14 Temmuz 1982 Diyarbakir Zindani ⏰

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

Inmates were reportedly forced to eat dog excrement and forbidden from speaking their native Kurdish language. 14 Temmuz 1982 Diyarbakir Zindani

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 Inmates were often denied legal defense and contact