Selahattin Demirtaş

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Opinions Diverge Over Ottoman Language Classes

Opinions Diverge Over Ottoman Language Classes

A recommendatory decision to bring compulsory Ottoman language classes in high schools stirred discussion in Turkey, President Erdoğan also stepped in to the debate, saying that “people will learn Ottoman in this land no matter what some would want”.

9 December 2014

“If Negotiations Will Start, They Will Not Be Spread Through Years”

“If Negotiations Will Start, They Will Not Be Spread Through Years”

HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş said that Öcalan is likely to make a demilitarization appeal to PKK forces to be effectuated by April 2015, providing that the negotiations with Turkey will result in an agreement.

14 November 2014

[MAP] Turkey’s Presidential Election Results

[MAP] Turkey’s Presidential Election Results

According to Anatolian News Agency (AA), 99.83 percent of ballots are open in country-wide, the counting of votes outside Turkey is complete for the 12th Presidential Elections.

Demirtaş Criticizes TRT on TRT

Demirtaş Criticizes TRT on TRT

Presidential candidate Demirtaş criticized TRT’s one-sided broadcast with allegorized remarks in his propaganda speech on TRT. TRT News stopped the broadcast after MHP leader Bahçeli’s TRT criticism.

TRT to Demirtaş: We Will Cut Our Live Broadcast

TRT to Demirtaş: We Will Cut Our Live Broadcast

TRT General Manager Şahin said that in the event that Demirtaş repeats his talk targeting the TRT, they would cut the broadcast.

Selahattin Demirtaş Announces His Roadmap

Selahattin Demirtaş Announces His Roadmap

People’s Democratic Party Co-Chair and presidential candidate Selahattin Demirtaş announced his roadmap regarding the presidential elections.

18 July 2014 Nilay Vardar

Demirtaş Files Complaint Against TRT

Demirtaş Files Complaint Against TRT

President candidate of People's Democracy Party (HDP) Demirtaş filed a complaint against TRT for its partial broadcasting, requesting a prosecution of involved officials and 100 liras as non-pecuniary damages.

What Happens to İhsanoğlu’s Symbolic Donation

What Happens to İhsanoğlu’s Symbolic Donation

Presidential candidate İhsanoğlu symbolically donated 1,000 liras each to his opponents. While Demirtaş said “the other one has a lot, donate his share to me”, Erdoğan’s lawyers returned the donation.

Which President? 3 Definitions From 3 Parties

Which President? 3 Definitions From 3 Parties

Turkey’s political party leader came up with the “ideal” characteristics of the new president as follows. Erdoğan: He will also struggle with the “parallel structure”. Kılıçdaroğlu: Transparent as glass. Yüksekdağ: Peoples’ candidate.

Presidential Candidates Declare Their Assets

Presidential Candidates Declare Their Assets

Presidential candidates Selahattin Demirtaş, Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared their assets to Turkey’s Higher Board of Elections.

“I Can Run For President if My Party Approves”

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS 2014

“I Can Run For President if My Party Approves”

HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş said that he could run for president in the condition that his party assembly approved his candidacy.

Demirtaş: “The Government De Facto Ended Dialogue Process”

Demirtaş: “The Government De Facto Ended Dialogue Process”

Denying allegations regarding his resignation, BDP Joint Chairperson Demirtaş criticized the latest reforms: “The AKP government de facto ended dialogue process.”

Öcalan: Process Must Evolve From Dialogue to Negotiations

Öcalan: Process Must Evolve From Dialogue to Negotiations

Peace and Democracy Party deputies Buldan and Demirtaş set off to Imrali Island yesterday to meet PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan. Öcalan "It is essential for the [Turkish] state to create the necessary means and abilities for a deeply negotiation in order to continue the process,” said Öcalan.

16 September 2013

"Kurdish Question Can’t Be Resolved Without Education Issue"

SELAHATTIN DEMIRTAS

"Kurdish Question Can’t Be Resolved Without Education Issue"

“The 99 percent of Kurdish question remains unresolved without education in Kurdish,” warned BDP co-chairperson Demirtaş, signaling of an impending tight opposition. He also criticized Turkey’s foreign policy on Syria.

