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‘ECtHR judgement confirms that Demirtaş is behind bars for political reasons'

WILLIAMSON FROM HRW

‘ECtHR judgement confirms that Demirtaş is behind bars for political reasons'

"The judgment demonstrates how the Erdoğan presidency weaponizes detention and prosecution to remove opponents from the political scene and threatens free democratic debate,” says HRW's Europe and Central Asia Director Williamson.

23 December 2020

Turkey to 'evaluate' ECtHR decision for Demirtaş's release, says AKP spokesperson

Turkey to 'evaluate' ECtHR decision for Demirtaş's release, says AKP spokesperson

The European top court concluded that Demirtaş was sent to prison with political motives.

23 December 2020

'ECtHR judgement confirms that the law is subverted by government'

SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ

'ECtHR judgement confirms that the law is subverted by government'

Arrested former Co-Chair of the HDP Selahattin Demirtaş and HDP Co-Chairs Sancar and Buldan have made statements about the judgement of the ECtHR Grand Chamber, which has ruled for the immediate release of Demirtaş.

23 December 2020

ECtHR Grand Chamber: Release Selahattin Demirtaş immediately

ECtHR Grand Chamber: Release Selahattin Demirtaş immediately

Speaking to bianet about the ECtHR Grand Chamber’s judgement on former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, lawyer Demir has said, “Demirtaş must be released immediately according to this judgement; Turkey has no justification left to fall back on.”

22 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

‘Demirtaş is held behind bars upon Erdoğan’s instruction’

HDP SPOKESPERSON GÜNAY

‘Demirtaş is held behind bars upon Erdoğan’s instruction’

HDP Spokesperson Günay says that President and AKP Chair Erdoğan “once again gave an instruction to the judiciary” to hold former HDP Co-Chairs Demirtaş and Yüksekdağ and other arrested HDP politicians behind bars.

11 December 2020

AKP Chair Erdoğan commits a crime in his capacity as President, says HDP

AKP Chair Erdoğan commits a crime in his capacity as President, says HDP

HDP Group Deputy Chair Oluç has responded to Erdoğan, who has recently stated that “he does not think Turkey’s judiciary will allow for [the release of] a terrorist like Demirtaş.” Oluç has said, “He is openly commiting a Constitutional crime.”

10 December 2020

Bülent Arınç resigns from Presidential High Advisory Board

Bülent Arınç resigns from Presidential High Advisory Board

Criticized by President and AKP Chair Erdoğan for saying that Selahattin Demirtaş and Osman Kavala should be released, Presidential High Advisory Board member Arınç, also a former Parliamentary Speaker from the AKP, has resigned from office.

25 November 2020

‘No one’s personal opinion can be associated with President or AKP’

FROM ERDOĞAN TO ARINÇ

‘No one’s personal opinion can be associated with President or AKP’

While Erdoğan has responded to Presidential High Advisory Board member Bülent Arınç’s criticisms about the continued arrest of Kavala and Demirtaş, he has also reiterated that “Turkey is an inseparable part of Europe.”

23 November 2020

'I protested when I read the indictments against Demirtaş, Kavala'

PRESIDENTIAL HIGH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

'I protested when I read the indictments against Demirtaş, Kavala'

Bülent Arınç, a member of the Presidential High Advisory Board, says that he protested when he read the indictments against Selahattin Demirtaş and Osman Kavala: “I thought that they could not be even a child’s work, I even felt like wearing my tog.”

20 November 2020

HRW, ARTICLE 19 slam ‘politically motivated prosecution’ of HDP politicians

HRW, ARTICLE 19 slam ‘politically motivated prosecution’ of HDP politicians

In a joint statement, Human Rights (HRW) and ARTICLE 19 call on the authorities in Turkey to immediately release Yüskedağ and Demirtaş, the arrested former Co-Chairs of the HDP, and other former HDP MPs behind bars for over four years.

19 November 2020

Lawyer Levent Pişkin acquitted

Lawyer Levent Pişkin acquitted

Charged with “terror propaganda” and “being a member of the organization” for meeting arrested former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş in prison, lawyer Levent Pişkin has been acquitted of all charges.

18 November 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Selahattin Demirtaş's book cited as evidence of 'membership in a terrorist organization'

Selahattin Demirtaş's book cited as evidence of 'membership in a terrorist organization'

"It is a legal scandal that a storybook, which has sold hundreds of thousands, is cited as evidence for the charge of membership in a [terrorist] organization," the defendant's attorney has said.

13 November 2020

PACE urges Turkey to stop harassing the opposition

ANKARA SHARPLY CRTICIZED BY EUROPE

PACE urges Turkey to stop harassing the opposition

Parliamentary Assembly of The Council of Europe warns Turkey that Council of Europe membership might be at stake unless human rights, democracy and rule of law are reinstated and harassment of the opposition is immediately ended.

24 October 2020

‘If the Republic of Turkey continues to exist, it cannot happen without Kurds’

DEMİRTAŞ ANSWERS FROM PRISON

‘If the Republic of Turkey continues to exist, it cannot happen without Kurds’

Still arrested in Edirne Prison, former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş has answered our questions about the Kobani investigation: “They tried to cover up the truth with the manipulation of judiciary, politics and media, but the truth cannot be hidden.”

23 October 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Politicians from Sweden not allowed to visit Selahattin Demirtaş in prison

Politicians from Sweden not allowed to visit Selahattin Demirtaş in prison

The Left Party Chair and the Deputy Parliamentary Speaker were not given permission by the prison administration to visit Demirtaş.

