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CHP’s Aksüngür Calls on HDP for Alliance

CHP’s Aksüngür Calls on HDP for Alliance

Concerning cooperation with the İYİ Party, CHP PA member Aksünger has said, “CHP has used its body as a shield for national will not to be obstructed” and added: “HDP must be in this alliance of fraternity”.

‘Democratic Move’ by CHP: 15 MPs Move to İYİ Party

‘Democratic Move’ by CHP: 15 MPs Move to İYİ Party

With the participation of 15 CHP MPs, İYİ Party has reached the number of 20, which is the minimum requirement to form a group at parliament.

First Statement by CHP: We are Ready for Election

CHP SPOKESPERSON ON SNAP ELECTION

First Statement by CHP: We are Ready for Election

After President Erdoğan has announced the date for snap election as June 24, the first statement by CHP has been made by the Spokesperson Bülent Tezcan, who has said, “Bring it on. As CHP, we are ready for the election as if it will be held tomorrow.”

Police Prevent CHP’s Sit-in Protest of State of Emergency

Police Prevent CHP’s Sit-in Protest of State of Emergency

CHP’s attempt to stage sit-in protest at Taksim Square on the anniversary of referendum has been prevented by police. The protest has been staged in front of French Embassy.

16 April 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Sit-in Protest by CHP Against State of Emergency

Sit-in Protest by CHP Against State of Emergency

CHP has announced that it will stage sit-in protests against the State of Emergency in all city centers around Turkey on April 16, the anniversary of constitutional amendment referendum.

Leave of Absence for Women at 14 CHP Municipalities on March 8

Leave of Absence for Women at 14 CHP Municipalities on March 8

CHP İstanbul Provincial Chair Kaftancıoğlu has conveyed that women have been granted leave of absence at 14 CHP municipalities on March 8.

Main Opposition Party Protests TV Channel in Cihangir

Main Opposition Party Protests TV Channel in Cihangir

CHP Beyoğlu District Directorate gave a statement on Firuzağa Square in response to Akit TV presenters remarks: “If we were to kill civilians, we would start in Cihangir, then Nişantaşı, Etiler...”

1 March 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Kılıçdaroğlu Chairperson Once Again

Kılıçdaroğlu Chairperson Once Again

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu was elected chairperson at the 36th General Assembly of the CHP, pulling in 790 votes to İnce’s 447.

5 February 2018

CHP’s Doctor MPs Denounce Operation Against Launched Medical Association

CHP’s Doctor MPs Denounce Operation Against Launched Medical Association

Reminding that Turkish Medical Association was targeted by President Erdoğan over its declaration opposing Afrin operation, CHP’s doctor MPs Şeker and Kara have emphasized that doctors’ main duty is to keep people alive.

30 January 2018

Constitutional Court to Discuss Application of CHP on Statute Enabling Muftis to Perform Marriage

Constitutional Court to Discuss Application of CHP on Statute Enabling Muftis to Perform Marriage

The Constitutional Court will discuss the application of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) for the statute that grants muftis authority to perform marriage to be revoked and its execution to be suspended.

Kılıçdaroğlu: State Secrets Delivered to Sarraf by Ministers of Erdoğan

Kılıçdaroğlu: State Secrets Delivered to Sarraf by Ministers of Erdoğan

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has advocated that the state secrets Reza Zarrab told in the hearing in the US were confided in him by the ministers in exchange for money.

6 December 2017

Erdoğan on Sarraf: International Coup Attempt

Erdoğan on Sarraf: International Coup Attempt

Speaking at the group meeting of his party, Erdoğan has described the trial continuing in the US as an “international coup attempt” and criticized CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu.

5 December 2017

CHP Hands Over Isle of Man Documents to Prosecutor’s Office

ISLE OF MAN DOCUMENTS

CHP Hands Over Isle of Man Documents to Prosecutor’s Office

The documents concerning the claim about Erdoğan’s family members and acquaintances’ money transfer abroad have been handed over to Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. The prosecutor’s office launched an investigation and demanded the documents last week.

4 December 2017

AKP Spokesperson Ünal: Are We Going to Discuss Agenda Over Photocopies?

ISLE OF MAN DOCUMENTS

AKP Spokesperson Ünal: Are We Going to Discuss Agenda Over Photocopies?

AKP Spokesperson Ünal has said, “Unless we see the authentic papers, those documents are null and void. The ones that were delivered are photocopies. Are we going to discuss agenda over photocopies?”

1 December 2017

Investigation Into all Party Assembly Members for ‘Defaming the President’

Investigation Into all Party Assembly Members for ‘Defaming the President’

An investigation has been launched into all party assembly members of CHP for “defaming President Erdoğan”. The subject of the investigation is a statement made on November 6, 2016 in which the arrests of HDP MPs and journalists were criticized.

