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HDP Spokesperson Kubilay: International Law Violated

HDP Spokesperson Kubilay: International Law Violated

HDP Spokesperson Kubilay has said, “In a country where economic crisis, unemployment, poverty and misery prevail and price increases rain down on people, what does the government say to people, other than ‘I will crush, sweep, smash, destroy’.”

25 October 2019

Trustees Appointed to 4 HDP Municipalities

Trustees Appointed to 4 HDP Municipalities

Trustees have been appointed to HDP’s Erciş Municipality in Van and Municipalities of Kayapınar, Bismil and Kocaköy in Diyarbakır. While Erciş Co-Mayor was previously dismissed and detained, other three mayors were detained yesterday.

22 October 2019

From HDP to Opposition: It is not Time to Stay Silent

4 HDP CO-MAYORS DETAINED

From HDP to Opposition: It is not Time to Stay Silent

Holding a statement for the press at Parliament, HDP Group Deputy Chair Oluç has said, “The government keeps on seizing people’s will by using the war as an excuse. They are intimidating the entire public opposition”.

21 October 2019

Police Attack HDP’s ‘Democracy Watch’ in İstanbul

Police Attack HDP’s ‘Democracy Watch’ in İstanbul

Staged by the HDP against the appointment of trustees to three Metropolitan Municipalities, “Democracy Watches” are now also held in İstanbul and İzmir. While the police attacked the watch in İstanbul, the one in İzmir was held in police blockade.

26 September 2019

European Parliament Members Send Open Letter to Erdoğan: Accept Local Election Results

European Parliament Members Send Open Letter to Erdoğan: Accept Local Election Results

Members of European Parliament from various parties and political groups have addressed an open letter to President Erdoğan: “We urge you to end repression against members of the HDP and CHP and accept the results of local elections”.

13 September 2019

It is Forbidden to Say ‘Trustee’ in Peace Day Rally

It is Forbidden to Say ‘Trustee’ in Peace Day Rally

The places and dates, in which the Peace Day rallies will be held, have been specified. However, the Governorships in three provinces have banned the slogans, banners and placards containing the words such as “trustee” and “coup”.

Trustee Statement by Erdoğan: There are Several Files Before us

Trustee Statement by Erdoğan: There are Several Files Before us

Answering the questions of journalists on his way back from Russia, Erdoğan has addressed a series of issues including the feminicide of Emine Bulut, the appointment of trustees to three metropolitan municipalities and Syria’s Idlib.

Dismissed HDP Mayors Respond to Allegations

Dismissed HDP Mayors Respond to Allegations

Dismissed Metropolitan Mayors of Van, Mardin and Diyarbakır Özgökçe Ertan, Türk and Mızraklı have attended a live TV program and responded to the allegations against them.

Professional Organizations Visit HDP

Professional Organizations Visit HDP

In the wake of appointment of trustees to the Metropolitan Municipalities of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin, representatives from professional organizations DİSK, KESK, TMMOB and TTB have visited HDP Central Office in Ankara.

Van Trustee Cuts Off Logistic Support for Archaeological Excavation

Van Trustee Cuts Off Logistic Support for Archaeological Excavation

Appointed as a trustee to the Metropolitan Municipality of Van, Van Governor has suspended municipality’s support for ongoing excavation works around Van Castle. Researchers are now going to the excavation site on foot.

Professional Organizations and Dersim Mayor Maçoğlu in Diyarbakır

Professional Organizations and Dersim Mayor Maçoğlu in Diyarbakır

Chairs of professional organizations DİSK, KESK, TTB and TMMOB and Dersim Mayor Fatih Mehmet Maçoğlu have joined the sit-in protest in Diyarbakır against the appointment of trustees to three Metropolitan Municipalities.

Mardin Trustee: Gifts Not for Senior State Officials, But for Delegations…

Mardin Trustee: Gifts Not for Senior State Officials, But for Delegations…

Making a statement about the allegation that he gave politicians including President Erdoğan and Minister Soylu almost 600 thousand lira worth of gifts, Mardin trustee has stated that “the news in question aim to encourage terror supporters again.”

Demonstrations and Events Banned in Van for Another 15 Days

Demonstrations and Events Banned in Van for Another 15 Days

The Governorship of Van has announced that all demonstrations and events have been banned in Van for another 15 days. Removing Van Mayor from office on August 19, the Ministry of Interior previously appointed Van Governor as a trustee.

Minister Soylu: We are Modest People, I Didn’t Receive Any Gifts

Minister Soylu: We are Modest People, I Didn’t Receive Any Gifts

After it has been reported that Mardin trustee gave almost 40 thousand lira worth of gifts to Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu, the Minister has announced that he has given instructions for the incident to be investigated.

5 Journalists Detained in Mardin Released

5 Journalists Detained in Mardin Released

Taken into custody while reporting trustee protests in Mardin on August 20, five journalists have been released.

HDP Visits CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu, Discusses Appointment of Trustees

HDP Visits CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu, Discusses Appointment of Trustees

A delegation from the HDP has visited main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and discussed a series of issues, primarily appointment of trustees to three metropolitan municipalities, new constitution and judicial reform.

Mardin Trustee Allegedly Gave Thousands of Lira Worth of Presents to Erdoğan, Ministers

Mardin Trustee Allegedly Gave Thousands of Lira Worth of Presents to Erdoğan, Ministers

Appointed as a trustee to the Metropolitan Municipality of Mardin for the second time, Mardin Governor Yaman allegedly gave hundreds of thousands of lira worth of presents to President Erdoğan and Ministers.

