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1024th Week of Cumartesi Anneleri Protest

The Cumartesi Anneleri continued their weekly protest, demanding justice for two men, Mehmet Şirin Bayram and Ramazan Tekin, who disappeared after being taken into custody 28 years ago.

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Cumartesi Anneleriİnsan Hakları Derneği (İhd)

Mehmet Şirin BayramRamazan TekinJiyan TosunHalime BayramHazal Tekin

What is the overall significance of this ongoing protest?: The protest highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and accountability for human rights abuses in Turkey, with the families determined to find out what happened to their loved ones and see those responsible brought to justice.
What is the main purpose of the Cumartesi Anneleri protests?: The Cumartesi Anneleri (Saturday Mothers) held their 1024th weekly protest, demanding justice for Mehmet Şirin Bayram and Ramazan Tekin, who disappeared after being taken into custody 28 years ago.
What kind of pressure and threats have the families experienced?: The families have faced significant pressure and intimidation in their pursuit of justice, including threats for reporting the military. Despite this, they remain determined to continue their fight.
What obstacles have the families faced in their search for justice?: Despite witness accounts and family pleas, the authorities failed to conduct a proper investigation. A key witness recanted their testimony after facing threats and intimidation, hindering the pursuit of justice.
Who were Mehmet Şirin Bayram and Ramazan Tekin, and what happened to them?: Mehmet Şirin Bayram, an 18-year-old, and Ramazan Tekin, a 65-year-old, were detained in Kulp, Diyarbakır in 1996 and never seen again. Their families have been fighting for justice ever since.

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