17/09/2024 | Writer: Yıldız Tar
On 15 September, two suspected men who attacked two trans women in Diyarbakır and killed one of them were arrested. Diyarbakır Bar Association LGBTI+ Rights Commission said, “We will follow the case. We will continue our struggle against hate murders.”
Two men have been arrested following the attack on two trans women in Diyarbakır’s Kayapınar district on 15 September. The violent assault left one of the victims, S.U., dead, while the other, identified as G., was injured.
After G. received medical treatment, she provided critical information to the police, which led to the detention of the two suspects, A.A. and İ.U. The men were subsequently arrested and charged after making statements to the authorities. G. also reported that the attackers looted the victims’ home during the incident.
The Diyarbakır Bar Association LGBTI+ Rights Commission condemned the murder vowing to continue monitoring the legal process. “We will not stop our struggle against hate murders,” the Commission declared, reiterating their commitment to seeking justice for the LGBTI+ community.
According to the information received from the Diyarbakır Bar Association LGBTI+ Rights Commission a restriction order has been placed on the case file. The prosecutor’s office is expected to complete the investigation and prepare an indictment soon.
In a separate statement shared on social media, the Diyarbakır Bar Association LGBTI+ Rights Commission emphasized: “We will continue our struggle against hate murders,” underscoring their ongoing fight against violence targeting the LGBTI+ community.
Tags: human rights, women
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