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‘No peace, democracy possible in Turkey without resolving the Kurdish question’

HDP CO-CHAIR SANCAR

‘No peace, democracy possible in Turkey without resolving the Kurdish question’

Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Co-Chair Sancar spoke at the 6th Ordinary Congress of the Democratic Regions Party (DBP): “If the existence, freedom and political will of the Kurdish people are under threat, a national unity in the face of this is inevitable”.

28 February 2022

Twelve detained in investigation into HDP congress

Twelve detained in investigation into HDP congress

Prosecutors are investigating the party's congress in İstanbul over "slogans and songs praising terrorists."

17 December 2021

Investigation into HDP's 4th İstanbul Congress

Investigation into HDP's 4th İstanbul Congress

The Counterterrorism Department of the Directorate General of Security filed a criminal complaint about the 4th İstanbul Ordinary Congress of the HDP. An investigation has been launched shortly afterwards.

13 December 2021

‘Keeping AKP congresses on the agenda doesn’t help anyone’

HEALTH MINISTER KOCA

‘Keeping AKP congresses on the agenda doesn’t help anyone’

In response to a question regarding the “jam-packed” AKP congresses amid the pandemic, Turkey’s Health Minister Koca has said, “I am of the opinion that keeping this issue on the agenda doesn’t help anyone.”

Erdoğan's AKP holds grand congress in 'jam-packed' hall

Erdoğan's AKP holds grand congress in 'jam-packed' hall

Addressing thousands of party members from all around the country, the president has made remarks on several issues.

Then, why did we lay our father to rest with 15 people?

Then, why did we lay our father to rest with 15 people?

On the one side, there are funerals and AKP congresses attended by large crowds, including top state officials; on the other side, they still urge people to “have 30 people at most” in ceremonies. “It undermines people’s sense of justice,” says Dr. Eroğulları.

22 February 2021 Ayşegül Özbek