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Selahattin Demirtaş

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‘Kobani’ indictment in the wake of ECtHR judgement on Selahattin Demirtaş
‘Kobani’ indictment in the wake of ECtHR judgement on Selahattin Demirtaş
Shortly after the Grand Chamber of the ECtHR ruled that former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş should be “released immediately”, 108 people, including Demirtaş, have been indicted over the Kobani incidents from six years ago.
31 December 2020
‘Turkey successfully deals with the pandemic in every field,’ says Erdoğan
‘Turkey successfully deals with the pandemic in every field,’ says Erdoğan
President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has addressed the reporters following the cabinet meeting yesterday. He has announced that distance education amid the COVID-19 pandemic will continue until February 15, 2021.
29 December 2020
What will happen if Turkey doesn't release Selahattin Demirtaş?
What will happen if Turkey doesn't release Selahattin Demirtaş?
We have spoken with an attorney of the HDP's former co-chair about the ECtHR decision for his release and what will happen from now on.
28 December 2020 Hikmet Adal
Court refuses to release Demirtaş despite ECtHR ruling, cites 'translation' issues
Court refuses to release Demirtaş despite ECtHR ruling, cites 'translation' issues
The court has stated that it was not able to obtain a Turkish translation of the ECtHR ruling and therefore a legal review could not be made.
26 December 2020
Twenty-two bar associations call for Demirtaş's release
ECtHR judgment
Twenty-two bar associations call for Demirtaş's release
The bars have reminded that the ECtHR decisions are binding and international conventions are superior to domestic laws.
25 December 2020
Rights group reminds Erdoğan that Turkey has to comply with ECtHR decisions
SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ
Rights group reminds Erdoğan that Turkey has to comply with ECtHR decisions
The President dismissed the European court decision for the release of Demirtaş, saying that it "can't replace Turkey's courts."
25 December 2020
The 'disproportionate power' of the Demirtaş judgment
ERTUĞRUL KÜRKÇÜ PENNED
The 'disproportionate power' of the Demirtaş judgment
With its political implications, the Grand Chamber decision gains historical-political importance beyond Demirtaş's freedom.
25 December 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü
Bahçeli says 'we don't care' ECtHR ruling for Demirtaş's release
Bahçeli says 'we don't care' ECtHR ruling for Demirtaş's release
The government's ally has dismissed the European court ruling and reiterated that the HDP must be closed.
25 December 2020
CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu to Erdoğan: Who are you?
ECTHR JUDGEMENT ON DEMİRTAŞ
CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu to Erdoğan: Who are you?
Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has slammed President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan over his statements disregarding the ECtHR Grand Chamber judgement of “immediate release” for arrested politician Selahattin Demirtaş.
25 December 2020
‘Don't mind their yelling, they try to hide their fears,’ says Demirtaş
‘Don't mind their yelling, they try to hide their fears,’ says Demirtaş
Arrested politician Demirtaş has sent a message from prison amid statements of the President and Interior Minister disregarding the ECtHR judgement of “immediate release.” He has said, “We are right, strong and in good spirits. We will win together.”
24 December 2020
Interior minister says ECtHR ruling on Demirtaş 'meaningless'
Interior minister says ECtHR ruling on Demirtaş 'meaningless'
Soylu has called the HDP's former co-chair a "terrorist" after the European court ruled for his immediate release.
24 December 2020
Demirtaş's attorneys apply for his release after ECtHR decision
Demirtaş's attorneys apply for his release after ECtHR decision
The European top court has ruled for the immediate release of the politician.
23 December 2020
PACE calls on Turkey to release Demirtaş after ECtHR judgment
PACE calls on Turkey to release Demirtaş after ECtHR judgment
"The immediate release of Selahattin Demirtaş would therefore be a strong and meaningful signal of Turkey's willingness to abide by the judgments of the Strasbourg Court," the PACE's rapporteurs for Turkey have said.
23 December 2020
Erdoğan slams ECtHR over Demirtaş verdict, says it can't replace Turkey's courts
Erdoğan slams ECtHR over Demirtaş verdict, says it can't replace Turkey's courts
The European top court ruled for the immediate release of the HDP's former co-chair yesterday.
23 December 2020
‘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.
5 October 2020
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
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