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Gender-based violence and suspected femicides in Turkey

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In mid-2026, Turkey experienced a significant surge in suspected femicides and suspicious female deaths. Data indicated that at least 150 women were killed by men in the preceding six months, with an additional 151 deaths classified as suspicious. Local activists and families have raised concerns regarding systemic investigative failures. They allege that many cases of gender-based violence are prematurely closed due to “insufficient evidence,” with investigators frequently categorizing murders as accidents or suicides. Advocates have called for independent investigations to address what they describe as structural impunity fueling such violence. By August 2026, new reports highlighted continued patterns of domestic violence and targeted attacks. In Mardin, authorities arrested a man after his wife died following a fall from a balcony, and another man was detained for allegedly stabbing his bedridden wife. In Antalya, a 71-year-old woman reported repeated threats from her husband despite existing protection orders; the suspect reportedly attempted to set fire to their home and used a hatchet to break down a door. In Istanbul, incidents of harassment and violence were documented, including an ex-partner setting fire to a building entrance in Esenyurt and allegations of blackmail involving private images in Maltepe. Additionally, an academic reported persistent stalking and blackmail by an ex-partner. These cases reflect ongoing reports of victims facing continuous threats to their lives, sometimes forcing families to abandon their homes for safety.

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