UN Human Rights(@UNHumanRights):#Türkiye: UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk has deplored legal changes recently adopted that could see children sentenced to lengthy jail terms, including life imprisonment. He is urging the Turkish authorities to ensure full respect for the country’s international obligations on children’s rights.

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2026.08.13 08:27

#Türkiye#: UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk has deplored legal changes recently adopted that could see children sentenced to lengthy jail terms, including life imprisonment. He is urging the Turkish authorities to ensure full respect for the country’s international obligations on children’s rights.