Prosecutor demands lawyer Pişkin be penalized for membership, propaganda

Prosecutor demands lawyer Pişkin be penalized for membership, propaganda

Announcing his opinion as to the accusations, the prosecutor demands that lawyer Levent Pişkin, who stands trial for having visited Selahattin Demirtaş in prison, be penalized for “membership of the organization” and “propagandizing for the organization.”

1 October 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Demirtaş faces up to 3 years in prison over his defense at court

Demirtaş faces up to 3 years in prison over his defense at court

A lawsuit has been filed against jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş over his remarks about Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor Yüksel Kocaman in his defense in another lawsuit.

24 September 2020

‘Demirtaş and Kavala are behind bars because Erdoğan wants it’

MAIN OPPOSITION CHP CHAIR

‘Demirtaş and Kavala are behind bars because Erdoğan wants it’

Addressing the reporters before CHP’s closed-door Party Assembly meeting, party chair Kılıçdaroğlu has said that former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş and businessperson Osman Kavala are arrested because President Erdoğan wants it.

9 September 2020

‘You met Turkey’s President who didn’t implement ECtHR judgements’

FROM BAŞAK DEMİRTAŞ TO ECTHR PRESIDENT

‘You met Turkey’s President who didn’t implement ECtHR judgements’

Addressing a message to ECtHR President Spano, jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş's wife Başak Demirtaş said, “I have no doubt you had a chance to learn the position of the government. I would be glad to inform you about our position.”

7 September 2020

HDP deputy calls on ECtHR President to reject honorary doctorate in Turkey

HDP deputy calls on ECtHR President to reject honorary doctorate in Turkey

ECtHR President Spano will come to Turkey tomorrow for a two-day visit, during which he will be given an honorary doctorate by İstanbul University.

2 September 2020

AKP MP insults Demirtaş, his children on Twitter, then says 'tweet sent from wrong account'

AKP MP insults Demirtaş, his children on Twitter, then says 'tweet sent from wrong account'

One of his advisers sent the insulting message "by mistake" from his account, AKP deputy Akkal has said.

2 September 2020

Selahattin Demirtaş not allowed to see his daughters

Selahattin Demirtaş not allowed to see his daughters

Başak Demirtaş, the wife of HDP's arrested former Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, has said, “Selahattin was not allowed to see our daughters Delal and Dılda together. Since the pandemic broke out, he could see his daughters only for once and separately.”

1 September 2020

Application to Constitutional Court over failure to implement ECtHR ruling on Demirtaş

Application to Constitutional Court over failure to implement ECtHR ruling on Demirtaş

The ECtHR previously concluded that the conviction of imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş over a speech violated his rights. As the local court rejected his attorneys’ request for retrial, an individual application has been made to Constitutional Court.

Selahattin Demirtaş: It is now time to talk about the future, rather than the AKP

Selahattin Demirtaş: It is now time to talk about the future, rather than the AKP

Sending a message from Edirne Prison, former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş has stressed that “Turkey’s future cannot be built by solely opposing to the AKP,” adding that the next election will be “the greatest election in Turkey’s political history”

Court rejects Selahattin Demirtaş's request for release

Court rejects Selahattin Demirtaş's request for release

The local court has rejected the request of release for former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş, which was submitted by his attorneys after the Constitutional Court concluded that his right to personal liberty and security was violated by his imprisonment.

Demirtaş, Yüksekdağ not released due to flight risk, evidence collection

Demirtaş, Yüksekdağ not released due to flight risk, evidence collection

Demirtaş's wife lashed out at the court, saying, "A weak mind is a heavy burden."

From Selahattin Demirtaş to Justice Minister: May death fasting lawyers live

From Selahattin Demirtaş to Justice Minister: May death fasting lawyers live

A message has been shared on the social media account of imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş about arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal, who have been on a death fast for their right to a fair trial.

Why don't you implement the ruling of release for Demirtaş, asks main opposition chair

Why don't you implement the ruling of release for Demirtaş, asks main opposition chair

Speaking at the group meeting of his party, CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has noted that former HDP Co-Chair “Demirtaş is a politician for whom a ruling of release has been given for four times so far, but none of them has been put into force.”

Request of release for Selahattin Demirtaş

Request of release for Selahattin Demirtaş

The attorneys of former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş have submitted a request for his release, citing the recent Constitutional Court ruling of right violation.

Constitutional Court: Rights of Selahattin Demirtaş violated

Constitutional Court: Rights of Selahattin Demirtaş violated

The Constitutional Court has concluded that the right to personal liberty and security of former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has been violated as his period of arrest exceeded the reasonable duration.

Entries, exits to 8 cities restricted, HDP: No changes in ‘March for Democracy’

Entries, exits to 8 cities restricted, HDP: No changes in ‘March for Democracy’

Ahead of HDP’s “March for Democracy against the Coup” today, entries and exits to eight cities have been restricted. While HDP has noted that holding this march is a Constitutional right, Demirtaş has said that HDP will be on the road for whole Turkey.

Letters of Selahattin Demirtaş Censored, Says His Wife Başak Demirtaş

Letters of Selahattin Demirtaş Censored, Says His Wife Başak Demirtaş

“Face-to-face visits have been suspended. No opportunities have been provided for video chat. And, now, censorship… What is next,” Başak Demirtaş, the wife of jailed former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, has asked the Ministry of Justice.

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