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Three detained in Adıyaman house raids

Three detained in Adıyaman house raids

"The ruling power will not be able to halt the freedom struggle of the Kurdish people with detentions and arrests," said the DBP in response to the raids.

Twenty-three local Kurdish politicians in Urfa arrested on 'terror' charges

Twenty-three local Kurdish politicians in Urfa arrested on 'terror' charges

The HDP and DBP politicians are charged with "being a member of a terrorist organization" and "providing financial support to a terrorist organization."

Co-chair, executives of Democratic Regions Party detained during raids across several cities

Co-chair, executives of Democratic Regions Party detained during raids across several cities

Police raided the pro-Kurdish party's offices and its members' homes. No information has been disclosed about the investigation into the party.

23 December 2022

Kobanî trial | Selahattin Demirtaş: The prosecutor was after a false statement

Kobanî trial | Selahattin Demirtaş: The prosecutor was after a false statement

Speaking as to the witness statement, jailed politician Demirtaş recalled that Baran “stated that he became a tool in the plot and signed the statement without reading it” and urged the court to file a complaint against the prosecutor and security.

‘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

Released 5 months ago, DBP Diyarbakır Co-Chair Gülmez arrested again

Released 5 months ago, DBP Diyarbakır Co-Chair Gülmez arrested again

Taken into custody on January 26, but quarantined at her house as she tested positive for COVID-19, Democratic Regions Party (DBP) Diyarbakır Co-Chair Seval Gülmez has been arrested for “propagandizing for a terrorist organization”.

3 February 2022

12 summaries of proceedings seek to lift 10 MPs' legislative immunity

62 FILES AGAINST 36 MPS IN 26 DAYS

12 summaries of proceedings seek to lift 10 MPs' legislative immunity

12 summaries of proceedings against 9 HDP MPs and one DBP MP have been delivered to the Parliamentary Speaker’s Office. Since the beginning of this year, 62 summaries have been submitted against 36 MPs.

26 January 2022

‘Aysel Tuğluk, hundreds of ill prisoners left for dead in Turkey’

PRESS STATEMENT IN DİYARBAKIR

‘Aysel Tuğluk, hundreds of ill prisoners left for dead in Turkey’

The HDP, DBP and Peace Mothers have made a statement for the press in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır province and raised concerns about the increasing violations of rights in the country’s prisons and the situation of ill prisoners.

16 December 2021

Summaries of proceedings against 4 MPs submitted to Parliament

Summaries of proceedings against 4 MPs submitted to Parliament

The summaries of proceedings seeking to lift the legislative immunity of HDP MPs Meral Danış Beştaş, Hüda Kaya and Garo Paylan and DBP MP Sali Aydeniz have been submitted to the Parliamentary Speaker’s Office.

Former Dersim Co-Mayor acquitted of ‘co-mayorship’

Former Dersim Co-Mayor acquitted of ‘co-mayorship’

Put on trial on the grounds of “co-mayorship”, former Dersim Co-Mayor Mehmet Ali Bul has been acquitted of the offense charged; the court has concluded that using the title of “co-mayor” does not constitute a crime.

8 September 2021

20 people, including HDP, DBP executives, detained

HOUSE RAIDS IN 3 PROVINCES

20 people, including HDP, DBP executives, detained

In house raids carried out in Adana, Şırnak and Dersim provinces, 20 people, including the executives of the Peoples’ Democratic Party and the Democratic Regions Party, have been taken into custody.

HDP: 143 people detained in two days

HDP: 143 people detained in two days

Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) released a statement about the detention of students and politicians in several provinces across Turkey over the past two days. At least 143 people were detained, according to the party.

15 February 2021

Police intervention against ‘United Struggle Forces’ statement

Police intervention against ‘United Struggle Forces’ statement

Police intervened into the press statement of the groups that would declare the establishment of the United Struggle Forces in İstanbul’s Kadıköy district. At least six people were reportedly taken into custody during the intervention.

5 February 2021

Guards raid hunger-striking women politicians' wards

Guards raid hunger-striking women politicians' wards

Women prisoners announced that they started a hunger strike in protest of the rights violations in prisons and the "isolation" of PKK leader Öcalan.

30 November 2020

‘Diyarbakır, Urfa, Mardin and Şırnak have become new centers of outbreak’

‘Diyarbakır, Urfa, Mardin and Şırnak have become new centers of outbreak’

In a joint statement, the Democratic Society Congress (DTK) and Democratic Regions Party (DBP) have warned the citizens in southeast Turkey against the recent surge in COVID-19 cases ahead of Eid al-Adha that will start in Turkey tomorrow.

HDP, DBP, Rosa Women’s Association Members Detained in Diyarbakır

HDP, DBP, Rosa Women’s Association Members Detained in Diyarbakır

Six people, including HDP, DBP and Rosa Women’s Association members, have been taken into custody in house raids in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır province.

