Document #2036842

FIDH – International Federation for Human Rights, OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture (Author)

Turkey: Authorities are responsible for Ebru Timtik’s death in custody

https://www.omct.org/human-rights-defenders/urgent-interventions/turkey/2020/08/d26055/

ecoi.net description:
Human rights lawyer Ebru Timtik died while in custody after 238 days of hunger strike to call for a fair trial in her case and that of 18 colleagues currently under prosecution
Country:
Türkiye
Sources:
FIDH – International Federation for Human Rights, OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture (Author)
Published:
28 August 2020
Original link:
https://www.omct.org/human-rights-defenders/urgent-interventions/turkey/2020/08/d26055/
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
2036842

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