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Selahattin Demirtaş

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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.
25 August 2021
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.”
2 August 2021
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.”
23 July 2021
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.”
18 June 2021
‘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.”
7 June 2021
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.”
28 May 2021
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.”
29 April 2021
‘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
Demirtaş to court board: This might probably be our last meeting
Demirtaş to court board: This might probably be our last meeting
In the main trial of jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş, who has not been released despite an ECtHR judgement, the court board has requested that the file of the main trial be merged with that of the Kobanê trial.
14 April 2021
English PEN launches solidarity campaign with Demirtaş
English PEN launches solidarity campaign with Demirtaş
The association calls for solidarity messages for Demirtaş ahead of his birthday.
8 April 2021
Kobanê trial: Court reviews arrest of 28 politicians
Kobanê trial: Court reviews arrest of 28 politicians
The arrested defendants attended the hearing via video conference in the case where HDP’s former Co-Chairs Figen Yüksekdağ and Selahattin Demirtaş and dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen are also standing trial.
2 April 2021
AKP secretly negotiating return to parliamentary system with opposition, claims Demirtaş
AKP secretly negotiating return to parliamentary system with opposition, claims Demirtaş
The imprisoned politician has been interviewed by imprisoned journalist Nedim Türfent.
2 April 2021
Demirtaş given prison sentence for 'insulting the president'
Demirtaş given prison sentence for 'insulting the president'
The imprisoned politician has been sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison because of his 2015 remarks against Erdoğan.
22 March 2021
Demirtaş: The aim is to make the AKP win the election
WHY DO THEY WANT TO CLOSE HDP?
Demirtaş: The aim is to make the AKP win the election
Answering the questions of bianet about the closure case filed against the HDP, imprisoned former Co-Chair of the HDP Selahattin Demirtaş says, “I am sure we will foil all these unjust attacks before the law and at the ballot box.”
22 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek
HDP indictment seeks political ban for 687 members, including Demirtaş, Buldan and Sancar
HDP indictment seeks political ban for 687 members, including Demirtaş, Buldan and Sancar
The indictment for the closure of the party was submitted to the Constitutional Court yesterday.
18 March 2021
Demirtaş to court board: Don’t sacrifice yourselves for government
FIRST HEARING AFTER ECTHR JUDGEMENT
Demirtaş to court board: Don’t sacrifice yourselves for government
The main trial of jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş continued at the Ankara 19th Heavy Penal Court. Handing down its judgement on this case, the ECtHR previously gave a ruling of right violation and immediate release.
16 March 2021
‘Turkey’s generic platitudes cannot hide the reality’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Turkey’s generic platitudes cannot hide the reality’
Amnesty International’s Europe Director Muižnieks says that the continued detention of Demirtaş and Kavala "makes a mockery of the attempts to whitewash systemic human rights abuses by unveiling a meaningless Human Rights Action Plan.”
15 March 2021
‘Launch infringement proceedings against Turkey’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL EUROPE HEAD
‘Launch infringement proceedings against Turkey’
Amnesty International’s Europe Regional Director Nils Muižnieks has written an article addressing the European governments regarding the violations of rights in Turkey and the country’s failure to enforce ECtHR judgements.
11 March 2021
Women's Day messages from İmamoğlu, Demirtaş
Women's Day messages from İmamoğlu, Demirtaş
The İstanbul mayor and the former HDP co-chair have marked Women's Day on Twitter.
8 March 2021
Rights groups urge CoE Council of Ministers to ensure Demirtaş's release
Rights groups urge CoE Council of Ministers to ensure Demirtaş's release
Selahattin Demirtaş is still behind bars despite an ECtHR Grand Chamber decision ordering his immediate release.
5 March 2021
Demirtaş: We have no other choice than peace and living together
Demirtaş: We have no other choice than peace and living together
Former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has written for Medyascope from prison: “The debates on closing the HDP and lifting the legislative immunities will apparently make no contribution to peace. I hope that this mistake will not be made.”
