 October 1982 in Gata Hospital. Fellow prisoners alleged death
to be the result of torture.
126. Mustafa Asim HAYRULLAHOGLU Istanbul 16 November 1982 Subm.
on 5 January and 11 May 1983. No reply. Subm. on 10 June 1988. Reply on
28 September 1988: three officers acquitted. Reply on 2 March 1989: wounded
after clashes with security forces, died later on 16 November 1982. According
to Amnesty International's information the trial is still in progress (acquittal
quashed by appeal court).
127. Seyithan SAK Diyarbakir 21 November 1982 Reply
on 2 March 1989: natural death from renal failure on 21 November 1982 in
Diyarbakir Military Hospital. Circumstances of death not clarified. Fellow
prisoners alleged death to be the result of beatings.
128. Hüseyin SERTKAYA Bingöl 21 November 1982 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: suicide in police custody on 22
November 1982 in Bingöl. Relatives alleged that the death was the result
of torture.
129. Feyzullah BINGÖL Mus 25 November 1982 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: suicide in police custody on 25
November 1982 in Mus. Relatives alleged that his death was the result of
torture.
130. Aziz BÜYÜKERTAC Diyarbakir 22 December 1982 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death from heart attack
on 30 November 1982 in Diyarbakir Military Prison (Büyükertas). Circumstances
of death not clarified. Fellow prisoners alleged that he was beaten to
death.
131. Ramazan YAYAN Diyarbakir 13 January 1983 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death from 'miliary tuberculosis'
on 13 January 1983 in Diyarbakir Military Hospital. Circumstances of death
not clarified. Fellow prisoners alleged that he was beaten to death.
132. Mehmet Emin AKPINAR Diyarbakir 25 January 1983 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death from 'diarrhoea and
malabsorption' on 3 June 1982 in Diyarbakir Military Prison. Circumstances
of death not clarified. Fellow prisoners alleged that he was beaten to
death.
133. Mazlum GÜDER Elazig 5 March 1983 Subm.
on 3 June 1983. Reply on 28 September 1988: died on 3 March 1983, no grounds
for prosecution. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death from heart block
on 4 March 1983 in Diyarbakir Military Prison. Twelve witnesses alleged
his death to be the result of torture.
134. Niyazi GÜNDOGDU Sivas 16 March 1983 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: suicide in police custody on 16
March 1985 in Sivas. Relatives alleged that death was the result of torture.
135. Ibrahim KOSAR Adana 20 March 1983 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death 9ue to 'pulmonary
haemorrhage' in prison. Amnesty International has received allegations
of torture.
136. Medet ÖZBADEM Diyarbakir 20 May 1983 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death from 'pulmonary tuberculosis'
on 19 May 1983 in Diyarbakir Military Hospital. Circumstances of death
not clarified. Fellow prisoners alleged that his death is the result of
torture and medical neglect.
137. Hamdi FILIZCAN Canakkale July 1983 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death from brain haemorrhage
on 1 September 1984 in Canakkale State Hospital. Circumstances of death
not clarified. There is a detailed account in Kürsat Istanbullu's book,
Gözaltinda Kaybolanlar (Disappeared in Custody), p. 131, indicating that
his death was the result of beatings and medical neglect.
138. Hüsnü SEYHAN Ankara 23 September 1983 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 30 March 1989: suicide on 23 September 1983 at
Ankara Anafartalar Police Station. Seven officers acquitted. Amnesty International's
information indicates that two conflicting autopsy reports exist.
139. Ibrahim ULAG Diyarbakir 3 November 1983 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death due to 'infarction'
on 3 November 1983 in police custody in Diyarbakir. Circumstances of death
not clarified. Relatives alleged that his death was the result of torture.
140. Necmettin BÜYÜKKAYA Diyarbakir 23 January 1984 Subm.
on 26 January 1984. Reply on 28 September 1988: died as a result of a fight
with guards. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death (details are not legible
on the copy). Fellow prisoners alleged his death to be the result of torture.
141. Maksut TEPELI Istanbul 26 February 1984 Subm.
on 7 November 1984. Reply on 3 December 1984: no grounds for prosecution.
Reply on 2 March 1989: did not listen to order to stop and died on 5 February
1984 in Haydarpasa Numune Hospital. Two witnesses state death was the result
of torture.
