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<p>We encouraged the Turkish authorities to release the reports of the Council of
Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture following their visit in 2016 to
Imrali island where Abdullah Ocalan is being held. The Turkish government did so,
along with their official response, in March 2018. Our Embassy in Ankara maintains
regular contact with the People's Democratic Party (HDP) on a range of issues, including
with respect to their support for improved prison conditions for Mr Ocalan. In request
of hunger strikers in other prisons, we expect Turkey to meet their international
commitments in relation to detention conditions, including providing access to appropriate
medical treatment. We will continue to engage with the Turkish government on these
issues.</p>
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