14 Temmuz 1982 Diyarbakir Zindani [ Web ]

Inmates were often denied legal defense and contact with families. The Death Fast of July 14

The events at Diyarbakır Prison (often referred to as the "Diyarbakır Zindanı") mark a critical turning point in the history of the Kurdish movement and the aftermath of Turkey's 1980 military coup. On this date, prominent political prisoners initiated a "Great Death Fast" ( Büyük Ölüm Orucu ) to protest the extreme torture and inhumane conditions of the facility. Historical Context 14 Temmuz 1982 Diyarbakir Zindani

Following the September 12, 1980 coup, Diyarbakır No. 5 Military Prison became notorious as one of the world's most brutal detention centers. Prisoners were subjected to systematic physical and psychological abuse, including: Inmates were often denied legal defense and contact