content tagged with Sırrı Süreyya Önder

DEM Party confirms assassination attempt targeting late politician Sırrı Süreyya Önder

DEM Party confirms assassination attempt targeting late politician Sırrı Süreyya Önder

Önder, who died of a cardiac issue on May 3, reportedly faced a sabotage attempt involving his car last month. Speculation has risen that he may have been targeted due to his involvement in the ongoing Kurdish peace initiative.

Prominent politician Sırrı Süreyya Önder dies after 18 days in intensive care

Prominent politician Sırrı Süreyya Önder dies after 18 days in intensive care

Önder, who had been in intensive care following major heart surgery on Apr 15, developed multiple organ failure, his doctors said.

Doctors report 'declining neurological function' for Sırrı Süreyya Önder

Doctors report 'declining neurological function' for Sırrı Süreyya Önder

The prominent pro-Kurdish politician was hospitalized after suffering cardiac arrest on Apr 15.

‘We are pursuing a miracle’: Doctor describes battle to save Sırrı Süreyya Önder

‘We are pursuing a miracle’: Doctor describes battle to save Sırrı Süreyya Önder

Önder, Turkey's deputy parliament speaker and a key figure in the ongoing Kurdish peace initiative, has been in critical condition since Apr 15 when he suffered a cardiac arrest.

Sırrı Süreyya Önder remains in critical condition six days after heart surgery

Sırrı Süreyya Önder remains in critical condition six days after heart surgery

Önder's "neurological condition is uncertain," according to doctors.

Profile: Who is Sırrı Süreyya Önder, the pro-Kurdish politician shaped by activism, labor and cinema?

After undergoing a lengthy surgery due to a cardiac issue, Önder, Turkey's deputy parliament speaker, remains in intensive care.

Sırrı Süreyya Önder remains in critical condition after 12-hour surgery

Sırrı Süreyya Önder remains in critical condition after 12-hour surgery

The deputy parliament speaker was hospitalized last night after suffering a major cardiac issue. Political figures from various parties visited the hospital or shared messages wishing him a speedy recovery.

Tuğçe Yılmaz

'We come from a long past, and we are thinking about a long future'

Q&A WITH SIRRI SÜREYYA ÖNDER ON KURDISH PEACE TALKS

'We come from a long past, and we are thinking about a long future'

We spoke with Sırrı Süreyya Önder, one of the key figures in discussions on resolving the Kurdish question, about often-overlooked aspects of peace processes.

7 April 2025 Tuğçe Yılmaz

İmralı Delegation applies to Ministry for second Öcalan meeting

İmralı Delegation applies to Ministry for second Öcalan meeting

The Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM) İmralı Delegation have made a written application to the Ministry of Justice for a second meeting with PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan.

20 January 2025

Önder responds to Minister’s statement on İmralı Prison visit

Önder responds to Minister’s statement on İmralı Prison visit

İmralı delegation member DEM MP Sırrı Süreyya Önder: “We will apply for a second İmralı Prison meeting next week”

15 January 2025

Meeting of İmralı Delegation and CHP Leader Özgür Özel begins

Meeting of İmralı Delegation and CHP Leader Özgür Özel begins

Following the Republican People’s Party (CHP), the delegation will meet with representatives of the Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA) and the New Welfare Party (Yeniden Refah Partisi).

Buldan and Önder: We are much more hopeful compared to previous processes

Buldan and Önder: We are much more hopeful compared to previous processes

Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM) members of parliament Pervin Buldan and Sırrı Süreyya Önder stated that they would not be providing further information to the press regarding their meeting with PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan due to the “sensitivity of the process”.

30 December 2024

Öcalan: This is an era of peace, democracy and fraternity for Turkey and the region

Öcalan: This is an era of peace, democracy and fraternity for Turkey and the region

DEM Party announces that PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan proposes “constructive solutions to counter the imposed scenarios of a bleak future”.

29 December 2024

Ministry of Justice permits İmralı meeting

Ministry of Justice permits İmralı meeting

The Ministry of Justice has positively responded to the application the People’s Equality and Democracy Party (DEM) made to meet with the PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan. The meeting could take place tomorrow if weather permits.

27 December 2024

'Opposition should speak about peace'

'Opposition should speak about peace'

Sırrı Süreyya Önder, who says, "Policy of war and uniformity is the basic form of governance in this country. The ability to govern without war, without fighting, is not present in Turkey throughout the history of the Republic," believes that everyone who longs for peace should start by making objections to the isolation of imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan first.

4 September 2023 Ferid Demirel,Nedim Türfent

Detained politicians have food poisoning

KOBANI INVESTIGATION

Detained politicians have food poisoning

Detained as part of the “Kobani investigation”, HDP politicians had food poisoning. Attorney Dede has said that Kars Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen has been brought back to the security directorate after being put on a drip. Two politicians are still in hospital.

28 September 2020

Sırrı Süreyya Önder: I am as Hopeful for Peace as I was in 2012

Sırrı Süreyya Önder: I am as Hopeful for Peace as I was in 2012

Indicating that he is as hopeful for a peace process as he was in 2012, former HDP MP Sırrı Süreyya Önder has said, “When peace becomes a serious possibility, people now have more foresight about what needs to be done.”

