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‘Patriarchate Led by an Appointed Trustee for 10 Years, Democratic Election Needs to be Held’

HDP MP GARO PAYLAN

‘Patriarchate Led by an Appointed Trustee for 10 Years, Democratic Election Needs to be Held’

The Patriarch Sub-governor who will lead the election process of a new Armenian Patriarch of Turkey has been elected. HDP MP Paylan has spoken to bianet about the election of Episcopos Maşlayan as Patriarch Sub-governor and their further demands.

4 July 2019 Pınar Tarcan

‘Why does the Ministry of Interior Interfere in Patriarch Election?’

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION BY HDP MP GARO PAYLAN

‘Why does the Ministry of Interior Interfere in Patriarch Election?’

HDP Diyarbakır MP Garo Paylan has submitted a Parliamentary question and asked Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu why the Ministry of Interior has been interfering in the election of a new Armenian Patriarch of Turkey.

HDP MP Paylan: This is Child Abuse, I Will File a Criminal Complaint

‘RELIGIOUS CONVERSION’ ON A LIVE TV PROGRAM

HDP MP Paylan: This is Child Abuse, I Will File a Criminal Complaint

The family of the child, for whom Nihat Hatipoğlu organized a religious conversion ritual, told HDP Diyarbakır MP Garo Paylan that nobody asked them for a permission.

15 May 2019 Pınar Tarcan

HDP MP Paylan Submits Parliamentary Inquiry for Armenian Genocide

HDP MP Paylan Submits Parliamentary Inquiry for Armenian Genocide

"Our assembly should honor the memories of the intellectuals who put up a struggle for the enlightenment of the Ottoman and Armenian peoples," Paylan said.

İHD Statement on Armenian Genocide: 'Denial Does Not Change This Reality'

İHD Statement on Armenian Genocide: 'Denial Does Not Change This Reality'

"Even if there is one just one right defender left, the spirit against the genocide and the denial will not be absent from this region," said the Human Rights Association (İHD). HDP MP Paylan, MP Clapot from France, and EGAM Chair Abtan also made speeches at the event.

24 April 2019 Pınar Tarcan

HDP MP Paylan: Not a Single Objection by HDP is Accepted Throughout Turkey

2019 LOCAL ELECTIONS

HDP MP Paylan: Not a Single Objection by HDP is Accepted Throughout Turkey

Paylan asks, "If we were ahead of AKP by 3 votes in if they objected to these results, would the objections be accepted or not?"

4 April 2019 Ekin Karaca

Parliamentary Inquiry into Hrant Dink Murder Rejected

Parliamentary Inquiry into Hrant Dink Murder Rejected

The parliamentary inquiry submitted by HDP MP Paylan, who has demanded that a parliamentary investigation be launched into Hrant Dink murder, which cannot be solved for 12 years, has been rejected by the votes of AKP and MHP MPs.

18 January 2019

HDP MP Paylan: Article 301 of Turkish Penal Code is Coming Back

HDP MP Paylan: Article 301 of Turkish Penal Code is Coming Back

HDP MP Paylan has submitted a parliamentary question regarding the Turkish Penal Code Article 301, which stipulates prison sentence for “insulting Turkishness”. Paylan said, “In last period, investigations are unquestioningly opened as per this article."

16 January 2019

Overflow of Tigris Dam on Parliamentary Agenda: Will Measures Be Taken for Hevsel Gardens?

Overflow of Tigris Dam on Parliamentary Agenda: Will Measures Be Taken for Hevsel Gardens?

HDP Diyarbakır MP Garo Paylan has submitted a parliamentary question regarding the overflow of the Tigris Dam in December, causing some parts of Hevsel Gardens, which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, to be flooded.

Paylan: Those Whom You Have Enemized are My Relatives

Paylan: Those Whom You Have Enemized are My Relatives

Deputy President Oktay has said, “We don’t respect decisions of the parliaments which give into Armenian diaspora and ban arguments of Turks”. Commenting on the remark for bianet, HDP’s Paylan has said, “Those whom you've enemized are my relatives".

1 October 2018 Evrim Kepenek

Motion by HDP MP Paylan for Parliamentary Investigation into September 6/7 Pogrom

Motion by HDP MP Paylan for Parliamentary Investigation into September 6/7 Pogrom

HDP Diyarbakır MP Garo Paylan has submitted a motion, requesting that a parliamentary investigation be opened into the pogrom of September 6/7 in its 63rd year.

6 September 2018

Response to Law Draft for Recognition of Armenian Genocide: It is Against Our Consciousness

Response to Law Draft for Recognition of Armenian Genocide: It is Against Our Consciousness

Parliament Speaker İsmail Kahraman has rejected the law draft submitted by HDP MP Garo Paylan for the recognition of Armenian Genocide by saying, “It is against our national consciousness.”

