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House Raids by Police in Dersim, Diyarbakır

House Raids by Police in Dersim, Diyarbakır

Police launched simultaneous house raids in Dersim and Diyarbakır in the morning hours today. 55 people were taken into custody in Diyarbakır.

11 October 2016

HDP Brings Crackdowns on Media to Parliamentary Agenda

HDP Brings Crackdowns on Media to Parliamentary Agenda

HDP Van MP Bedia Özgökçe Ertan has submitted a parliamentary inquiry for the damage caused by oppressing media outlets by means of decrees, regulations, investigations and police raids to be investigated.

11 October 2016

Demirtaş: EP May Take On a Mission for Peace Process

Demirtaş: EP May Take On a Mission for Peace Process

HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş has said, “There might be some attempts against our party and MPs in the upcoming days. Some lunacies such as detention, seize, bringing by force or even arrest may happen in Turkey”.

28 September 2016

Demirtaş Calls on PKK, Government to Agree Ceasefire

Demirtaş Calls on PKK, Government to Agree Ceasefire

HDP Co-Leader Demirtaş has called on the PKK and the government to agree a ceasefire,

20 September 2016

Demirtaş Answers to PM, Interior Minister

Demirtaş Answers to PM, Interior Minister

Regarding the decision to forcibly take seven HDP MPs to testify, Demirtaş has noted; “it is up to the discretion of law enforcement forces to carry out the order”.

9 September 2016

Sur Report by HDP: ‘Cultural Heritage’ Turned into Ruin

Sur Report by HDP: ‘Cultural Heritage’ Turned into Ruin

In a report on the Sur district of Diyarbakır, the HDP has said that 90 civilians and 71 security staff have lost their lives and that historical buildings in the district have been destroyed in the curfews and operations.

7 September 2016

KCK Case: Court Rules to Bring HDP Deputies to Court by Force

KCK Case: Court Rules to Bring HDP Deputies to Court by Force

In the KCK (Kurdistan Communities Union) main case, heard in Diyarbakır, the court has ruled that HDP deputies must be brought to the court by force.

5 September 2016

HDP’s Response to Minister Bozdağ’s Öcalan Statement

HDP’s Response to Minister Bozdağ’s Öcalan Statement

HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş has said, “What is the harm in one of Öcalan’s attorneys having a brief meeting in İmralı?” in response to Minister Bozdağ saying “There is no problem with PKK Leader Öcalan’s security”.

5 September 2016

Security Meeting of Leaders Organized Without HDP

Security Meeting of Leaders Organized Without HDP

The PM Yıldırım, CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu and MHP Leader Bahçeli have come togetjer at the security meeting. Co-chairs of the HDP weren’t invited to the meeting.

Paylan: What is the Legal Base of Shutting Down Özgür Gündem?

Paylan: What is the Legal Base of Shutting Down Özgür Gündem?

HDP’s Paylan in his parliamentary motion has recalled that there is the condition of conviction in the Constitutional clause on which the shutting down decision is rested, yet no such conviction verdict has been issued.

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”.

Joint Anti-Coup Rally in Batman

Joint Anti-Coup Rally in Batman

HDP, DTK, DBP, and KJA organized a joint anti-coup rally in Batman. Hatip Dicle, İdris Baluken, and Sebahat Tuncel spoke at the meeting .

Police Raid on ‘No to Coup’ Watch of HDP, DBP

Police Raid on ‘No to Coup’ Watch of HDP, DBP

Police have raided tent where HDP and BDP were holding “No to coup, democracy now” watch in front of the municipality building in Hakkari.

2 HDP MPs Summoned to Testify

2 HDP MPs Summoned to Testify

Following the lifting of the parliamentary immunities, HDP Muş MPs Ahmet Yıldırım and Burcu Çelik Özkan have been summoned to prosecution to testify.

Erdoğan Addresses European Parliament Again

Erdoğan Addresses European Parliament Again

President Erdoğan has addressed the European Parliament at the fast-breaking meal, “Where do you want to send a message with rags of separatist terror organizations?”

HDP’s Paylan Asks Parliament about Hagia Sophia Church in Trabzon Being Destroyed

HDP’s Paylan Asks Parliament about Hagia Sophia Church in Trabzon Being Destroyed

Addressing to the parliament, HDP MP Garo Paylan has asked about the Hagia Sophia Church in Trabzon being destroyed and turned into a mosque

HDP: Investigation Should be Launched into Those Conducting Police Raid on Yüksekdağ’s House

HDP: Investigation Should be Launched into Those Conducting Police Raid on Yüksekdağ’s House

Noting that an unlawful police raid has been conducted to Yüksekdağ’s declared place of residence in use, HDP has an investigation to be launched immediately into those ordering and carrying out the raid.

