AST (Advocates of Silenced Turkey), a New Jersey–based human rights organization, has released two powerful works authored by Zeynep Kayadelen, shining a light on the tragedies, injustices, and resilience of modern Türkiye. These publications arrive at a time when thousands of people in Türkiye continue to suffer from systemic oppression, arbitrary imprisonment, torture, and denial of basic human rights.
Saturn of Türkiye – Devouring Its Own Children
Inspired by the ancient Saturn myth, this book confronts the dark side of Türkiye’s recent history through three harrowing true stories. The narrative includes the shocking case of a man who lost 90% of his vision after torture using only light. Despite the cruelty, Kayadelen highlights the unbroken spirit of hope and perseverance in the face of relentless state oppression.
📖 Available on Amazon | Google Ebook
🎥 Trailer: Watch on Facebook
How I Was Killed – The Life of Halime Gülsu (Bilingual: Turkish & English)
This bilingual book tells the heartbreaking story of Halime Gülsu, a devoted teacher imprisoned on false charges. Her essential medications were deliberately withheld, ultimately leading to her death behind bars. Halime’s tragedy is not an isolated case; it reflects the systematic persecution faced by thousands of educators, journalists, and civil servants in post-2016 Türkiye.
📖 Available on Amazon | Google Books
🎶 Tribute Song: Listen on YouTube
With these works, AST seeks to document crimes against humanity, preserve the memories of victims, and give voice to the silenced.
👉 We call on all readers, scholars, and human rights defenders to purchase, read, and share these books—ensuring that the pain and courage of these victims will never be forgotten.
