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ECtHR convicts Turkey in case of imprisoned HDP politicians

ECtHR convicts Turkey in case of imprisoned HDP politicians

The most recent European court ruling adds to the previous judgments against Turkey concerning Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ.

Court bans former HDP co-leader Figen Yüksekdağ's poetry book

Court bans former HDP co-leader Figen Yüksekdağ's poetry book

A poem about the 2015 conflict in the country's Kurdish-majority regions has been deemed "terrorist propaganda."

8 September 2022

Ahmet Türk: We face the same injustice as the one during September 12 coup

KOBANÎ TRIAL

Ahmet Türk: We face the same injustice as the one during September 12 coup

Kurdish politician Türk attended the Kobanî trial via video conference: “We have faced injustice in these processes. I went through September 12 [coup]. We are faced with the same injustice despite the 50 years that have passed since then.”

21 December 2021

Kobanê trial: Court reviews arrest of 28 politicians

Kobanê trial: Court reviews arrest of 28 politicians

The arrested defendants attended the hearing via video conference in the case where HDP’s former Co-Chairs Figen Yüksekdağ and Selahattin Demirtaş and dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen are also standing trial.

March 8 and Kurdish politician women in Turkey

WOMEN’S AGENDA / EVRİM KEPENEK

March 8 and Kurdish politician women in Turkey

At least 38 Kurdish women politicians are either arrested or not behind bars, but on trial due to their speeches marking March 8 or November 25. Some of them are facing summaries of proceedings.

1 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek

‘What happens when one says “Dear Selahattin Demirtaş”?’

SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MP

‘What happens when one says “Dear Selahattin Demirtaş”?’

Facing a summary of proceedings over the Kobane incidents of October 6-8, 2014, HDP MP Garo Paylan also faces charges for addressing arrested former Co-Chair of the HDP Demirtaş as “Dear Selahattin Demirtaş”.

Former HDP Co-Chair Yüksekdağ’s case merged with Kobane trial

Former HDP Co-Chair Yüksekdağ’s case merged with Kobane trial

Behind bars since November 2016, former HDP Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ had her hearing in the court case where she is arrested pending trial. The court board has ruled that she shall remain behind bars.

25 February 2021

Former HDP Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ acquitted of ‘insulting President’

ARRESTED SINCE NOVEMBER 2016

Former HDP Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ acquitted of ‘insulting President’

Put on trial over a statement of support for journalists, arrested former Co-Chair of the HDP Figen Yüksekdağ has been acquitted of “insulting the President.”

11 February 2021

‘Demirtaş is held behind bars upon Erdoğan’s instruction’

HDP SPOKESPERSON GÜNAY

‘Demirtaş is held behind bars upon Erdoğan’s instruction’

HDP Spokesperson Günay says that President and AKP Chair Erdoğan “once again gave an instruction to the judiciary” to hold former HDP Co-Chairs Demirtaş and Yüksekdağ and other arrested HDP politicians behind bars.

11 December 2020

Dissenting opinion to Yüksekdağ’s arrest: She is no flight risk

Dissenting opinion to Yüksekdağ’s arrest: She is no flight risk

While the court board has ruled that Figen Yüksekdağ, the former Co-Chair of the HDP, shall remain behind bars, one of the judges has expressed a dissenting opinion. Put on trial over her political speeches, Yüksekdağ faces up to 83 years in prison.

10 December 2020

HRW, ARTICLE 19 slam ‘politically motivated prosecution’ of HDP politicians

HRW, ARTICLE 19 slam ‘politically motivated prosecution’ of HDP politicians

In a joint statement, Human Rights (HRW) and ARTICLE 19 call on the authorities in Turkey to immediately release Yüskedağ and Demirtaş, the arrested former Co-Chairs of the HDP, and other former HDP MPs behind bars for over four years.

19 November 2020

'We have never stopped struggling for peace'

FROM YÜKSEKDAĞ TO MEP SCHIEDER

'We have never stopped struggling for peace'

Arrested in Kocaeli Type F Prison, former HDP Co-Chair Yüksekdağ has addressed a letter to Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Andreas Schieder: “Our only wish is a life where democracy, freedom and fundamental human rights prevail.”

2 September 2020

Poetry book by jailed politician Yüksekdağ: Walls to pull down

SCHEDULED FOR WORLD PEACE DAY

Poetry book by jailed politician Yüksekdağ: Walls to pull down

Arrested in Kandıra Prison for four years now, HDP former Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ has penned a poetry book titled “Yıkılacak Duvarlar” (Walls to pull down). The book will come out on September 1 World Peace Day.

Dissenting opinion by judge: There is no legal benefit in Yüksekdağ’s continued arrest

Dissenting opinion by judge: There is no legal benefit in Yüksekdağ’s continued arrest

While the Ankara 16th Heavy Penal Court has ruled that HDP’s imprisoned former Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ shall remain behind bars, one of the judges has expressed a dissenting opinion, noting that there is no risk of flight or spoliation of evidence.

‘Imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Yüksekdağ is put on trial for the same act twice’

‘Imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Yüksekdağ is put on trial for the same act twice’

Imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Yüksekdağ will have her hearing in Ankara tomorrow. Holding a statement for the press ahead of this hearing, her attorneys have once again reiterated that “she is facing charges due to her political activities.”

