Inter­na­tio­nal Support of Conscien­tious Objec­tors and Deserters

Conscientious objectors: An unconvenient truth for Israel

(14.09.2021) Considering Israel’s never-ending involvement in war and conflict, it is not surprising that the phenomenon of conscientious objection has taken root there, and that the number of adherents has grown as the country has become more involved in “wars of choice” and oppressive occupation, rather than wars of self-defense.

Turkey: My experiences in the barracks

(15.05.2021) The history of conscription is a history of militarisation. It is a breathtaking story. And conscription is still effective today in countries like Turkey.

I was to be forced to comply with military orders. When I refused, I was beaten and insulted. I was arrested four times and released each time. Each time after release I was transferred to the barracks again. In total, I spent 18 months in the military prison.

Turquie: Mes expériences des caserne

(15.05.2021) L’histoire de la conscription est celle de la militarisation. Elle coupe le souffle. La conscription reste en vigueur aujourd’hui dans des pays comme la Turquie.

J’ai été forcé de me conformer aux ordres militaires. Quand j’ai refusé, j’ai été battu et insulté. J’ai été arrêté quatre fois et libéré à chaque fois. Chaque fois, j’ai été transféré à nouveau à la caserne après la libération. J’ai passé 18 mois au total, en prison militaire.

Türkiye: Kışla deneyimim

(15.05.2021) Zorla askere alma hikayesi bir tür militarizasyon tarihidir. Çarpıcı bir hikayedir ve günümüzde Türkiye gibi ülkelerde halen etkilidir.

Askeri emirlere zorlandım ve reddedince dayak yedim, hakarete maruz kaldım. Dört kere tutuklandım ve her seferinde bırakıldım; bırakıldığım her seferinde yeniden askeri kışlaya götürüldüm. Toplamda 18 ay askeri cezaevinde kaldım.