12 People Arrested in Diyarbakır

12 People Arrested in Diyarbakır

Detained in Diyarbakır on May 22, 12 people including Democratic Regions Party (DBP) former Co-Chairs Arslan and Şimşek have been arrested. The other six detained, including former HDP MP Akat Ata, have been released on probation.

Operation Against HDP, DBP Politicians, Women’s Associations in Diyarbakır

Operation Against HDP, DBP Politicians, Women’s Associations in Diyarbakır

HDP Central Executive Committee member Özlem Gündüz, DBP former Co-Chair Mehmet Arslan, Rosa Women’s Association founding members and Free Women’s Movement (TJA) activists have been detained in the operation.

Bairam Message from Imprisoned Politicians

Bairam Message from Imprisoned Politicians

In the joint bairam message, imprisoned politicians from the HDP and DBP have said, “We celebrate Eid al Adha by sharing the same thought and feeling with millions of people despite the walls and iron bars between us”.

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP Regarding Battery to DBP Co-Chair Arslan in Prison

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP Regarding Battery to DBP Co-Chair Arslan in Prison

The HDP Van MP Lezgin Botan has made a motion regarding DBP Co-Chair Mehmet Arslan, who was battered after resisting forced naked body search in prison. Botan has also stated that the related criminal complaint has remained unanswered.

9 Imprisoned Women Politicians on Hunger Strike in Protest of Afrin Operation

9 Imprisoned Women Politicians on Hunger Strike in Protest of Afrin Operation

Figen Yüksekdağ, Aysel Tuğluk, Çağlar Demirel, Burcu Çelik Özkan, Gülser Yıldırım, Gültan Kışanak, Nurhayat Altun, Edibe Şahin and Sebahat Tuncel have gone on hunger strike for three days in prisons where they are kept.

25 January 2018

Trustee Changes Name of Tahir Elçi Park

Trustee Changes Name of Tahir Elçi Park

The sub-governor, who was appointed as trustee to Çatak Municipality in Van, has replaced the name of the park named after murdered Diyarbakır Bar President Tahir Elçi with a village guard killed in the district.

9 Out Of 10 DBP Municipalities Governed By Appointed Trustees Say ‘No’

9 Out Of 10 DBP Municipalities Governed By Appointed Trustees Say ‘No’

“No” votes are leading in the referendum in nine out of 10 provinces to whose municipalities which were originally governed by DBP a trustee was appointed.

Detention Warrant for DBP Co-Chair Kamuran Yüksek

Detention Warrant for DBP Co-Chair Kamuran Yüksek

DBP Co-Chair Yüksek has been sentenced to 8 years and 9 months in prison, and that a detention warrant has been issued for him. “It is a political ruling”, Yüksek said.

DBP Former Co-Chair Emine Ayna Released

DBP Former Co-Chair Emine Ayna Released

DBP Co-Chair and former MP Emine Ayna has been released on probation.

Newroz Statement by Diyarbakır Governorship

Newroz Statement by Diyarbakır Governorship

The Diyarbakır Governorship has announced that the Newroz celebrations to be organized on March 21 are permitted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Trustee Appointed to Ağrı Municipality, Sırrı Sakık Discharged

Trustee Appointed to Ağrı Municipality, Sırrı Sakık Discharged

Ağrı co-Mayor Sırrı Sakık from Democratic Regions Party has been discharged from his position by the Ministry of Interior. Sakık’s position has been replaced by Ağrı Governor Musa Işın.

Trustee Appointed to Bismil Municipality

Trustee Appointed to Bismil Municipality

The sub-Governor of Bismil district of the Turkey’s southeastern province of Diyarbakır has been appointed to the district’s municipality as a trustee. Detention order has been issued for Cemile Eminoğlu, the co-Mayor of the district.

6 February 2017

Doğubayazıt Co-Mayors Arrested

Doğubayazıt Co-Mayors Arrested

Seven people including Ağrı’s Doğubayazıt Co-Mayors Özbay and Tekdemir have been arrested.

6 February 2017

Joint Declaration by pro-Kurdish Bodies in Favor of ‘No’ Votes in Referendum

Joint Declaration by pro-Kurdish Bodies in Favor of ‘No’ Votes in Referendum

DBP, DTK, HDK, HDP, and Free Women’s Movement have issued a joint declaration against the constitutional amendment draft to be put to referendum.

31 January 2017

Co-Mayor of Muradiye Municipality Arrested

Co-Mayor of Muradiye Municipality Arrested

Van’s Muradiye district’s Co-Mayor Tunç from the Democratic Regions Party has been arrested.

26 January 2017

Trustee Appointed to Muradiye Municipality

Trustee Appointed to Muradiye Municipality

Van’s Muradiye sub-Governor Mehmet Fatih Çelikel has been appointed to Muradiye Municipality as trustee. Co-Mayor Mehmet Ali Tunç from the DBP was detained during a house raid yesterday.

17 January 2017

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