30 January 2020

‘Everything Started Going Downhill with Ahmet Davutoğlu’

FORMER HDP MP ÖNDER

‘Everything Started Going Downhill with Ahmet Davutoğlu’

Released from prison three months ago after serving 11 months behind bars, former HDP MP Sırrı Süreyya Önder has answered the questions of journalist Kemal Göktaş about his days in prison and recent developments in the country.

Former HDP MP Sırrı Süreyya Önder Released

Former HDP MP Sırrı Süreyya Önder Released

Imprisoned since December 6, 2018, former HDP MP Sırrı Süreyya Önder has been released from prison after the Constitutional Court has concluded that his right to freedom of expression has been violated.

Court Rules for Release of Sırrı Süreyya Önder

Court Rules for Release of Sırrı Süreyya Önder

The İstanbul 26th Heavy Penal Court has written down the ruling of release of Sırrı Süreyya Önder. Speaking to bianet, his lawyer Arzu Eylem Kayaoğlu has stated that Önder is expected to be released in evening hours.

Constitutional Court: There is No Violence, Threat or Hate in His Speech

JUSTIFIED RULING ON SIRRI SÜREYYA ÖNDER

Constitutional Court: There is No Violence, Threat or Hate in His Speech

The General Assembly of the Constitutional Court has announced its justified ruling on former HDP MP Sırrı Süreyya Önder. While the Court has concluded that his right to freedom of expression has been violated, Önder has not yet been released.

‘Why Doesn’t Constitutional Court Take Any Action About Application of Demirtaş?’

‘Why Doesn’t Constitutional Court Take Any Action About Application of Demirtaş?’

Lawyer Kayaoğlu has emphasized that the Constitutional Court, which has recently concluded that freedom of expression of Sırrı Süreyya Önder is violated, has not yet responded to the application of imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş.

3 October 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Constitutional Court: Freedom of Expression of Sırrı Süreyya Önder Violated

Constitutional Court: Freedom of Expression of Sırrı Süreyya Önder Violated

Constitutional Court has concluded that the freedom of expression of former HDP MP Sırrı Süreyya Önder has been violated by his prison sentence of 3 years, 6 months on charge of "propagandizing for a terrorist organization".

HDP Denounces Prison Sentences Given to Demirtaş, Önder

HDP Denounces Prison Sentences Given to Demirtaş, Önder

HDP executives have criticized the prison sentences given to the party's former Co-Chair Demirtaş and former MP Önder: “What happened shows that the judiciary is working in a chain of command relationship with the government.”

6 December 2018

Sırrı Süreyya Önder in Prison

Sırrı Süreyya Önder in Prison

Former HDP MP Sırrı Süreyya Önder has submitted himself to prison in Kocaeli after the 42-month sentence, which was given to him because of a speech that he made on Newroz Day in 2013, has been upheld by the court of appeal.

6 December 2018

Prison Sentences of Demirtaş and Önder Upheld

Prison Sentences of Demirtaş and Önder Upheld

In the wake of the judgement of the ECtHR, which ruled that “all necessary measures shall be adopted to end the pre-trial detention of Selahattin Demirtaş”, the prison sentence of 4 years and 8 months given to him in another lawsuit has been upheld.

4 December 2018

Selahattin Demirtaş, Sırrı Süreyya Önder Sentenced to Prison

Selahattin Demirtaş, Sırrı Süreyya Önder Sentenced to Prison

HDP’s imprisoned former co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş and former MP Sırrı Süreyya Önder have been sentenced to prison on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization.”

7 September 2018

HDP Co-Chair Buldan, HDP MP Önder Under Investigation Over HDP Congress

HDP Co-Chair Buldan, HDP MP Önder Under Investigation Over HDP Congress

The chief public prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation against HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan and MP Sırrı Süreyya Önder for terrorist organization propaganda, provoking the public to hatred and hostility, and glorifying crime and criminals.

12 February 2018

Short Film for Gülmen, Özakça On Hunger Strike

Short Film for Gülmen, Özakça On Hunger Strike

The short film, “She is alive” tells the story of Nuriye Gülmen and Semih Özakça who are on a hunger strike being woken up in prison every night by guardians to check whether they are still alive.

HDP MP Önder Released

HDP MP Önder Released

HDP MP Sırrı Süreyya Önder has been released on condition of judicial control.

4 November 2016

Up to 5 Years in Prison Demanded for HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş and Ankara MP Önder

Up to 5 Years in Prison Demanded for HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş and Ankara MP Önder

A bill of indictment has been drawn up demanding up to five years in prison for HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş and the HDP Ankara MP Önder on charges of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization”.

Summary of Proceedings Against 5 HDP MPs

Summary of Proceedings Against 5 HDP MPs

Summary of proceedings prepared to lift parliamentary immunity of HDP Co-Chairs Demirtaş and Yüksekdağ along with MPs Irmak, Kürkçü, and Önder have been referred to the parliament from Ministry of Justice.

1
2