content tagged with Ayhan Bilgen

Bilgen runs as an independent candidate in Kars

Bilgen runs as an independent candidate in Kars

Ayhan Bilgen, the former mayor of Kars and the leader of the SES Party, which he founded leaving the HDP, is running as an independent candidate for the Mayorship of Kars.

20 February 2024

Kurdish politician Ayhan Bilgen launches new party after leaving HDP

Kurdish politician Ayhan Bilgen launches new party after leaving HDP

The former MP and mayor of Kars who has been critical of the HDP over its political line has founded a new party.

Kobanê trial: Court reviews arrest of 28 politicians

Kobanê trial: Court reviews arrest of 28 politicians

The arrested defendants attended the hearing via video conference in the case where HDP’s former Co-Chairs Figen Yüksekdağ and Selahattin Demirtaş and dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen are also standing trial.

‘If you are sincere, Kavala must be free and Berberoğlu must return to Parliament’

‘If you are sincere, Kavala must be free and Berberoğlu must return to Parliament’

CHP MP Çakırözer visited Ayhan Bilgen, HDP’s dismissed Kars Co-Mayor, in prison in Ankara. Addressing the reporters after his visit, he has commented on the remarks of Justice Minister Gül, who said, “Constitutional Court decisions are binding.”

17 November 2020

HDP's Ayhan Bilgen acquitted in 'Özgür Gündem' trial

HDP's Ayhan Bilgen acquitted in 'Özgür Gündem' trial

The dismissed mayor of Kars has been acquitted of "breaking the unity of the state and the integrity of the country," and "propagandizing for a terrorist organization."

15 October 2020

Ayhan Bilgen: Dismissed as mayor, arrested and blocked on Twitter

Ayhan Bilgen: Dismissed as mayor, arrested and blocked on Twitter

The government-appointed municipal administration has blocked dismissed mayor on Twitter and deleted the municipality's old tweets about its work in Kars city.

Opposition must understand people's fears, says arrested mayor Ayhan Bilgen

Opposition must understand people's fears, says arrested mayor Ayhan Bilgen

"The fear of division, the fear of interference with religions, the fear of losing a job are real fears," Bilgen has said.

Detained in Kars, 3 people arrested

Detained in Kars, 3 people arrested

Taken into custody on October 1, HDP’s dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca’s detention period has been extended by four days along with 14 other detained people. While three people have been arrested, three people have been released on probation.

Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen arrested, trustee appointed to Kars Municipality

Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen arrested, trustee appointed to Kars Municipality

After HDP’s Kars Provincial Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen was arrested with 16 other HDP politicians earlier today, a trustee has been appointed to the Kars Municipality by the Interior Ministry. Detained yesterday, Co-Mayor Alaca was also removed from office.

17 HDP politicians arrested

17 HDP politicians arrested

While Altan Tan, Sırrı Süreyya Önder and Gülfer Akkaya have been released on probation, 17 people, including Kars Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen, have been arrested as part of the Kobani investigation launched by Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Kars Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca detained

OPERATION AGAINST HDP

Kars Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca detained

As part of an operation against the HDP in Turkey’s Kurdish majority eastern province of Kars, several people, including Kars Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca, have been detained.

Detained Kars Mayor Ayhan Bilgen announces resignation

KOBANI INVESTIGATION

Detained Kars Mayor Ayhan Bilgen announces resignation

Bilgen is one of the HDP members who have been detained as part of an investigation into the 2014 Kobani protests.

30 September 2020

Detained politicians have food poisoning

KOBANI INVESTIGATION

Detained politicians have food poisoning

Detained as part of the “Kobani investigation”, HDP politicians had food poisoning. Attorney Dede has said that Kars Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen has been brought back to the security directorate after being put on a drip. Two politicians are still in hospital.

28 September 2020

Kobani operation: Detention warrant against 82 people in 7 provinces

Kobani operation: Detention warrant against 82 people in 7 provinces

As part of an investigation carried out by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, detention warrants have been issued against 82 people, including HDP’s Kars Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen and former HDP MPs Sırrı Süreyya Önder and Altan Tan.

