ŞIRNEX - Önder Poyraz, who was detained and arrested while wounded during the curfews in Cizîr, was not treated and was left in a wheelchair. His wife Firdevs Poyraz called for Poyraz: "Our only demand is that he be released and treated".

 

The health condition of Önder Poyraz, who was detained and arrested after being wounded during the curfew declared on 14 December 2015 in Cizîr (Cizre) district of Şirnex (Şırnak), is deteriorating day by day. Poyraz was sentenced to two aggravated life sentences on the allegations of "disrupting the unity and integrity of the state" and "terror organization membership". 

 

Poyraz, who lives with a platelet in his back due to a bullet hitting his body, continues his life with one kidney. Poyraz is being held in Erzurum Dumlu High Security Prison No 2, and he cannot use the right side of his body due to a stroke. Poyraz, who is on the list of seriously ill prisoners of the Human Rights Association (IHD), was taken to the ward for a short period of time because he could not meet his needs after being operated for a flattened neck, but he was put back into solitary confinement. 

 

Paralysed in solitary confinement, Poyraz's right arm, hand and leg became dysfunctional. Poyraz, whose condition gradually worsened due to lack of treatment, is now dependent on a wheelchair. Poyraz, whose eyelids were also paralysed, has vision problems. Poyraz, who cannot even use the lavatory due to his wheelchair dependency, has to use adult nappies and urine bags. His daily needs are met by the guards in exchange for money.

 

Firdevs Poyraz spoke about the condition of her husband.

 

HE CANNOT MEET ANY OF HIS NEEDS

 

Firdevs Poyraz stated that her husband had been bedridden for more than two years and emphasised that his condition was getting worse day by day. "His right arm and leg are paralysed, only his left hand is intact. The only part of his body that remained intact was his eyes, which was also paralysed. He cannot even use the washbasin anymore, he has to use adult nappies and urine bags. He cannot fulfil any of his needs. The guards fulfil their needs in exchange for money," she said.  

 

NOT REFERRED TO ATK 

 

Firdevs Poyraz stated that attempts were made to transfer her husband to the Forensic Medicine Institution (ATK), but all their efforts were fruitless and demanded that sick prisoners be given priority in this political process. 

 

Firdevs Poyraz also drew attention to the obstacles they were subjected to during visits. She concluded: "They cause difficulties when we go for visits. I take my two children with me, but they don't allow me to see them together, they say that we will enter separately. This practice is not applied to anyone else except us. When we ask why, they say 'your language is different'. Every time we go to see him, we face the same obstacle."

 

MA / Zeynep Durgut