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Sabiha Temizkan Speaks About Her Mother Leyla Güven on 160th Day of Her Hunger Strike

Sabiha Temizkan Speaks About Her Mother Leyla Güven on 160th Day of Her Hunger Strike

Sabiha Temizkan, the daughter of HDP Hakkari MP Leyla Güven who has been on the 160th day of her hunger strike: “My mother has a legal demand and instead of meeting this demand, they are watching her wasting away day by day.”

16 April 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Leila Khaled Visits Leyla Güven on Hunger Strike: ‘We Want to Live’

Leila Khaled Visits Leyla Güven on Hunger Strike: ‘We Want to Live’

Leila Khaled, a symbolic figure of Palestinian resistance, visited HDP Hakkari MP Leyla Güven, who has been on a hunger strike for 159 days. Addressing President Erdoğan, Khaled said, “Don’t let people die just because they defend human rights.”

Leyla Güven to be Forcibly Taken to Court, Her Attorney Denounces the Verdict

Leyla Güven to be Forcibly Taken to Court, Her Attorney Denounces the Verdict

Diyarbakır 5th Heavy Penal Court has ruled that HDP Hakkari MP Güven, who has been on a hunger strike for 141 days, shall be taken to court by force. Lawyer Yalçındağ-Baydemir has stated that lawsuit filed against her violates Article 83 of the Constitution.

Inmates Beçet and Sağlam Claim Own Lives, HDP MP Güven Says 'Don't End Your Lives'

Inmates Beçet and Sağlam Claim Own Lives, HDP MP Güven Says 'Don't End Your Lives'

Inmates Beçet and Sağlam have ended their lives in protest of the isolation conditions imposed on PKK leader Öcalan. HDP MP Güven, who is on a hunger strike to protest the isolation has said, "Don't end your lives. I can't carry on like this."

25 March 2019 Ekin Karaca

Mogherini: We Called on Turkey to Take Steps to Ensure Güven's Safety

Mogherini: We Called on Turkey to Take Steps to Ensure Güven's Safety

EU foreign policy head Mogherini has said, "The EU is ready to offer help to return to a peace process," in a response to a Sinn Fein MEP's letter on HDP MP Leyla Güven, who has been on a hunger strike.

‘We Didn’t Leave Leyla Behind, We Bring Her Along’

AYŞEGÜL DEVECİOĞLU ON THEIR VISIT TO LEYLA GÜVEN

‘We Didn’t Leave Leyla Behind, We Bring Her Along’

Ayşegül Devecioğlu, Prof. Dr. Ayşe Erzan, Nesteren Davutoğlu, Dilek Gökçin, Filiz Karakuş and Feride Eralp have visited HDP Hakkari MP and DTK Co-Chair Leyla Güven, who has been on the 113th day of her hunger strike.

28 February 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Statement of ‘Indefinite Hunger Strike’ by Inmates

Statement of ‘Indefinite Hunger Strike’ by Inmates

Inmates who have been arrested on charges related to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and Kurdistan Free Life Party (PAJK) have announced that they will start an indefinite and irreversible hunger strike as of March 1.

28 February 2019

‘End Isolation’ Statement by HDP, Support by Artists for Leyla Güven on Hunger Strike

‘End Isolation’ Statement by HDP, Support by Artists for Leyla Güven on Hunger Strike

While HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan has demanded that the voice of HDP MP Leyla Güven, who has been on a hunger strike for 110 days, as well as other hunger strikers be given an ear, several artists have also said, “Hear the voice of Leyla Güven.”

25 February 2019

Demirtaş Sends Letter to European Parliament and PACE

Demirtaş Sends Letter to European Parliament and PACE

In his letter, HDP's imprisoned former Chair Demirtaş has drawn attention to Leyla Güven, who has been on a hunger strike for 104 days, and other 320 hunger strikers in prisons.

19 February 2019

İHD: Hunger Strikes That Caused Deaths Should Not be Forgotten

İHD: Hunger Strikes That Caused Deaths Should Not be Forgotten

İHD Central Prisons Commission has made a press statement regarding the hunger strikes in prisons. It has reminded the hunger strikes in 2000 that claimed lives.

