Selahattin Demîrtaş

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‘Resistance Seems to be Over, But It is Never Over’

‘GEZİ’ MESSAGE BY SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ

‘Resistance Seems to be Over, But It is Never Over’

HDP former Co-Chair Demirtaş has sent a message from prison on the 7th anniversary of Gezi: “Gezi is the most clear indication of the fact that different social groups can struggle and succeed together. That is why, the government is so afraid of it.

New 'Terror Investigation' Against Demirtaş over His Defense Statement

New 'Terror Investigation' Against Demirtaş over His Defense Statement

In a previous hearing, Demirtaş had told the prosecutors that "You will account for all these before the judiciary."

Court of Cassation Demands Reversal of Demirtaş’s Prison Term Over Newroz Speech

Court of Cassation Demands Reversal of Demirtaş’s Prison Term Over Newroz Speech

The Chief Prosecutor’s Office of the Court of Cassation has indicated that when the speech made by imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş is evaluated as a whole, it falls within freedom of thought and expression.

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.

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.

Presidency Sent Selahattin Demirtaş an Email, Urging Him to Stay Home, Says His Wife

Presidency Sent Selahattin Demirtaş an Email, Urging Him to Stay Home, Says His Wife

Başak Demirtaş has said that the Presidency has sent its “don’t leave home” message to his imprisoned husband Selahattin Demirtaş as well: “You say 'don’t leave home if you are chronically ill.' It is exactly what we are talking about.”

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.

Pervin Buldan, Mithat Sancar Elected New HDP Co-Chairs

Pervin Buldan, Mithat Sancar Elected New HDP Co-Chairs

At the 4th Ordinary Congress of the HDP, the Co-Chairs of the party as well as its Party Assembly, Central Disciplinary Board and Conciliation Board members have been elected with the votes of 836 delegates.

24 February 2020

Demirtaş: Everything Started by Thinking About the Hopelessness of the Ones Outside...

ON HIS FIRST NOVEL 'LEYLAN'

Demirtaş: Everything Started by Thinking About the Hopelessness of the Ones Outside...

Former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş has spoken to bianet about his first novel “Leylan”: “The hopelessness and unhappiness of the ones outside as well as the impression that they are driven into a meaningless life made me want to write about it.”

27 January 2020 Ayşegül Özbek

Selahattin Demirtaş: It Cannot Be Possible to Discuss Unity in the Left

Selahattin Demirtaş: It Cannot Be Possible to Discuss Unity in the Left

“While even a joint press statement is discussed for days and turns into a crisis over a single word, it cannot be possible to discuss unity in the left”, says imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş

24 January 2020

Selahattin Demirtaş: Forks and Knives That You Throw Don't Hurt us Any Longer

Selahattin Demirtaş: Forks and Knives That You Throw Don't Hurt us Any Longer

Imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has denounced the targeting remarks about the audience of the theater play adapted from his story book “Devran”: “The lynch mob has gone down in history as a symbol of dishonor.”

20 January 2020

Publishers Express Support for Selahattin Demirtaş’s First Novel ‘Leylan’

Publishers Express Support for Selahattin Demirtaş’s First Novel ‘Leylan’

Several publishing houses and bookstores have shared messages of support for “Leylan”, the first novel penned by HDP’s imprisoned former Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş.

15 January 2020

İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on ‘Devran’: I Wish Men Talk Less About This Issue

İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on ‘Devran’: I Wish Men Talk Less About This Issue

Commenting on the theater play adapted from Demirtaş’s book “Devran” and also watched by his wife, İstanbul Mayor has said, “Maybe, a different atmosphere will be created by women. Maybe, an environment of peace can be established.”

14 January 2020

Artists Slam Soylu’s Targeting Remarks: Do Your Job Instead of Picking on Artists

‘DEVRAN’ BY DEMİRTAŞ TAKEN TO STAGE

Artists Slam Soylu’s Targeting Remarks: Do Your Job Instead of Picking on Artists

Artists Nur Sürer and Lale Mansur have spoken to bianet about the targeting remarks of Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu on actor Kadir İnanır and others who watched imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş’s “Devran” on the stage.

14 January 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Actor Halil Ergün Slams Minister Soylu: ‘He Attacks While He Should Be Proud’

Actor Halil Ergün Slams Minister Soylu: ‘He Attacks While He Should Be Proud’

Actor Halil Ergün has denounced the targeting remarks of Interior Minister Soylu about actor Kadir İnanır and others who watched Demirtaş’s “Devran” on stage: “Kadir İnanır is the pride of this society, he is the pride of the art.

13 January 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Interior Minister Targets Audience of Theater Play Adapted from Demirtaş's Book

Interior Minister Targets Audience of Theater Play Adapted from Demirtaş's Book

The Minister has said, "You can't clean the blood on your hands with theater plays," addressing the people who watched the play adapted from a book of Selahattin Demirtaş.

13 January 2020

‘Devran’ Makes its Debut: Women will Achieve Solidarity

BOOK OF DEMİRTAŞ TAKEN TO STAGE

‘Devran’ Makes its Debut: Women will Achieve Solidarity

“Devran”, the short story book of imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, has been staged by Jülide Kural and Ömer Şahin in İstanbul. While the audience have watched the play in applause, they have called for “freedom to Demirtaş”.

