Prisoner in Mardin allegedly committed suicide

Political prisoner Mizgin Acar allegedly attempted suicide in Mardin E Type Closed Prison on the night of 1 October.

Acar, who was taken to Mardin Education and Research Hospital, is in intensive care in critical condition. Mizgin Acar was given a life sentence for allegedly “participating in clashes” during the curfew period in the Nusaybin (Nisêbîn) district.

The woman was arrested five months ago in the Mîdyad (Midyat) district of Mardin (Mêrdîn) and first taken to Elazığ High Security Prison.

She was brought to Mardin E Type Closed Prison on 30 September for the final hearing of the case filed against her.