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‘Children’s playgrounds have turned into an arsenal’

HDP CHILD COMMISSION

‘Children’s playgrounds have turned into an arsenal’

Speaking on behalf of the HDP Child Commission, Hüseyin Kaçmaz has underlined that the government has to reveal the truth and inform the public about the death of 16-year-old Muharrem Aksem, who was found dead in a shooting range.

‘The state has once again disregarded the right to life’

‘The state has once again disregarded the right to life’

Rights and law groups have released a statement about the death of 16-year-old Aksem: “Penalizing the responsible parties by conducting an effective investigation will prevent similar incidents under the name of ‘accidents’."

HDP demands an effective investigation into 16-year-old Aksem’s death

HDP demands an effective investigation into 16-year-old Aksem’s death

“In order to bring the death of Aksem into light in all aspects, an effective investigation must be conducted immediately and the responsible ones must definitely be revealed,” said Peoples’ Democratic Party Co-Chair Pervin Buldan.

Found dead in a shooting range of police, Aksem had 12 metal pieces in his body

PRELIMINARY AUTOPSY REPORT

Found dead in a shooting range of police, Aksem had 12 metal pieces in his body

Speaking about the killing of 16-year-old Muharrem Aksem in Urfa, the lawyer of the family has said that the shooting range near which Aksem was found dead does not comply with the regulations and pointed at negligence in his death.

Killing of child in firearms training ground: 'State should ensure that children live in safe places'

Killing of child in firearms training ground: 'State should ensure that children live in safe places'

A 16-year-old child was found dead with multiple bullet wounds in an area which police officers use as a training ground for firearm practice in Urfa province.