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New Prison Expansion Raises Concerns Over Inmate Treatment
4/7/2025
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- A new 832-square-meter prefabricated building is set to rise at Silivri Prison in Turkey, costing 9.9 million TL. With a staggering 22,781 inmates, this facility, notorious for detaining political prisoners like Ekrem Imamoglu and Osman Kavala, grapples with severe overcrowding. Human rights advocates voice concerns as the project's true purpose remains shrouded in mystery, with completion anticipated by May 8, 2025.
