And in December, the applications reached immense figures. During this period Turkey experienced a number of negative events and violence turned into a social fact Esra Erduran Religious holidays are times of peace and understanding. During the holidays wishes are made and those who are at odds resolve their disagreements. It is a time of expectation and hope. Unfortunately, holidays are not powerful enough to sweep away the harsh realities.
Torture is a big problem in Turkey.
It is known that there is widespread and systematic torture in the country. There are state institutions such as the Parliamentary Human Rights Commission which is struggling to prevent torture. And there are human rights associations working under difficult conditions and pressures. According to data prepared by the TIHV Documentation Center, the number of applications to the Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers doubled in January. In 2000, the number of applications reached 1,003, and in the first month of 2001, TIHV has witnessed a dramatic increase in the number of applications.