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46 institutions call on Constitutional Court to be ‘impartial’ in HDP closure case

46 institutions call on Constitutional Court to be ‘impartial’ in HDP closure case

Releasing a joint statement on HDP closure case, organizations from several countries say, “We urge the government to respect the independence and impartiality of the judiciary by refraining from directly or indirectly influencing the Court’s decision”.

‘Children’s playgrounds have turned into an arsenal’

HDP CHILD COMMISSION

‘Children’s playgrounds have turned into an arsenal’

Speaking on behalf of the HDP Child Commission, Hüseyin Kaçmaz has underlined that the government has to reveal the truth and inform the public about the death of 16-year-old Muharrem Aksem, who was found dead in a shooting range.

New picture from jailed politicians Demirtaş, Mızraklı

New picture from jailed politicians Demirtaş, Mızraklı

The picture has been posted on the social media account of former Co-Chair of the HDP Selahattin Demirtaş, with the note, “We are walking together. We will surely reach that harbor together one day. See you soon…”

HDP demands an effective investigation into 16-year-old Aksem’s death

HDP demands an effective investigation into 16-year-old Aksem’s death

“In order to bring the death of Aksem into light in all aspects, an effective investigation must be conducted immediately and the responsible ones must definitely be revealed,” said Peoples’ Democratic Party Co-Chair Pervin Buldan.

HDP's Danış-Beştaş slams government over the 'gang of five' bill

HDP's Danış-Beştaş slams government over the 'gang of five' bill

"The oligarchs of the palace are buying one jet after another. There is the one percent living in luxury, and the people," Danış-Beştaş has said.

Survey: 13 percent think that HDP will be closed

Survey: 13 percent think that HDP will be closed

78.2 percent of the participants of a recent survey say that they will vote for the party to be founded by the HDP in case of its closure by the Constitutional Court. 9 percent say that they definitely will not vote for another party.

Armed attack on HDP office in southern Turkey

Armed attack on HDP office in southern Turkey

The attack in Erdemli, Mersin was carried out at night when the office was closed.

HDP MP Sarısaç sentenced to 1 year, 6 months in prison

HDP MP Sarısaç sentenced to 1 year, 6 months in prison

Peoples’ Democratic Party Van MP Murat Sarısaç has been sentenced to prison for “terrorism propaganda”. The announcement of the verdict has been deferred.

Council of Europe finds appointment of trustees in Turkey 'contrary to international law'

Council of Europe finds appointment of trustees in Turkey 'contrary to international law'

In a recent report, the Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities has found the trustees appointed by the AKP government to replace the elected HDP co-mayors to be “against the international law”.

Constitutional Court rejects the application of HDP MP Semra Güzel

Constitutional Court rejects the application of HDP MP Semra Güzel

Turkey’s top court has rejected the request for the annulment of the Parliamentary decision lifting the legislative immunity of HDP Diyarbakır MP Semra Güzel.

HDP’s Paylan to Erdoğan: Don’t send the finance minister abroad

HDP’s Paylan to Erdoğan: Don’t send the finance minister abroad

HDP Diyarbakır MP Garo Paylan has criticized Turkey’s Minister of Treasury and Finance Nureddin Nebati, who told investors in France, “We will tear down the bureaucracy. Chill, we have the President behind us.”

İHD, HDP denounce the detention of 23 women in Diyarbakır

İHD, HDP denounce the detention of 23 women in Diyarbakır

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Keskin spoke at a press conference at İHD Diyarbakır Branch and called on the “AKP to stop violence against women”. HDP’s Co-Spokespersons for Foreign Affairs Commission also released a written statement.

HDP: Turkey's economic crisis caused by decline in democracy

HDP: Turkey's economic crisis caused by decline in democracy

"In the law index, Turkey dropped from 80th place to 117th place from 2015 to 2021. Between 2015 and 2021, interest expenses increased from 53 billion to 181 billion liras," MP Katırcıoğlu has said.

Sancar: AKP, MHP aim to keep parliamentary majority despite losing public support

Sancar: AKP, MHP aim to keep parliamentary majority despite losing public support

The HDP co-leader has said that the ruling alliance is engaged in "political games" to keep the majority despite losing public support.

HDP's Paylan welcomes meeting of foreign ministers of Turkey, Armenia

HDP's Paylan welcomes meeting of foreign ministers of Turkey, Armenia

Peoples’ Democratic Party Diyarbakır MP Garo Paylan has expressed support in a social media message after Turkey’s Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu and his counterpart Mirzoyan from Armeni̇a met in Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

Legislative proposals by HDP, CHP: Abolish taxation on fuel oil

Legislative proposals by HDP, CHP: Abolish taxation on fuel oil

While the HDP has requested that the Value Added Tax and Special Consumption Tax levied on fuel oil such as gasoline and diesel be removed, the main opposition CHP has made the same request for the fuel oil used in public transportation.

HDP MP Gergerlioğlu files complaint against judge for imposing a travel ban

HDP MP Gergerlioğlu files complaint against judge for imposing a travel ban

HDP Kocaeli MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu has applied to the Board of Judges and Prosecutors and filed a complaint against the Public Prosecutor who requested an international travel ban on him and the judge who accepted the request.

