Conscientious objector Halil Savda arrested at his trial
information and photos by conscientious objectors in Turkey, 10 December 2006

Halil Savda, CO, was arrested on 7 December, when he attended a trial session in Çorlu Military Court. He was on trial based on "persistent disobedience". Suna Coskun, Halil's lawyer, met him on 7 December in prison. He is well and motivated.

The authorities asked him to wear the prison uniform, which he refused. He is wearing a sweat suit, because they took his trousers and pullover. They furthermore demanded that he shaves his beard and he replied with "not right now". He's not subjected to any mistreatment so far.

The prison address is the same as it was in December 2004:

5. Kolordu
2. Askeri Cezaevi Bölügü
Corlu/Tekirdag
Turkey

The Conscientious Objectors Platform organised an action at the Galatasaray Square on 09.12., Saturday, at 12 AM, in support of Halil.

The next trial session will be on 22.12.2006, 9 AM, at the Corlu Military Court.

 
The banner says: "Objecting to violence is a right. Halil is right."
Istanbul, 8 December 2006: Solidarity Demonstration with the Conscientious Objector Halil Savda and press release, Human Rights Association

 
Istanbul,  9 December 2006: Solidarity Demonstration with Conscientious Objector Halil Savda and press release, Conscientious Objection Platform

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