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Arrest of HDP MP Güven on Parliamentary Agenda

Arrest of HDP MP Güven on Parliamentary Agenda

A parliamentary inquiry has been submitted concerning HDP MP Güven still being kept in prison.

Treasury to Pay Immaterial Compensation to Demirtaş

Treasury to Pay Immaterial Compensation to Demirtaş

Selahattin Demirtaş, the imprisoned former Co-Chair of the HDP, has won the lawsuit of immaterial compensation that he filed against the Treasury due to the unlawful practices regarding his arrest.

HDP MP Dilek Öcalan Sentenced to 2 Years, 6 Months in Prison

HDP MP Dilek Öcalan Sentenced to 2 Years, 6 Months in Prison

HDP Urfa MP Dilek Öcalan has been sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison on charge of propagandizing for a terrorist organization due to a funeral she attended in Viranşehir.

HDP’s Zana Relieved of MP Duties

HDP’s Zana Relieved of MP Duties

HDP Ağrı MP Leyla Zana has been relieved of her MP duties at parliamentary General Assembly due to absence. HDP MPs have left the General Assembly.

12 January 2018

‘Imprisoned MPs Shall Vote in Election for Speakership of Parliament’

PETITION BY THE HDP

‘Imprisoned MPs Shall Vote in Election for Speakership of Parliament’

Stating that the jailed MPs cannot attend the legislative activities, the petition demanded that the imprisoned MPs can vote in the election for speakership of parliament.

13 November 2017

Muiznieks Becomes Party to Trial of HDP MPs

Muiznieks Becomes Party to Trial of HDP MPs

Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights Muiznieks has become a party to the trial of 12 HDP MPs.

13 November 2017

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

Call from PACE to Speaker of Parliament About MPs Detained on Remand

Call from PACE to Speaker of Parliament About MPs Detained on Remand

Chairperson of the Party of the European Left in the PACE Kox sending a letter to Speaker of Parliament Kahraman said, “Elected MPs must be in the parliament, not in prison”.

HDP MP Lezgin Botan Released After Detention

HDP MP Lezgin Botan Released After Detention

HDP Van MP Lezgin Botan who was taken into custody in Ferit Melen Airport in Van district has been released short after testifying.

HDP MP Ayşe Acar Başaran Detained

HDP MP Ayşe Acar Başaran Detained

HDP Batman MP Ayşe Acar Başaran has been detained at Batman Airport.

HDP MP Besime Konca Released

HDP MP Besime Konca Released

HDP Siirt MP Besime Konca was released after being kept in prison for 5 months and was arrested upon prosecutor’s objection two months ago.

Detained HDP MP Mizgin Irgat Released

Detained HDP MP Mizgin Irgat Released

Being detained in Tatvan district in Bitlis, HDP Bitlis MP Mizgin Irgat has been released.

HDP's Demirtaş Refuses Handcuffs, Not Brought to Court

HDP's Demirtaş Refuses Handcuffs, Not Brought to Court

HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş wasn’t taken to courtroom after refusing to be handcuffed. “We will resist injustice and protect honor of the people whom we represent”, Demirtaş said.

Appeal Against CHP MP Berberoğlu’s Arrest Rejected

Appeal Against CHP MP Berberoğlu’s Arrest Rejected

The objection raised against the arrest of CHP İstanbul MP Berberoğlu who had been sentenced to 25 years in prison on charge of “espionage” in the MİT Trucks report case has been overruled.

HDP MP Konca Taken into Custody

HDP MP Konca Taken into Custody

HDP Siirt MP Besime Konca who had been released pending trial has been taken into custody in Batman province upon objection of the Prosecutor’s Office to her release.

Continuation of Arrest Ordered for Çağlar Demirel

Continuation of Arrest Ordered for Çağlar Demirel

The court has ordered continuation of arrest in trial of HDP’s Demirel, who is being charged with “terror organization membership”, “propagandizing for an illegal organization” and “attending illegal meetings and demonstrations”.

HDP’s Aydoğan Relieved of MP Duties

HDP’s Aydoğan Relieved of MP Duties

HDP MP Nursel Aydoğan has been relieved of her MP duties.

Release Order for HDP MP Besime Konca

Release Order for HDP MP Besime Konca

HDP Siirt MP Besime Konca arrested in Kandıra type-F Closed Prison in December was released on probation today.

Detention Warrant for HDP MP Aydoğan

Detention Warrant for HDP MP Aydoğan

A detention warrant has been issued for HDP Diyarbakır MP Aydoğan who was released on April 21. Aydoğan’s attorney Güleç has said that they will challenge the decision.

2 May 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

HDP Urfa MP Ayhan Detained

HDP Urfa MP Ayhan Detained

HDP Urfa MP Ayhan has been detained at the GAP Airport in Urfa.

Arrested HDP MP Akdoğan Released

Arrested HDP MP Akdoğan Released

Being detained since November 7, 2016, HDP Hakkari MP Nihat Akdoğan has been released in the first hearing.

HDP MP Çelik Arrested

HDP MP Çelik Arrested

HDP Muş MP Burcu Çelik has been arrested.

Message from HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş: We are Going on Hunger Strike

Message from HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş: We are Going on Hunger Strike

HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş and party’s Hakkari MP Zeydan have declared to go on hunger strike due to “unlawful practices in Edirne Prison and no step being taken to stop hunger strikes”.

HDP MP Taşdemir Detained

HDP MP Taşdemir Detained

HDP Ağrı MP Dirayet Dilan Taşdemir has been taken into custody.

HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş Sentenced to 5 Months in Prison

HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş Sentenced to 5 Months in Prison

HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş has been sentenced to 5 months in prison on charge of “Insulting Turkish nation, Republic of Turkey and its institutions and bodies”.

22 February 2017

The Status of HDP MPs to Date

The Status of HDP MPs to Date

After immunity was lifted for members of parliament, many HDP MPs have been detained and released on probation. 12 have also been arrested to date. Most recently, Figen Yüksekdağ has been relieved of her MP duties.

21 February 2017

HDP MP Ferhat Encü Taken Into Custody

HDP MP Ferhat Encü Taken Into Custody

Being released after three months of arrest, HDP Şırnak MP Ferhat Encü has been taken into custody in Şerafettin Elçi Airport in Şırnak.

17 February 2017

Warrant Issued to Take Baluken Forcibly For Arrest

Warrant Issued to Take Baluken Forcibly For Arrest

Warrant has been issued to take HDP MP Baluken forcibly for arrest. Baluken had been arrested in November 2016 and later released in January 2017.

17 February 2017

First Prison Photo of HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş Released

First Prison Photo of HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş Released

HDP releases a photo of imprisoned HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş during a visit from his family at Edirne Type-F Prison.

3 February 2017

HDP Spokesperson Ayhan Bilgen Arrested

HDP Spokesperson Ayhan Bilgen Arrested

Being released on probation following a detention and later taken into custody again upon objection by the prosecutor’s office, HDP Spokesperson Ayhan Bilgen has been arrested.

31 January 2017

HDP Spokesperson Ayhan Bilgen Detained Again

HDP Spokesperson Ayhan Bilgen Detained Again

HDP Party Spokesperson Ayhan Bilgen has been taken into custody in Diyarbakır again.

31 January 2017

HDP MP Nadir Yıldırım Released

HDP MP Nadir Yıldırım Released

Being detained yesterday in the morning hours, HDP Van MP Nadir Yıldırım has been released following his testimony.

31 January 2017

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