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Ex-deputy arrested in relation to the Kobani case

Ex-deputy arrested in relation to the Kobani case

Former İstanbul MP of the Peoples' Democratic Party Hüda Kaya was detained at the airport 10 minutes before her flight was due to depart.

2 November 2023

Police detain HDP members protesting raids

Police detain HDP members protesting raids

Party Assembly members and district co-chairs were among the 20 people who were detained during raids in İstanbul and Kırklareli

Attempted attack on HDP, Green Left office in Adana

Attempted attack on HDP, Green Left office in Adana

While the governor's office suggests that the perpetrator "may lack mental stability," Green Left politicians are highlighting the possibility of her collaboration with two other individuals, underscoring the incident's potentially organized nature.

HDP office vandalized in Iğdır

HDP office vandalized in Iğdır

The incident was captured by a nearby security camera.

'We were on duty to prevent ISIS crossing the border'

KOBANI CASE

'We were on duty to prevent ISIS crossing the border'

"I'm being tried for life imprisonment at the age of 30. How come? Is this political party legal? Yes, it's legal. Does it undergo oversight? Yes, it does. Does it participate in elections? Yes, it does. How does my involvement in that political party become a subject of accusation?" asked Can Memiş standing trial without detention in the Kobani case.

HDP: 'The petition by the Directorate of Religious Affairs is a shame'

KOBANI CASE

HDP: 'The petition by the Directorate of Religious Affairs is a shame'

"The Directorate of Religious Affairs is turning beliefs, sacred values, and places of worship of the people into useful tools in order to legitimize government policies," said Peoples and Beliefs Committee of the People's Democratic Party (HDP) in a statement issued today.

Forest fires: Lack of response criticized in Şırnak, blazes continue on third day in Antalya

Forest fires: Lack of response criticized in Şırnak, blazes continue on third day in Antalya

The HDP has criticized the lack of response to a fire that broke out near a military outpost in Şırnak, while aerial and ground response to the fire in Antalya is underway.

HDP office in Ankara targeted in armed attack

HDP office in Ankara targeted in armed attack

The attack was perpetrated when no one was inside the office, resulting in material damage.

CHP leader faces prosecution as legislative immunity ends after failed presidential bid

CHP leader faces prosecution as legislative immunity ends after failed presidential bid

Several former HDP deputies also face legal proceedings after not being re-elected.

HDP officials detained in Şırnak police raids

HDP officials detained in Şırnak police raids

HDP local district co-chair Zarife Borak as well as district administrator Emrah Yacan have been apprehended during house searches.

CoE's governing body requests immediate release of Yüksekdağ, Demirtaş, Kavala

CoE's governing body requests immediate release of Yüksekdağ, Demirtaş, Kavala

The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers demanded the immediate release of Osman Kavala, Figen Yüksekdağ, and Selahattin Demirtaş, stating their detentions were unjustified and lacked reasonable grounds.

8 June 2023 Ayça Söylemez

HDP co-chairs to step down, conceding disappointing election results

HDP co-chairs to step down, conceding disappointing election results

Mithat Sancar and Pervin Buldan revealed their intention to resign at an upcoming congress after their party's underwhelming performance in recent polls.

Six HDP Youth members detained in İzmir

Six HDP Youth members detained in İzmir

Over the past few weeks, a series of operations has been carried out targeting not only political parties but also legal and media organizations with a Kurdish focus.

Demirtaş steps back from active politics but says 'I belong and I will continue to belong to HDP'

Demirtaş steps back from active politics but says 'I belong and I will continue to belong to HDP'

"In fact, Kılıçdaroğlu has won the elections. However, election frauds, the votes cast abroad, and the votes of those who were made citizens recently; all added up, Erdoğan has won this historical election. What we lived through has nothing to do with an election, democracy, or the people's will being reflected; not even close to it. All of what has happened was an operation," said the imprisoned politician.

Demirtaş announces retirement from active politics

Demirtaş announces retirement from active politics

The Kurdish politician recently criticized his HDP for its loss of votes in the elections on May 14.

