This article examines death fasts in Turkey as a form of political action situated at the intersection of ethics, law, and state power. Drawing on philosophical, legal, and medical discourses, it explores how the notions of the “sanctity of life” and the “right to resist” shape debates on legitimacy, forced intervention, and human agency within the carceral context.

The release of political prisoners is not a legal concession but a necessary foundation for real peace and justice. This article analyzes how Turkey’s penal policies—particularly under the AKP—systematically exclude political prisoners through covert amnesties and discriminatory practices. Drawing on recent legal reforms, official data, and institutional cases, it challenges the legitimacy of current penal execution practices and frames equality before the law as a litmus test for democratic normalization.

Prisons speak not only through walls and bars, but through the question of who they are built for. First written in 2014 and still relevant today, this article examines how Turkey’s prison system is structurally designed for adult, healthy, Sunni, heterosexual Turkish men—while ignoring those with different identities and needs.

This text is the introductory note written by Mustafa Eren for the unofficial Turkish edition of the United Nations Handbook on Prisoners with Special Needs. It draws attention to the human rights implications of imprisonment for prisoners with special needs.Originally published in 2013, now available in English.

As AI-assisted content creation rapidly becomes part of our lives, it becomes increasingly critical to address its ethical dimensions. This short yet clear statement serves as a draft and a call to recognize the importance of human contribution, transparency, and shared responsibility in the production process.