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HDP MP Warns of Steep Increase in Male Violence During Pandemic, Requests Inquiry

HDP MP Warns of Steep Increase in Male Violence During Pandemic, Requests Inquiry

At least 21 women were killed by men and incidents of domestic violence have sharply increased since Turkey confirmed its first case of Covid-19, MP Gülüm has noted.

Dismissed and Imprisoned, Diyarbakır Co-Mayor Now Charged with 'Terrorist Propaganda'

Dismissed and Imprisoned, Diyarbakır Co-Mayor Now Charged with 'Terrorist Propaganda'

Selçuk Mızraklı has said he has been already on trial for the same charge and that his statements were within the freedom of expression.

HDP MPs Protest Bill on Criminal Enforcement

HDP MPs Protest Bill on Criminal Enforcement

The General Assembly of the Parliament started debating the bill on criminal execution yesterday. While the HDP protested the bill with banners “Equal execution keeps alive” and “Corona doesn’t discriminate prisoners,” the session is adjourned to today.

HDP Objects to Bill on Criminal Enforcement

HDP Objects to Bill on Criminal Enforcement

Expressing a dissenting opinion to the law draft on criminal enforcement approved by the Parliamentary Justice Commission, the HDP has raised concerns over the overcrowding in prisons and the conditions of ill prisoners.

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.

HDP MP Beştaş: Criminal Execution Bill Against Principle of Equality Before Law

HDP MP Beştaş: Criminal Execution Bill Against Principle of Equality Before Law

HDP Parliamentary Group Deputy Chair Beştaş has made remarks on the planned amendments to the law on criminal execution and the government's policies on the Covid-19 pandemic.

Investigation Against HDP MP Remziye Tosun

Investigation Against HDP MP Remziye Tosun

Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation against HDP MP Remziye Tosun and one more person who made announcements in Diyarbakır and warned citizens to stay indoors against coronavirus.

HDP Unveils Alternative Economic Measures Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

HDP Unveils Alternative Economic Measures Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

HDP Vice Co-Chair for Economic Affairs Paylan has unveiled alternative economic measures against the government’s “Economic Stability Shield,” which is criticized for prioritizing the interests of the business world rather than citizens.

HDP’s Eğil Co-Mayor Arrested

HDP’s Eğil Co-Mayor Arrested

While HDP’s Diyarbakır Eğil Co-Mayor Mustafa Akkul has been arrested on charge of “organization membership”, Lice Co-Mayor Tarık Mercan and Silvan Co-Mayor Naşide Toprak have been released on probation.

Trustees Appointed to 8 HDP Municipalities

Trustees Appointed to 8 HDP Municipalities

Shortly after HDP’s Batman, Silvan, Ergani, Eğil and Yenişehir Co-Mayors were detained, the Ministry of Interior has appointed trustees to the party’s Batman, Ergani, Eğil, Lice, Silvan, Güroymak, Halfeli and Gökçebağ Municipalities.

HDP Co-Mayors Taken into Custody

HDP Co-Mayors Taken into Custody

In a statement released by the HDP, it has been announced that Batman Co-Mayors Demir and Korkmaz, Silvan Co-Mayor Toprak, Ergani Co-Mayor Kaya, Eğil Co-Mayor Akkul, dismissed Yenişehir Co-Mayor Diken have been detained.

‘The Only Solution is to Test and Isolate’

COVID-19 RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE OPPOSITION

‘The Only Solution is to Test and Isolate’

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca is trying to do his best in the face of coronavirus pandemic, but the state has failed to exert willpower against the outbreak, say the main opposition CHP, HDP and İYİ Party MPs.

20 March 2020 Ruken Tuncel

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.

‘Distribute Disinfection and Hygiene Products to the Poor Free of Charge’

FROM HDP TO GOVERNMENT

‘Distribute Disinfection and Hygiene Products to the Poor Free of Charge’

Addressing the reporters, HDP Spokesperson Günay has called on the government to distribute disinfection and hygiene products to the poor free of charge over coronavirus concerns: “It is - by definition - what being a social state is all about.”

HDP Cancels Mass Gatherings for Newroz Due to Coronavirus

HDP Cancels Mass Gatherings for Newroz Due to Coronavirus

The HDP has decided to cancel Newroz celebrations over coronavirus concerns as Turkey confirmed its first Covid-19 case on March 11.

HDP: Turkey Has to Pull Out of Syria

HDP: Turkey Has to Pull Out of Syria

The HDP co-chair has called on Turkey and other intervening countries to "leave Syria to its peoples."

Ousted Diyarbakır Mayor Selçuk Mızraklı Handed Prison Sentence on 'Terrorism' Charges

Ousted Diyarbakır Mayor Selçuk Mızraklı Handed Prison Sentence on 'Terrorism' Charges

Mızraklı was one of the first HDP mayors to be dismissed by the Ministry of Interior in the Kurdish-majority cities after the 2019 local elections.

