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İstanbul Municipal Council member Kaba resigns from AKP: ‘Drifting away from justice…’

İstanbul Municipal Council member Kaba resigns from AKP: ‘Drifting away from justice…’

Amine Cansu Kaba has announced her resignation from the ruling party on social media. Kaba was also working in the executive of the AKP Üsküdar Women’s Branch and serving as the Üsküdar District Vice Chair for the AKP.

Ankara Bar Association Chair Koranel resigns from office

Ankara Bar Association Chair Koranel resigns from office

Arguing that “a perception operation was launched against him after he came into office as the Ankara Bar Chair”, Koranel has resigned from office “with the aim of waging an independent struggle against the mentalities trying to patronize”.

Konya Medical Chamber Chair Eyüp Çetin resigns from AKP over Erdoğan’s remarks

Konya Medical Chamber Chair Eyüp Çetin resigns from AKP over Erdoğan’s remarks

Underlining that “reducing the several problems of physicians to wages and throwing them to the people will increase violence in healthcare”, Konya Medical Chamber Chair Dr. Eyüp Çetin has resigned from the membership of the ruling AKP.

With their report on torture censored, 6 members of ‘Human Rights Center’ resign

ANKARA BAR ASSOCIATION

With their report on torture censored, 6 members of ‘Human Rights Center’ resign

The administration of Ankara Bar has not shared its Human Rights Center’s report on torture allegations concerning Ankara Security Directorate. Six members of the center have resigned. Lawyers say similar incidents have been going on for some time.

9 February 2022

4 journalists resign from Cumhuriyet following dismissed chief editor’s resignation

4 journalists resign from Cumhuriyet following dismissed chief editor’s resignation

After eight employees of daily Cumhuriyet, also members of a labor union, were dismissed, Küçükkaya was also removed from office as the Editor-in-Chief after expressing support. With Küçükkaya having resigned, four others have followed suit.

17 December 2021

People protest economic crisis across Turkey, call on AKP to resign

People protest economic crisis across Turkey, call on AKP to resign

Several people in different cities across Turkey took to the streets and protested the economic crisis and high cost of living. They urged the government to resign.

24 November 2021

Cumhuriyet Editor-in-Chief Küçükkaya withdraws his resignation

Cumhuriyet Editor-in-Chief Küçükkaya withdraws his resignation

Having resigned amid the “anti-union pressure” of Cumhuriyet Foundation Chair Alev Coşkun, Aykut Küçükkaya is once again the Editor-in-Chief of Cumhuriyet.

‘We have lost at least as many more citizens due to indirect causes’

HEALTH MINISTER KOCA

‘We have lost at least as many more citizens due to indirect causes’

Health Minister Koca has said that 50 thousand people have died of COVID-19 in Turkey according to WHO criteria, adding, “We have lost at least as many more citizens due to indirect causes.” 134 delta cases have been reportedly diagnosed in 16 cities.

3 suspects detained for ‘blackmailing’ an MP

HE RESIGNED FROM CHP

3 suspects detained for ‘blackmailing’ an MP

Having resigned from the main opposition CHP, Denizli MP Sancar alleges that some people are blackmailing him with the images they took.

İnce to resign from CHP: ‘We offer people a third way’

İnce to resign from CHP: ‘We offer people a third way’

Muharrem İnce, a former CHP MP and its Presidential candidate in the last election, has announced that he will resign from CHP membership during the day. “We will be an opportunity, a way out, an option for people,” he has said about his new movement.

8 February 2021

Three CHP deputies resign to join splinter movement led by former presidential candidate

Three CHP deputies resign to join splinter movement led by former presidential candidate

İnce has said that he will launch his new party in the coming months.

1 February 2021

AKP's Nevşehir Mayor resigns from office and the party

AKP's Nevşehir Mayor resigns from office and the party

Amid allegations that he was summoned to the ruling AKP’s Central Office with a request for his resignation, Nevşehir Provincial Mayor Rasim Arı has resigned from office and the party, citing health problems as the reason for his resignation.

1 February 2021

Health Ministry lifts restriction on health workers’ leaves, retirement

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

Health Ministry lifts restriction on health workers’ leaves, retirement

The Ministry of Health of Turkey has lifted the restrictions previously imposed on health workers’ right to take leave of absence and retire as part of coronavirus measures.

20 January 2021

Advisor to Boğaziçi University President resigns

Advisor to Boğaziçi University President resigns

Resigning from office amid protests against the appointment of university president, Prof. Zafer Yenal has said, “Let’s keep working harder for goodness and beauty so that we will not see a university with its gates handcuffed again.”

Bülent Arınç resigns from Presidential High Advisory Board

Bülent Arınç resigns from Presidential High Advisory Board

Criticized by President and AKP Chair Erdoğan for saying that Selahattin Demirtaş and Osman Kavala should be released, Presidential High Advisory Board member Arınç, also a former Parliamentary Speaker from the AKP, has resigned from office.

