content tagged with Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu

Ministry acknowledges event involving 'torture, killing' of refugees on Turkey-Syria border

Ministry acknowledges event involving 'torture, killing' of refugees on Turkey-Syria border

"Criminal proceedings were initiated against two soldiers. Four contract personnel were dismissed, and proceedings are underway regarding one reserve officer. It is clear that torture has been acknowledged and cannot be denied," MP Gergerlioğlu said based on the response he received to his parliamentary question.

7 September 2023

'They fear to go to work': Demonstration against Syrian refugees in Turkey's industrial hotbed

'They fear to go to work': Demonstration against Syrian refugees in Turkey's industrial hotbed

A dispute between a Syrian and a local family turned into a anti-refugee demonstration in Kocaeli, northwestern Turkey.

3 July 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

HDP MP Gergerlioğlu files complaint against judge for imposing a travel ban

HDP MP Gergerlioğlu files complaint against judge for imposing a travel ban

HDP Kocaeli MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu has applied to the Board of Judges and Prosecutors and filed a complaint against the Public Prosecutor who requested an international travel ban on him and the judge who accepted the request.

Citizens express support for HDP MP Gergerlioğlu in the face of investigation

Citizens express support for HDP MP Gergerlioğlu in the face of investigation

31 citizens have signed a joint statement in solidarity with HDP Kocaeli MP Dr. Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, who is facing an investigation due to his social media messages about Kurdish politician and ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk.

19 January 2022

Investigation against HDP's Gergerlioğlu over his social media post about Aysel Tuğluk

Investigation against HDP's Gergerlioğlu over his social media post about Aysel Tuğluk

With his request for visiting Kurdish politician and ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk rejected by the Justice Ministry, HDP MP Gergerlioğlu made a press statement in front of the Kandıra Prison. He has faced an investigation shortly afterwards.

Ministry doesn’t permit HDP MP Gergerlioğlu to visit Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Tuğluk

Ministry doesn’t permit HDP MP Gergerlioğlu to visit Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Tuğluk

HDP Kocaeli MP Gergerlioğlu, also a physician, speaks to bianet about the contradictory medical reports on jailed politician Aysel Tuğluk. According to the MP, the report of the İstanbul Forensic Medicine Institution does not contain medical statements.

6 January 2022 Ruken Tuncel

HDP MP Gergerlioğlu receives Freedom of Expression Award

HDP MP Gergerlioğlu receives Freedom of Expression Award

Unable to attend the award-giving ceremony as he was arrested at the time, HDP Kocaeli MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu has received the “Ayşenur Zarakolu Freedom of Thought and Expression Award” in a ceremony held in Siirt province.

13 September 2021

HDP's Gergerlioğlu returns to parliament after top court ruling

HDP's Gergerlioğlu returns to parliament after top court ruling

The Constitutional Court ruled on July 1 that Gergerlioğlu's rights were violated when he was convicted of "terrorist propaganda."

Constitutional Court issues detailed ruling on HDP's Gergerlioğlu

Constitutional Court issues detailed ruling on HDP's Gergerlioğlu

The top court ruled on July 1 that Gergerlioğlu's "right to be elected and to engage in political activities" and "the right to personal liberty and security" were violated.

HDP: Gergerlioğlu must be given back his MP status immediately

HDP: Gergerlioğlu must be given back his MP status immediately

HDP Parliamentary Group Deputy Chair Meral Danış Beştaş has underlined that all arrested HDP politicians must be released as per the ruling of rights violation given by the Constitutional Court for dismissed HDP MP Gergerlioğlu.

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu released 5 days after the Constitutional Court ruling

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu released 5 days after the Constitutional Court ruling

The Constitutional Court sent its ruling of rights violation to the local court five days later and the local court gave a ruling of release for dismissed HDP MP Gergerlioğlu. He held a press statement at the HDP Central Office following his release.

MHP leader Bahçeli targets top court over Gergerlioğlu ruling

MHP leader Bahçeli targets top court over Gergerlioğlu ruling

In the MHP Parliamentary group meeting, MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli has targeted the Constitutional Court, which has recently concluded that the rights of HDP’s dismissed and jailed MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu have been violated.

Police attack Justice Watch for Gergerlioğlu, detain several people

Police attack Justice Watch for Gergerlioğlu, detain several people

The HDP announced that a justice watch would be held in front of the Ankara Sincan Prison, where dismissed HDP MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu is still held despite a Constitutional Court ruling of rights violation.

HDP to keep a justice watch for jailed, dismissed MP Gergerlioğlu

HDP to keep a justice watch for jailed, dismissed MP Gergerlioğlu

The HDP has announced that it will keep a justice watch in front of the Sincan Prison in Ankara today in response to the failure to release dismissed HDP Kocaeli MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu despite a Constitutional Court ruling of rights violation.

