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Investigation Against Police Violence in Van

Investigation Against Police Violence in Van

The Van Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an ex officio investigation into the police violence against a disabled person named Fırat Koç. The Van Bar Association has also filed a criminal complaint about the incident.

22 August 2019 Ruken Tuncel

Police Violence in Van

Police Violence in Van

Security forces have once again intervened against the people protesting appointment of trustees to three Metropolitan Municipalities. In Van, police officers have used violence on the ones who took shelter in a coffeehouse.

Ministry of Interior Publishes its Decree on Trustees in Kurdish As Well

Ministry of Interior Publishes its Decree on Trustees in Kurdish As Well

Removing the Metropolitan Mayors of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin from office and appointing the governors as trustees in their place, the Ministry of Interior has released its statement on trustees in Kurdish as well.

Trustee Dissolves Van Metropolitan Municipal Council with an SMS

Trustee Dissolves Van Metropolitan Municipal Council with an SMS

Governor of Van Bilmez, who has been appointed as a trustee to the Municipality of Van, has dissolved the municipal council. Speaking to bianet, council members have denounced the decision: “The aim is to make the municipality dysfunctional.”

21 August 2019 Evrim Kepenek

CHP Chair Says 'Nation's Will Dealt a Blow' with Mayor Dismissals

CHP Chair Says 'Nation's Will Dealt a Blow' with Mayor Dismissals

Kılıçdaroğlu has said, "This is incompatible with democracy. This is a step taken with the spirit of a coup," after three mayors from the HDP were replaced with trustees by the Ministry of Interior.

Minister Soylu: We Extend the Time Given to Syrians in İstanbul

Minister Soylu: We Extend the Time Given to Syrians in İstanbul

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has stated that the appointment of trustees to the Metropolitan Municipalities of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin is a legal decision, not a political one. “Our duty is to reinstate them when the trials end”, he has indicated.

İmamoğlu Slams Rumors About Trustee Appointment to İstanbul Municipality

İmamoğlu Slams Rumors About Trustee Appointment to İstanbul Municipality

After the Interior Ministry replaced three mayors with trustees in southeastern cities, an opposition MP claimed the government "laid the groundwork" for the dismissal of the mayors of İstanbul and Ankara.

Protests Against Trustees: MPs Hospitalized, Journalists Detained

Protests Against Trustees: MPs Hospitalized, Journalists Detained

Appointment of trustees to HDP municipalities has been protested in İstanbul, Van, Mardin and Diyarbakır. The police have intervened against the protests. While 6 journalists have been detained in Mardin and Diyarbakır, the injured MPs have been hospitalized.

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.

Interior Minister: They Try to Make Turkey 'Center of Terrorism' Through Municipalities

Interior Minister: They Try to Make Turkey 'Center of Terrorism' Through Municipalities

Soylu spoke a day after the replacement of three mayors in southeastern cities with trustees.

Syriac Associations Federation: Peoples’ Will Seized Through Trustees

Syriac Associations Federation: Peoples’ Will Seized Through Trustees

The Syriac Associations Federation has released a statement regarding the appointment of trustees to the Metropolitan Municipalities of Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van: “Elections have no value left in Turkey in recent years.”

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

Joint Statement by 28 Bar Associations Against Removal of Mayors from Office

Joint Statement by 28 Bar Associations Against Removal of Mayors from Office

28 bar associations have released a joint statement and announced the removal of elected Metropolitan Mayors of Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van from office. “Turkey has once again woken up to a lawless morning”, the bars have stated.

Dismissal of HDP Mayors: Statements by Rights and Professional Organizations

Dismissal of HDP Mayors: Statements by Rights and Professional Organizations

The Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD), the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB), the Lawyers for Democracy, the Human Rights Association (İHD) and the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) have released statements on the dismissal of mayors.

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.

Former President Gül, Former PM Davutoğlu Criticize Dismissal of HDP Mayors

Former President Gül, Former PM Davutoğlu Criticize Dismissal of HDP Mayors

The two former prominent figures of the AKP criticized to the dismissal of three mayors, saying it is "against democracy."

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.”

Diyarbakır Bar Association Chair: Mayors' Removal From Office a Coup Against Judiciary

Diyarbakır Bar Association Chair: Mayors' Removal From Office a Coup Against Judiciary

Commenting on the decision on the dismissal of three metropolitan mayors, Diyarbakır Bar Association Chair Aydın has said, "Their legal status is the same as before the election. That hasn't changed. This is a coup against the judiciary."

19 August 2019 Hikmet Adal

Websites of Trustee Appointed Municipalities Closed: We are with you Very Soon

Websites of Trustee Appointed Municipalities Closed: We are with you Very Soon

After the Ministry of Interior has appointed trustees to Metropolitan Municipalities of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin, the official websites of the municipalities have been closed.

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.”

İstanbul Mayor Says Dismissal of HDP Mayors 'Unacceptable'

İstanbul Mayor Says Dismissal of HDP Mayors 'Unacceptable'

İmamoğlu has criticized the dismissal of the mayors of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin.

Joint Reaction Against Dismissal of 3 Mayors of HDP: Coup Against People’s Will

Joint Reaction Against Dismissal of 3 Mayors of HDP: Coup Against People’s Will

Several social media users, including politicians from the HDP, CHP and SP have denounced the appointment of trustees to HDP’s Metropolitan Municipalities of Van, Diyarbakır and Mardin, who have been removed from office earlier in the day.

Diyarbakır's Ousted Mayor: 'Democratic Will is Murdered'

Diyarbakır's Ousted Mayor: 'Democratic Will is Murdered'

Selçuk Mizraklı has said, "The last crumbs of democracy in Turkey have been eliminated with this decision. There are no individual victims. The victim is Turkey's democracy and its entire electorate," on his dismissal as the mayor of Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality.

19 August 2019 Ruken Tuncel

Metropolitan Mayors of Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van Removed from Office

Metropolitan Mayors of Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van Removed from Office

The Ministry of Interior has announced that Metropolitan Mayors of Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van have been removed from office on the ground that there are ongoing investigations against them at heavy penal courts.

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