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HZİ Vakfı: Allegations of Medical Experimentation on Political Prisoners

This article investigates allegations of unethical medical experimentation on political prisoners in Turkey during the 12 September coup, focusing on the role of the HZİ Vakfı and its founder, Turan İtil.

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PoliticsHuman Rights ViolationsHuman RightsTurkeyInvestigationPolitical PrisonersAllegationsHzi̇ Vakfı12 September CoupMedical ExperimentationTuran İtilEthical Violations

Hzi̇ VakfıHamide Zekeriya İtil Nöropsikiyatri VakfıNeurocorpHzi Research CenterTürk Psikiyatri DerneğiAbant İzzet Baysal ÜniversitesiTürkiye İnsan Hakları VakfıTürk Tabipler Birliği (Ttb)Bbc TürkçeNokta DergisiCumhuriyet GazetesiBirgün GazetesiSağlık Bakanlığıİstanbul Cumhuriyet BaşsavcılığıTbmmCiaDev-Solİstanbul Cumhuriyet BaşsavcılığıMenkul Kıymetler Ve Borsa Komisyonu (Sec)

Muazzez İlmiye ÇığTuran İtilKurt İtilAyhan SongarMustafa SercanRecep KüçükişsizEmin Eralpİbrahim AydınAli KarakoçMehmet AydınAli İhsan ElginNevzat TarhanRaci TetikTurgut Özal

What were the official responses and investigations into the allegations, and what were their outcomes?: The article highlights conflicting accounts, with HZİ officials denying wrongdoing and citing adherence to ethical research practices, while former prisoners recount experiences suggesting unethical treatment.
What are the main allegations against the HZİ Vakfı, and what evidence is presented to support or refute them?: The article explores allegations surrounding the HZİ Vakfı, focusing on claims of unauthorized drug testing on 12 September prisoners in Turkey.
How do different stakeholders, including former prisoners, HZİ officials, and researchers, account for the events surrounding the alleged experiments?: Testimonies from former prisoners, HZİ officials, and researchers are presented, alongside official documents and news reports to examine the validity of these accusations.

Cognitive Concepts

2/5

Framing Bias

The article frames the story around the allegations against the HZİ Vakfı, thus emphasizing the accusations and potentially influencing the readers' perception.

2/5

Language Bias

While aiming for neutrality, the article's detailed recounting of allegations against the foundation, alongside limited counterarguments, might subtly lean towards portraying the HZİ Vakfı in a negative light.

3/5

Bias by Omission

The article heavily features allegations and testimonies from those accusing the HZİ Vakfı, while presenting a more limited account of those defending it, potentially skewing the overall narrative.

Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Negative

Direct Relevance

The allegations of human rights abuses, including unauthorized drug testing and psychological torture on political prisoners, directly violate the principles of justice and human dignity that underpin the SDG's goals.

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