1 December 2017

Parliamentary Inquiry by CHP for Animal Rights Violations to be Investigated

Parliamentary Inquiry by CHP for Animal Rights Violations to be Investigated

CHP MP Engin stressed that the Animal Protection Law should be changed in a way to prevent ill-treatment and be deterrent.

2 November 2017

Criminal Complaint by Erdoğan Against CHP’s Tezcan Over His ‘Fascist Dictator’ Statement

Criminal Complaint by Erdoğan Against CHP’s Tezcan Over His ‘Fascist Dictator’ Statement

President Erdoğan has filed a criminal complaint against CHP Deputy Chair and party spokesperson Tezcan, who called Erdoğan “a fascist dictator”.

31 October 2017

CHP Takes Law Authorizing Muftis* to Perform Marriage to Constitutional Court

CHP Takes Law Authorizing Muftis* to Perform Marriage to Constitutional Court

CHP’s Özel has said they will take the legislation that grants muftis the authority to perform marriage to the Constitutional Court as soon as possible.

19 October 2017

Attorneys Apply to 3 Courts for CHP’s Berberoğlu’s Release

Attorneys Apply to 3 Courts for CHP’s Berberoğlu’s Release

CHP MP Berberoğlu’s attorney Murat Ergün applied to the Constitutional Court, the Appellate Court and 14th Heavy Criminal Court demanding Berberoğlu’s release.

12 October 2017

AKP Candidate Uysal Elected New İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor

AKP Candidate Uysal Elected New İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor

Following the resignation of İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Kadir Topbaş, an election was held yesterday for the new mayor. AKP’s candidate Mevlüt Uysal was elected the new mayor of İstanbul.

29 September 2017

CHP MP Şafak Pavey Resigns Her Seat

CHP MP Şafak Pavey Resigns Her Seat

CHP İstanbul MP Şafak Pavey has announced that she has resigned her seat as an MP due to health problems.

18 September 2017

PM Yıldırım Makes Statement on Attack on Tuğluk’s Funeral

PM Yıldırım Makes Statement on Attack on Tuğluk’s Funeral

Stating that the attack on Tuğluk’s funeral was “in no way acceptable”, PM Yıldırım also commented on CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu’s attorney Çelik being taken into custody and said “it is the work of the judiciary”.

15 September 2017

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu on Detained Attorney: Eclipse of Reason

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu on Detained Attorney: Eclipse of Reason

CHP Chairperson Kılıçdaroğlu as to his attorney Çelik being detained in FETÖ investigation said “eclipse of reason” and CHP Spokesperson Tezcan noted that Çelik had stood against FETÖ his whole life.

15 September 2017

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu’s Attorney Detained

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu’s Attorney Detained

CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu’s attorney Celal Çelik has been taken into custody.

15 September 2017

Kurtulmuş: We Will Initiate Legal Action Against Those Who Consumed Alcohol at Justice Congress

Kurtulmuş: We Will Initiate Legal Action Against Those Who Consumed Alcohol at Justice Congress

Minister of Culture and Tourism Kurtulmuş has said that they would initiate a legal action against those who were determined to drink alcohol in the camping site where CHP’s Justice Congress has been held.

CHP Delegation Visits Conscience and Justice Watch

CHP Delegation Visits Conscience and Justice Watch

CHP İstanbul Provincial Chair Canpolat and İstanbul MP Tanrıkulu have visited the Conscience and Justice Watch at Yoğurtçu Park and expressed their support.

CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu Visits Imprisoned MP Berberoğlu

CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu Visits Imprisoned MP Berberoğlu

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has visited imprisoned MP Berberoğlu in Maltepe Prison. “Justice walks slowly but eventually reaches its target”, said Kılıçdaroğlu in the statement he issued after the visit.

Justice March Completed, Kılıçdaroğlu Announces Declaration

Justice March Completed, Kılıçdaroğlu Announces Declaration

The Justice March launched by CHP leader Kılıçdaroğu was completed yesterday in Maltepe, Kılıçdaroğlu announced a 10-article declaration.

Justice Marchers Enter İstanbul

Justice Marchers Enter İstanbul

The Justice March CHP from Ankara to İstanbul is on its 23rd day.

Notes from 21st Day of Justice March

JUSTICE MARCH

Notes from 21st Day of Justice March

The Justice March launched by the CHP from Ankara to İstanbul is on its 21st day.

77 LGBTI, Women’s Organizations Join Justice March

77 LGBTI, Women’s Organizations Join Justice March

77 LGBTI and women’s organizations joined the Justice March launched by the CHP from Ankara to İstanbul on its 22nd day.

Justice Walk on its 20th Day

Justice Walk on its 20th Day

“Due to the Supreme Election Board’s decision, the referendum has become illegitimate. We have prepared our petition and are applying to ECtHR”, CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu said.