Demirtaş, Yüksekdağ not released due to flight risk, evidence collection

Demirtaş, Yüksekdağ not released due to flight risk, evidence collection

Demirtaş's wife lashed out at the court, saying, "A weak mind is a heavy burden."

Pervin Buldan, Mithat Sancar Elected New HDP Co-Chairs

Pervin Buldan, Mithat Sancar Elected New HDP Co-Chairs

At the 4th Ordinary Congress of the HDP, the Co-Chairs of the party as well as its Party Assembly, Central Disciplinary Board and Conciliation Board members have been elected with the votes of 836 delegates.

24 February 2020

‘We are not Likely to be Freed from Prison Before the Outside World Becomes Free’

FORMER HDP-CO CHAIR YÜKSEKDAĞ

‘We are not Likely to be Freed from Prison Before the Outside World Becomes Free’

Arrested in Kandıra Type F Prison, former HDP Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ says that she has started playing a musical instrument in prison: “I make no claim in arts, my days in prison are turning into a lively and smooth life.”

6 February 2020 Evrim Kepenek

HDP Former Co-Chair Yüksekdağ Given Judicial Fine for Insulting Erdoğan

HDP Former Co-Chair Yüksekdağ Given Judicial Fine for Insulting Erdoğan

HDP’s imprisoned former Co-Chair Yüksekdağ has been sentenced to pay a judicial fine of 1,740 lira for insulting President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan. “There is a power greater than Erdoğan in this country, it is the people”, she said in her last defense.

Verdict of Arrest for Imprisoned Former HDP Co-Chairs Yüksekdağ and Demirtaş

Verdict of Arrest for Imprisoned Former HDP Co-Chairs Yüksekdağ and Demirtaş

A verdict of arrest has been given for imprisoned former HDP Co-Chairs Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ after they deposed as part of the investigation launched by Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office earlier today.

20 September 2019

Letter by HDP’s Imprisoned Yüksekdağ: Women Will Overcome Threshold of Oppression

Letter by HDP’s Imprisoned Yüksekdağ: Women Will Overcome Threshold of Oppression

In a letter she wrote in Kandıra Prison, HDP’s imprisoned former co-chair Figen Yüksekdağ has said, “It is the women who will overcome the threshold of oppression”.

UN Inter-Parliamentary Union Becomes Party to HDP Trial before ECtHR

UN Inter-Parliamentary Union Becomes Party to HDP Trial before ECtHR

The Inter-Parliamentary Union consisting of parliamentarians of UN countries has become a party to case of arrested Co-Chairs and MPs of the HDP that was brought before the European Court of Human Rights.

18 October 2017

Rights Organizations Become Party to Trial of HDP Co-Chairs Demirtaş, Yüksekdağ Before ECtHR

Rights Organizations Become Party to Trial of HDP Co-Chairs Demirtaş, Yüksekdağ Before ECtHR

The ECtHR has granted the requests of Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights Muiznieks, ARTICLE 19 and Human Rights Watch to become a third party in the trial of HDP Co-Chairs Demirtaş and Yüksekdağ.

10 October 2017

Investigation into ‘Figen Yüksekdağ’ Postcard at HDP Stand in Edirne

Investigation into ‘Figen Yüksekdağ’ Postcard at HDP Stand in Edirne

An investigation has been launched into seven people who were at HDP referendum stand in Edirne due to HDP’s Figen Yüksekdağ postcards. Attorney Arksak has said the investigation is unlawful.

14 April 2017 Beyza Kural

‘We’ve Given Her 4 Walls for Her to Lean On’, Minister Soylu Says Referring Yüksekdağ

‘We’ve Given Her 4 Walls for Her to Lean On’, Minister Soylu Says Referring Yüksekdağ

The Minister of Interior referring to Yüksekdağ’s statement that “We lean our back on Rojava, Kobani, YPG and PYD” has said, “We’ve given her four walls, she can pick any of them to lean her back on”. Yüksekdağ hasn’t received any punishment due to these statements.

Yüksekdağ Removed From HDP Membership

Yüksekdağ Removed From HDP Membership

After being relieved of her MP duties on February 21, 2017 Figen Yüksekdağ was also removed from her HDP membership by the Supreme Court of Appeal as of today.

Criminal Complaint by HDP Against Minister of Interior Soylu

Criminal Complaint by HDP Against Minister of Interior Soylu

The HDP has filed a criminal complaint upon Minister of Interior Soylu’s statements against HDP co-Chair Demirtaş on charges of “defaming” and inciting people to animosity and hostility”.

27 February 2017

HDP Co-Chair Yüksekdağ Relieved of MP Duties

HDP Co-Chair Yüksekdağ Relieved of MP Duties

HDP Co-Chair Yüksekdağ has been expelled from parliament after being convicted by the Supreme Court.

21 February 2017

HDP Co-Chairs, MPs Detained by House Raids

HDP Co-Chairs, MPs Detained by House Raids

12 MPs including HDP Co-Chairs have been detained in house raids.

4 November 2016