Turkey’s Sincan Women’s Prison Accused of “Good Behavior” Mask
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Lawyers in Turkey have raised concerns about the Sincan Women’s Prison, saying the facility is enforcing a “good behavior” assessment that they argue is being used as a mask for suppressing inmates. In a statement, the lawyers said that insisting on this approach during a period when the “Peace and Democratic Society” process is being discussed directly targets not only the prisoners’ freedom but also the possibility of a democratic society and lasting peace.