25 November 2020

‘Health workers are exhausted, resignations have increased’

COVID-19 IN ANTEP & BATMAN

‘Health workers are exhausted, resignations have increased’

While Antep Medical Chamber Chair Ateş says that at least 10 physicians have resigned from each public hospital, Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES) Batman Chair Topkan notes that 15 nurses have requested their retirement.

20 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Administrative Board of Union of Turkish Bar Associations calls on its Chair to resign

IN THE WAKE OF 'DEFENSE MARCH'

Administrative Board of Union of Turkish Bar Associations calls on its Chair to resign

Four members of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations (TBB) Administrative Board have called on Metin Feyzioğlu to resign from office as the TBB Chair.

Mustafa Yeneroğlu Resigns from Ruling AKP

Mustafa Yeneroğlu Resigns from Ruling AKP

AKP İstanbul MP Mustafa Yeneroğlu has announced that he has resigned from the AKP.

30 October 2019

Former PM Davutoğlu: We Resign from AKP

Former PM Davutoğlu: We Resign from AKP

Making a statement for the press about the request for his discharge from the ruling AKP, former Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has stated, “The AK Party no longer has the opportunity to be a remedy for the problems of our country.”

13 September 2019

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu: 90 Percent of Subsidiary Company Chairs Have Resigned

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu: 90 Percent of Subsidiary Company Chairs Have Resigned

Requesting the resignation of municipal subsidiary company chairs since he took office, İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has stated that “almost 90 percent of them have handed in their resignation.”

Ali Babacan Resigns from AKP: I Have Drifted Away Mentally and Emotionally

Ali Babacan Resigns from AKP: I Have Drifted Away Mentally and Emotionally

Former Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Babacan has resigned from the ruling AKP. Babacan, who was among the co-founders of the party, is reportedly preparing to establish a new party with former President Abdullah Gül.

More Resignations from Cumhuriyet Newspaper

More Resignations from Cumhuriyet Newspaper

In the wake of change in its management, journalists Aydın Engin, Çiğdem Toker, Hakan Kara, Ahmet Tulgar, Melis Alphan, Bağış Erten and reader representative Güray Öz have resigned from Cumhuriyet daily newspaper.

10 September 2018

All Municipality Bureaucrats in Ankara Asked to Resign

All Municipality Bureaucrats in Ankara Asked to Resign

Ankara Mayor Mustafa Tuna who has taken Gökçek’s place has asked for resignation of all bureaucrats at the municipality.

8 November 2017

CHP Details Threat Against Balıkesir Mayor: Uğur’s Wife was Detained

CHP Details Threat Against Balıkesir Mayor: Uğur’s Wife was Detained

CHP Balıkesir MP has given details on “threat” allegation by Balıkesir Mayor Uğur, who was among the mayors that were asked to resign by President Erdoğan.

1 November 2017

Government Spokesperson: Resignation of Uğur is a Personal Choice

Government Spokesperson: Resignation of Uğur is a Personal Choice

Speaking about the resignation of Uğur, who declared that he was threatened, government spokesperson Bozdağ has said, “It is a personal choice” and added that legal channels are open with respect to threat.

31 October 2017

Balıkesir Mayor Resigns: I’ve Been Threatened

Balıkesir Mayor Resigns: I’ve Been Threatened

Among the mayors who were asked to resign, Balıkesir Mayor Uğur has resigned from his post and party, and added: I’ve been threatened.

31 October 2017

AKP Spokesperson: Calling for Resignation is not an Anti-Democratic Practice

AKP Spokesperson: Calling for Resignation is not an Anti-Democratic Practice

AKP Deputy Chair and its Spokesperson Ünal has commented on resignation of Ankara Mayor Gökçek.

30 October 2017

Gökçek Meets Erdoğan, Declares He Will Resign

Gökçek Meets Erdoğan, Declares He Will Resign

Serving as Ankara Mayor since 1994, Melih Gökçek has announced that he will resign from his post.

24 October 2017

Erdoğan: Mayors Must Do What They Have to Do

Erdoğan: Mayors Must Do What They Have to Do

Concerning Ankara, Bursa and Balıkesir mayors being asked to resign, President Erdoğan has said, “They will and must do what they have to do before we do something about it”.

19 October 2017

Statement by Presidency on Resignation Rumors of Gökçek: Allegations are Fiction

Statement by Presidency on Resignation Rumors of Gökçek: Allegations are Fiction

It has been reported that President Erdoğan met with Ankara Mayor Gökçek but not with Balıkesir Mayor Uğur.

Museum Project Discussed, not Resignation, According to Ankara Mayor Gökçek’s Statement

Museum Project Discussed, not Resignation, According to Ankara Mayor Gökçek’s Statement

Following his meeting with Erdoğan, Ankara Mayor Gökçek who has been facing the allegations that he was asked to resign, has said, “I’ve presented all details of the museum to be built in front of the [Presidential] Palace to Mr. President”.

Erdoğan: Asking for Resignation Shouldn’t be Found Odd

Erdoğan: Asking for Resignation Shouldn’t be Found Odd

Concerning the allegations that some mayors will be asked to resign, President Erdoğan has said, “Everything is good when one is brought to a post, but why asking them to leave is found odd?”

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