Political cartoonist Aseem Trivedi raises voice against detention of women after delivery in Turkey's hospitals

Political cartoonist Aseem Trivedi raises voice against detention of women after delivery in Turkey’s hospitals

Date posted: August 16, 2017

Turkish government has systematically been detaining women on coup charges either when they are pregnant or shortly after giving birth. At least 16 cases have so far been reported.

For more information: https://turkeypurge.com/mothers-of-turkeys-purge

ABOUT THE CARTOONIST

Aseem Trivedi is a political cartoonist and free speech activist. His website was blocked and he was arrested for his anti corruption cartoons in 2012.

Source: Black & White , August 16, 2017

Tags: Baby victims of Erdogan's oppression | Persecution of Hizmet by Erdogan | Turkey | Women victims of Erdogan's persecution |

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