25 September 2020

Kars Co-Mayor Bilgen: They Resort to Death Threats Because They Can't Appoint a Trustee

Kars Co-Mayor Bilgen: They Resort to Death Threats Because They Can't Appoint a Trustee

Amid the ongoing suspension of HDP mayors in the Kurdish-majority regions, Ayhan Bilgen has been receiving death threats on social media for a while.

19 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel

HDP Mayor Ayhan Bilgen Threatened with Death on Social Media

HDP Mayor Ayhan Bilgen Threatened with Death on Social Media

Bilgen's attorney said that they would file a criminal complaint against those who threatened the mayor.

122 Institutions Express Support for Kars Co-Mayors Bilgen and Alaca

122 Institutions Express Support for Kars Co-Mayors Bilgen and Alaca

122 institutions have denounced the news targeting Kars Co-Mayors Bilgen and Alaca: “We call on everyone in favor of democracy to take a stand against the attacks targeting the Municipality of Kars and to not stay silent."

Kars Co-Mayor Bilgen Summoned to Depose, House of Co-Mayor Alaca Raided

Kars Co-Mayor Bilgen Summoned to Depose, House of Co-Mayor Alaca Raided

While Kars Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen has announced that he has been summoned to depose, the house of Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca has been raided by the police earlier today.

HDP Spokesperson Bilgen: We Have Moved Into a Mafia State

HDP Spokesperson Bilgen: We Have Moved Into a Mafia State

Spokesperson of the HDP Ayhan Bilgen has spoken about the Minister of Interior Soylu, who said, “There is no such a political party called HDP.” Bilgen has said, “The messages given over the last week show that we have moved into not only a party state, but into a mafia state as well.”

Detention Warrant Issued Again for HDP’s Bilgen

Detention Warrant Issued Again for HDP’s Bilgen

A detention warrant has been issued for HDP Spokesperson Bilgen, who was released on September 9.

18 September 2017

Arrested HDP MP Bilgen To Be Released Pending Trial

Arrested HDP MP Bilgen To Be Released Pending Trial

The court has ruled that HDP MP Ayhan Bilgen, who is facing trial on the charge of “being a member of a terrorist organization” regarding the Kobanê protests from October 6-8, 2014, be released pending trial. Ayhan had been behind bars for over seven months.

8 September 2017 Ekin Karaca

HDP’s Bilgen Released on Probation

HDP’s Bilgen Released on Probation

After being detained yesterday and sent to court for arrest, HDP Spokesperson Bilgen has been released on probation.

30 January 2017

Bilgen: Sharing Pain doesn’t Mean Approving Attack

Bilgen: Sharing Pain doesn’t Mean Approving Attack

HDP Spokesperson Bilgen said, “Funeral is pain for those left behind, you cannot be the partner of things being said in the funeral” as to Van MP Hezer’s participation in suicide bomber of Ankara attack, Sömez’s condolence.

24 February 2016

‘Turkey’s Allying with Saudi Arabia is Eclipse of Reason’

HDP SPOKESPERSON BİLGEN

‘Turkey’s Allying with Saudi Arabia is Eclipse of Reason’

HDP Spokesperson Bilgen has said, “You cannot get involved in some other country against its will other than [providing] humanitarian aid” as to Turkey’s call on PYD to withdraw from Azaz”.

15 February 2016 Beyza Kural

HDP: 56 Civilians Killed in 5 Districts in Recent Curfews

HDP: 56 Civilians Killed in 5 Districts in Recent Curfews

HDP Spokesperson Ayhan Bilgen has declared that the number of curfews declared in 20 districts of seven provinces for 56 times has reached 253 days in total.

30 December 2015

Bilgen: “We Stand By Our Words ‘We Will not Let You Become President’”

Bilgen: “We Stand By Our Words ‘We Will not Let You Become President’”

HDP Spokesperson Ayhan Bigen has clarified his statement “Any model including presidential system might be discussed” he made yesterday, and said “We are clear on the subject of presidential [system]”.

4 November 2015

Tens Of Thousands Want Peaceful Solution To The Kurdish Problem

Tens Of Thousands Want Peaceful Solution To The Kurdish Problem

The Peace Meeting had one banner: “Democratic solution to the Kurdish problem.” The speakers asked for immediate change in Kurdish policies, replacement of them with an approach that gives equal participation to Kurdish people, identity and culture.

3 June 2008 Emine Özcan