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Police raid HDP office in Şırnak

Police raid HDP office in Şırnak

The officers seized a computer, a booklet and a poster while no one was taken into custody.

24 October 2023

Green Left Party campaign office vandalized in İstanbul

Green Left Party campaign office vandalized in İstanbul

The perpetrators drew three crescents, a Turkish nationalist symbol, and wrote insults on the walls of the office.

HDP Bursa co-chair detained in police raid

HDP Bursa co-chair detained in police raid

The reason for the detention is not yet clear. Many people were detained after yesterday's Newroz celebrations in the city. He was later released.

Dozens of HDP members detained in six provinces

Dozens of HDP members detained in six provinces

Police raided several homes in various parts of the country to detain HDP members.

Five HDP members remanded in custody, two released

Five HDP members remanded in custody, two released

The party members are charged with "being a member of an illegal organization."

Several HDP members, executives detained in raids in İstanbul

Several HDP members, executives detained in raids in İstanbul

A journalist is among the detainees. The reason for the raids has not yet been disclosed.

Two people released after detentions in front of HDP headquarters

Two people released after detentions in front of HDP headquarters

Eight people were destined during yesterday's incidents where a police officer threatened to shoot an HDP deputy.

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.

Twelve detained in investigation into HDP congress

Twelve detained in investigation into HDP congress

Prosecutors are investigating the party's congress in İstanbul over "slogans and songs praising terrorists."

17 December 2021

There is 'organized spoliation of evidence' in Deniz Poyraz murder case, says HDP

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There is 'organized spoliation of evidence' in Deniz Poyraz murder case, says HDP

The HDP has stated that there is an organized spoliation of evidence in the investigation into the deadly armed attack that claimed the life of Deniz Poyraz in the HDP İzmir office and the trial has been based on this.

18 November 2021

Criminal complaint against retired intelligence chief after torture confessions

Criminal complaint against retired intelligence chief after torture confessions

In recent interviews, Mehmet Eymür admitted that Turkey's security and intelligence organizations committed torture and extrajudicial killings.

17 November 2021

Kobanî trial: Prosecutor demands criminal complaints as defendants, lawyers protest court

Kobanî trial: Prosecutor demands criminal complaints as defendants, lawyers protest court

The defendants and their attorneys did not attend today's hearing in protest of what they call an unfair trial.

11 November 2021

'We won't surrender': Scores detained as HDP marks fifth year of mass arrest of MPs

'We won't surrender': Scores detained as HDP marks fifth year of mass arrest of MPs

Having faced a government crackdown over the past five years, the HDP has held protest across the country.

4 November 2021

Progressive Alliance declares solidarity with the HDP

Progressive Alliance declares solidarity with the HDP

Encompassing 135 social democratic and socialist parties from 93 countries, the Progressive Alliance has adopted a resolution: "We note, especially, the continued harassment of the HDP and call for an immediate reversal of this attack on democracy."

HDP wants solution to Kurdish question for supporting opposition against Erdoğan

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HDP wants solution to Kurdish question for supporting opposition against Erdoğan

Kurdish question is becoming a key issue in the next election • Student housing protests spread across the country • Erdoğan voices discontent over relations with Biden administration • Two refugees went missing after being pushed into river

27 September 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Kurdish question debate: HDP rebukes Erdoğan, praises opposition leader

Kurdish question debate: HDP rebukes Erdoğan, praises opposition leader

Statements by the main opposition party's leader have triggered a new debate on the Kurdish question.

24 September 2021

Next election will be most important in Turkey's history, says Demirtaş

Next election will be most important in Turkey's history, says Demirtaş

If the AKP wins the election, Turkey will be dragged into an authoritarian regime that will last for decades, the imprisoned politician has asserted.

13 September 2021

'Everybody is aware that HDP will be a key power in the next elections'

'Everybody is aware that HDP will be a key power in the next elections'

While the ruling party is losing votes, the opposition should do more than just watching it to win the next election, HDP Co-Chair Sancar has said.

Kurdish voters' choice will determine the outcome of next election, says Demirtaş

Kurdish voters' choice will determine the outcome of next election, says Demirtaş

If the HDP is closed, the ruling AKP will definitely lose the election, the imprisoned former co-leader of the HDP has said.

HDP requests additional time for defense in closure case

HDP requests additional time for defense in closure case

The party faces closure because of its alleged ties to the PKK. A previous indictment seeking the closure of the party was turned down in April.

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.

HDP will be a key player 'even if it is closed,' says Sancar

HDP will be a key player 'even if it is closed,' says Sancar

HDP Co-Chair Sncar has said the recent armed attacks against the party are not individual cases but part of a plan against the democratic powers in Turkey.

HDP may not repeat its support to opposition in next election, warns Buldan

HDP may not repeat its support to opposition in next election, warns Buldan

While the opposition needs the HDP's support to defeat the AKP in the next election, it still avoids appearing together with it, says HDP CO-Chair Buldan.

Second armed attack on HDP in a month

Second armed attack on HDP in a month

A man fired shots at the HDP's district office in Marmaris, Muğla. No one was hurt in the attack and the assailant has been detained.

14 July 2021 Ruken Tuncel

'Bahçeli has now claimed the HDP attack'

'Bahçeli has now claimed the HDP attack'

Politicians, lawyers and rights advocates have reacted to the MHP leader's remarks on the deadly armed assault on the HDP.

MHP's Bahçeli calls killed HDP member 'a militia accomplice'

MHP's Bahçeli calls killed HDP member 'a militia accomplice'

The MHP leader has asserted that the armed assault was a "plot" and the killed person was working for the PKK.

'Police view HDP attack as a simple murder case'

'Police view HDP attack as a simple murder case'

Attorney Murat Yılmaz from the Progressive Lawyers' Association has explained to bianet how the perpetrator of the attack was sent behind bars within less than 24 hours.

18 June 2021 Hikmet Adal

President makes no mention of HDP attack in speech

President makes no mention of HDP attack in speech

Both President Erdoğan and Interior Minister Soylu have remained silent on yesterday's armed assault on the HDP that left a person dead.

Lawyers' groups say Ministry of Interior responsible for the armed attack on HDP

Lawyers' groups say Ministry of Interior responsible for the armed attack on HDP

In a joint statement, lawyers noted that the assailant was able to enter the building with a weapon despite a "police checkpoint, police vehicles and dozens of police officers whose duty is to 'protect' the HDP."

MHP leader rules out HDP assailant's ties to his party after 'grey wolf' photos

MHP leader rules out HDP assailant's ties to his party after 'grey wolf' photos

After the assailant's social media photos with him displaying the "grey wolf" sign emerged, Bahçeli released a statement on Twitter, saying that "No one can implicate the MHP over a villain."

'Had the assailant come half an hour later, he would have committed a big massacre'

ATTACK ON HDP

'Had the assailant come half an hour later, he would have committed a big massacre'

HDP Co-Chair Buldan spoke at the party's İzmir office following the armed attack that killed party employee Deniz Poyraz.

'If these attacks are not prevented, things can go as far as political assassinations'

ATTACK ON HDP

'If these attacks are not prevented, things can go as far as political assassinations'

Leaders of political parties say the attack was carried out after the ruling party "marked the HDP as a target."

17 June 2021 Ruken Tuncel

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