142. Halil Ibrahim BATURALP Diyarbakir 27 April 1984 Subm.
on 10 0une 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death due to 'vardiovascular
and respiratory failure due to cerebral hyperemia (excess of blood in the
brain) and oedema' (swelling) in 1984 in Diyarbakir Military Hospital.
Circumstances of death not clarified. Fellow prisoners alleged his death
to be the result of beatings.
143. Hasan AKAN Sirnak 14 April 1985 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: investigation in progress.
Findings not known.
144. Siddik BILGIN Bingöl 31 July 1985 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: trial in progress. Findings
not known.
145. Serafettin TIRIC Fatsa 10 August 1985 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: investigation in progress.
Findings not known.
146. Halil YULUK Fethiye 18 August 1985 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: suicide in police custody. MP Ali
Ihsan Elgin said that cell was too low for suicide.
147. Cevher YASAR Elazig 4 September 1985 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: suicide in police custody on 4
September 1985 in Tunceli. Relatives alleged death to be the result of
torture.
148. Ibrahim POLAT Mardin 28 September 1985 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: jumped from police van when taken
to place of crime, died of brain haemorrhage on 28 September 1985 in Diyarbakir.
Relatives alleged that death had been caused by torture.
149. Hamza TUTAN Hakkari 8 November 1985 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: no grounds for prosecution.
Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death due to 'cardiac insufficiency' on
8 November 1985 in Yüksekova Gendarmerie. Circumstances of death not clarified.
Amnesty International's information indicates that an investigation was
started and five police officers were suspended from duty.
150. Recep TUNA Istanbul 27 January 1986 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 Sept. 1988: investigation in progress. Reply
on 2 March 1989: natural death due to 'respiratory insufficiency' on 27
January 1986 in Bayrampasa Prison. Circumstances of death not clarified
151. Mustafa YAGCI Kayseri 11 April 1986 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 28 September 1988: suicide, no grounds for prosecution.
Reply on 2 March 1989: suicide in Sivas Prison on 11 April 1986. Amnesty
International's information indicates that prison director and 29 staff
were on trial for having beaten Mustafa Yagci to death.
152. Ömer CAVUSOGlU Ankara 28 May 1986 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 30 March 1989: Ömer Engin (Ömer Çavusoglu) died
on 29 May 1986 at Istanbul Police Headquarters because of heart failure.
Circumstances of death not clarified.
153. Muhammet Hilmi MUSA Ankara February 1987 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: wanted in connection with a killing.
In a trial in Ankara State Security Court lawyer and defendants alleged
that he died as a result of torture.
154. Sabri CUHADAR Edirne March 1987 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: suicide in police custody in Edirne.
Amnesty International's information indicates that Ankara Military Court
made a formal complaint to Edirne Prosecutor's Office about this death.
155. Mehmet Temel OKTAY Eregli 20 March 1987 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death due to 'perforation
of duodenum resulting in peritonitis' on 20 March 1987 in Eregli Gendarmerie.
Amnesty International's information indicates that Eregli Prosecutor's
Office ordered an autopsy by the forensic institute.
156. Feridun CELIK Istanbul 22 April 1987 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: jumped out of second floor in an
attempt to escape, died on 23 April 1987. Feridun Çelik's wife, who had
been detained together with her husband, alleged that he had been killed
under torture.
157. Mehmet KALKAN Diyarbakir 14 June 1987 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Replies on 28 November 1988 and 2 March 1989: suicide
in police custody on 14 June 1987 in Diyarbakir. There is one witness who
alleges that he died as a result of torture.
158. Kemal KARAPINAR Erzurum 2 December 1987 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 2 March 1989: natural death due to heart attack
on 2 December 1987 in Erzurum Numune Hospital. Fellow detainees alleged
his death to be the result of torture.
159. Manuel DEMIR Istanbul 24 January 1988 Subm.
on 10 June 1988. Reply on 30 March 1989: died on 24 January 1988 in Istanbul
in an armed clash with the security forces. Friends and relatives have
alleged that he had been taken into police custody some hours before his
death.
DEATHS
CONFIRMED TO BE THE RESULT OF TORTURE (40)
CASES
IN WHICH AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL KNOWS THAT TORTURERS HAVE BEEN CONVICTED
(7)
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