Aegean Association for Assistance and Solidarity with Families of Prisoners (EGE-TUHAYDER) made a statement in front of Konak Eski Sümerbank as part of the campaign "Sending money to prisoners is not a crime". Afterwards, money was sent to some prisoners in prison. Along with the relatives of the prisoners, many representatives of non-governmental organizations also attended the statement.

 

'SENDING MONEY IS NOT A CRIME'

 

EGE-TUHAYDER Co-Chair Ayfer Yıldırım said that the criminalisation of sending money to prisoners is an indication of "deepening isolation". Pointing to the regulation on sending money to prisoners, Ayfer Yıldırım emphasised that sending money cannot be considered as "financing an illegal organization". Ayfer Yıldırım said, "It is forbidden to send food, clothing and many other necessities to prisons. All needs will be met in the canteen and the only way to meet these needs is by sending money to prisoners."

 

After the statement, money was sent to prisoners.