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One HDP deputy tests positive for coronavirus

One HDP deputy tests positive for coronavirus

The party has not disclosed the name of the MP but stated that his/her health condition is getting better.

HDP concludes 'March for Democracy' in Ankara

HDP concludes 'March for Democracy' in Ankara

"With this march, we wanted to say 'Enough' to the government, which chokes the society, tries to silence everyone who doesn't think like it," the party's co-chairs said in a joint statement.

HDP Co-Chair: At the end of this path are democracy and peace

'MARCH FOR DEMOCRACY AGAINST THE COUP'

HDP Co-Chair: At the end of this path are democracy and peace

The HDP will conclude its "democracy march" tomorrow in Ankara, Pervin Buldan has announced.

Police intervene in HDP gathering in İstanbul, detain several people

'MARCH FOR DEMOCRACY AGAINST THE COUP'

Police intervene in HDP gathering in İstanbul, detain several people

As part of its "democracy march," the HDP has held a mass event in Beşiktaş district before leaving İstanbul.

HDP Arrives in Diyarbakır in 'March for Democracy'

HDP Arrives in Diyarbakır in 'March for Democracy'

Setting off from Hakkari, the eastern group has arrived in Diyarbakır while the other group is in İstanbul.

HDP Co-Chair Buldan: Our struggle is for Turkey

'MARCH FOR DEMOCRACY AGAINST THE COUP'

HDP Co-Chair Buldan: Our struggle is for Turkey

The group started the march from Edirne is in İstanbul on the third day.

17 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

'March for Democracy' on the third day: 'They fear democracy'

'March for Democracy' on the third day: 'They fear democracy'

The eastern group left Van for Bitlis today while the western group was in İstanbul.

HDP Co-Chair says, 'We won't give up on our democratic rights,' warns against 'provocations'

'MARCH FOR DEMOCRACY'

HDP Co-Chair says, 'We won't give up on our democratic rights,' warns against 'provocations'

On the second day of the HDP's "March for Democracy against the Coup," the party's co-chair Mithat Sancar visited lawyers in Van province.

'It's bizarre to ban demonstrations due to Covid-19 amid fast reopening'

HDP'S 'MARCH FOR DEMOCRACY'

'It's bizarre to ban demonstrations due to Covid-19 amid fast reopening'

The Human Rights Association has criticized the demonstration bans in cities where the HDP is planning to visit as part of its "March for Democracy Against the Coup."

'March for Democracy': Police intervention in Van, several HDP members detained

'March for Democracy': Police intervention in Van, several HDP members detained

Setting off from Hakkari, the HDP members reached Van at the end of the first day of the march.

HDP starts 'March for Democracy' from both ends of the country to the capital

HDP starts 'March for Democracy' from both ends of the country to the capital

Against the dismissal of its MPs and mayors, the HDP has started a march from the northwestern and southeastern edges of the country to the capital, Ankara.

Three Lawmakers from CHP, HDP Stripped of MP Status

Three Lawmakers from CHP, HDP Stripped of MP Status

Opposition MPs protested while the deputy parliamentary speaker was reading out the court rulings against the three deputies, saying that it was against both the internal regulation and the Constitution.

'Who Talks Wears the Mask': Eight Prisoners Given One Mask at Bayburt Prison, Says HDP MP

'Who Talks Wears the Mask': Eight Prisoners Given One Mask at Bayburt Prison, Says HDP MP

HDP MP Feleknas Uca has submitted a parliamentary question about precautions against the coronavirus outbreak at a prison in Bayburt, northeastern Turkey.

Four Dismissed HDP Mayors Given House Arrest

Four Dismissed HDP Mayors Given House Arrest

While four of the dismissed co-mayors have been given house arrest, six people, including co-mayors and municipal employees, have been released on the condition of judicial control measures.

Kars Co-Mayor Bilgen: They Resort to Death Threats Because They Can't Appoint a Trustee

Kars Co-Mayor Bilgen: They Resort to Death Threats Because They Can't Appoint a Trustee

Amid the ongoing suspension of HDP mayors in the Kurdish-majority regions, Ayhan Bilgen has been receiving death threats on social media for a while.

19 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel

CoE Local Authorities Head Warns Mayor Dismissals a 'Permanent Threat' to Democracy

CoE Local Authorities Head Warns Mayor Dismissals a 'Permanent Threat' to Democracy

The Ministry of Interior has taken over 45 out of 65 municipalities won by the HDP in Kurdish-majority provinces.

