A new report details the lasting economic and professional consequences for individuals dismissed from Turkey’s civil service following the 2016 coup attempt. The study, based on a survey of 1,629 people, reveals that approximately two-thirds remain unemployed and unregistered with social security a decade later. Even after being acquitted of any wrongdoing, many continue to face professional exclusion and blacklisting, hindering their ability to find work. The Italian Federation for Human Rights released the findings, highlighting a pattern of what they term “civil death.” The report underscores that legal acquittals do not automatically reverse the repercussions of the post-coup purge. This ongoing disenfranchisement impacts a significant number of individuals and their families, creating long-term economic hardship. The findings raise concerns about the lasting damage to Turkey’s civil service and the rule of law.