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Suspicious death of soldier on Parliamentary agenda

BY HDP MP KAYA

Suspicious death of soldier on Parliamentary agenda

HDP İstanbul MP Hüda Kaya has addressed a Parliamentary question to Minister of National Defense Akar, asking him a series of questions about the death of Caner Sarmaşık, who allegedly committed suicide during his mandatory military service.

Suspicious Death of Soldier Brought into Parliamentary Agenda

Suspicious Death of Soldier Brought into Parliamentary Agenda

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of National Defense Akar, HDP MP Kılıç-Koçyiğit has noted that there were signs of torture on the deceased body of Araz, who allegedly took his own life while doing his military service.

Criminal Complaint by the Family of the Soldier Who Allegedly Took His Own Life

Criminal Complaint by the Family of the Soldier Who Allegedly Took His Own Life

The father of Mustafa Araz, who allegedly committed suicide while doing his military service, says that there were signs of trauma on his deceased body.

Suspicious Death of Soldier on Parliamentary Agenda

Suspicious Death of Soldier on Parliamentary Agenda

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of National Defense Akar, HDP Van MP Orhan has asked about the death of Ahmet Türeli, who allegedly committed suicide while doing his military service in Turkey’s eastern province of Van.

Conscript Killed by Bullet Accidentally Fired from Another Soldier’s Rifle

Conscript Killed by Bullet Accidentally Fired from Another Soldier’s Rifle

It has been alleged that Muhammed Altuğ, who was doing his mandatory military service in Diyarbakır and would be disbanded in five days, has lost his life after being shot with a bullet accidentally fired from the rifle of another soldier.

Conscript Loses His Life in ‘Weapon Accident’

Conscript Loses His Life in ‘Weapon Accident’

21-year-old Uğur Çakmak, who was doing his mandatory military service in Turkey’s southeastern province of Şırnak, has lost his life by being shot with a bullet fired from the weapon of his friend. Çakmak has been laid to rest in Balıkesir.

Suspicious Suicide of Soldier in Afyon

Suspicious Suicide of Soldier in Afyon

It has been alleged that M.Ç., who was doing his mandatory military service in Afyon, shot himself to death while standing guard.

20 November 2018

Constitutional Court Says ‘Violation of Right to Life’ for Suspicious Death of Soldier

Constitutional Court Says ‘Violation of Right to Life’ for Suspicious Death of Soldier

The Constitutional Court has announced its verdict regarding İmam Bildik, who allegedly committed suicide by jumping off a vehicle during his mandatory military service. The court has ruled that his right to life and right of access to court were violated.

7 November 2018

Suspicious Deaths of Conscripts Raised in the Parliament

Suspicious Deaths of Conscripts Raised in the Parliament

MP Mahmut Toğrul directs written questions to Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu on the suspicious death of conscript Ömer Faruk Demirkol, referring to the charges of the victim's mother. "Soldier is killed by soldier" says mourning mother Fatma.

24 October 2018

HDP MP Koç Brings Suspicious Deaths of Soldiers into Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Koç Brings Suspicious Deaths of Soldiers into Parliamentary Agenda

After it has been reported that three young people from Urfa, who were doing their mandatory military service, have committed suicide in three days, HDP Ağrı MP Abdullah Koç has submitted a parliamentary inquiry regarding the suspicious deaths of soldiers.

19 October 2018

Number of People on Mandatory Military Service Allegedly Committing Suicide Increases to 3

Number of People on Mandatory Military Service Allegedly Committing Suicide Increases to 3

It has been alleged that three young people from the province of Urfa, who were doing their mandatory military service, have committed suicide since October 14.

17 October 2018

Suspicious Suicide of Soldier 4 Hours Before Discharge

Suspicious Suicide of Soldier 4 Hours Before Discharge

O.Y in performing compulsory military service as third lieutenant has committed suicide four hours before his discharge. O.Y’s brother has described his death as suspicious.

"2221 ‘Suicides’ of Soldiers in 22 Years”

THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE ANNOUNCED

"2221 ‘Suicides’ of Soldiers in 22 Years”

National Defense Minister İsmet Yılmaz announced that a total of 2221 soldiers “died of suicide” throughout the past 22 years.