HDP deputy Uca faces losing legislative immunity for saying 'Kurdistan'

HDP deputy Uca faces losing legislative immunity for saying 'Kurdistan'

Prosecutors have prepared a summary of proceedings against MP Feleknas Uca for "inciting people into hatred and animosity."

Justice Ministry rejects the request for moving Deniz Poyraz murder case to Kayseri

Justice Ministry rejects the request for moving Deniz Poyraz murder case to Kayseri

The Ministry of Justice has rejected the request for relocating the court case of arrested defendant Onur Gencer, who is on trial for killing Deniz Poyraz in HDP İzmir office.

‘As the number of physicians drops, Turkey calls retired physicians to duty’

‘As the number of physicians drops, Turkey calls retired physicians to duty’

Submitting a Parliamentary question, HDP MP Turan says, “As the employment of physicians has fallen short for reasons of violence, harsh working conditions and insufficient employee personal rights, retired physicians have been called to duty again”.

‘Turkey is on the brink of a wheat, bread crisis; support farmers’

LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL BY HDP

‘Turkey is on the brink of a wheat, bread crisis; support farmers’

HDP MP Garo Paylan recalls that Russia and Ukraine are Turkey’s leading partners for importing wheat and says that farmers in Turkey must be provided with incentives for wheat production in the face of an imminent wheat and bread crisis.

13 summaries of proceedings seek to lift 11 opposition MPs’ legislative immunity

13 summaries of proceedings seek to lift 11 opposition MPs’ legislative immunity

13 new summaries of proceedings against 11 HDP, TİP and main opposition CHP MPs have been sent to the Parliamentary Speaker’s Office.

HDP marks 28th anniversary of Kurdish MPs' arrest in parliament

HDP marks 28th anniversary of Kurdish MPs' arrest in parliament

On March 2, 1994, four of the first pro-Kurdish MPs in Turkey were arrested in the parliament after their legislative immunities were lifted. Exactly 28 years later, another Kurdish MP was stripped of her MP status.

Legislative immunity of HDP MP Semra Güzel lifted

Legislative immunity of HDP MP Semra Güzel lifted

HDP Diyarbakır MP Semra Güzel has been stripped of her legislative immunity in a vote taken at the General Assembly of the Parliament. “For Kurdish people, lifting her immunity means disregarding their will,” said HDP Group Deputy Chair Oluç.

Democracy Alliance: Turkey shouldn't be a party to dangerous conflict

UKRAINE INVASION

Democracy Alliance: Turkey shouldn't be a party to dangerous conflict

Turkey should not be a party to the "dangerous polarization and conflict that could ignite the third world war," according to the alliance led by the HDP.

Kobanî trial | ‘Forensic medical report on Aysel Tuğluk not signed by a neurologist’

10TH HEARING

Kobanî trial | ‘Forensic medical report on Aysel Tuğluk not signed by a neurologist’

At the 10th hearing of the Kobanî trial, the lawyer of Kurdish politician and ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk talked about her health and demanded her release.

28 February 2022

7 political parties hold second meeting for ‘democracy alliance’

7 political parties hold second meeting for ‘democracy alliance’

Holding their first meeting on January 18, seven political parties met again in Ankara. Making a statement after the meeting, the parties have expressed their support for peace against war, for labor against exploitation and for life against plunder of nature.

28 February 2022

‘No peace, democracy possible in Turkey without resolving the Kurdish question’

HDP CO-CHAIR SANCAR

‘No peace, democracy possible in Turkey without resolving the Kurdish question’

Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Co-Chair Sancar spoke at the 6th Ordinary Congress of the Democratic Regions Party (DBP): “If the existence, freedom and political will of the Kurdish people are under threat, a national unity in the face of this is inevitable”.

28 February 2022

Report on HDP's Semra Güzel submitted to General Assembly of the Parliament

Report on HDP's Semra Güzel submitted to General Assembly of the Parliament

The Parliamentary Joint Commission on Constitution and Justice has submitted its report in favor of lifting the legislative immunity of HDP MP Güzel to the General Assembly of the Parliament. Güzel faces two separate summaries of proceedings.

25 February 2022

'This is the last link in the chain of struggle for dominance between NATO, Russia'

HDP ON UKRAINE INVASION

'This is the last link in the chain of struggle for dominance between NATO, Russia'

The HDP Central Executive Board and İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener have released statements about the recent developments in Ukraine.

25 February 2022

HDP's Günay says the government ‘must side with peace in Ukraine-Russia war'

HDP's Günay says the government ‘must side with peace in Ukraine-Russia war'

Peoples’ Democratic Party Spokesperson Ebru Günay has said, “The developments unfolding in Ukraine is the hegemonic war between NATO and Russia” and called for negotiations and dialogue.

24 February 2022

European Parliament Rapporteur on Turkey visits CHP, İYİ Party and HDP

European Parliament Rapporteur on Turkey visits CHP, İYİ Party and HDP

In Turkey for some time to exchange opinions, European Parliament (EP) Standing Rapporteur on Turkey Nacho Sánchez Amor visited three opposition parties.

23 February 2022