18 February 2019 Hikmet Adal

Joint Statement From Four Political Organizations: The Isolation Should be Removed

Joint Statement From Four Political Organizations: The Isolation Should be Removed

Co-Chairs of the HDP, HDK, DTK and DBP have made a statement on HDP MP Leyla Güven's 100th day on hunger strike and the 20th anniversary of PKK leader Öcalan's coming to Turkey. They have said that the isolation on Öcalan should be removed.

15 February 2019 Hikmet Adal

'Let's Give an Ear to Demands of Rights, Lawfulness, Justice'

STATEMENT FOR LEYLA GÜVEN

'Let's Give an Ear to Demands of Rights, Lawfulness, Justice'

The Citizens' Initiative and Union for Democracy (DİB) have made a statement on the 100th day of HDP MP Leyla Güven's hunger strike. They have said that protecting the hunger strikers' lives are on the state's responsibility and that a dialog should urgently be established.

15 February 2019

Rejecting Medical Intervention, Leyla Güven on Hunger Strike Discharged from Hospital

Rejecting Medical Intervention, Leyla Güven on Hunger Strike Discharged from Hospital

HDP MP Leyla Güven, who has been on the 98th day of her hunger strike, has been taken to hospital with complaints of chest pain. Her daughter Temizkan has stated that Güven has been taken to intensive care and does not accept medical intervention.

13 February 2019

Gergerlioğlu: Inmates Writing About Hunger Strikes Given Disciplinary Punishment As Well

Gergerlioğlu: Inmates Writing About Hunger Strikes Given Disciplinary Punishment As Well

Holding a press conference about the violation of rights committed in prisons, HDP MP Gergerlioğlu has stated that prison administrations give disciplinary punishments to both the inmates who have gone on a hunger strike and the ones who write about it.

11 February 2019

Police Do Not Allow March, HDP MPs Sit-In

Police Do Not Allow March, HDP MPs Sit-In

The police have not allowed the HDP Co-Chairs and MPs to march on İstiklal Avenue in support of HDP MP Leyla Güven, who has been on a hunger strike for 96 days.

11 February 2019 Hikmet Adal

Three Rights Defenders Visit HDP MP Leyla Güven

Three Rights Defenders Visit HDP MP Leyla Güven

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan, journalist Ali Bayramoğlu and 78's Initiative Spokesperson Celalettin Can have visited HDP MP Leyla Güven, who is on the 96th day of her hunger strike.

11 February 2019

Leyla Güven Sends Letters to EP and CPT

Leyla Güven Sends Letters to EP and CPT

HDP MP Leyla Güven, who has been on a hunger strike for the last 85 days, has sent letters to the European Parliament and the Committee for the Prevention of Torture, urged them to take the necessary steps concerning the isolation on PKK leader Öcalan.

31 January 2019

Leyla Güven: It is a Struggle That Has to Be Waged by Us All

Leyla Güven: It is a Struggle That Has to Be Waged by Us All

HDP MP Leyla Güven, who has been on the 82nd day of her hunger strike: “The other mainstay of this struggle was the works done outside. It was a source of moral support. As you gave a voice to it, people talked about it and as it spread to everywhere…”

28 January 2019

Police Prevents Peace Mothers' Statement

Police Prevents Peace Mothers' Statement

The Peace Mothers have gathered to make a press statement and send a letter to the Ministry of Justice for MP Leyla Güven and more than 200 prisoners who are on a hunger strike. Police did not allow the statement to be made.

25 January 2019 Hikmet Adal

First Picture from Leyla Güven After Her Release

First Picture from Leyla Güven After Her Release

In the wake of Diyarbakır 9th Heavy Penal Court’s verdict of release for HDP MP Leyla Güven, who has been on a hunger strike for 79 days, Güven has been released from prison. HDP Co-Chair Buldan has stated that she will continue her hunger strike.

25 January 2019

Verdict of Release for Leyla Güven

Verdict of Release for Leyla Güven

A verdict of release has been issued for HDP Hakkari MP Leyla Güven, who has been on a hunger strike in prison for last 79 days. Güven was also released before; however, the court then ruled for the continuation of her arrest upon the objection of prosecutor.

