This site is a database work created to be a memory of Tenkil victim’s deaths of under detention, in exile, of diseases, work accidents, imprisoned, suicide, and other deaths in the Aegean Sea and Maritza River; and also the abductions and other human rights violations. According to our database records, the number of people who died during the Tenkil process has exceeded 800.
Hasan Efe, a historian, researcher, writer and history teacher, passed away at the age of 48 due to a heart attack.
MoreHasan Tastan’s son was a teacher. His son, allegedly was Gulen follower, was arrested with fabricated accusations. Hasan Tastan’s relatives could not get any news from him and arrived in the mosque lodging. They found Tastan hanging on the door of the house.
MoreEbubekir Altay went to Afghanistan with his wife as a young and idealistic teacher. After July 15, oppression and persecution in Turkey spread to Afghanistan. The young couple took refuge in Argentina because they knew the possibility of their arrest if they returned to Turkey.He had an accident with his motorcycle, and died in exile on May 3, 2019.
MoreVedat Hakan Yildirim was the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hidro Teknik. He was imprisoned in Silivri Prison for 24 months without any crime. Although he was released on October 4, 2019, he could not stand the injustices he suffered.Although he had only been out for a few weeks, he could not bear the burden of his troubles and died of a heart attack.
MoreAli Bayram was a police officer who was expelled by a Decree-Law after 15 July. The sadness and troubles he experienced caused a heart attack and Bayram passed away in Kirsehir city.
MoreAnother of the prison deaths occurred in Kahramanmaras. Umit Erdinc, a diabetic, was detained in Kahramanmaras Prison. He was just 37 years old. One morning, his lifeless body was found in his bed. His death was recorded as a heart attack.
MoreGendarmerie sergeant first class Ugur Palanci was martyred in the cross-border operation. The martyr’s brother was a sergeant student, but he was dismissed from the school with the Decree Law issued after 15 July. Ugur Palanci’s older brother was expelled from his school. Ugur Palanci voluntarily participated in the operation in which he was martyred.
MoreAhmet Karagoktas’ son was a police officer. He was purged and arrested. Ahmet Karagoktas couldn’t cope with what his son endured and passed away due to a heart attack.
MoreVahdettin Demirtas was one of the first volunteer teachers of Turkmenistan. After 9 years of service, he returned to his country. Demirtas contracted cancer from sadness. Due to the arrest warrant against him, the education volunteer, who was hiding and unable to receive the necessary treatment, succumbed to cancer and died.
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