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‘Don't mind their yelling, they try to hide their fears,’ says Demirtaş

‘Don't mind their yelling, they try to hide their fears,’ says Demirtaş

Arrested politician Demirtaş has sent a message from prison amid statements of the President and Interior Minister disregarding the ECtHR judgement of “immediate release.” He has said, “We are right, strong and in good spirits. We will win together.”

24 December 2020

‘ECtHR judgement confirms that Demirtaş is behind bars for political reasons'

WILLIAMSON FROM HRW

‘ECtHR judgement confirms that Demirtaş is behind bars for political reasons'

"The judgment demonstrates how the Erdoğan presidency weaponizes detention and prosecution to remove opponents from the political scene and threatens free democratic debate,” says HRW's Europe and Central Asia Director Williamson.

23 December 2020

'ECtHR judgement confirms that the law is subverted by government'

SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ

'ECtHR judgement confirms that the law is subverted by government'

Arrested former Co-Chair of the HDP Selahattin Demirtaş and HDP Co-Chairs Sancar and Buldan have made statements about the judgement of the ECtHR Grand Chamber, which has ruled for the immediate release of Demirtaş.

23 December 2020

ECtHR Grand Chamber: Release Selahattin Demirtaş immediately

ECtHR Grand Chamber: Release Selahattin Demirtaş immediately

Speaking to bianet about the ECtHR Grand Chamber’s judgement on former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, lawyer Demir has said, “Demirtaş must be released immediately according to this judgement; Turkey has no justification left to fall back on.”

22 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Hearing of Demirtaş Held at ECtHR: Verdict to be Announced at a Later Date

Hearing of Demirtaş Held at ECtHR: Verdict to be Announced at a Later Date

The hearing of imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş at the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has been held. The judges are expected to announce their judgement at a later date.

18 September 2019

Selahattin Demirtaş Appeals to ECtHR Grand Chamber

Selahattin Demirtaş Appeals to ECtHR Grand Chamber

After the verdict of release given by the ECtHR for HDP’s former Co-Chair Demirtaş has not been put into effect, his attorneys have appealed to the Grand Chamber, requesting that his file be examined in terms of violation of freedom of expression.

25 February 2019