TURKEY, — According to a figure published by Turkish Ministry of Justice on November 31 2011, 8, 190 people are under arrest for the allegation of “terrorism”, DIHA reported today.
The figure indicates that even children are easily accused of being involved in “terrorism” under the Turkish Criminal Code (TMK).
The number of arrested and convicted prisoners in Turkey is 127, 831 among whom 8, 190 are accused of “terrorism”. The accusation of “terrorism” is placed on children, students, journalists, union members, soldiers and politicians.