Metastatic Cancer Patient and 86% Disabled Former Teacher Dismissed Under Emergency Decrees Rearrested

Mehmet Daylak, a teacher dismissed under Turkey’s emergency decree laws, was released on September 24 but rearrested on October 7, 2026, following a prosecutor’s objection. Daylak reportedly has metastatic cancer and an 86% disability rating. Reports state that he was returned to prison before undergoing his scheduled PET scan, raising renewed concerns about access to medical care for seriously ill prisoners.

Metastatic Cancer Patient and 86% Disabled Former Teacher Dismissed Under Emergency Decrees Rearrested
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Publish: 20.10.2026
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Mehmet Daylak, a teacher dismissed under Turkey’s emergency decree laws (KHK), was released from prison but rearrested 13 days later following an objection by the prosecutor. Daylak, who reportedly has metastatic cancer and an 86% disability rating, was reportedly sent back to prison before he could undergo his scheduled PET scan.

Released, Then Sent Back to Prison

Mehmet Daylak, a teacher dismissed under Turkey’s emergency decree laws, was released on September 24, 2026. However, following the prosecutor’s objection to his release, Daylak was rearrested on October 7.

Unable to Undergo Medical Scan Despite Serious Illness

Daylak reportedly has metastatic cancer and an 86% disability rating. According to reports, he was returned to prison before he could undergo his scheduled PET scan.

The case has once again raised concerns about access to healthcare for seriously ill prisoners and the need to ensure continuity of medical examinations and treatment.

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