1 March 2021
‘What happens when one says “Dear Selahattin Demirtaş”?’
SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MP
‘What happens when one says “Dear Selahattin Demirtaş”?’
Facing a summary of proceedings over the Kobane incidents of October 6-8, 2014, HDP MP Garo Paylan also faces charges for addressing arrested former Co-Chair of the HDP Demirtaş as “Dear Selahattin Demirtaş”.
1 March 2021
EU is ‘gravely concerned about continuing pressure against HDP’
EU is ‘gravely concerned about continuing pressure against HDP’
In a written statement, EU Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Stano has raised concerns about the “continuing pressure against the HDP and several of its members”, calling on Turkey to “safeguard its democratic system.”
24 February 2021
‘Next elections in Turkey will be between the good and evil’
SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ
‘Next elections in Turkey will be between the good and evil’
Behind bars for over four years, former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has written an article for T24 news website: “The upcoming elections will not be among parties, identities or beliefs; they will be between the good and evil ones.”
22 February 2021
Selahattin Demirtaş: I condemn the massacre of our 13 people
GARE OPERATION
Selahattin Demirtaş: I condemn the massacre of our 13 people
Imprisoned politician Demirtaş has sent a message about Turkey’s 13 security personnel who lost their lives in Gare. He has criticized the attempts to hold the HDP and the opposition accountable for the killings.
18 February 2021
Parliament rejects 162 motions about ECtHR judgment for Demirtaş's release
Parliament rejects 162 motions about ECtHR judgment for Demirtaş's release
Lawmakers asked whether Turkey has to comply with the ECtHR decisions or not, which violated the parliament's internal regulation, according to the Speaker's Office.
4 February 2021
'It is shameful to debate whether ECtHR judgement is binding or not'
SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ
'It is shameful to debate whether ECtHR judgement is binding or not'
Not released despite two ECtHR judgements of “immediate release”, Demirtaş appeared before the court: “These judgements will be enforced sooner or later. All judges and prosecutors disregarding it are committing a serious crime.”
3 February 2021
‘Devran’ and ‘Leylan’ by Selahattin Demirtaş now available in Kurdish
‘Devran’ and ‘Leylan’ by Selahattin Demirtaş now available in Kurdish
Penned by imprisoned former Co-Chair of the HDP Selahattin Demirtaş in Turkish, storybook “Devran” and novel “Leylan” have been translated into the Kurmanji dialect of Kurdish by Rêdûr Dîjle and published by Aram Publishing House.
2 February 2021
MEPs urge Council of Europe to 'use any means at its disposal' to ensure Demirtaş's release
MEPs urge Council of Europe to 'use any means at its disposal' to ensure Demirtaş's release
Turkey has not implemented an ECtHR Grand Chamber for the politician's immediate release.
2 February 2021
‘ECtHR judgements are not kind requests, but binding legal requirements’
SECRETARY GENERAL OF CoE
‘ECtHR judgements are not kind requests, but binding legal requirements’
Marija Pejčinović Burić, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe (CoE), has commented on Turkey’s failure to release businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala despite the judgement of the ECtHR.
26 January 2021
Application to Constitutional Court: Enforce ECtHR judgement on Demirtaş
Application to Constitutional Court: Enforce ECtHR judgement on Demirtaş
Mahsuni Karaman, an attorney for jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş, has announced that an individual application has been made to the Constitutional Court regarding his continued imprisonment despite ECtHR rulings of “immediate release.”
25 January 2021
European Parliament: Release Selahattin Demirtaş, all prisoners of conscience
European Parliament: Release Selahattin Demirtaş, all prisoners of conscience
Approving the resolution on the human rights situation in Turkey, notably the case of Selahattin Demirtaş and other prisoners of conscience, MEPs call on the country to follow the ECtHR orders to immediately release Demirtaş without any conditions.
22 January 2021
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