Selahattin Demirtaş

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Council of Europe urges Turkey to ‘release Selahattin Demirtaş immediately’

Council of Europe urges Turkey to ‘release Selahattin Demirtaş immediately’

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has called on the authorities in Turkey to ensure that jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş is released from prison immediately in compliance with the ECtHR ruling.

6 December 2021

Selahattin Demirtaş recommends the opposition to hold ‘7 joint rallies in 7 regions’

Selahattin Demirtaş recommends the opposition to hold ‘7 joint rallies in 7 regions’

Amid the growing economic crisis and increasing costs of living in Turkey, jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş has urged the opposition parties at the Parliament to hold a joint press conference and to call on the government to resign.

24 November 2021

Selahattin Demirtaş: The only way out for Turkey is snap elections

Selahattin Demirtaş: The only way out for Turkey is snap elections

Jailed politician Demirtaş has noted that the country is being very poorly governed and the only way out is snap elections: “The most urgent thing to do is to call for elections and to teach a lesson at the ballot box to those who have sold the country.”

22 November 2021

Demirtaş backs CHP leader's 'reconciliation' move

Demirtaş backs CHP leader's 'reconciliation' move

Kılıçdaroğlu has promised to reconcile with different segments of society, including the Kurds, Alevis, Jews, Christians and pious people.

18 November 2021

Demirtaş says next election a 'historic opportunity' for Turkey's working class

Demirtaş says next election a 'historic opportunity' for Turkey's working class

The jailed politician has listed several questions about how Turkey's left can become stronger in the next election.

15 November 2021

Başak Demirtaş and her doctor sentenced to prison

Başak Demirtaş and her doctor sentenced to prison

Sentenced to prison for “receiving a medical report contrary to facts,” Başak Demirtaş’s lawyer says, “In these days when Başak Demirtaş is targeted, it is not a coincidence that this ruling is handed down. It is a product of the mentality of punishment.”

12 November 2021

PEN Germany highlights the imprisonment of Selahattin Demirtaş

DAY OF THE IMPRISONED WRITER

PEN Germany highlights the imprisonment of Selahattin Demirtaş

Ahead of the Day of the Imprisoned Writer on November 15, PEN Germany has raised concerns and publicity about four imprisoned writers, including HDP’s former Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, who has been behind bars for over 5 years.

11 November 2021

‘Human rights’ call to Germany’s new government by Selahattin Demirtaş

‘Human rights’ call to Germany’s new government by Selahattin Demirtaş

Imprisoned for over five years, former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş has called on the new government to be formed in Germany to show more interest in human rights in Turkey, noting that they should not see Turkey as limited to President Erdoğan.

5 November 2021

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: Demirtaş and Kavala are unjustly behind bars

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: Demirtaş and Kavala are unjustly behind bars

“There are Demirtaş and Kavala, who are unjustly held behind bars; this is unacceptable to my conscience,” says main opposition CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

2 November 2021

Selahattin Demirtaş: Edirne Prison is rocked by protests, do you hear?

Selahattin Demirtaş: Edirne Prison is rocked by protests, do you hear?

Jailed politician Demirtaş says that the restrictions on family and attorney visitations due to the pandemic are still in place in prisons: “Edirne Prison has been rocked by protest slogans for the past 20 days. Do you hear?”

2 November 2021

'HDP is a legitimate political party, Selahattin Demirtaş should be released'

SP CHAIR KARAMOLLAOĞLU

'HDP is a legitimate political party, Selahattin Demirtaş should be released'

Felicity Party Chair Temel Karamollaoğlu has commented on the continued imprisonment of politician Selahattin Demirtaş and businessperson Osman Kavala: “Turkey should abide by the ECtHR rulings. Mr. Erdoğan himself introduced this.”

25 October 2021

Erdoğan: Turkey shouldn't host ambassadors who called for Kavala's release

Erdoğan: Turkey shouldn't host ambassadors who called for Kavala's release

The president has lashed out at the 10 ambassadors that demanded the release of Kavala while stressing that Turkey is determined to get back the 1.4 billion dollars it paid for the F-35 fighter jets that haven't been delivered.

21 October 2021

Diyarbakır Bar applies to Council of Europe for Selahattin Demirtaş

Diyarbakır Bar applies to Council of Europe for Selahattin Demirtaş

The Diyarbakır Bar Association has applied to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe for the implementation of the ECtHR ruling of rights violation and immediate release for jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş.

19 October 2021

‘Erdoğan’s name goes down in history as an authoritarian leader and it is done’

SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ

‘Erdoğan’s name goes down in history as an authoritarian leader and it is done’

Behind bars for almost five years, former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş says, “I think the elections will definitely be held before June 2023. Everyone must be ready for the election anytime. Because there is no sustainable governance."

18 October 2021

'Nothing new' in Turkey's response to CoE Committee of Ministers about Demirtaş

'Nothing new' in Turkey's response to CoE Committee of Ministers about Demirtaş

Demirtaş's attorney has said that the Committee and the ECtHR Grand Chamber had already evaluated the arguments in Turkey's response.

9 October 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Selahattin and Başak Demirtaş denounce RTÜK probe

Selahattin and Başak Demirtaş denounce RTÜK probe

While Başak Demirtaş asks, “Is it a crime that I talk about my spouse on TV,” jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş says, “The lynching mobs that target my family should know that they are responsible if a single member of my family comes to any harm.”

