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Başak Demirtaş and her doctor sentenced to prison

Başak Demirtaş and her doctor sentenced to prison

Sentenced to prison for “receiving a medical report contrary to facts,” Başak Demirtaş’s lawyer says, “In these days when Başak Demirtaş is targeted, it is not a coincidence that this ruling is handed down. It is a product of the mentality of punishment.”

12 November 2021

Başak Demirtaş posts a photo with La Casa de Papel’s 'Lisbon'

'BOTH WISHES, TROUBLES COMMON'

Başak Demirtaş posts a photo with La Casa de Papel’s 'Lisbon'

Actress Itziar Ituño Martínez was in Turkey for the premiere of the film “Grev” (Strike) about a group of women workers’ resistance at a textile factory in 1910. Başak Demirtaş, the spouse of jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş, shared a picture with her.

29 October 2021

Selahattin and Başak Demirtaş denounce RTÜK probe

Selahattin and Başak Demirtaş denounce RTÜK probe

While Başak Demirtaş asks, “Is it a crime that I talk about my spouse on TV,” jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş says, “The lynching mobs that target my family should know that they are responsible if a single member of my family comes to any harm.”

Media authority RTÜK probes Başak Demirtaş’s remarks on FOX TV

Media authority RTÜK probes Başak Demirtaş’s remarks on FOX TV

The Radio and Television Supreme Council has launched a probe into the remarks of Başak Demirtaş, the spouse of jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş, on FOX TV.

Başak Demirtaş: Our daughters unable to hug their father for 19 months

Başak Demirtaş: Our daughters unable to hug their father for 19 months

Speaking on a live TV program, jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş’s spouse Başak Demirtaş has said that they have been unable to have a contact visit for 19 months: “I am sorry to say this, but this situation has turned into an arbitrariness.”

‘Let’s lift up our fallen bodies, let’s put an end to our shared grief’

BAŞAK DEMİRTAŞ’ SPEECH - FULL TEXT

‘Let’s lift up our fallen bodies, let’s put an end to our shared grief’

Başak Demirtaş said, “Our mourning doesn't end, for the body of our loved one is still out there lying on the ground. All of us came together shoulder-to-shoulder, yet we could not lift him up from the ground. For this is such a heavy toll, a heavy legacy.”

20 January 2021

‘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

Man faces prison term over sexist attack on Başak Demirtaş

Man faces prison term over sexist attack on Başak Demirtaş

A lawsuit has been filed against the defendant over his sexist remarks about Başak Demirtaş, the wife of jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş. While the defendant now faces up to 7 years, 4 months in prison, he has been released from house arrest.

25 November 2020

‘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

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

Man arrested over sexist attack on Başak Demirtaş

Man arrested over sexist attack on Başak Demirtaş

Vedat M., who tweeted a sexist message about Başak Demirtaş, has been arrested.

Sexist attack on Başak Demirtaş: One suspect released after saying 'he didn't post the tweet'

Sexist attack on Başak Demirtaş: One suspect released after saying 'he didn't post the tweet'

While V.Y. has been released while proceedings regarding his step-uncle are underway.

Two detained over sexist remarks against Başak Demirtaş

Two detained over sexist remarks against Başak Demirtaş

A Twitter user and his step-uncle have been detained over sexist tweets against former HDP co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş's spouse.

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.