AI FI329/94 TURKEY Fear of torture

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EXTERNAL (for general distribution)  AI Index: EUR 44/96/94
                                     Distr: UA/SC       
 
                                     14 September 1994
 
Further information on UA 329/94 (EUR 44/93/94, 9 September 1994) 
- Fear of Torture / "Disappearance"
 
TURKEY           Dr Mustafa Ersoz
                 Fevzi Ersoz, lawyer
                 Hikmet Senol
 
Amnesty International has learned that the above named are being
held at the Lice Regimental Gendarmerie Headquarters, approximately
80 kms north west of Diyarbakir. The Gendarmerie have now confirmed
that they are holding Dr Mustafa Ersoz, the lawyer Fevzi Ersoz and
Hikmet Senol in custody.
 
All three men were due to appear before the Diyarbakir Prosecutor
on 12 September 1994. They were not, however, taken before the
Prosecutor. The reason given for this by the Lice Regimental
Gendarmerie Headquarters is that the security situation in the area
does not allow them to transfer the three men to Diyarbakir to
appear before the Prosecutor at Diyarbakir State Security Court. The
Prosecutor, for his part, has indicated that he is powerless to
expedite their appearance. The Regional Governor also stated that
he is powerless to act in this case. The three men therefore remain
in custody in Lice and there is continued concern for their safety.
 
FURTHER RECOMMENDED ACTION: Please send
telegrams/telexes/faxes/express and airmail letters in English or
your own language: 
 
- urging that Dr Mustafa Ersoz, Fevzi Ersoz and Hikmet Senol appear
before the Prosecutor in Lice or Diyarbakir at the earliest
opportunity; 
 
- seeking assurances that they are not being subjected to torture
or any other form of ill-treatment;  
 
- asking to be informed of the date of their hearing and of any
charges against them.
 
APPEALS TO:
 
Chief Prosecutor at Diyarbakir State Security Court:
 
DGM Bassavcisi                      [Salutation: Dear Sir]
Devlet Guvenlik Mahkemesi
Diyarbakir, Turkey
Telegrams: DGM Bassavcisi, Diyarbakir, Turkey
 
Minister of the Interior:
 
Mr Nahit Mentese                    [Salutation: Dear Minister]
Icisleri Bakanligi
06644 Ankara, Turkey
Telegrams: Interior Minister, Ankara, Turkey
Faxes:     +90 312 428 4346
 
Emergency Legislation Governor:
 
Mr Unal Erkan                       [Salutation: Dear Governor]
Olaganustu Hal Valiligi
Diyarbakir, Turkey
Telegrams: Olaganustu Hal Valisi, Diyarbakir, Turkey
Faxes:  +90 412 224 3572 
 
PLEASE SEND COPIES OF YOUR APPEALS TO: His Excellency Mr Candemir
Onhon, Embassy of Turkey, 43 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PA
 
[Please see the responses to this topic for the addresses
of diplomatic representatives in other countries]
 
AND, IF POSSIBLE, TO THE FOLLOWING:
 
Minister of Foreign Affairs:
 
Prof Mumtaz Soysal
Disisleri Bakanligi
06100 Ankara, Turkey
Faxes: 90 312  287 1886
 
PLEASE SEND APPEALS IMMEDIATELY.  Please do not send appeals after
26 October 1994.
 
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+   Ray Mitchell                                            +
+   Amnesty International British Section                   +
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