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New picture from jailed politicians Demirtaş, Mızraklı

New picture from jailed politicians Demirtaş, Mızraklı

The picture has been posted on the social media account of former Co-Chair of the HDP Selahattin Demirtaş, with the note, “We are walking together. We will surely reach that harbor together one day. See you soon…”

Kobanî trial | ‘Forensic medical report on Aysel Tuğluk not signed by a neurologist’

10TH HEARING

Kobanî trial | ‘Forensic medical report on Aysel Tuğluk not signed by a neurologist’

At the 10th hearing of the Kobanî trial, the lawyer of Kurdish politician and ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk talked about her health and demanded her release.

28 February 2022

Leyla Güven: The translation sent to court is full of mistakes

Leyla Güven: The translation sent to court is full of mistakes

At her hearing yesterday, on February 9, jailed Kurdish politician Leyla Güven said that the Turkish translation of her speeches in Kurdish, which are cited as “criminal evidence” in her case file, is full of mistakes.

10 February 2022

Rights group demands the release of Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk, all ill prisoners

Rights group demands the release of Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk, all ill prisoners

The Women’s Commission of Human Rights Association Diyarbakır Branch calls for the release of former HDP MP Tuğluk, who suffers from dementia: “Otherwise, this practice contrary to human dignity will lead to irreversible consequences.”

1 February 2022

Demirtaş files a complaint against YouTuber Büşra Dede over insulting remarks

Demirtaş files a complaint against YouTuber Büşra Dede over insulting remarks

Jailed politician Demirtaş’s lawyer Cin has announced that they have filed a criminal complaint against YouTuber Büşra Dede over her insulting remarks targeting Demirtaş.

8 December 2021

Selahattin Demirtaş: The only way out for Turkey is snap elections

Selahattin Demirtaş: The only way out for Turkey is snap elections

Jailed politician Demirtaş has noted that the country is being very poorly governed and the only way out is snap elections: “The most urgent thing to do is to call for elections and to teach a lesson at the ballot box to those who have sold the country.”

22 November 2021

‘Erdoğan’s name goes down in history as an authoritarian leader and it is done’

SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ

‘Erdoğan’s name goes down in history as an authoritarian leader and it is done’

Behind bars for almost five years, former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş says, “I think the elections will definitely be held before June 2023. Everyone must be ready for the election anytime. Because there is no sustainable governance."

18 October 2021

Başak Demirtaş: Our daughters unable to hug their father for 19 months

Başak Demirtaş: Our daughters unable to hug their father for 19 months

Speaking on a live TV program, jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş’s spouse Başak Demirtaş has said that they have been unable to have a contact visit for 19 months: “I am sorry to say this, but this situation has turned into an arbitrariness.”

Committee of Ministers of Council of Europe: Release Demirtaş and Kavala

Committee of Ministers of Council of Europe: Release Demirtaş and Kavala

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has decided to wait for Osman Kavala’s release before imposing sanctions on Turkey; it has also extended the time given to the government about Demirtaş till September 30.

17 September 2021

‘Aysel Tuğluk’s treatment must begin without delay’

‘Aysel Tuğluk’s treatment must begin without delay’

Lawyer Çelebi says that they have appealed against the forensic medical report indicating that jailed politician Tuğluk “can stay in prison”. He notes that “it is important for her to be treated in a healthy environment so that her illness will not progress.”

13 September 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Forensic medical report says Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk ‘can stay in prison’

Forensic medical report says Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk ‘can stay in prison’

The Forensic Medicine Institution has concluded that “the execution of Aysel Tuğluk’s sentence can continue in prison conditions by enabling her to receive treatment and regular medical checks at the polyclinic at recommended intervals.”

13 September 2021

Kobanî trial | 'Lay the ground for indictment of HDP closure case'

Kobanî trial | 'Lay the ground for indictment of HDP closure case'

Defendants' attorney Maçoğlu: "The prosecutor forgot a document in the file. This document interfering in the investigation says the following: 'Work on this file and lay the ground for the indictment of closure against the HDP'."

Appeals court upholds jailed politician Leyla Güven’s prison sentence

Appeals court upholds jailed politician Leyla Güven’s prison sentence

Arrested after being stripped of her MP status, Democratic Society Congress (DTK) Co-Chair Leyla Güven’s prison sentence of 22 years, 3 months has been upheld.

Selahattin Demirtaş sentenced to prison for ‘targeting a prosecutor’

Selahattin Demirtaş sentenced to prison for ‘targeting a prosecutor’

On the grounds of his remarks about former Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor Yüksel Kocaman, jailed politician Demirtaş has been sentenced to 2 years, 6 months in prison on charge of “turning a counterterrorism official into a target.”

Court of Cassation upholds prison sentence of Selahattin Demirtaş

Court of Cassation upholds prison sentence of Selahattin Demirtaş

The Court of Cassation has upheld the prison sentence of 4 years, 8 months given to jailed former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş. Commenting on the issue, HDP’s Dede has said, “The judiciary does what is required by the instruction it received.”