Constitutional Court: Gergerlioğlu’s rights violated

Constitutional Court: Gergerlioğlu’s rights violated

The Constitutional Court has concluded that dismissed and jailed HDP Kocaeli MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu’s “right to be elected and to engage in political activities” and “right to personal liberty and security” have been violated.

Constitutional Court to examine jailed politician Gergerlioğlu’s application on July 1

Constitutional Court to examine jailed politician Gergerlioğlu’s application on July 1

Stripped of his MP status and arrested in Sincan Prison in Ankara for 85 days, HDP Kocaeli MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu’s application will be examined and concluded by the General Assembly of the Constitutional Court on July 1.

Boğaziçi constituencies, HDP’s Gergerlioğlu granted freedom of expression award

AYŞENUR ZARAKOLU AWARDS

Boğaziçi constituencies, HDP’s Gergerlioğlu granted freedom of expression award

This year’s Ayşenur Zarakolu Freedom of Thought and Expression Awards have been granted to the constituencies of Boğaziçi University and to arrested and dismissed HDP MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu.

HDP’s dismissed MP Gergerlioğlu indicted over his justice watch at Parliament

HDP’s dismissed MP Gergerlioğlu indicted over his justice watch at Parliament

Stripped of his MP status, HDP Kocaeli MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu started keeping a justice watch at the Parliament in mid-March 2021. An indictment has been issued against the jailed politician due to this protest.

Gergerlioğlu: I have found the document of strip search in prison

Gergerlioğlu: I have found the document of strip search in prison

Stripped of his MP status and arrested shortly afterwards, HDP’s Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, who has long been raising concerns and publicity about strip search in Turkey, has sent a message from prison.

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu sends a message from prison

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu sends a message from prison

Dismissed HDP Kocaeli MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu has sent a message from prison: “Don’t get concerned about me. I am standing bolt upright. I am in high spirits. I send you my good energies.”

HDP: Gergerlioğlu 'abducted' from hospital and put in prison

HDP: Gergerlioğlu 'abducted' from hospital and put in prison

HDP deputies and Gergerlioğlu's son were not allowed to visit him at the hospital today. It was later found that he was secretly taken to prison.

3 April 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Dismissed MP Gergerlioğlu detained at home

Dismissed MP Gergerlioğlu detained at home

After his prison sentence because of a tweet became final, Gergerlioğlu's parliamentary mandate was revoked on March 17.

Stripped of MP status, HDP's Gergerlioğlu to apply to ECtHR

Stripped of MP status, HDP's Gergerlioğlu to apply to ECtHR

The Constitutional Court rejected the application against Gergerlioğlu's expulsion from the parliament.

Constitutional Court rejects application against Gergerlioğlu's expulsion from parliament

Constitutional Court rejects application against Gergerlioğlu's expulsion from parliament

HDP's Gergerlioğlu was stripped of his parliamentary seat on March 17.

Survey: More than 70 percent of Kurdish voters against HDP's closure

Survey: More than 70 percent of Kurdish voters against HDP's closure

The Kurdish voters' trust in politics has decreased and opposition parties' voters tend to disapprove of the closure case against the party and the revocation of Gergerlioğlu's deputyship, according to the survey.

29 March 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Complaint against prosecutor who ordered Gergerlioğlu's detention

Complaint against prosecutor who ordered Gergerlioğlu's detention

The HDP has filed a criminal complaint against Ankara Public Prosecutor Ersoy Yıldız who gave the instruction for detaining HDP’s dismissed Kocaeli MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu at the Parliament during his justice watch.

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu appeals against his expulsion from Parliament

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu appeals against his expulsion from Parliament

Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, stripped of his MP status, has applied to the Constitutional Court. He has referred to CHP’s Berberoğlu, who has regained his status as an MP following a ruling of right violation by the top court.

Gergerlioğlu: I won’t turn myself in, they can come and take me by force

Gergerlioğlu: I won’t turn myself in, they can come and take me by force

Stripped of his MP status, HDP’s Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu has received a notification indicating that he is expected to hand himself over to the public prosecutor’s office within 10 days; otherwise, a detention warrant will be issued against him.

23 March 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Gergerlioğlu says he was battered by police while being taken into custody

Gergerlioğlu says he was battered by police while being taken into custody

HDP's Gergerlioğlu was stripped of his parliamentary seat and started to keep a "justice watch" at the parliament prior to his detention.

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu released from detention

HDP’s Gergerlioğlu released from detention

Stripped of his MP status on March 17 and keeping a justice watch at the Parliament since then, HDP’s Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu was taken into custody as part of a new investigation. He has been released later in the day.

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.”

‘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.

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