Diyarbakır Prison, Prison facility in Diyarbakır, Turkey.
The Diyarbakır Prison consists of two sections: an E-type facility with a capacity of 744 inmates and a D-type section for political detainees.
Following the military takeover in September 1980, the prison transitioned from civilian administration to martial law military control until May 1988.
The facility became a central point in Kurdish social movements, leading to numerous publications, documentaries, and testimonies about prisoner experiences.
The prison currently functions under the Ministry of Justice and contains additional bunk beds that increase its total capacity to 1000 inmates.
Between 1981 and 1984, thirty-four individuals lost their lives within the prison walls, resulting in its inclusion among the world's most severe detention centers.
Location: Diyarbakır
Inception: 1980
Official opening: 1980
Website: http://diyarbakirecik.adalet.gov.tr
GPS coordinates: 37.92889,40.19667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
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