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Three Out Of Every Four People Against Dismissal of HDP Mayors, Says Survey

Three Out Of Every Four People Against Dismissal of HDP Mayors, Says Survey

Mayors of Diyarbakır, Van, and Mardin were replaced with trustees by the Ministry of Interior on August 19.

4 September 2019

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.

AKP Aims to Achieve More Than One Goal with Mayor Dismissals but Opposition is Not Hopeless

AKP Aims to Achieve More Than One Goal with Mayor Dismissals but Opposition is Not Hopeless

After recovering from the election shock, the AKP dismissed several local administrators in the Kurdish-majority southeast in a move that united opposition groups from a broad political spectrum.

27 August 2019 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

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.

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

Erdoğan: We will Prevent İstanbul from Being Gifted to Terrorism Supporters

Erdoğan: We will Prevent İstanbul from Being Gifted to Terrorism Supporters

The President has spoken on the dismissal of HDP mayors and the main opposition's support for the HDP.

Footage Shows Police Officer Fires Rubber Bullets at Activist's Head in Trustee Protests

Footage Shows Police Officer Fires Rubber Bullets at Activist's Head in Trustee Protests

The police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets to a protest in İstanbul against the dismissal of HDP mayors in the southeast.

HRW: Turkey Endangers Everyone Committed to Democratic Elections

HRW: Turkey Endangers Everyone Committed to Democratic Elections

Human Rights Watch has released a statement on the dismissal of three mayors from the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP).

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

Demonstrations Banned in Diyarbakır, Mardin After Mayors Replaced with Trustees

Demonstrations Banned in Diyarbakır, Mardin After Mayors Replaced with Trustees

HDP Co-Chair and MPs have been prevented to hold a statement for the press in front of the Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality.

Kars Co-Mayor Bilgen Summoned to Depose, House of Co-Mayor Alaca Raided

Kars Co-Mayor Bilgen Summoned to Depose, House of Co-Mayor Alaca Raided

While Kars Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen has announced that he has been summoned to depose, the house of Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca has been raided by the police earlier today.

EU Reactions to Dismissal of Mayors: People's Will Only Respected When It Serves AKP

EU Reactions to Dismissal of Mayors: People's Will Only Respected When It Serves AKP

EU Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Kocijanic and Kati Piri, the EU rapporteur on Turkey, have released statements on the dismissal of elected mayors from the HDP.

Police Detain Seven HDP Members in Taksim Protest

Police Detain Seven HDP Members in Taksim Protest

HDP MP Ahmet Şık has said, "I am not surprised by the AKP's trustee politics. This is the AKP after all. They don't recognize the will of the people."

19 August 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Appointment of Trustees Protested, Police Intervene Against Protests in Van, Diyarbakır

TRUSTEES APPOINTED TO 3 HDP MUNICIPALITIES

Appointment of Trustees Protested, Police Intervene Against Protests in Van, Diyarbakır

People have protested the appointment of trustees to three HDP Metropolitan Municipalities, the police have intervened against the protests in Diyarbakır and Van. “The will of the people cannot be seized”, the HDP İstanbul has stated.

Statement by HDP After Central Executive Board Meeting: August 19 Civilian Coup

TRUSTEES APPOINTED TO 3 HDP MUNICIPALITIES

Statement by HDP After Central Executive Board Meeting: August 19 Civilian Coup

After trustees have been appointed to HDP’s Metropolitan Municipalities of Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van, the party has held an emergency meeting. HDP Co-Chair Temelli has said, “August 19 is a new civilian coup, it is a continuation of September 12 mechanics.”

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.”

HDP: Put an End to Detentions Devoid of Any Legal Grounds

HDP: Put an End to Detentions Devoid of Any Legal Grounds

Making a statement about the recent house raids and detentions targeting the HDP, HDP MP Başaran has said, “These political operations devoid of any legal grounds have been damaging human rights and freedoms to a dangerous extent.”

HDP on Turkey-US Agreement on Northern Syria: Those Concerned Should be on the Table

HDP on Turkey-US Agreement on Northern Syria: Those Concerned Should be on the Table

"Because those concerned regarding the problem did not take place in the agreement, it is deficient," HDP Spokesperson Kubilay has said.

‘Arrested Journalist Ziya Ataman’s Right to Healthcare Restricted’

HDP MP ZÜLEYHA GÜLÜM

‘Arrested Journalist Ziya Ataman’s Right to Healthcare Restricted’

HDP İstanbul MP Züleyha Gülüm has submitted a Parliamentary question on journalist Ziya Ataman who has been behind bars for over three years: “On what grounds is Ataman’s right to access healthcare restricted?”

