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Prosecutor demands political ban for deceased HDP politicians as well

Prosecutor demands political ban for deceased HDP politicians as well

The Chief Public Prosecutor of the Court of Cassation, who has recently filed a closure case against the HDP, has demanded a political ban for 687 people, including Ayhan, Akbulut and Fırat, who are no longer alive.

İstanbul mayor sends Newroz wishes to HDP co-chair, says closure case 'undemocratic'

İstanbul mayor sends Newroz wishes to HDP co-chair, says closure case 'undemocratic'

Mayor İmamoğlu and Pervin Buldan have exchanged messages of solidarity in a phone conversation.

‘Which issues do you cover up with party closure?’

DISK CHAIR ÇERKEZOĞLU

‘Which issues do you cover up with party closure?’

In a statement about the closure case against the HDP, Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK) Chair Çerkezoğlu has noted that society is faced with serious consequences of the economic crisis and pandemic in Turkey.

How will the closure case against HDP proceed? Everything to know

How will the closure case against HDP proceed? Everything to know

Having assigned a rapportetur for the initial examination of the case, the Constitutional Court will decide within 15 days whether it will accept the indictment against the party.

How did Turkey's newspapers cover closure case against the HDP?

How did Turkey's newspapers cover closure case against the HDP?

Here is a brief overview of how the print newspapers of Turkey, pro-government and critical alike, reported on the closure case filed against the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) and expulsion of its MP Gergerlioğlu from the Parliament.

Rights defenders demand justice for HDP’s Gergerlioğlu

Rights defenders demand justice for HDP’s Gergerlioğlu

A group of rights organizations have released a joint statement about HDP’s Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, who has been stripped of his MP status: “It is a shame for our democracy that his right of deputyship has been seized.”

History of party closures in Turkey

History of party closures in Turkey

Several predecessors of both the ruling AKP and the HDP, which is facing closure now, had been shut down throughout the history of the Republic.

19 March 2021 Hikmet Adal

Human Rights Association Co-Chair, HDP executives detained

Human Rights Association Co-Chair, HDP executives detained

In operations targeting the Peoples’ Democratic Party in İstanbul, Ankara, Eskişehir and Adana, several party executives and Öztürk Türkdoğan, the Co-Chair of the İHD, which was targeted by Interior Minister Soylu, have been taken into custody.

‘They try to stay in power with civilian coup mechanics’

LABOR, DEMOCRACY FORCES

‘They try to stay in power with civilian coup mechanics’

İstanbul Labor and Democracy Forces platform held a press statement about the closure case filed against the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) and HDP MP Gergerliolu’s expulsion from the Parliament.

HRW Director: An attack on rights of millions of voters

HDP & DEMOCRACY IN TURKEY

HRW Director: An attack on rights of millions of voters

Human Rights Watch (HRW) Turkey Director Emma Sinclair-Webb has spoken to bianet about the closure case filed against the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) and the expulsion of HDP’s Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu from the Parliament.

19 March 2021 Pınar Tarcan

CHP deputies visit HDP, express solidarity

CHP deputies visit HDP, express solidarity

Yesterday, HDP's Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu was stripped of his parliamentary mandate and a case was filed for the party's closure.

EU, Germany 'concerned' over HDP closure case, MP's expulsion

EU, Germany 'concerned' over HDP closure case, MP's expulsion

The HDP is facing closure because of its alleged "terror activities" while MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu has been stripped of its parliamentary mandate because of his conviction for "terror propaganda."

HDP indictment seeks political ban for 687 members, including Demirtaş, Buldan and Sancar

HDP indictment seeks political ban for 687 members, including Demirtaş, Buldan and Sancar

The indictment for the closure of the party was submitted to the Constitutional Court yesterday.

HDP Co-Chair Buldan: Our votes increase from 6 to 12 million

HDP Co-Chair Buldan: Our votes increase from 6 to 12 million

The Central Executive Board of the HDP had an emergency meeting today. Co-Chair Buldan said, “The number of people voting for us was 6 million until yesterday evening; it has increased to 12 million since then.”

Foreign Ministry to the world: Wait for Constitutional Court ruling

CRITICISMS OVER HDP, GERGERLİOĞLU

Foreign Ministry to the world: Wait for Constitutional Court ruling

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey has responded to the reactions against the attempts to close the HDP, the third biggest political party at the Parliament, and HDP’s Gergerlioğlu, who has been stripped of his MP status.

HDP's Gergerlioğlu expects stronger support from opposition

HDP's Gergerlioğlu expects stronger support from opposition

Starting a "justice watch" at the parliament after he was stripped of MP status, Gergerlioğlu has said that the public reaction against his expulstion has been stronger than the opposition's reaction.