Başak Demirtaş: Our daughters unable to hug their father for 19 months

Başak Demirtaş: Our daughters unable to hug their father for 19 months

Speaking on a live TV program, jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş’s spouse Başak Demirtaş has said that they have been unable to have a contact visit for 19 months: “I am sorry to say this, but this situation has turned into an arbitrariness.”

Demirtaş calls for a 'strong left bloc' for post-AKP era

Demirtaş calls for a 'strong left bloc' for post-AKP era

Qualified leftists should be in the parliament and bureaucracy in the post-AKP era, the imprisoned politician has said.

'Parliament is where the Kurdish question is to be resolved,' says Demirtaş

'Parliament is where the Kurdish question is to be resolved,' says Demirtaş

Behind bars for nearly five years, former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has said, “The HDP aspires to resolve all problems of Turkey, including the Kurdish question; it is a political actor of its own will and it is, of course, an interlocutor.”

21 September 2021

HDP: Keeping Demirtaş in prison may have grave consequences

HDP: Keeping Demirtaş in prison may have grave consequences

The HDP wants a parliamentary session to discuss the action plan to be submitted to the CoE Committee of Ministers, which asked for the immediate release of the politician.

20 September 2021

Committee of Ministers of Council of Europe: Release Demirtaş and Kavala

Committee of Ministers of Council of Europe: Release Demirtaş and Kavala

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has decided to wait for Osman Kavala’s release before imposing sanctions on Turkey; it has also extended the time given to the government about Demirtaş till September 30.

17 September 2021

NGOs urge infringement proceedings against Turkey for 'defying ECtHR ruling on Kavala'

COUINCIL OF EUROPE CONVENES TODAY

NGOs urge infringement proceedings against Turkey for 'defying ECtHR ruling on Kavala'

Three rights organizations have released a statement ahead of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe meeting, calling on the Committee to trigger infringement proceedings against Turkey for not implementing the ECtHR ruling on Kavala.

14 September 2021

Next election will be most important in Turkey's history, says Demirtaş

Next election will be most important in Turkey's history, says Demirtaş

If the AKP wins the election, Turkey will be dragged into an authoritarian regime that will last for decades, the imprisoned politician has asserted.

13 September 2021

'Forests in Dersim are burned consciously, this is official policy'

SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ

'Forests in Dersim are burned consciously, this is official policy'

Jailed for nearly five years, former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has made a statement about the forest fires in Dersim province: “Forests are burned on the same grounds Dersim was bombed in 1938.”

Kurdish voters' choice will determine the outcome of next election, says Demirtaş

Kurdish voters' choice will determine the outcome of next election, says Demirtaş

If the HDP is closed, the ruling AKP will definitely lose the election, the imprisoned former co-leader of the HDP has said.

Selahattin Demirtaş: Let’s turn to collective conscience, not rage

RACIST ATTACK IN KONYA

Selahattin Demirtaş: Let’s turn to collective conscience, not rage

Imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has made a statement about the deadly racist attack against a Kurdish family in Konya: “The main reason behind this massacre, tension and conflicts is the discriminatory policies of the government.”

Selahattin Demirtaş granted Weimar Human Rights Award

Selahattin Demirtaş granted Weimar Human Rights Award

Selahattin Demirtaş, the jailed former Co-Chair of the HDP, has been granted the 2021 Weimar Human Rights Award on the grounds that he was “one of the most important opposition politicians in Turkey’s recent history.”

Selahattin Demirtaş on İzmir attack: We know the perpetrators, their motives

Selahattin Demirtaş on İzmir attack: We know the perpetrators, their motives

Having his profile picture changed into black, HDP’s imprisoned former Co-Chair Demirtaş has made a brief statement about the İzmir attack on social media: “Our grief is great, but so is our resilience and hope.”

‘Enforce the ECtHR judgements before the new judicial reform package’

CHP’S ÇAKIRÖZER

‘Enforce the ECtHR judgements before the new judicial reform package’

CHP Eskişehir MP Utku Çakırözer visited Osman Kavala, Selahattin Demirtaş and Selçuk Kozağaçlı in Silivri and Edirne Prisons: “Kavala, Demirtaş and all prisoners of thought must be freed as soon as possible.”

Selahattin Demirtaş sentenced to prison for ‘targeting a prosecutor’

Selahattin Demirtaş sentenced to prison for ‘targeting a prosecutor’

On the grounds of his remarks about former Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor Yüksel Kocaman, jailed politician Demirtaş has been sentenced to 2 years, 6 months in prison on charge of “turning a counterterrorism official into a target.”

Court of Cassation upholds prison sentence of Selahattin Demirtaş

Court of Cassation upholds prison sentence of Selahattin Demirtaş

The Court of Cassation has upheld the prison sentence of 4 years, 8 months given to jailed former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş. Commenting on the issue, HDP’s Dede has said, “The judiciary does what is required by the instruction it received.”

‘Free Selahattin Demirtaş’ campaign in the UK

SUPPORTED BY AT LEAST 80 MPS

‘Free Selahattin Demirtaş’ campaign in the UK

The Center for Kurdish Progress has launched a petition demanding freedom for former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, who has been behind bars in Edirne Prison since November 2016 despite an ECtHR ruling.

15 April 2021 Evrim Kepenek