His report  will determine if Turkey is in breach of international law on torture.

UN special rapporteur on torture Nils Melzer says he’s looking forward to engaging with the Turkish Government on how to meet the challenges of upholding the rule of law, promoting accountability, and fulfilling the right of reparations for victims, in particular in the aftermath of the attempted coup in July of this year.

During his visit, Melzer will meet with authorities, human rights groups, local and international civil society organizations, victims and their families.

Before leaving, he’ll  host a press conference at the UN House in Ankara next  Friday.

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