ANTALYA - The release of prisoners in Antalya, Mervan Demirtaş, Mahmut Kaygan and Nurşen Tekin, was extended for the 4th, 4th and 2st time repectively. 

 

In prisons in Antalya, prisoners are faced with arbitrary practices, isolation and prolonged executions. According to the information obtained, while social rights of prisoners in Manavgat S-Type Prison were prevented, in Antalya S-Type Prison, iron bars resembling logar lids were placed on the windows opening to the ventilation. It is stated that similar practices are also practised in Antalya High Security Prison. 

 

The release of Mervan Demirtaş, whose release from Antalya High Security Prison was extended 6 times for 3 times because he did not accept the imposition of remorse, was extended once again. 14 years in prison, Demirtaş's release was extended for 6 months because he once again refused to accept the imposition of remorse. 

 

It is stated that since the opening of Manavgat S Type Prison on 9 October 2022, prisoners have not been allowed to participate in weekly sports and chat activities. The release of Mahmut Kaygan, an ill prisoner in the same prison, was postponed for the 4th time. Imprisoned for 31 years, Kaygan's release, which had been postponed 3 times for 3 months each, was once again extended by 3 months because he did not accept the imposition of remorse. 

 

It is learned that Nurşen Tekin was expected to be released this week, but her release was postponed for 3 months. It is learnt that Tekin's execution was postponed on the grounds that he did not accept the imposition of remorse.