Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu

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Turkey's main opposition leader urges foreign countries not to invest in Canal İstanbul

Turkey's main opposition leader urges foreign countries not to invest in Canal İstanbul

Kılıçdaroğlu has sent letters to all diplomatic missions in Turkey in their own languages, warning them against the ecological destruction to be caused by the project.

8 November 2021

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: Demirtaş and Kavala are unjustly behind bars

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: Demirtaş and Kavala are unjustly behind bars

“There are Demirtaş and Kavala, who are unjustly held behind bars; this is unacceptable to my conscience,” says main opposition CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

2 November 2021

‘We will not stay silent in the face of threats against the opposition’

‘We will not stay silent in the face of threats against the opposition’

A group of NGOs have denounced President Erdoğan for showing the video of the attempted lynch against main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu at the AKP group meeting, underlining that the government encourages attacks on the opposition.

1 November 2021

‘There are threats against me, but I don’t care,’ says main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu

‘There are threats against me, but I don’t care,’ says main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu

CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has said, “The politics has gotten rough recently. There are threats against me. I really don’t care. No matter what they do, they cannot turn me away from the course that I believe in.”

29 October 2021

CHP, HDP slam government over extended troop deployment in Iraq, Syria

CHP, HDP slam government over extended troop deployment in Iraq, Syria

The parliament yesterday passed a motion extending Turkey's troop deployment in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.

27 October 2021

Opposition parties to complete parliamentary system roadmap by December

Opposition parties to complete parliamentary system roadmap by December

Six opposition parties have been working to determine their shared principles for a return to a parliamentary system.

21 October 2021

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu reiterates warning to bureaucrats

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu reiterates warning to bureaucrats

There are two types of bureaucrats in the state, according to Kılıçdaroğlu: those who work for the state and those who work for "the palace, rent-seekers and drug barons."

19 October 2021

Opposition worried Erdoğan may resort to violence; Erdoğan's supporters fear vengeance

WEEKLY ROUNDUP #12

Opposition worried Erdoğan may resort to violence; Erdoğan's supporters fear vengeance

The political violence debate • TÜGVA papers reveal “systematic favoritism” • Journalists discuss trust in the media • The government's apetite for armament • Turkey becomes a leading country in organized crime

19 October 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Vice President files a criminal complaint against main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu

‘CALL TO BUREAUCRATS’

Vice President files a criminal complaint against main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu

Vice President Fuat Oktay has filed a criminal complaint against CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu over his video where he made a call to bureaucrats.

19 October 2021

Opposition leaders wary of possible 'political assassinations' in Turkey

Opposition leaders wary of possible 'political assassinations' in Turkey

Recalling recent incidents of political violence and President Erdoğan's statements, opposition leaders have expressed concerns over possible political murders.

12 October 2021

CHP leader promises to repatriate refugees, mend relations with Damascus

CHP leader promises to repatriate refugees, mend relations with Damascus

Turkey should send refugees back to Syria and deploy a peacekeeping force if necessary, Kılıçdaroğlu has said.

28 September 2021

‘We will bring peace to this country,’ says main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu

‘We will bring peace to this country,’ says main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu

CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has responded to MHP Chair Bahçeli, who said, “There is no Kurdish issue”: “Yes, there is an issue. Where will this issue be resolved? At the Parliament. This is so loud and clear.”

22 September 2021

‘No actor can be ignored’ in resolving the Kurdish question, says HDP’s Sancar

‘TO BE RESOLVED AT PARLIAMENT’

‘No actor can be ignored’ in resolving the Kurdish question, says HDP’s Sancar

Amid debates on “interlocutors in resolving the Kurdish question”, HDP Co-Chair Sancar reiterates that the place to resolve it is the Parliament, noting that “bringing the role of İmralı and HDP up against each other makes it harder to have a holistic approach.”

22 September 2021

'Parliament is where the Kurdish question is to be resolved,' says Demirtaş

'Parliament is where the Kurdish question is to be resolved,' says Demirtaş

Behind bars for nearly five years, former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has said, “The HDP aspires to resolve all problems of Turkey, including the Kurdish question; it is a political actor of its own will and it is, of course, an interlocutor.”

21 September 2021

‘We can resolve the Kurdish question with HDP,’ says main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu

‘We can resolve the Kurdish question with HDP,’ says main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu

CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu says, “If the Kurdish question is to be resolved, we can resolve it with a legitimate body. Therefore, I think the Peoples’ Democratic Party must be at the Parliament.”

