In the continuing political turmoil in Turkey, the suicide of Hatice Can might have gone unnoticed. Hatice's son, Onur, was a talented young architect – a graduate of one of the leading universities.
In 2010 Onur was taken into custody on suspicion of selling drugs. He was allegedly tortured, verbally and sexually abused and, on his release, put under pressure by police to become an informer. After weeks of anguish the architect jumped from the balcony of his home, ending his life. This month his 57-year-old mother followed suit. The family's efforts to bring the police officers responsible for Orun's death to justice had all come to nought.
[A COMMENT] I'm not surprised. Turkey is the world's leader for imprisoning journalists, something the western MSM has disgracefully remained silent about.
Another example of the different standards applied to muslim and non-muslim countries by our media luvvies I'm afraid. Any western country would be torn to shreds if they treated their journalists like Turkey. [Guardian Cif] Read more
