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Obesity increased by 38.9 percent in Turkey in 11 years

CHP MP AKKUŞ-İLGEZDİ

Obesity increased by 38.9 percent in Turkey in 11 years

“As the due consideration is not given to protective and preventive health services, obesity increased by 38.9 percent in 11 years,” main opposition CHP MP Akkuş-İlgezdi has noted.

1,582 ill prisoners released in 7 years

1,582 ill prisoners released in 7 years

In response to a Parliamentary question by CHP MP Tanrıkulu regarding ill prisoners, Minister of Justice Gül has announced that 1,582 prisoners have been released due to their disabilities or illnesses since 2013.

Court of appeal upholds CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancıoğlu's nine-year prison sentence

Court of appeal upholds CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancıoğlu's nine-year prison sentence

The main opposition party's provincial head for İstanbul was sentenced to 9 years and 8 months in prison for various offenses, including terrorist propaganda and insulting the president.

‘A party with “justice” in its name attacks justice’

DEFENSE ON THE MARCH

‘A party with “justice” in its name attacks justice’

While the opposition parties CHP and HDP have denounced the prevention of bar association chairs from entering Ankara as part of their “Defense March,” lawyers have protested the prevention in several cities of Turkey.

‘Is it true that 20 students are quarantined after taking the high school exam?’

‘Is it true that 20 students are quarantined after taking the high school exam?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of Education, CHP MP Kaya has raised concerns over the allegations that a student who tested positive for Covid-19 was made to take the high-school entrance exam without any measures in Manisa.

'Rise of informants': Tip-offs to prosecutors increased by 118 percent in a year

'Rise of informants': Tip-offs to prosecutors increased by 118 percent in a year

The government's polarizing discourse leads people to fink on one another while the legitimate opposition is portrayed as a threat to the country, CHP MP Gamze Akkuş-İlgezdi has warned.

‘Turkey unveiled 500-billion relief package, gave only 20 billion lira to workers’

CHP MP AĞBABA

‘Turkey unveiled 500-billion relief package, gave only 20 billion lira to workers’

“At least 4 million 848 people have suffered from an income loss during pandemic. Only 20 billion lira has been granted to workers from a package of 500 billion lira, which accounts for only 4 percent,” says main opposition CHP Vice Chair Ağbaba.

217 investigations launched against 95 CHP MPs, says Group Deputy Chair Özel

217 investigations launched against 95 CHP MPs, says Group Deputy Chair Özel

Main opposition CHP Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel has announced that 217 investigations have been launched against 95 CHP MPs and the summaries of proceedings have been sent to the Parliament to strip them of their legislative immunity.

Violence against LGBTI+s brought into Parliamentary agenda

Violence against LGBTI+s brought into Parliamentary agenda

Main opposition CHP MP Kadıgil has addressed two Parliamentary questions to the Ministers of Interior and Justice and raised concerns over the increasing number of hate attacks targeting the LGBTI+ community in Turkey.

31 million people have credit debt in Turkey, says main opposition CHP MP

31 million people have credit debt in Turkey, says main opposition CHP MP

Sharing the data of the Banks Association of Turkey (TBB), CHP MP Karabat has raised concerns that 920 thousand people used consumer loans for the first time in April. “It is eight times higher than 11-month average,” he has noted.

CHP Appeals to Constitutional Court Against Law on Criminal Enforcement

CHP Appeals to Constitutional Court Against Law on Criminal Enforcement

Addressing the reporters after appealing to the Constitutional Court, main opposition CHP’s Altay has said, “We want the writers and those who expressed their opinions to benefit from reduced sentences benefited by muggers and usurpers.”

‘Protecting the Right to Life of Everyone is a Responsibility of us All’

CHP VICE CHAIR GÖKÇEN

‘Protecting the Right to Life of Everyone is a Responsibility of us All’

Main opposition CHP Vice Chair Gökçe Gökçen has denounced the increasing violence and discrimination against LGBTI+s in a written statement. Gökçen has made a call for an effective struggle against hate crimes.

CHP Report: 203 People's Right to Life Violated, 100 Tortured in May

CHP Report: 203 People's Right to Life Violated, 100 Tortured in May

The main opposition party has released the Rights Violations Report for May.

CHP MP Berberoğlu Released from Prison due to Covid-19 Measures

CHP MP Berberoğlu Released from Prison due to Covid-19 Measures

Berberoğlu, a member of the main opposition party, was stripped of MP status on Wednesday and arrested.

Three Lawmakers from CHP, HDP Stripped of MP Status

Three Lawmakers from CHP, HDP Stripped of MP Status

Opposition MPs protested while the deputy parliamentary speaker was reading out the court rulings against the three deputies, saying that it was against both the internal regulation and the Constitution.

'Mosque Hack' Case: Former CHP Politician Faces Up to Three Years in Prison

'Mosque Hack' Case: Former CHP Politician Faces Up to Three Years in Prison

CHP's Banu Özdemir is under trial for posting videos of mosques blaring "Bella Ciao" song.

CHP’s Yüreğir Youth Organization Chair Eren Yıldırım Released

CHP’s Yüreğir Youth Organization Chair Eren Yıldırım Released

Arrested in Adana for allegedly trying to prevent the Vefa Social Support Group from aiding people affected by the pandemic, main opposition CHP’s Yüreğir Youth Organization Chair Yıldırım has been released after 17 days of imprisonment.

