Selahattin Demirtaş

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‘You met Turkey’s President who didn’t implement ECtHR judgements’

FROM BAŞAK DEMİRTAŞ TO ECTHR PRESIDENT

‘You met Turkey’s President who didn’t implement ECtHR judgements’

Addressing a message to ECtHR President Spano, jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş's wife Başak Demirtaş said, “I have no doubt you had a chance to learn the position of the government. I would be glad to inform you about our position.”

7 September 2020

HDP deputy calls on ECtHR President to reject honorary doctorate in Turkey

HDP deputy calls on ECtHR President to reject honorary doctorate in Turkey

ECtHR President Spano will come to Turkey tomorrow for a two-day visit, during which he will be given an honorary doctorate by İstanbul University.

2 September 2020

AKP MP insults Demirtaş, his children on Twitter, then says 'tweet sent from wrong account'

AKP MP insults Demirtaş, his children on Twitter, then says 'tweet sent from wrong account'

One of his advisers sent the insulting message "by mistake" from his account, AKP deputy Akkal has said.

2 September 2020

Selahattin Demirtaş not allowed to see his daughters

Selahattin Demirtaş not allowed to see his daughters

Başak Demirtaş, the wife of HDP's arrested former Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, has said, “Selahattin was not allowed to see our daughters Delal and Dılda together. Since the pandemic broke out, he could see his daughters only for once and separately.”

1 September 2020

Application to Constitutional Court over failure to implement ECtHR ruling on Demirtaş

Application to Constitutional Court over failure to implement ECtHR ruling on Demirtaş

The ECtHR previously concluded that the conviction of imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş over a speech violated his rights. As the local court rejected his attorneys’ request for retrial, an individual application has been made to Constitutional Court.

Selahattin Demirtaş: It is now time to talk about the future, rather than the AKP

Selahattin Demirtaş: It is now time to talk about the future, rather than the AKP

Sending a message from Edirne Prison, former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş has stressed that “Turkey’s future cannot be built by solely opposing to the AKP,” adding that the next election will be “the greatest election in Turkey’s political history”

Court rejects Selahattin Demirtaş's request for release

Court rejects Selahattin Demirtaş's request for release

The local court has rejected the request of release for former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş, which was submitted by his attorneys after the Constitutional Court concluded that his right to personal liberty and security was violated by his imprisonment.

Demirtaş, Yüksekdağ not released due to flight risk, evidence collection

Demirtaş, Yüksekdağ not released due to flight risk, evidence collection

Demirtaş's wife lashed out at the court, saying, "A weak mind is a heavy burden."

From Selahattin Demirtaş to Justice Minister: May death fasting lawyers live

From Selahattin Demirtaş to Justice Minister: May death fasting lawyers live

A message has been shared on the social media account of imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş about arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal, who have been on a death fast for their right to a fair trial.

Why don't you implement the ruling of release for Demirtaş, asks main opposition chair

Why don't you implement the ruling of release for Demirtaş, asks main opposition chair

Speaking at the group meeting of his party, CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has noted that former HDP Co-Chair “Demirtaş is a politician for whom a ruling of release has been given for four times so far, but none of them has been put into force.”

Request of release for Selahattin Demirtaş

Request of release for Selahattin Demirtaş

The attorneys of former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş have submitted a request for his release, citing the recent Constitutional Court ruling of right violation.

Constitutional Court: Rights of Selahattin Demirtaş violated

Constitutional Court: Rights of Selahattin Demirtaş violated

The Constitutional Court has concluded that the right to personal liberty and security of former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has been violated as his period of arrest exceeded the reasonable duration.

Entries, exits to 8 cities restricted, HDP: No changes in ‘March for Democracy’

Entries, exits to 8 cities restricted, HDP: No changes in ‘March for Democracy’

Ahead of HDP’s “March for Democracy against the Coup” today, entries and exits to eight cities have been restricted. While HDP has noted that holding this march is a Constitutional right, Demirtaş has said that HDP will be on the road for whole Turkey.

Letters of Selahattin Demirtaş Censored, Says His Wife Başak Demirtaş

Letters of Selahattin Demirtaş Censored, Says His Wife Başak Demirtaş

“Face-to-face visits have been suspended. No opportunities have been provided for video chat. And, now, censorship… What is next,” Başak Demirtaş, the wife of jailed former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, has asked the Ministry of Justice.

‘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