Seven Dead after Armutlu Massacre
Seven people have died as a result of the attack on Armutlu
by the Turkish Police on 5th November. They are:
Arzu Guler, a female death faster on the 152nd day of hunger strike. She was killed by poison from gas bombs.
Sultan Yildiz was killed by the police with a single gun shot. She was not on the Death Fast but was a supporter.
Baris Kas was killed by the police with a single gun shot. He was a friend of prisoners and was visiting friends in the death fast house.
Bulent Durgac was killed by several gunshots while visiting the house. He was a former prisoner and took part in the1996 Hunger Strike, which left him handicapped.
Haydar Bozkurt set himself on fire in protest at the attack. Armed police then opened fire, after throwing stones and other missiles at him. He died two days later in hospital.
Nail Cavus a political prisoner and hunger striker in Tekirdag isolation F-type prison set himself on fire to protest about the Armutlu massacre.
Eyup Samur a political prisoner and hunger striker in Kandira isolation F-type prison set himself on fire to protest about the Armutlu massacre.
|