HDP Mayor Ayhan Bilgen Threatened with Death on Social Media

HDP Mayor Ayhan Bilgen Threatened with Death on Social Media

Bilgen's attorney said that they would file a criminal complaint against those who threatened the mayor.

HDP: Happy Kurdish Language Day

HDP: Happy Kurdish Language Day

"On the Kurdish Language Day, reiterate our call for the removal of oppression on the Kurdish language," the HDP has said.

Interior Ministry Dismisses Co-Mayors of Five HDP Municipalities

Interior Ministry Dismisses Co-Mayors of Five HDP Municipalities

The Interior Ministry has now taken over 45 out of 65 HDP municipalities since the local elections last year.

Demirtaş: Discriminatory Policies Shouldn't Demoralize Us

Demirtaş: Discriminatory Policies Shouldn't Demoralize Us

The HDP's imprisoned former co-chair, who is still behind bars despite a prison release law, has released a statement on Twitter.

Opposition Challenges the AKP-MHP Coalition's Covert Amnesty for Ordinary Crimes

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Opposition Challenges the AKP-MHP Coalition's Covert Amnesty for Ordinary Crimes

Alongside discriminating against political dissidents, the bill entitles intelligence services take inmates out of prison for further interrogation, posing them to the risk of possible torture and mistreatment.

15 April 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

HDP MP Warns of Steep Increase in Male Violence During Pandemic, Requests Inquiry

HDP MP Warns of Steep Increase in Male Violence During Pandemic, Requests Inquiry

At least 21 women were killed by men and incidents of domestic violence have sharply increased since Turkey confirmed its first case of Covid-19, MP Gülüm has noted.

Dismissed and Imprisoned, Diyarbakır Co-Mayor Now Charged with 'Terrorist Propaganda'

Dismissed and Imprisoned, Diyarbakır Co-Mayor Now Charged with 'Terrorist Propaganda'

Selçuk Mızraklı has said he has been already on trial for the same charge and that his statements were within the freedom of expression.

Attorneys Say Demirtaş in Covid-19 Risk Group, Apply for His Release

Attorneys Say Demirtaş in Covid-19 Risk Group, Apply for His Release

Attorneys of the former HDP co-chair have filed an application for his release from prison.

HDP MP Beştaş: Criminal Execution Bill Against Principle of Equality Before Law

HDP MP Beştaş: Criminal Execution Bill Against Principle of Equality Before Law

HDP Parliamentary Group Deputy Chair Beştaş has made remarks on the planned amendments to the law on criminal execution and the government's policies on the Covid-19 pandemic.

HDP MP: Private Hospitals Charge Fees for Covid-19 Treatment Despite Order by Ministry

HDP MP: Private Hospitals Charge Fees for Covid-19 Treatment Despite Order by Ministry

In a circular, the Ministry of Health stated that testing and treatment of Covid-19 would be free.

Investigation Against HDP MP over Coronavirus Tweets

Investigation Against HDP MP over Coronavirus Tweets

MP Gergerlioğlu had claimed that one prisoner in Ankara tested positive for coronavirus.

Demirtaş on Coronavirus: People Must be Ensured That Nothing is Hidden from Them

Demirtaş on Coronavirus: People Must be Ensured That Nothing is Hidden from Them

The HDP's imprisoned former co-chair has made a statement on the coronavirus pandemic, calling on the people for solidarity and cooperation.

HDP MP: People Should be Informed About Coronavirus in Kurdish, Arabic, Syriac

HDP MP: People Should be Informed About Coronavirus in Kurdish, Arabic, Syriac

MP Çelik has stressed that many people who are in the risk group regarding the coronavirus outbreak do not have a good command of Turkish.

13 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

HDP: Turkey Has to Pull Out of Syria

HDP: Turkey Has to Pull Out of Syria

The HDP co-chair has called on Turkey and other intervening countries to "leave Syria to its peoples."

Ousted Diyarbakır Mayor Selçuk Mızraklı Handed Prison Sentence on 'Terrorism' Charges

Ousted Diyarbakır Mayor Selçuk Mızraklı Handed Prison Sentence on 'Terrorism' Charges

Mızraklı was one of the first HDP mayors to be dismissed by the Ministry of Interior in the Kurdish-majority cities after the 2019 local elections.

9 March 2020 Ruken Tuncel

'Terror Investigation' Launched into HDP Congress After Call from AKP Ally Bahçeli

'Terror Investigation' Launched into HDP Congress After Call from AKP Ally Bahçeli

Fifteen people from the HDP are under investigation for "propagandizing for a terrorist organization."

25 February 2020

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