Transgender Murder in Istanbul

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Transgender Murder in Istanbul
Bianet
By Bawer ÇAKIR
March 11 2009


http://www.bianet.org/english/kategori/english/113081/transgender-murder-in-istanbul


A man has stabbed Dilan Pirinç (28) to death, following an argument at her home in Istanbul, Cihangir. "Pirinç had recently filed a complaint about someone harassing her," her friends told bianet after last night's incident.

According to news reports, a murder suspect is turned in to the Eyüp police by his father. Nevertheless, police officials declined to confirm this information to bianet. Neighbors are said to have reported a fight in Pirinç's house to the police. When officers arrived at the scene, they found her body. When an ambulance failed to show up, her friends arranged for a special service. Pirinç was taken to Taksim Hospital but didn't survive.   

[Kate Thomas]

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"The Turkish police have a duty to respond to all credible threats of violence, whoever the victim," said Juliana Cano Nieto, researcher in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights program at Human Rights Watch. "Investigating violence against LGBT people, prosecuting suspects, and passing effective legislation to ensure equality are all critical to ensuring that these murderous abuses end."