Law Draft Submitted for Recognition of Armenian Genocide

Law Draft Submitted for Recognition of Armenian Genocide

HDP MP Garo Paylan has submitted a law draft for the recognition of Armenian Genocide, the removal of genocide perpetrators’ names from public places and an amendment to the Turkish Citizenship Law.

Summaries of Proceedings Issued for 8 HDP MPs

Summaries of Proceedings Issued for 8 HDP MPs

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has issued summary of proceedings for eight HDP MPs on four separate charges due to their statements and social media posts.

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP MP Paylan about Church Attack

Parliamentary Inquiry by HDP MP Paylan about Church Attack

HDP İstanbul MP Paylan has submitted a parliamentary inquiry about the armed attack against Saint Maria Catholic Church. In the inquiry requested to be responded by the Minister of Interior Soylu, Paylan has also referred to the former attacks directed against the church.

Armed Attack on Football Player Deniz Naki

Armed Attack on Football Player Deniz Naki

An armed attack has been launched on Amedspor player Deniz Naki as he was driving in Germany. Naki’s state of health is fine.

Investigation Launched into Garo Paylan’s Allegations

Investigation Launched into Garo Paylan’s Allegations

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched investigation into HDP’s Paylan’s allegations that there are assassination plans against dissidents from Turkey who migrated to Europe.

22 December 2017

Paylan: Some People Put Under Protection Following Assassination Allegation

Paylan: Some People Put Under Protection Following Assassination Allegation

Saying that he received an intelligence about an assassination preparation against dissidents from Turkey that migrated to Europe, HDP’s Paylan has expressed that there are three assassins assigned in Europe.

22 December 2017

No Civil Marriage Performed at Churches, Synagogues

No Civil Marriage Performed at Churches, Synagogues

Concerning the draft that authorizes muftis to perform civil marriage, HDP MP Paylan has responded to claims that civil marriage is performed at churches and synagogues.

Paylan: What is the Legal Base of Shutting Down Özgür Gündem?

Paylan: What is the Legal Base of Shutting Down Özgür Gündem?

HDP’s Paylan in his parliamentary motion has recalled that there is the condition of conviction in the Constitutional clause on which the shutting down decision is rested, yet no such conviction verdict has been issued.

HDP’s Paylan Asks Parliament about Hagia Sophia Church in Trabzon Being Destroyed

HDP’s Paylan Asks Parliament about Hagia Sophia Church in Trabzon Being Destroyed

Addressing to the parliament, HDP MP Garo Paylan has asked about the Hagia Sophia Church in Trabzon being destroyed and turned into a mosque

Grey Wolves Organization Leader Convicted of Hate Speech Against Armenians

Grey Wolves Organization Leader Convicted of Hate Speech Against Armenians

Judgement has been passed on the lawsuit Garo Paylan from HDP had brought against Grey Wolves Organization Kars Province Leader Tolga Adıgüzel on charges of hate speech against Armenians.

Nor Zartonk: Garo Paylan and Other HDP MPs Are Not Alone

Nor Zartonk: Garo Paylan and Other HDP MPs Are Not Alone

Nor Zartonk in its statement as to racist attack against HDP MP Garo Paylan said, “We reiterate our faith in peoples’ equality, solidarity and their joint struggle, and determination in the struggle one more time”.

Garo Paylan: I Have Been Exposed to Planned Attack for Being Armenian

Garo Paylan: I Have Been Exposed to Planned Attack for Being Armenian

HDP’s Paylan has said that he has been deliberately targeted in the fight erupted in Constitution Commission by AKP members for him being Armenian, and told that AKP members said “Garo is here, Garo is here” to each other.

3 May 2016 Ekin Karaca

Garo Paylan: Statements of President and Prime Minister Make Armenians a Target

Garo Paylan: Statements of President and Prime Minister Make Armenians a Target

HDP MP Garo Paylan has condemned the President and Prime Minister for their statements criminalizing the Armenians.

Garo Paylan Asks: Why Is Bridge Toll not also Free on Easter?

Garo Paylan Asks: Why Is Bridge Toll not also Free on Easter?

HDP deputy Paylan reminded bridge toll was free on Ramadan Feast and Feast of Sacrifice and asked why it wasn’t free on Easter.

Who Will Teach Christian Religion Classes in Turkey?

Who Will Teach Christian Religion Classes in Turkey?

Garo Paylan, an administrative at Turkey’s Armenian schools, commented on Education Minister’s introduction of Christian religion classes in minority schools: it is positive but has no place in practice.

10 October 2014 Yüce Yöney

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