Intervention Against Hasankeyf Protest: 10 People Detained

Intervention Against Hasankeyf Protest: 10 People Detained

Intervening against the protest for ancient city of Hasankeyf, the police and soldiers have stated that the slogan of “Hasankeyf is history, lay claim to your history” has been forbidden and detained at least 10 people.

‘Why are Removal Centers Closed to Civil Society?’

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION BY HDP MP KEMALBAY

‘Why are Removal Centers Closed to Civil Society?’

HDP MP Kemalbay has brought the allegations of torture and ill treatment in Harmandalı Removal Center into Parliamentary agenda. Referring to an article by bianet, she has asked, “Why are the removal centers completely closed to civil society?”

MPs Wounded in Police Intervention Against Suruç Massacre Commemoration in Kadıköy

MPs Wounded in Police Intervention Against Suruç Massacre Commemoration in Kadıköy

MPs Katırcıoğlu, Şeker and Kılıç-Koçyiğit, who were wounded in police intervention against Suruç Massacre commemoration in Kadıköy, İstanbul, have spoken to bianet.

22 July 2019 Ruken Tuncel

HDP Denounces Erbil Attack Against Turkey's Diplomats

HDP Denounces Erbil Attack Against Turkey's Diplomats

Citing the reports that say the perpetrator of the attack is Musa Dağ, brother of HDP MP Dersim Dağ, the statement said that it is a "serious provocation" to target their MP "over his brother's name."

Parliamentary Groups Round-up: Opposition Leaders Lash Out at 'Journalist Profiling Report'

Parliamentary Groups Round-up: Opposition Leaders Lash Out at 'Journalist Profiling Report'

Party leaders have spoken at their weekly parliamentary group meeting; the SETA's report on foreign media outlets in Turkey was at the top of their agendas.

HDP to Send a Member to Radio and Television Supreme Council After 2 Years

HDP to Send a Member to Radio and Television Supreme Council After 2 Years

As terms of office of three members of the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) have ended, polls will be held at the General Assembly of the Parliament and the HDP will send a member to the RTÜK after almost two years.

İstanbul Mayor Visits HDP: 'Why is Demirtaş Arrested?'

İstanbul Mayor Visits HDP: 'Why is Demirtaş Arrested?'

In a visit to the HDP İstanbul organization, İmamoğlu has said, "He is arrested but why? Like everyone, I want to understand this. In this context, I want to state that I side with anyone who is unjustly treated in terms of law."

HDP Women’s Group: Investigate Suspicious Death of Rabia Naz and Other Children

HDP Women’s Group: Investigate Suspicious Death of Rabia Naz and Other Children

The HDP Women’s Parliamentary Group has requested that a Parliamentary inquiry be launched against irregularities and impunity in the investigation and prosecution of suspicious deaths, especially that of Rabia Naz and other children.

HDP Co-Chair Temelli: Dirty Relations Between Trump, Erdoğan Exposed

HDP Co-Chair Temelli: Dirty Relations Between Trump, Erdoğan Exposed

Temelli has said that Trump's word on the Syrian Kurds after his meeting with President Erdoğan "exposed the dirty relations."

Parliamentary Inquiry to Investigate Impartiality of State Channel TRT

Parliamentary Inquiry to Investigate Impartiality of State Channel TRT

HDP Mardin MP Tuma Çelik has stated that the state channel TRT does not treat all political parties equally and submitted a Parliamentary inquiry, requesting that the impartiality of the channel be investigated.

HDP MP’s Parliamentary Question on ISIS Rejected: It Doesn’t Comply with By-law

HDP MP’s Parliamentary Question on ISIS Rejected: It Doesn’t Comply with By-law

HDP MP Danış Beştaş’s parliamentary question on ISIS to be responded by Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has been rejected by the Parliamentary Speaker’s Office on the ground that “it does not comply with the provisions of the by-law.”

HDP: Change in Our Election Strategy Out of Question

HDP: Change in Our Election Strategy Out of Question

After PKK leader Öcalan's letter, the HDP has said that their strategy for the İstanbul election rerun is consistent with his message.

‘We Heard That There is Also a Trustee in İstanbul, We will Sweep Him Away as Well’

HDP CO-CHAIR SEZAİ TEMELLİ

‘We Heard That There is Also a Trustee in İstanbul, We will Sweep Him Away as Well’

Speaking at the group meeting of his party, HDP Co-Chair Temelli has touched upon the speech of AKP’s Yıldırım that he made in Kurdish in Diyarbakır. Temelli has said, “We heard that there is also a trustee in İstanbul, we will sweep him away as well.”