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CHP applies to top court demanding annulment of key article of 'censorship law'

CHP applies to top court demanding annulment of key article of 'censorship law'

The main opposition party has demanded an order of stay of execution for the article stipulating prison sentences for "spreading disinformation."

18 October 2022

Media authority probes broadcaster over CHP MP’s remarks about Erdoğan

Media authority probes broadcaster over CHP MP’s remarks about Erdoğan

Main opposition CHP İstanbul MP and Group Deputy Chair Altay said, “I hope Erdoğan ‘will not end up’ like Menderes… We will send him off at the ballot box.”

CHP slams summaries of proceedings against MPs

CHP slams summaries of proceedings against MPs

Main opposition CHP Parliamentary Group Deputy Chair Engin Altay has made a statement about the summaries of proceedings seeking to lift the immunity of eight CHP MPs, including CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu, and two HDP MPs.

‘This action plan means there are no human rights in Turkey’

CHP CHAIR KILIÇDAROĞLU

‘This action plan means there are no human rights in Turkey’

Main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu and Group Deputy Chair Altay have commented on the recently unveiled “Human Rights Action Plan.” Altay has reminded President Erdoğan that “900 children are currently being prosecuted for insulting him.”

CHP Appeals to Constitutional Court Against Law on Criminal Enforcement

CHP Appeals to Constitutional Court Against Law on Criminal Enforcement

Addressing the reporters after appealing to the Constitutional Court, main opposition CHP’s Altay has said, “We want the writers and those who expressed their opinions to benefit from reduced sentences benefited by muggers and usurpers.”

From CHP to Erdoğan: Street is a Right, Street is Liberty

From CHP to Erdoğan: Street is a Right, Street is Liberty

Responding to the statements of President Erdoğan, who accused CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu of inciting the public to take to the streets and said, “You cannot find a chance to escape”, CHP Group Deputy Chairperson has stated, “Dictators are afraid of the street.”

17 December 2018