TAYAD Statement


80TH MARTYR AND THE DEATH FAST RESISTANCE CONTINUES



12 November 2001

November 12, 2001

MUHARREM CETINKAYA FROM SINCAN F TYPE PRISON, FELL MARTYR!

All the Death Fast resisters both inside and outside the prisons have repeatedly announced that they would set themselves alight if the security forces carry out any attack. Those who try to test their will power have realised once again how they are determined.

Another Death Fast resister responded to tyranny by setting himself alight in Sincan F-type prison.

Muharrem Cetinkaya, a Death Fast volunteer from the 5th team, sacrificed himself as soon as he heard about the Armutlu massacre on November 5. When he was taken to hospital he was heavily injured. He lost his life on the morning of November 12.

The state cannot ignore the demands of our sons and daughters. It is up to the Ministry of Justice to prevent new deaths. They must start negotiations and respond to the demands positively. Otherwise we will keep facing new deaths.

Our demands are agreeable and humanitarian. Our Death Fast resistance will continue until our demands are met.