13 January 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Demirtaş Awarded 'Human Rights, Democracy, Peace and Solidarity Prize'

Demirtaş Awarded 'Human Rights, Democracy, Peace and Solidarity Prize'

The Social Democracy Foundation has awarded the prize to the HDP's former co-chair, who has been behind bars since November 2016.

9 January 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Selahattin Demirtaş’s Book ‘Devran’ Taken to Stage by Artist Jülide Kural

Selahattin Demirtaş’s Book ‘Devran’ Taken to Stage by Artist Jülide Kural

Adapting imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair’s book for the stage, artist Jülide Kural says, “I think, in a period like this, we need to be side by side, singing songs” and adds, “We will keep on resisting inside and outside for democracy.”

6 January 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Selahattin Demirtaş: Why Cannot AKP Come to Table with Anyone?

Selahattin Demirtaş: Why Cannot AKP Come to Table with Anyone?

Commenting on AKP’s Libya policy, Demirtaş has said, “Its foreign policy has been completely militarized. As they have lost their capacity and dignity to pursue a civilian foreign policy, they resort to operational policies through war, conflict and tension.”

Demirtaş Prevented from Reading His Own Interview, Again: ‘It Fuels Opposition to State’

Demirtaş Prevented from Reading His Own Interview, Again: ‘It Fuels Opposition to State’

Imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş was not given daily Evrensel with his own interview on the ground that “it fuels opposition to the state.”

18 December 2019

Demirtaş: AKP Has to Wage War Against Kurds to Ensure Support Within 'Fascist Front'

Demirtaş: AKP Has to Wage War Against Kurds to Ensure Support Within 'Fascist Front'

HDP's jailed former co-chair has spoken about the the dismissal of mayors, imprisonment of politicians and his health condition.

9 December 2019

HDP Co-Chair Buldan: Government is Responsible For Health of Demirtaş, Our Friends

HDP Co-Chair Buldan: Government is Responsible For Health of Demirtaş, Our Friends

Speaking at the weekly group meeting of her party, HDP Co-Chair Buldan has indicated that Selahattin Demirtaş is in good health for now, adding that they are closely following the developments regarding the issue.

3 December 2019

Selahattin Demirtaş in Prison Again After Medical Examinations

Selahattin Demirtaş in Prison Again After Medical Examinations

Referred to hospital yesterday after feeling unwell in prison last week, former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has been taken back to the Edirne Prison after medical examinations.

3 December 2019

HDP: Selahattin Demirtaş Referred to Hospital

HDP: Selahattin Demirtaş Referred to Hospital

Releasing a statement on its social media account, the HDP has announced that imprisoned former Co-Chair of HDP Selahattin Demirtaş has been referred to hospital.

2 December 2019

Demirtaş Remained Unconscious 'For a Long Time' but Still Kept in Prison

Demirtaş Remained Unconscious 'For a Long Time' but Still Kept in Prison

The HDP's jailed former co-chair lost his consciousness after having breathing difficulties on November 26 but has been kept in prison since then although the prison doctor referred him to the hospital.

2 December 2019

Arrest Order for Demirtaş While He was Already Arrested Brought to Constitutional Court

Arrest Order for Demirtaş While He was Already Arrested Brought to Constitutional Court

Attorneys of Demirtaş have made the sixth application to the Constitutional Court regarding the fact that he still in prison despite two release orders.

25 November 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Selahattin Demirtaş: One Day, There will Definitely be Freedom as Well

Selahattin Demirtaş: One Day, There will Definitely be Freedom as Well

From Demirtaş to his fellow inmate Zeydan, who has similarly not been released despite a verdict of release: “There is neither law, nor justice. But there is companionship, solidarity, hope and resistance. One day, there will definitely be freedom as well.”

4 November 2019

Demirtaş Again Not to be Released Despite Release Order

Demirtaş Again Not to be Released Despite Release Order

For the second time, Selahattin Demirtaş will not be able to get out of jail despite a release order because of another order for his arrest.

1 November 2019

Selahattin Demirtaş: Those Who Support the War Owe Self-Criticism to People

Selahattin Demirtaş: Those Who Support the War Owe Self-Criticism to People

Imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş: “No one will harden their hearts when the time comes, it happens only once. The responsibility of self-criticism before the people who demand peace lies with the opposition which stands behind the war.”

31 October 2019

Demirtaş: Writing is a Way to Resist and Overcome Prison

Demirtaş: Writing is a Way to Resist and Overcome Prison

Imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has given an interview to Kübra Yeter from the monthly Yeni e magazine. Having published two story books so far, Demirtaş has announced that he has finished writing his novel.

17 October 2019

Story of Demirtaş ‘Ah, Asuman’ Shortlisted for Golden Orange

Story of Demirtaş ‘Ah, Asuman’ Shortlisted for Golden Orange

Scripted by Gaye Boralıoğlu, the story of imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş entitled “Ah, Asuman” has been shortlisted in the National Short Film Competition of 56th Golden Orange Film Festival.