HDP, Green Left Party 'to continue pioneering democratic struggle in Turkey' after elections

HDP, Green Left Party 'to continue pioneering democratic struggle in Turkey' after elections

Yesterday's results have shown that half of the people in Turkey want a change, the party leaders have stressed.

Forty-two released after operations targeting HDP, Green Left

Forty-two released after operations targeting HDP, Green Left

A series of operations have targeted Kurdish linked groups for over a month now, coinciding with the country's dual elections.

Crackdown on Kurdish-linked groups continues as 18 detained in house raids

Crackdown on Kurdish-linked groups continues as 18 detained in house raids

Green Left Party and HDP members are among the detained in the raids that took place early in the morning.

Police detain, torture young people enjoying Kurdish music in İstanbul

Police detain, torture young people enjoying Kurdish music in İstanbul

The HDP has condemned the degrading treatment of the individuals, including being forced to listen to the Ottoman march while restrained on the ground with handcuffs.

Police detain 19 in 'Newroz' investigation

Police detain 19 in 'Newroz' investigation

The detainees, which include HDP members, are accused of engaging in "terrorist propaganda."

Main electoral body rejects objection to Gergerlioğlu's parliament membership

Main electoral body rejects objection to Gergerlioğlu's parliament membership

The objection was raised by the ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) due to the Koceali MP's previous prison sentence.

Turkey elections will mark the 'end of a long-lasting coup'

Q&A WITH HDP'S DANIŞ-BEŞTAŞ

Turkey elections will mark the 'end of a long-lasting coup'

The well-known Kurdish politician, who narrowly avoided a life-threatening traffic accident while on the campaign trail, reflects on her "virtual election campaign," as well as Erdogan's rhetoric and his attacks on the opposition.

10 May 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

HDP member shot dead in Şırnak

HDP member shot dead in Şırnak

Temer Temel was attacked on Wednesday evening as he got out of his vehicle

Nearly 300 people detained in operations targeting HDP in a month, says official

Nearly 300 people detained in operations targeting HDP in a month, says official

Four separate investigations have been recently launched against the HDP and other Kurdish-focused organizations.

Several HDP, Green Left members detained in İstanbul raids

Several HDP, Green Left members detained in İstanbul raids

The operation comes amid the ongoing crackdown on Kurdish politicians, journalists and lawyers.

Turkey's interior minister says May elections 'a political coup attempt by West'

Turkey's interior minister says May elections 'a political coup attempt by West'

Opposition politicians criticized Minister Soylu, saying his remarks show that the ruling party is aware that it will lose the elections.

28 April 2023 Ruken Tuncel,Nedim Türfent

Kurdish-left alliance declares support for Kılıçdaroğlu in presidential election

Kurdish-left alliance declares support for Kılıçdaroğlu in presidential election

The alliance had previously decided not to field a candidate for the pivotal elections in May.

Protests against mass detentions across Turkey

Protests against mass detentions across Turkey

Members of the groups targeted in the raids and other rights defenders protested the detentions in several cities.

Pre-election crackdown on Kurdish groups draws condemnation

Pre-election crackdown on Kurdish groups draws condemnation

Political parties and journalism and lawyers' groups have reacted to the detention of over 100 people in raids targeting Kurdish-affiliated groups.

Popular politician striving to return to parliament faces arrest warrant in 'terror' case

Popular politician striving to return to parliament faces arrest warrant in 'terror' case

"I moved from preparing for parliamentary representation and political work to preparing for prison," says Sırrı Süreyya Önder, one of the 108 HDP politicians facing aggravated life sentences in the Kobanî trial.

17 April 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

$Senior HDP deputy left with fractured back after traffic accident during election campaign$

Senior HDP deputy left with fractured back after traffic accident during election campaign

Taken to Ankara from Erzurum by air ambulance, Danış-Beştaş was taken into surgery.

How Turkey's new electoral law will affect outcome of May 14 polls

How Turkey's new electoral law will affect outcome of May 14 polls

As the new law could make allied parties compete against each other, not only the parties' voting rates but also how they will participate in the election will determine the outcome. The parties have set up "alliances within alliances" to maximize the number of seats they'll win.

10 April 2023 Volga Kuşçuoğlu