Turkish Comedian Handcuffed in ‘Degrading’ Arrest Sparks Outrage

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was arrested and handcuffed with her hands behind her back, a practice critics call degrading and a violation of human dignity. The arrest, which was also filmed and distributed by authorities, has drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups. Experts say the use of “reverse handcuffing”—where the hands are cuffed behind the body—is a form of unnecessary restraint that can amount to ill treatment. The case is now being reviewed for possible violations of Turkey’s ban on torture and cruel punishment.