Joint allegation letter — Türkiye (13/2018)

UN Special Proceduresallegation2018-11-23

Respondent: Türkiye

Torture mandate (ICCPR Art. 7 / CAT)

Summary

Information received concerning the alleged resettlement of thousands of persons and the destruction of ancient cultural heritage in the city of Hasankeyf and neighboring villages, as a result of the Ilisu dam project under construction in the Tigris River, in southeast Turkey. Alleged victims: - More details...

External references

UN Special Procedures reference: tur-jal-13-2018
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