18 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Nationalist party leader targets HDP again: Closing it is a duty of honor

Nationalist party leader targets HDP again: Closing it is a duty of honor

Calling for the closure of the HDP for a long time now, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli has reiterated his call to the Court of Cassation and the Constitutional Court, saying that “the HDP must be closed to never open again.”

US says closure case against HDP will ‘further undermine democracy in Turkey’

US says closure case against HDP will ‘further undermine democracy in Turkey’

Shortly after HDP’s Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu was stripped of his MP status and a closure case was filed against the party, the US Department of State has released a brief statement about the issue.

HDP Co-Chair Sancar says opposition has a 'historic duty to fight against fascism'

HDP Co-Chair Sancar says opposition has a 'historic duty to fight against fascism'

While expelled MP Gergerlioğlu hasn't left the party's room in the parliament, the HDP Co-Chair has said that the move to close down the party is aimed at "establishing fascism."

HDP says 'We won't bow down' after closure case

HDP says 'We won't bow down' after closure case

The party will convene an extraordinary meeting tomorrow to evaluate the closure case against it and the expulsion of MP Gergerlioğlu from the parliament.

Closure case against HDP, request for political ban on 687 people

Closure case against HDP, request for political ban on 687 people

Chief Public Prosecutor of the Court of Cassation has applied to the Constitutional Court and filed a lawsuit for closing the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP). The indictment against the party has been sent to the Constitutional Court.

HDP’s Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu stripped of MP status

HDP’s Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu stripped of MP status

HDP Kocaeli MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu has said that he does not recognize the decision and started protesting at the General Assembly hall of the Parliament.

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu to be stripped of MP status on March 17

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu to be stripped of MP status on March 17

With his prison sentence over a tweet upheld by the Court of Cassation, HDP’s Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu will be stripped of his MP status after the final ruling is read out at the Plenary Session of the Parliament on March 17.

‘Men earn 120 lira, women 85 lira, Syrians even less’

AGRICULTURAL WORKERS

‘Men earn 120 lira, women 85 lira, Syrians even less’

HDP MPs met agricultural workers in Mersin. “We go to work at 4 in the morning; there are times when we cannot go back home at 9 in the evening. We cannot rest even for half an hour to eat something,” says the Precarious Workers Association Chair.

Women’s Emergency Support App has 6 language options, but not Kurdish

Women’s Emergency Support App has 6 language options, but not Kurdish

HDP MP Kılıç Koçyiğit has asked why the Interior Ministry’s Women’s Emergency Support (KADES) application does not have the Kurdish option while it is now offering services in Turkish, Persian, Arabic, English, Russian and French.

‘Human Rights Action Plan a window dressing to improve relations with EU’

HDP’S PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

‘Human Rights Action Plan a window dressing to improve relations with EU’

Submitting a Parliamentary question about the recently unveiled Human Rights Action Plan, HDP Diyarbakır MPs have questioned the violations of rights in Turkey, especially since the State of Emergency and its aftermath.

Rights groups urge CoE Council of Ministers to ensure Demirtaş's release

Rights groups urge CoE Council of Ministers to ensure Demirtaş's release

Selahattin Demirtaş is still behind bars despite an ECtHR Grand Chamber decision ordering his immediate release.

İYİ Party 'won't blindly vote for' lift of HDP deputies' legislative immunity

İYİ Party 'won't blindly vote for' lift of HDP deputies' legislative immunity

Akşener has made remarks on the summaries of proceedings against HDP deputies and President Erdoğan's new "human rights action plan."

‘Why doesn’t Turkey enforce the İstanbul Convention?’

HDP MP GÜLÜM

‘Why doesn’t Turkey enforce the İstanbul Convention?’

In her Parliamentary question about the enforcement of İstanbul Convention in Turkey, HDP MP Züleyha Gülüm asks why Turkey fails to effectively enforce the convention to prevent, investigate and penalize male violence.

HDP will be closed down 'both legally and politically,' says AKP's Özkan

HDP will be closed down 'both legally and politically,' says AKP's Özkan

Özkan's statements come after the Court of Cassation launched an inquiry into the HDP.

Court of Cassation launches inquiry into HDP

Court of Cassation launches inquiry into HDP

If Court of Cassation prosecutors conclude that the HDP is engaged in terrorist acts, a case may be filed for the closure of the party.

Bahçeli calls on top courts to take action to close down HDP

Bahçeli calls on top courts to take action to close down HDP

The MHP leader has been insistently calling for the HDP's closure over the past few months.