20 September 2021

‘2 million children deprived of education in Turkey’

CHP CHAIR KILIÇDAROĞLU

‘2 million children deprived of education in Turkey’

Main opposition CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has slammed President Erdoğan over his announcement that 15,000 new teachers will be appointed to work in public schools: “There is a need for 107,000 teachers and 43,627 classrooms.”

10 September 2021

CHP slams Erdoğan over ‘no customs duty’ for import of grains, legumes

CHP slams Erdoğan over ‘no customs duty’ for import of grains, legumes

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu and İstanbul MP Tekin have slammed the decision for reducing the customs duty for grains and legumes to zero. CHP Niğde MP Gürer has also visited agricultural workers and voiced their complaints and requests.

8 September 2021

Main opposition leader claims Turkey's Central Bank reserves at minus 53 billion dollars

Main opposition leader claims Turkey's Central Bank reserves at minus 53 billion dollars

Earlier, President Erdoğan said the Central Bank had 109 billion dollars of foreign exchange reserves.

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

It's too early to say that Turkey's plan to keep running the Kabul airport is terminated as "new circumstances have emerged," Turkey's foreign minister has said.

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

Both the US and European countries have suggested that Turkey can host Afghans fleeing from the Taliban.

CHP, HDP warn against racism after attacks on refugees in Ankara

CHP, HDP warn against racism after attacks on refugees in Ankara

After a person was stabbed to death in a fight between refugees and locals in Altındağ, Ankara, people attacked shops and homes of refugees in the district for two nights in a row.

Presidency to pay damages to main opposition CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu

Presidency to pay damages to main opposition CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu

CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has won his legal struggle over leaking of information about an alleged profiling kept in the Prime Ministry’s archive to the press.

Bahçeli says opposition living in a 'fantasy world' amid calls for snap election

Bahçeli says opposition living in a 'fantasy world' amid calls for snap election

The main opposition leader has said that "The Erdoğan era is over" while MHP leader Bahçeli has accused the opposition of acting in unison with "enemies of Turkey."

Main opposition leader slams Erdoğan over his 'summer palace'

Main opposition leader slams Erdoğan over his 'summer palace'

Images of the president's summer house have been made public for the first time.

Summaries of proceedings against 20 MPs, including main opposition leader

Summaries of proceedings against 20 MPs, including main opposition leader

The summaries of proceedings seeking to lift the legislative immunity of 20 MPs, including 15 HDP MPs and CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, have been presented to the Parliamentary Speaker’s Office.

Erdoğan sues main opposition leader, demands half a million lira

Erdoğan sues main opposition leader, demands half a million lira

Filing a lawsuit against CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu over his speech at the CHP group meeting this week, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan demands 500 thousand lira in damages “because his personal rights were violated.”

Turkey has become a top money laundering country, says main opposition leader

Turkey has become a top money laundering country, says main opposition leader

Kılıçdaroğlu has claimed that the scale of corruption and informal economy has reached an unprecedented level in the country.

Erdoğan says Canal İstanbul financing to continue regardless of his future

Erdoğan says Canal İstanbul financing to continue regardless of his future

The main opposition party says it "won't pay a dime" for the canal project once it assumes power as Turkey breaks the ground for the canal.

Appointed rector Bulu responds to CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu’s criticisms

Appointed rector Bulu responds to CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu’s criticisms

Melih Bulu, the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, has made a statement in response to the criticisms of main opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, saying, “Putting aside his tone, I would like to recall a few things as to the essence of the matter.”

Mafia is the 'third partner' of Turkey's ruling alliance, says main opposition leader

SEDAT PEKER VIDEOS

Mafia is the 'third partner' of Turkey's ruling alliance, says main opposition leader

Kılıçdaroğlu has criticized the government over Sedat Peker's YouTube videos and the new closure case against the HDP.

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu insistent on his call for ‘ballot box'

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu insistent on his call for ‘ballot box'

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has reiterated his call for snap elections: “What should we do to prevent the burden placed on the nation’s shoulders from getting heavier with each passing day? Let’s bring in the ballot box and hold elections.”

CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu reiterates his call for a snap election

CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu reiterates his call for a snap election

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has said, “This government is a government that places serious burdens on our shoulders. For this reason, we have to hold snap elections as soon as possible.”