content tagged with Osman Baydemir

Kurdish politician Osman Baydemir’s ‘right to assembly, demonstration violated’

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING

Kurdish politician Osman Baydemir’s ‘right to assembly, demonstration violated’

The Constitutional Court has concluded that the rights of politician Osman Baydemir have been violated, underlining that the freedom to expressing opinions without arms and attacks and in a peaceful manner is guaranteed by the Constitution.

21 October 2021

Prosecutor’s office requests red notice for politician Osman Baydemir

Prosecutor’s office requests red notice for politician Osman Baydemir

The Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has issued a written request demanding that a red notice be issued against former HDP MP and Diyarbakır Metropolitan Mayor Osman Baydemir and the politician be extradited from the UK.

18 September 2020

HDP MPs Irmak, Baydemir Relieved of MP Duties

HDP MPs Irmak, Baydemir Relieved of MP Duties

HDP MPs Osman Baydemir and Selma Irmak have been relieved of MP duties due to finalized verdicts rendered for them. The number of HDP MPs who are relived of MP duties has increased to 11.

Summaries of Proceedings Issued for 8 HDP MPs

Summaries of Proceedings Issued for 8 HDP MPs

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has issued summary of proceedings for eight HDP MPs on four separate charges due to their statements and social media posts.

Jail Term for Baydemir Reversed

Jail Term for Baydemir Reversed

The jail term of 1 year and 5.5 months imposed on Baydemir on charge of “insulting civil servant” as he was Diyarbakır Mayor has been reversed on the ground that “there might be contrarieties to law”.

Investigation into HDP MP Baydemir Over ‘Afrin’

Investigation into HDP MP Baydemir Over ‘Afrin’

HDP Urfa MP Baydemir has become the fourth HDP MP who has been prosecuted due to his or her statements about Afrin operation.

29 January 2018

AKP Penalizing Baydemir Over ‘Kurdistan’ Had Applauded Erdoğan

AKP Penalizing Baydemir Over ‘Kurdistan’ Had Applauded Erdoğan

Criticized for saying ‘Kurdistan’ in 2013, Erdoğan was applauded by AKP members as he was defending himself at parliament. HDP’s Baydemir was penalized for saying ‘I am a representative from Kurdistan’ by AKP MP’s votes yesterday.

14 December 2017

‘Kurdistan’ Penalty for HDP MP Osman Baydemir

‘Kurdistan’ Penalty for HDP MP Osman Baydemir

In the parliamentary budget discussions, HDP MP Osman Baydemir has said, “I am a representative coming from Kurdistan”. Baydemir has been suspended from two sessions fined to pay 12 thousand liras.

13 December 2017

Detained HDP MP Baydemir Released After Deposition

Detained HDP MP Baydemir Released After Deposition

Detained at Atatürk Airport on his return from Hamburg, HDP MP Baydemir has been released after his deposition was taken at Bakırköy Courthouse.

13 November 2017

Ministry’s Note Calling Demirtaş ‘Militant’ on Parliamentary Agenda

Ministry’s Note Calling Demirtaş ‘Militant’ on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Baydemir has submitted a parliamentary inquiry with respect to Ministry of Justice sending a note calling HDP’s imprisoned Co-Chair Demirtaş “militant” to court.

3 November 2017

Detention Warrant for HDP MP Osman Baydemir

Detention Warrant for HDP MP Osman Baydemir

Detention warrant has been issued for HDP Party Spokesperson Osman Baydemir, who would hold a speech at the HDP Group Meeting today.

HDP MPs Taşçıer, Baydemir, Yıldırım Taken by Force to Give Testimony

HDP MPs Taşçıer, Baydemir, Yıldırım Taken by Force to Give Testimony

HDP MPs Baydemir, Yıldırım and Taşçıer were taken by force to testify today. Another HDP MP Adıyaman was taken by force too today to give testimony. All four deputies were released following their testimony.

25 January 2017

Mayor Baydemir Facing 28 Years in Jail

Mayor Baydemir Facing 28 Years in Jail

Diyarbakır Mayor Baydemir is facing imprisonment of up to 28 years on charges of "propaganda for a terrorist organization" in a new trial opened against him. The charges are based on evidence such as having attended a funeral.

10 November 2011

Kurdish Politician Puts up with Fine but Demands Respect

Kurdish Politician Puts up with Fine but Demands Respect

Diyarbakır Metropolitan Mayor Baydemir has to pay TL 30,000 (€ 15,000) in compensation to Prime Minister Erdoğan on charges of "attacking his personal rights". Baydemir commented, "I only want him to respect us. I will pay the 30,000 lira".

17 February 2011 Ayça Söylemez

Acquittal on "Multilingual Municipality Services" in Diyarbakır

Acquittal on "Multilingual Municipality Services" in Diyarbakır

The trial regarding the Sur Municipality's decision for "Multilingual Municipality Services" resulted in the acquittal of Sur District Mayor Demirbaş, Diyarbakır Metropolitan Mayor Baydemir and 19 members of the municipality council.

4 February 2011 Emir Çelik

Diyarbakir Mayor Baydemir Charged for Criticizing Security Operations

Diyarbakir Mayor Baydemir Charged for Criticizing Security Operations

Diyarbakır Mayor Baydemir is prosecuted on the grounds of harshly criticizing and cursing operations against the outlawed Confederation of Kurdistan. He is sued under article 301 of the TCK. Baydemir faces imprisonment of up to 3 years.

Court Ruled: Freedom of Speech Instead of Forbidden Propaganda

FREEDOM OF THOUGHT

Court Ruled: Freedom of Speech Instead of Forbidden Propaganda

A Diyarbakır Court acquitted Diyarbakır Metropolitan Mayor Baydemir and decreed that his reference to the PKK as the "armed Kurdish opposition" accounts for a basic element of freedom of expression. The court emphasized that it ruled on the base of the constitution.

4 December 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

“Punishment for Peace Call Violates ECHR Case Law”

“Punishment for Peace Call Violates ECHR Case Law”

Two Kurdish politicians have been convicted for a call for peace in which they used the word “guerilla” for PKK members.

22 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Kurdish Politicians Face Prison Sentences For Using The Expression "PKK Guerillas"

Prosecutor Şahin demands prison sentences for the Diyarbakır mayor and the Democratic Society Party representative for describing the Kurdistan Workers Party militants as guerillas. The suspects say they were simply expressing the pain they felt over watching people from both sides get killed in this conflict.

17 December 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Baydemir: "Proof of Discrimination" in Diyarbakir

Baydemir: "Proof of Discrimination" in Diyarbakir

In order to prove that the government has been discriminating against Diyarbakir municipality, mayor Baydemir has listed unsupported projects.

5 September 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

Discourse of War is Not Helpful for Turkey or Diyarbakir!

Discourse of War is Not Helpful for Turkey or Diyarbakir!

Diyarbakir mayor Osman Baydemir has breached the "discourse of peace" with militarist language. However, no problems will be solved when a discourse of war takes over.

4 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu