Amed- Families of sick prisoners and the prisoners who are not released despite having completed their sentences have been holding a Justice Watch for 205 days.

Today, the families of prisoners gathered in front of the Council of Forensic Medicine (ATK) in Diyarbakır to issue a press statement with the participation of the members of the Association of Assistance and Solidarity with Families Who Lost Their Relatives in the Cradle of Civilizations (MEBYA-DER), Med Federation of Associations for Legal Aid and Solidarity with Families of Arrestees and Convicts (MED TUHAD-FED), Association for Solidarity with Families of Arrestees (TUAY-DER), Democratic Regions Party (DBP) and Lawyers Association for Freedom (ÖHD).

“Be our voice”

Reading the press statement on behalf of the families of prisoners, Herdem Merwanî said that they have demanded the release of the prisoners who are not released despite having completed their sentences for 205 days. “Our demand is clear. We demand the release of the sick prisoners and the prisoners who are not being released despite having completed their sentences. The sick prisoners are kept in prison despite medical reports saying they cannot stay in prison. Their health conditions are worsening. Don’t implement enemy law against the prisoners. Our voice should be heard now. Those who promised us; do not keep their promises. Unless they meet our demands, we will continue to be everywhere to make our voice heard. We call on especially political parties to be our voice.”