“Resolution Process on Its Second Stage”

ABDULLAH ÖCALAN’S MESSAGE

“Resolution Process on Its Second Stage”

PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan released a mesage through a Peace and Democracy Party, saying that he was supporting the transparancy in peace process - which he named it to be on its second stage.

Kurdish Deputy Delegation Heads to Imrali Island

Kurdish Deputy Delegation Heads to Imrali Island

Peace and Democracy Party Co-Chairperson Selahattin Demirtaş and Iğdır Province deputy Pervin Buldan headed to Imrali Prison this afternoon to meet PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan.

PKK Might Withdraw By August, Demirtaş Says

PKK Might Withdraw By August, Demirtaş Says

Reminding that PKK leader Öcalan's call to lay down arms is irreversible, Peace and Democracy Party Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş said at least two commissions would beneeded for the withdrawal.

Demirtaş Supports AKP's Dialogue With Öcalan

Demirtaş Supports AKP's Dialogue With Öcalan

Peace and Democracy Party co-chairperson Selahattin Demirtaş addressed the European Parliament yesterday, suggesting that the AKP government's dialogue with Öcalan should be supported - a strategy that some other Turkish politicians regarded as concession.

6 February 2013

Kurdish Politicians' Funerals to Be Held in Turkey

Kurdish Politicians' Funerals to Be Held in Turkey

The bodies of 3 slain Kurdish female politicians in Paris are expected to be transported to Turkey by Wednesday, Firat News Agency said.

14 January 2013

In Paris, Thousands Raise Voice Over 3 Killings

In Paris, Thousands Raise Voice Over 3 Killings

Thousands of people gathered in Paris on Saturday to condemn the killings of 3 Kurdish politicians, demanding the police investigation to find the murderers immediately.

14 January 2013

Kurdish Politicians Apply to Meet Öcalan

Kurdish Politicians Apply to Meet Öcalan

"We have applied to Ministry of Justice to schedule an appointment with PKK leader Öcalan," Peace and Democracy Party co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş said.

Thousands Commemorate in Roboski, Demand for Justice

Thousands Commemorate in Roboski, Demand for Justice

Thousands of demonstrators assembled in Roboski village this morning, commemorating the death of 34 civilians after a Turkish military air strike exactly last year.

28 December 2012

"Faux News Part of Psychological Warfare Against the Kudish Rebels?"

"Faux News Part of Psychological Warfare Against the Kudish Rebels?"

Turkish state channel TRT claimed that the head of Kurdish rebels, Murat Karayılan had been arrested in Iran. The news had been falsified. BDP co-chair Demirtaş condemns the incident.

Leading Kurdish Politician Convicted

Leading Kurdish Politician Convicted

A Diyarbakır court handed down a suspended ten-month prison sentence to BDP Co-chair Demirtaş, former president of the Human Rights Association branch, under charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization" because of a statement he made about PKK leader Öcalan.

29 September 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

New Co-Chairs for Peace and Democracy Party

New Co-Chairs for Peace and Democracy Party

The Peace and Democracy Party elected two new co-chairs at an extraordinary party congress. MP Demirtaş is the former president of the Human Rights Foundation Branch of Diyarbakır; journalist Kışanak is co-ordinator of social projects of the Bağlar Municipality.

2 February 2010 Tolga Korkut

Court Requested to Bring in DTP MPs by Force

PARLIAMENTARY IMMUNITY

Court Requested to Bring in DTP MPs by Force

The court decided to bring in DTP members Emine Ayna and Selahattin Demirtaş by force and to issue a new notification for Ahmet Türk. Prof. Dr. Kaboğlu suggested to solve the problem of the MPs immunity by the removal of article 14 concerned with an exception for "terror crimes".

30 September 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Court Will Wait Four Months for Statements from DTP

FREEDOM OF SPEECH

Court Will Wait Four Months for Statements from DTP

A High Criminal Court in Ankara has decided to wait until September to hear the statements of Kurdish MPs regarding their trials over speeches they have made.

27 May 2009 Erol Önderoğlu