content tagged with Kobanê protests

Erdoğan's communications director calls HDP politicians 'murderers'

KOBANÎ TRIAL

Erdoğan's communications director calls HDP politicians 'murderers'

"Thankfully, we have full faith in justice. Our state and nation always stand against all centers that want to divide Turkey," Altun has remarked.

Letter from arrested PhD student Cihan Erdal

KOBANÊ INVESTIGATION

Letter from arrested PhD student Cihan Erdal

"The logic-defying charges against me with an indictment that was prepared seven years later, especially the allegation that 'I acted upon instructions' is extremely serious spiritual violence," says Erdal.

22 February 2021

Prosecutors seek lift of immunity for HDP co-chair, eight deputies over 2014 Kobanê protests

Prosecutors seek lift of immunity for HDP co-chair, eight deputies over 2014 Kobanê protests

Some 108 people are facing an aggravated life sentence for having allegedly orchestrated the 2014 protests in the predominantly Kurdish provinces.

19 February 2021

From Demirtaş to bianet: There is No Single Act of Violence That Started with My Call

From Demirtaş to bianet: There is No Single Act of Violence That Started with My Call

Demirtaş has answered the questions, which were conveyed to him via his lawyers, on social media. In response to bianet’s question about “Kobane protests”, Demirtaş answered, “Political responsibility belongs to the AKP”.

Arrest Warrant for HDP MP Bilgen Revoked

Arrest Warrant for HDP MP Bilgen Revoked

The arrest decision for HDP Kars MP Ayhan Bilgen that was issued after he was released has been revoked upon the objection of his attorneys.

28 September 2017

Arrested HDP MP Bilgen To Be Released Pending Trial

Arrested HDP MP Bilgen To Be Released Pending Trial

The court has ruled that HDP MP Ayhan Bilgen, who is facing trial on the charge of “being a member of a terrorist organization” regarding the Kobanê protests from October 6-8, 2014, be released pending trial. Ayhan had been behind bars for over seven months.

8 September 2017 Ekin Karaca