Kurdish reporter and poet Türfent was arrested in May 2016 and sentenced to 8 years in prison on terrorism charges. During pretrial interrogations, he was tortured and forced to sign a confession, while 19 of the 20 witnesses who testified against him have recanted. On November 29, 2022, he was released from prison after completing his sentence. While incarcerated, he continued to write poetry and open letters, drawing international attention and support from press freedom groups.
Nedim Türfent
Is case active: Yes
Country:Türkiye
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Male
Status:Released