What was Discussed in CHP’s Diyarbakır Visit?

CHP VISIT TO DISMISSED MAYORS OF MARDİN & DİYARBAKIR

What was Discussed in CHP’s Diyarbakır Visit?

CHP MP Ali Şeker and dismissed Metropolitan Mayor of Diyarbakır Selçuk Mızraklı have spoken to bianet about the visit of CHP to Diyarbakır after three metropolitan mayors of the HDP have been removed from office by the Ministry of Interior.

26 August 2019 Ruken Tuncel

‘Reasons for Trustees Not Accepted by Society, We Receive Support from All Segments'

DISMISSED MAYORS OF VAN AND DİYARBAKIR SPEAK TO BIANET

‘Reasons for Trustees Not Accepted by Society, We Receive Support from All Segments'

While Van’s dismissed mayor said, “A former minister from AKP called us, former MPs from MHP as well… Several people from CHP also called”, ousted Diyarbakır Mayor stated, “Everyone should raise an objection against this unlawfulness.”

23 August 2019 Ruken Tuncel

12-Year-Old Child Handcuffed Behind the Back in Trustee Protests

12-Year-Old Child Handcuffed Behind the Back in Trustee Protests

Lawyer Murat Yılmaz has underlined that the Article 18 of Child Protection Law stipulates that children shall not be shackled, handcuffed or subjected to a similar treatment while being transferred as part of an investigation.

Lawyers Detained in İzmir Released

Lawyers Detained in İzmir Released

Protesting against the trustees appointed to the Metropolitan Municipalities of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin, 26 lawyers and one journalist were battered and detained by the police in İzmir. They have been released later in the day.

Four Village and Neighborhood Heads Removed from Office in Batman

Four Village and Neighborhood Heads Removed from Office in Batman

The Governorship of Batman has removed three neighborhood heads and one village head from office and appointed trustees in their place.

Police Violence in Van

Police Violence in Van

Security forces have once again intervened against the people protesting appointment of trustees to three Metropolitan Municipalities. In Van, police officers have used violence on the ones who took shelter in a coffeehouse.

‘Administrative Procedures Shouldn’t Undermine People’s Trust in the Law’

İYİ PARTY STATEMENT ON TRUSTEES

‘Administrative Procedures Shouldn’t Undermine People’s Trust in the Law’

İYİ Party Spokesperson Ağıralioğlu: “You gave certificates of good conduct, announced their names on voter lists and gave certificates of election. The responsibility of explaining why they are dismissed four months later lies with the government.”

Trustee Dissolves Van Metropolitan Municipal Council with an SMS

Trustee Dissolves Van Metropolitan Municipal Council with an SMS

Governor of Van Bilmez, who has been appointed as a trustee to the Municipality of Van, has dissolved the municipal council. Speaking to bianet, council members have denounced the decision: “The aim is to make the municipality dysfunctional.”

21 August 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Minister Soylu: We Extend the Time Given to Syrians in İstanbul

Minister Soylu: We Extend the Time Given to Syrians in İstanbul

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has stated that the appointment of trustees to the Metropolitan Municipalities of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin is a legal decision, not a political one. “Our duty is to reinstate them when the trials end”, he has indicated.

Protests Against Trustees: MPs Hospitalized, Journalists Detained

Protests Against Trustees: MPs Hospitalized, Journalists Detained

Appointment of trustees to HDP municipalities has been protested in İstanbul, Van, Mardin and Diyarbakır. The police have intervened against the protests. While 6 journalists have been detained in Mardin and Diyarbakır, the injured MPs have been hospitalized.

From HDP Co-Chair Buldan to CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: Break Your Silence

TRUSTEES APPOINTED TO 3 HDP MUNICIPALITIES

From HDP Co-Chair Buldan to CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: Break Your Silence

Holding a statement for the press about the appointment of trustees to Metropolitan Municipalities of Van, Diyarbakır and Mardin, HDP Co-Chair Buldan has made a call to CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu and all political parties: “Break your silence.”

20 August 2019 Ruken Tuncel

Joint Statement by 28 Bar Associations Against Removal of Mayors from Office

Joint Statement by 28 Bar Associations Against Removal of Mayors from Office

28 bar associations have released a joint statement and announced the removal of elected Metropolitan Mayors of Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van from office. “Turkey has once again woken up to a lawless morning”, the bars have stated.

HDP Denounces Appointment of Trustees: Remaining Silent Means Giving Approval

HDP Denounces Appointment of Trustees: Remaining Silent Means Giving Approval

After the HDP’s Metropolitan Mayors of Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van have been removed from office and governors have been appointed in their place, the party has released a statement and said, “Do not remain silent -to remain silent is to give approval.”

Joint Reaction Against Dismissal of 3 Mayors of HDP: Coup Against People’s Will

Joint Reaction Against Dismissal of 3 Mayors of HDP: Coup Against People’s Will

Several social media users, including politicians from the HDP, CHP and SP have denounced the appointment of trustees to HDP’s Metropolitan Municipalities of Van, Diyarbakır and Mardin, who have been removed from office earlier in the day.

Ministry of Interior: 418 People Taken into Custody in 29 Provinces

Ministry of Interior: 418 People Taken into Custody in 29 Provinces

The Ministry of Interior has announced that 418 people have been taken into custody in operations conducted in 29 provinces, particularly in Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van, whose metropolitan mayors have been removed from office earlier today.

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