9 March 2020 Ruken Tuncel

'Terror Investigation' Launched into HDP Congress After Call from AKP Ally Bahçeli

'Terror Investigation' Launched into HDP Congress After Call from AKP Ally Bahçeli

Fifteen people from the HDP are under investigation for "propagandizing for a terrorist organization."

25 February 2020

Court of Cassation Upholds Prison Sentence of Former HDP Deputy Co-Chair Tuğluk

Court of Cassation Upholds Prison Sentence of Former HDP Deputy Co-Chair Tuğluk

Aysel Tuğluk was sentenced to prison for "managing a terrorist organization" in 2018.

25 February 2020

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

HDP Şişli Co-Chair Mutlu Öztürk, 8 HDP Members Released

HDP Şişli Co-Chair Mutlu Öztürk, 8 HDP Members Released

The court has ruled for the release of HDP Şişli District Co-Chair Mutlu Öztürk and eight HDP members, who were detained and arrested in İstanbul while they were attending an event marking the seventh foundation anniversary of the HDP.

21 February 2020

HDP MP Under 'Terror' Investigation After Tweeting Footage of 'Car Following Him'

HDP MP Under 'Terror' Investigation After Tweeting Footage of 'Car Following Him'

An investigation has been opened against MP Sarısaç for "aiding an abetting a terrorist organization" and "insulting a public official."

17 February 2020

HDP: At Least 99 People Detained

HDP: At Least 99 People Detained

HDP’s Ayşe Acar Başaran has announced that at least 99 people have been detained in Diyarbakır, Ankara, Dresim, Mardin, Van, Mersin, Kocaeli, Muş, Ağrı and İstanbul. The exact number of the detained is not yet certain.

14 February 2020

‘Death Fasting Grup Yorum Members are in Critical Condition’

HDP TO INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

‘Death Fasting Grup Yorum Members are in Critical Condition’

HDP Foreign Affairs Commission has addressed an open letter to the international community, raising concerns over the critical condition of death fasting Grup Yorum music band members: “Hear the voices of hunger strikers and take immediate action.”

13 February 2020

‘Removal and Arrest of Democratically Elected Kurdish Mayors Violates Voters’ Rights’

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

‘Removal and Arrest of Democratically Elected Kurdish Mayors Violates Voters’ Rights’

Indicating that 23 mayors in total have been arrested and a trustee has been appointed to HDP’s 32 municipalities, Human Rights Watch (HRW) says that the removal of mayors “has effectively cancelled the results of the March 31 local elections.”

7 February 2020

Parliament Condemns US Peace Plan for Middle East

Parliament Condemns US Peace Plan for Middle East

All the five parties that have a group in the parliament have signed a joint declaration that condemns the US President's plan "which ignores fundamental rights and freedoms of Palestinians."

30 January 2020

'The Permanent Witness' on Parliamentary Agenda: 'Hundreds Arrested Because of Them'

'The Permanent Witness' on Parliamentary Agenda: 'Hundreds Arrested Because of Them'

After bianet's reports on a self-proclaimed informant who testified in more than a hundred political cases, MPs from the HDP and the TİP have brought the case into the parliamentary agenda.

29 January 2020

HDP Spokesperson Being Investigated for 'Insulting the Turkish Nation'

HDP Spokesperson Being Investigated for 'Insulting the Turkish Nation'

"It is true that an investigation has been launched upon [article] 301 but I don't know the content of the investigation yet," Kubilay has said.

24 January 2020

HDP Applies to Court for Cancellation of Environmental Impact Report of Canal İstanbul

HDP Applies to Court for Cancellation of Environmental Impact Report of Canal İstanbul

The approval of the report violated the regulation, which states the participation of the people is essential in the development of environmental policies.

21 January 2020

Perpetrator of Armed Attack Against HDP Arrested for ‘Disturbing Peace’

Perpetrator of Armed Attack Against HDP Arrested for ‘Disturbing Peace’

Having fired shots in the air in front of HDP İstanbul Office and turned himself in after the incident, assaulter M.S.H. has been arrested on charges of “using an unregistered firearm” and “disturbing public peace.”

21 January 2020

HDP Says Government Responsible for Attack on Its İstanbul Office

HDP Says Government Responsible for Attack on Its İstanbul Office

HDP officials have blamed the government officials' "provocative speech" for the armed attack on the party's office.

16 January 2020

Armed Attack Against HDP İstanbul Office

Armed Attack Against HDP İstanbul Office

Releasing a statement about the armed attack, HDP İstanbul Press Commission has indicated that “seven shots were fired and the person who fired the shots escaped to the Beyoğlu Security Directorate and Governorship on the same street.”

15 January 2020