25 January 2019

Letter of Solidarity from Plaza de Mayo Grandmother Nora Cortiñas to Leyla Güven

Letter of Solidarity from Plaza de Mayo Grandmother Nora Cortiñas to Leyla Güven

Nora Cortiñas, a Plaza de Mayo Grandmother, has penned a letter of solidarity for HDP MP Leyla Güven, who has been on a hunger strike in prison for 78 days: “I send you a hug, and the commitment to shout here very loud and to amplify your call.”

24 January 2019

Leyla Güven Not Able to Meet Visitors in Last 15 Days, Say Rights Organizations in Diyarbakır

Leyla Güven Not Able to Meet Visitors in Last 15 Days, Say Rights Organizations in Diyarbakır

The rights organizations in Diyarbakır have stated that Leyla Güven, an HDP MP who has been on a hunger strike for 78 days, has serious health issues and called the authorities to grant her demands to end the hunger strike.

24 January 2019

Rights Association Diyarbakır Branch Chair: Ambulance Kept Ready for Güven in Prison Yard

Rights Association Diyarbakır Branch Chair: Ambulance Kept Ready for Güven in Prison Yard

Speaking to bianet about the hunger strike of imprisoned HDP MP Leyla Güven, Human Rights Association Diyarbakır Branch Chair Zeytun and Diyarbakır Medical Chamber Chair Demir have stated that her condition has reached a critical point.

22 January 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Petition Launched for Leyla Güven

Petition Launched for Leyla Güven

An international petition has been launched for Leyla Güven, an MP for the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), who is on the 75th day of a hunger strike. More than 3,800 people have signed the petition in four days.

21 January 2019

Letter From Activist Angela Davis for HDP MP Güven on Hunger Strike

Letter From Activist Angela Davis for HDP MP Güven on Hunger Strike

Angela Davis, a rights defender and academic from the US, has given her support to HDP MP Güven, who has been on a hunger strike for 70 days. She has said that Güven should be released as other elected MPs in an open letter published on the New York Times.

17 January 2019

MP Leyla Güven on Hunger Strike Loses Her Mother

MP Leyla Güven on Hunger Strike Loses Her Mother

Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) MP Leyla Güven, who has been on hunger strike in prison for 58 days, has lost her mother. Güven also lost her father while she was in prison.

Arrested Politician Zeydan on Hunger Strike

Arrested Politician Zeydan on Hunger Strike

Former HDP MP Abdullah Zeydan has announced that he has begun a 10-day hunger strike in support of HDP MP Leyla Güven, who has been on a hunger strike for 56 days.

Leyla Güven’s Arrest Continues: 'We Can Find No Other Reason Than Political Motives'

Leyla Güven’s Arrest Continues: 'We Can Find No Other Reason Than Political Motives'

Diyarbakır 9th Heavy Penal Court has ruled that HDP MP Leyla Güven’s arrest shall continue. Serdar Çelebi, an attorney for Güven, told bianet, “As lawyers who know the case, we cannot find another reason than political motives.”

26 December 2018 Pınar Tarcan

Former Diyarbakır Co-Mayor Kışanak Goes on 10-Day Hunger Strike in Prison

Former Diyarbakır Co-Mayor Kışanak Goes on 10-Day Hunger Strike in Prison

Former Diyarbakır Metropolitan Co-Mayor Gültan Kışanak, who has been arrested for more than two years, has gone on a hunger strike in solidarity with HDP Hakkari MP Leyla Güven, who has also been on a hunger strike in prison for 40 days.

18 December 2018

Pervin Buldan: We Go on a 2-Day Hunger Strike

Pervin Buldan: We Go on a 2-Day Hunger Strike

HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan has announced that they will go on a two-day hunger strike with 10 MPs in solidarity with arrested HDP MP Leyla Güven, who has been on a hunger strike with the demand that “Isolation in İmralı be ended.”

4 December 2018

Leyla Güven Goes on Indefinite, Irreversible Hunger Strike

Leyla Güven Goes on Indefinite, Irreversible Hunger Strike

Leyla Güven, who has still been behind bars despite being elected as MP on June 24, has announced at her third hearing, which she attended via Audio and Visual Information System, that she has gone on an indefinite and irreversible hunger strike.

7 November 2018 Ekin Karaca

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