Kurdish worker [Murat Çiçek, also active as screenwriter and actor] dies after detention in Japan (Bianet English, 2026-07-10) https://bianet.org/haber/kurdish-worker-dies-after-detention-in-japan-321367 ——— >> … died at a police station where he was taken following a traffic accident involving property damage. The family of Çiçek announced that … they were only informed five days later. The cause of death remains unknown. >> … According to his relatives, his phone was confiscated, and he was not allowed to see anyone, including a lawyer, after his detention. >> … the family stated that they suspect the possibility of mistreatment and torture. >> Murat Çiçek worked various jobs after moving to Japan and continued his passion for cinema under difficult conditions. Last year, he starred in the film _Minna, Oshaberi!_, ... The film was included in the Tokyo International Film Festival program. #JapanPol #DeathInCustody #Kurds #TokyoInternationalFilmFestival