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CHP MP: Individual Armament Increased Sharply in AKP Era

ARMED ATTACK IN ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY

CHP MP: Individual Armament Increased Sharply in AKP Era

In the wake of the murder of academic Ceren Damar by her student, the CHP raised the issue of individual armament in the parliament. MP Başarır submitted a bill that stipulates increased prison sentences and fines for unlicensed weapons.

From Özel to Erdoğan: We Said Before 'Separation of Powers Will Disappear'

From Özel to Erdoğan: We Said Before 'Separation of Powers Will Disappear'

CHP Group Deputy Chair Özel has responded to Erdoğan, who said “We have to give them the necessary lesson at the judiciary." Özel has said, “When this regime change was happening, we said that separation of powers will disappear.”

25 December 2018

From Erdoğan to CHP: We Have to Give Them Necessary Lesson at Judiciary

From Erdoğan to CHP: We Have to Give Them Necessary Lesson at Judiciary

AKP Chair and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has addressed the main opposition party CHP in following words: “We have to give them the necessary lesson at the judiciary; in fact, we will do it. First, compensation; then, sentence...”

25 December 2018

HDP and CHP Bring Death of 3rd Airport Worker into Parliamentary Agenda

HDP and CHP Bring Death of 3rd Airport Worker into Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Kemalbay and CHP MP Şeker have submitted parliamentary inquiries into the death of a worker at the construction site of 3rd Airport in İstanbul. They have asked how many workers have lost their lives since the beginning of the construction.

26 October 2018

Kürkçü, Tanal Acquitted

Kürkçü, Tanal Acquitted

HDP Honorary Chair Ertuğrul Kürkçü and CHP İstanbul MP Mahmut Tanal have been acquitted of the charges “opposing to the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations” and “resisting to hinder the fulfillment of duty.”

Constitutional Court Rejects Application of Jailed CHP MP Berberoğlu

Constitutional Court Rejects Application of Jailed CHP MP Berberoğlu

Constitutional Court has rejected the application of the jailed CHP MP Enis Berberoğlu, who previously applied to the court with the allegation that “his personal liberty and security as well as his right to stand for election have been violated.”

CHP’s Tezcan: AKP Tries to Make State of Emergency Permanent

CHP’s Tezcan: AKP Tries to Make State of Emergency Permanent

Stating that the 25-article bill introduced by AKP to parliament will make State of Emergency permanent, CHP’s Tezcan has said, “They are granting governors with authority to close down cities. It is not possible to attribute legitimacy to this order”.

Jailed MP Berberoğlu Decides to ‘Cut Off Communication with Outside World”

Jailed MP Berberoğlu Decides to ‘Cut Off Communication with Outside World”

The jailed CHP MP Enis Berberoğlu has announced that as a protest against the ruling of the Supreme Court of Appeals, he will “not attend the open-closed visits of his family, attorneys and MPs, will not use his right to defence at court and will stop communicating with the outside world.”

Criminal Complaint by Erdoğan Against 72 CHP MPs Over ‘Kingdom of Tayyips’

Criminal Complaint by Erdoğan Against 72 CHP MPs Over ‘Kingdom of Tayyips’

President Erdoğan has filed a criminal complaint against 72 CHP MPs, who shared “Kingdom of Tayyips” caricature on social media, on charge of “insulting the president”. CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu was prosecuted on the same charge.

Erdoğan: ‘Figures Determined by Separatist Organization in Parliament Thanks to CHP’

Erdoğan: ‘Figures Determined by Separatist Organization in Parliament Thanks to CHP’

Speaking about the results of presidential and parliamentary elections, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, “The figures determined by the separatist organization will be in parliament as MPs thanks to the CHP.”

Minister of Interior: There is No Such a Political Party Called HDP

Minister of Interior: There is No Such a Political Party Called HDP

Stating that CHP has helped HDP enter parliament, Minister of Interior Soylu has said, “There is no such a political party called HDP. There is an organization called PKK”.

CHP MP Eren Erdem Taken into Custody

CHP MP Eren Erdem Taken into Custody

CHP MP Eren Erdem on whom an international ban has been imposed has been taken into custody.

AKP Burdur MP Strangles Young CHP Voter

AKP Burdur MP Strangles Young CHP Voter

AKP Burdur MP Özçelik has strangled a young person whom he quarreled with during his visit to the CHP provincial building. Özçelik apologized to the young person after the governor interfered in.

İnce: Gülen is Not Formally Requested from US

İnce: Gülen is Not Formally Requested from US

Presidential candidate of the CHP Muharrem İnce has attended a live programme on CNN Turk via phone. İnce has said, “The Americans called me and told me, ‘Turkey has not sent us a formal request for Fethullah Gülen’.”

Muharrem İnce Meets With President Erdoğan

Muharrem İnce Meets With President Erdoğan

Presidential candidates Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Muharrem İnce have met at the AKP headquarters in Ankara. While İnce has said “We wished success to his party, conversed with each other and shared our troubles,” Erdoğan has not made a statement.

Call by İnce, 4 CHP MPs for HDP’s Imprisoned Presidential Candidate Demirtaş

Call by İnce, 4 CHP MPs for HDP’s Imprisoned Presidential Candidate Demirtaş

CHP presidential candidate İnce and CHP MPs Tanrıkulu, Yarkadaş, Sayek Böke and Erdem have called for the release of HDP’s imprisoned presidential candidate Demirtaş.

CHP Declares Its Candidate: Muharrem İnce

CHP Declares Its Candidate: Muharrem İnce

CHP Yalova MP Muharrem İnce has been announced as presidential candidate of CHP in the meeting held today.

CHP-İYİ Party Meeting: No Joint Candidate

CHP-İYİ Party Meeting: No Joint Candidate

CHP and İYİ Party executives have discussed alliance possibilities for June 24 snap elections: İYİ Party has reiterated its decision not to present a joint candidate for Presidential election.

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