Bozdağ Thinks Individual Applications Against Immunities to be Ruled ‘Inadmissible’

Bozdağ Thinks Individual Applications Against Immunities to be Ruled ‘Inadmissible’

The Minister of Justice Bozdağ has said the applications to the Constitutional Court for the nullity of the legislative proposal concerning parliamentary immunities will face the ruling of “inadmissibility”.

Grey Wolves Organization Leader Convicted of Hate Speech Against Armenians

Grey Wolves Organization Leader Convicted of Hate Speech Against Armenians

Judgement has been passed on the lawsuit Garo Paylan from HDP had brought against Grey Wolves Organization Kars Province Leader Tolga Adıgüzel on charges of hate speech against Armenians.

Letter from HDP Co-Chairs to Ban Ki-moon

Letter from HDP Co-Chairs to Ban Ki-moon

HDP Co-Chairs have written to UN Secretary General Ban as to the First World Humanitarian Summit, mentioned the humanitarian crises in Turkey and the region, and the possible solutions.

HDP Comments on Voting: 'We're on Our Feet'

HDP Comments on Voting: 'We're on Our Feet'

Following the approval of parliamentary bill in the parliament, HDP MPs posed together smiling. There are in total 405 summary of proceedings issued on 50 of them.

AKP MP to Meral Danış Beştaş: ‘You Ugly Thing!’

AKP MP to Meral Danış Beştaş: ‘You Ugly Thing!’

Filiz Kerestecioğlu from HDP has made a press statement in the parliament today and brought the expressions of Hakan Çavuşoğlu from AKP with regards to Meral Danış Beştaş from HDP to agenda.

Nor Zartonk: Garo Paylan and Other HDP MPs Are Not Alone

Nor Zartonk: Garo Paylan and Other HDP MPs Are Not Alone

Nor Zartonk in its statement as to racist attack against HDP MP Garo Paylan said, “We reiterate our faith in peoples’ equality, solidarity and their joint struggle, and determination in the struggle one more time”.

Garo Paylan: Statements of President and Prime Minister Make Armenians a Target

Garo Paylan: Statements of President and Prime Minister Make Armenians a Target

HDP MP Garo Paylan has condemned the President and Prime Minister for their statements criminalizing the Armenians.

Demirtaş: Cause of War in Yüksekova is not Ditches-Barricades

Demirtaş: Cause of War in Yüksekova is not Ditches-Barricades

Demirtaş has said olive branch offered by Kurdish people on June 7 was received by Turkish people, yet AKP has turned to war policies upon its authority shaken.

Demirtaş: Peace is not Dream, We've Seen It is Possible

Demirtaş: Peace is not Dream, We've Seen It is Possible

HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş has said, “You’ve tried to scare, seize, suppress, but didn’t work out. Don’t further insist. Come, let us present peace to peoples”.

Yüksekdağ: Newroz Can’t be Banned, We Will Go On The Field

Yüksekdağ: Newroz Can’t be Banned, We Will Go On The Field

The roads have been closed ahead of the Newroz celebrations planned on Bakırköy Public Bazaar; police and anti-riot vehicles have been deployed on the area. HDP Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ has declared that they would go to Bakırköy.

Opposition Supports Davutoğlu’s Call for Lifting Parliamentary Immunity

Opposition Supports Davutoğlu’s Call for Lifting Parliamentary Immunity

CHP, HDP, and MPH have supported PM Davutoğlu’s proposal to “bring 506 summary of proceedings to parliament and lift parliamentary immunities”.

Summary of Proceedings Against Hezer from HDP at Prime Ministry

Summary of Proceedings Against Hezer from HDP at Prime Ministry

Ministry of Justice has submitted the summary of proceedings prepared with the request to lift the immunity of HDP Van MP Tuğba Sezer to Prime Ministry to be presented to the Grand National Assembly.

Davutoğlu: Will Meet Speakership of Parliament on Summary of Proceedings

Davutoğlu: Will Meet Speakership of Parliament on Summary of Proceedings

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has noted that everybody was free to express her/himself on the rostrum but exploiting immunity was inacceptable.

Solidarity Coordination from Sur to Cizre Formed

Solidarity Coordination from Sur to Cizre Formed

Solidarity Coordination from Sur to Cizre has announced the aid campaign initiated for residents of Cizre, Silopi, Nusaybin, Dargeçit, Silvan, Derik and Sur.

Probe into Demirtaş, Yüksekdağ Over ‘Call for March’

Probe into Demirtaş, Yüksekdağ Over ‘Call for March’

Probe has been launched into HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş and DBP Co-Chair Yüksek making call for the march to be held against curfews and operations in Sur district of Diyarbakır province.