‘Free Selahattin Demirtaş’ campaign in the UK

SUPPORTED BY AT LEAST 80 MPS

‘Free Selahattin Demirtaş’ campaign in the UK

The Center for Kurdish Progress has launched a petition demanding freedom for former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, who has been behind bars in Edirne Prison since November 2016 despite an ECtHR ruling.

15 April 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Demirtaş to court board: This might probably be our last meeting

Demirtaş to court board: This might probably be our last meeting

In the main trial of jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş, who has not been released despite an ECtHR judgement, the court board has requested that the file of the main trial be merged with that of the Kobanê trial.

HDP’s dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Alaca sentenced to 6 years, released

HDP’s dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Alaca sentenced to 6 years, released

Arrested on October 8, 2020, dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca has been sentenced to 6 years, 10 months, 15 days in prison and released.

Demirtaş to court board: Don’t sacrifice yourselves for government

FIRST HEARING AFTER ECTHR JUDGEMENT

Demirtaş to court board: Don’t sacrifice yourselves for government

The main trial of jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş continued at the Ankara 19th Heavy Penal Court. Handing down its judgement on this case, the ECtHR previously gave a ruling of right violation and immediate release.

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

'It is shameful to debate whether ECtHR judgement is binding or not'

SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ

'It is shameful to debate whether ECtHR judgement is binding or not'

Not released despite two ECtHR judgements of “immediate release”, Demirtaş appeared before the court: “These judgements will be enforced sooner or later. All judges and prosecutors disregarding it are committing a serious crime.”

3 February 2021

‘Stop the shameful political show trials in Turkey’

PETITION FOR SELÇUK MIZRAKLI

‘Stop the shameful political show trials in Turkey’

An online petition demands the release of Dr. Selçuk Mızraklı, the dismissed Co-Mayor of Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality, as well as other jailed politicians in Turkey.

18 January 2021

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

HDP’s dismissed Batman Co-Mayor Mehmet Demir arrested

HDP’s dismissed Batman Co-Mayor Mehmet Demir arrested

Taken into custody twice after being removed from office by the Interior Ministry, HDP’s dismissed Batman Provincial Co-Mayor Mehmet Demir has been arrested on charge of “being a member of a terrorist organization.”

8 people arrested as part of an investigation against Democratic Society Congress

8 people arrested as part of an investigation against Democratic Society Congress

Detained as part of an investigation against the Democratic Society Congress (DTK), eight of 16 people have been arrested while the rest have been released on probation.

HDP to ‘March for Democracy Against Coup’

HDP to ‘March for Democracy Against Coup’

In response to the arrest of its dismissed MPs Güven and Farisoğulları, HDP has decided to hold a march from the southeastern province of Hakkari and northwestern province of Edirne to the capital city of Ankara from June 15 to June 20.

From Leila Khaled to HDP: We Shall Win Together

From Leila Khaled to HDP: We Shall Win Together

Leila Khaled, a symbolic figure of Palestinian resistance, has sent a message of solidarity to HDP following the arrest of Leyla Güven and Musa Farisoğulları, who have been sent behind bars shortly after they were stripped of MP status.

Stripped of MP Status, HDP's Güven and Farisoğulları, CHP's Berberoğlu Arrested

Stripped of MP Status, HDP's Güven and Farisoğulları, CHP's Berberoğlu Arrested

Stripped of their MP status yesterday, HDP’s Leyla Güven and Musa Farisoğulları and main opposition CHP’s Enis Berberoğlu have been arrested.

12 People Arrested in Diyarbakır

12 People Arrested in Diyarbakır

Detained in Diyarbakır on May 22, 12 people including Democratic Regions Party (DBP) former Co-Chairs Arslan and Şimşek have been arrested. The other six detained, including former HDP MP Akat Ata, have been released on probation.

Former MP Mahmut Alınak Released

Former MP Mahmut Alınak Released

Arrested for three months, writer and politician Mahmut Alınak has been released in his first hearing.

CHP MP Berberoğlu’s Application Rejected by Higher Chamber of Supreme Court of Appeals

CHP MP Berberoğlu’s Application Rejected by Higher Chamber of Supreme Court of Appeals

The 17th Penal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Appeals has rejected the jailed CHP MP Enis Berberoğlu’s request that the proceedings against him be abated on the ground of his legislative immunity.

10 September 2018

Co-Mayor Hüseyin Yuka of HDP Arrested

Co-Mayor Hüseyin Yuka of HDP Arrested

The Co-Mayor of the Kömür town, Hüseyin Yuka from the HDP, who was detained after four soldiers were killed in a military operation in Adıyaman, has been arrested on charge of “aiding and abetting a terrorist organization knowingly and willfully.”

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