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Nearly 16,000 sexual abuse cases went to trial in Turkey last year, resulting in the conviction of more than 7,000 defendants, according to official figures.
Official data reveal child sexual abuse cases soar in Turkey – Stockholm Center for Freedom
Turkish authorities recorded an average of 18 child abuse cases per day in 2024, based on court documents detailing opened investigations, BirGün daily reported. Nearly 16,000 sexual abuse cases went to trial in Turkey last year, resulting in the conviction of more than 7,000 defendants, according to official figures.
Child sexual abuse remains alarmingly prevalent in Turkey, with cases rising by 84 percent in 2024, accordingto the Istanbul-based Bread and Rose Association. Republican People’s Party (CHP) deputy Gamze Akkuş İlgezdi, a vocal advocate for child protection, warned that a culture of impunity continues to shield perpetrators, with many allegations of sexual abuse left uninvestigated and no formal charges filed.
Turkish authorities recorded an average of 18 child abuse cases per day in 2024, based on court documents detailing opened investigations, BirGün daily reported.