Court Releases Former CHP Politician in 'Mosque Hack' Case

Court Releases Former CHP Politician in 'Mosque Hack' Case

Banu Özdemir was remanded in custody for tweeting videos of hacked mosques blaring a protest song.

Unemployed University Graduates More Than Doubled in a Decade, CHP MP Warns

Unemployed University Graduates More Than Doubled in a Decade, CHP MP Warns

University students make up almost 10 percent of Turkey's population while unemployment among them is rapidly increasing, MP Karabat notes.

CHP MP Releases Report of '40 Years of Forced Disappearances in Turkey'

INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF THE DISAPPEARED

CHP MP Releases Report of '40 Years of Forced Disappearances in Turkey'

After the 2016 coup attempt, the cases of forced disappearances have increased again, MP Tanrıkulu has said.

Detained for 'Insulting Erdoğan', CHP’s Dila Koyurga Sentenced to House Arrest

Detained for 'Insulting Erdoğan', CHP’s Dila Koyurga Sentenced to House Arrest

Taken into custody for allegedly insulting the then PM Erdoğan with her social media messages, main opposition CHP member Dila Koyurga has been sentenced to house arrest. Koyurga was 17 years old when she posted the related messages.

Main Opposition CHP Member Dila Koyurga Detained for ‘Insulting Erdoğan’

Main Opposition CHP Member Dila Koyurga Detained for ‘Insulting Erdoğan’

Facing a criminal complaint by President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan along with four other CHP members, Dila Koyurga has been taken into custody over social media posts from 7 years ago, when she was 17 years old.

Mosques Blaring 'Bella Ciao': Erdoğan Blames Opposition, Ex-CHP Politician Remanded

Mosques Blaring 'Bella Ciao': Erdoğan Blames Opposition, Ex-CHP Politician Remanded

The CHP's former deputy head in İzmir has been remanded in custody for "provoking people into hatred and animosity" after sharing videos that show mosques blaring the "Bella Ciao" song.

Media Authority Fines Broadcaster over Alleged 'Coup' Remarks by CHP's İstanbul Head

Media Authority Fines Broadcaster over Alleged 'Coup' Remarks by CHP's İstanbul Head

Halk TV has been fined over the CHP İstanbul chair's remarks, which senior AKP figures claimed was a call for a coup against the government.

‘Is it True That 270 Citizens Diagnosed with Covid-19 in an Aged Care Home in İzmir?’

CHP MP KANİ BEKO ASKS

‘Is it True That 270 Citizens Diagnosed with Covid-19 in an Aged Care Home in İzmir?’

Main opposition CHP İzmir MP Kani Beko has addressed a Parliamentary question to the Minister of Health and raised concerns over the condition of aged care homes in Turkey amid novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

CHP İstanbul Chair Canan Kaftancıoğlu Summoned to Depose

CHP İstanbul Chair Canan Kaftancıoğlu Summoned to Depose

Main opposition CHP İstanbul Chair Canan Kaftancıoğlu has been summoned to depose as part of the investigation launched against her in relation with the photographing of Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun’s house.

Opposition Challenges the AKP-MHP Coalition's Covert Amnesty for Ordinary Crimes

PENNED BY ERTUĞRUL KÜRKÇÜ

Opposition Challenges the AKP-MHP Coalition's Covert Amnesty for Ordinary Crimes

Alongside discriminating against political dissidents, the bill entitles intelligence services take inmates out of prison for further interrogation, posing them to the risk of possible torture and mistreatment.

15 April 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Bill on Prevention of Violence in Healthcare Rejected by AKP, MHP

Bill on Prevention of Violence in Healthcare Rejected by AKP, MHP

While the main opposition CHP has argued that bringing a bill on preventing violence against healthcare workers will be a moral support amid coronavirus pandemic, the ruling AKP has said, “We already have our preparation about the issue.”

CHP Chair: Government Should Pay Salaries of Citizens Staying Home

CHP Chair: Government Should Pay Salaries of Citizens Staying Home

Kılıçdaroğlu has urged the government to use the unemployment fund to help people.

CHP Vice-Chair: Coronavirus Cannot be an Excuse for Male Violence

CHP Vice-Chair: Coronavirus Cannot be an Excuse for Male Violence

MP Biçer-Karaca has criticized a new regulation on the implementation of the law on violence against women.

CHP MP Tanrıkulu: Judiciary will be Accountable for Deaths to Occur in Prisons

CHP MP Tanrıkulu: Judiciary will be Accountable for Deaths to Occur in Prisons

Making a statement about the law draft on criminal execution, CHP MP Tanrıkulu says, “Prisons are apparently the places where it is most difficult to maintain hygiene and isolation. When the outbreak spreads to prisons, mass deaths are likely to occur.”

‘The Only Solution is to Test and Isolate’

COVID-19 RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE OPPOSITION

‘The Only Solution is to Test and Isolate’

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca is trying to do his best in the face of coronavirus pandemic, but the state has failed to exert willpower against the outbreak, say the main opposition CHP, HDP and İYİ Party MPs.

20 March 2020 Ruken Tuncel