Zabit Kişi, a Turkish teacher, faced enforced disappearance and torture by Turkish intelligence after seeking safety abroad post-2016 coup attempt. Detained unlawfully for 108 days, he endured severe brutality. Despite his testimonies and the Turkish Constitutional Court's recognition of procedural violations, substantive accountability for his torture remains unaddressed, revealing systemic injustices.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
Thirteen human rights organizations urge Turkey to address prison overcrowding and ensure new release laws do not discriminate against political prisoners, highlighting systemic issues in prison conditions and healthcare.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
Disappeared, Tortured, Ignored: The Story of Zabit Kişi| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative
Disappeared, Tortured, Ignored: The Story of Zabit Kişi| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative
UN anti-torture body criticises Turkey for widespread violations and failures| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative
TALI submits six reports to the Human Rights Council for Turkey’s review| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative