content tagged with Selahattîn Demirtaş

ECtHR convicts Turkey in case of imprisoned HDP politicians

ECtHR convicts Turkey in case of imprisoned HDP politicians

The most recent European court ruling adds to the previous judgments against Turkey concerning Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ.

Demirtaş steps back from active politics but says 'I belong and I will continue to belong to HDP'

Demirtaş steps back from active politics but says 'I belong and I will continue to belong to HDP'

"In fact, Kılıçdaroğlu has won the elections. However, election frauds, the votes cast abroad, and the votes of those who were made citizens recently; all added up, Erdoğan has won this historical election. What we lived through has nothing to do with an election, democracy, or the people's will being reflected; not even close to it. All of what has happened was an operation," said the imprisoned politician.

Demirtaş announces retirement from active politics

Demirtaş announces retirement from active politics

The Kurdish politician recently criticized his HDP for its loss of votes in the elections on May 14.

Demirtaş hits back at Erdoğan over 'execution' slogans during re-election speech

Demirtaş hits back at Erdoğan over 'execution' slogans during re-election speech

When the president labeled the Kurdish politician a "terrorist" during his speech, the crowd responded by chanting slogans demanding his execution.

Baş shares Demirtaş's note after his visit to prison

Baş shares Demirtaş's note after his visit to prison

After visiting the Ex-Chairperson of People's Democratic Party in prison, the President of the Workers' Party of Turkey (TİP) posted Demirtaş's handwritten note which says that the two parties should strengthen the struggle together.

Green Left Party releases final declaration: 'Our mission is to end the one-man regime'

Green Left Party releases final declaration: 'Our mission is to end the one-man regime'

Facing closure, the HDP will compete in the elections under the Green Left Party.

Demirtaş responds to justice minister's 'Twitter restriction' statement

Demirtaş responds to justice minister's 'Twitter restriction' statement

Behind bars for over six years, the popular Kurdish politician continues to influence the country's politics through his Twitter account run by his family and lawyers.

13 January 2023

Bozdağ on social media posts of Demirtaş: 'We are working on it at the moment'

Bozdağ on social media posts of Demirtaş: 'We are working on it at the moment'

In response to a comment that the imprisoned ex-chairperson of HDP was "still leading his organization from prison through his social media posts", the Ministry of Justice said, "We are aware that regulation is needed here."

12 January 2023

Demirtaş explains his application to visit PKK leader

Demirtaş explains his application to visit PKK leader

"Saying delegations should be sent to İmralı is much more moral and legitimate than saying soldiers should be send across the border," Demirtaş wrote.

8 December 2022

Demirtaş on İstanbul explosion: I am only asking

Demirtaş on İstanbul explosion: I am only asking

"When I saw the event on TV, I recalled the near past. Without putting blame on anyone, without bringing anyone under suspicion, I just want to ask. Maybe the authorities will give satisfactory answers to these questions and we will feel comfortable."

16 November 2022

Lawsuit against Demirtaş over 'chemical attack' tweet

Lawsuit against Demirtaş over 'chemical attack' tweet

The imprisoned politician is charged with "propagandizing for a terrorist organization" and "insulting the institutions and organs of the state."

10 November 2022

Interior minister engages in Twitter feud with Demirtaş over deadly Mersin attack

Interior minister engages in Twitter feud with Demirtaş over deadly Mersin attack

The imprisoned Kurdish politician denounced the attack that left three killed. Minister Soylu accused him of "whitewashing" the PKK.

28 September 2022

Demirtaş shaves off hair in support of women's protests in Iran

Demirtaş shaves off hair in support of women's protests in Iran

Selahattin Demirtaş and Selçuk Mızraklı, the dismissed mayor of Diyarbakır, have expressed support for the protests against Mahsa Amini's killing in Iran.

23 September 2022

Letter from Demirtaş: Intellectuals have a historic responsibility

Letter from Demirtaş: Intellectuals have a historic responsibility

Drawing attention to the upcoming elections in the letter he has sent to journalists, including bianet’s project coordinator, Nadire Mater, the imprisoned politician underlined the importance of an alliance based on democracy but not any political party.

Appeals court overturns Selahattin Demirtaş’s prison sentence of 2 years, 6 months

Appeals court overturns Selahattin Demirtaş’s prison sentence of 2 years, 6 months

The court of appeals has ruled that the case file of jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş shall be sent back to the high criminal court, concluding that “dividing a part of the act and penalizing it partially is against the law as it is.”

Kobanî trial | Selahattin Demirtaş: The prosecutor was after a false statement

Kobanî trial | Selahattin Demirtaş: The prosecutor was after a false statement

Speaking as to the witness statement, jailed politician Demirtaş recalled that Baran “stated that he became a tool in the plot and signed the statement without reading it” and urged the court to file a complaint against the prosecutor and security.

New indictment against Demirtaş over tweet from nine years ago

New indictment against Demirtaş over tweet from nine years ago

The tweet subject to investigation included the slogan "Biji Serok Apo," Kurdish for "Long live leader Apo," according to the indictment.

Turkey to pass Khashoggi case to Saudi Arabia, 'complies with' ECtHR judgment on Kavala

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Turkey to pass Khashoggi case to Saudi Arabia, 'complies with' ECtHR judgment on Kavala

About the ECtHR judgments for the release of Selahattin Demirtaş and Osman Kavala, Minister Bozdağ said Turkey has enforced 88 percent of the European court rulings.

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…”

Turkey needs to 'find a formula' for Demirtaş, Kavala, says ruling AKP's deputy head

Turkey needs to 'find a formula' for Demirtaş, Kavala, says ruling AKP's deputy head

Since Turkey recognizes the ECtHR jurisdiction, it has to find a way to meet their requirements, according to Hayati Yazıcı.

EU rapporteur criticizes Turkey's 'reluctance' to implement ECtHR decisions on Demirtaş, Kavala

EU rapporteur criticizes Turkey's 'reluctance' to implement ECtHR decisions on Demirtaş, Kavala

The situation of rule of law and human rights remains the main obstacle to a positive agenda between Brussels and Ankara, Nacho Sánchez Amor has said.

25 February 2022

ECtHR: Lifting immunities of Demirtaş and HDP deputies violated freedom of expression

ECtHR: Lifting immunities of Demirtaş and HDP deputies violated freedom of expression

Months an 2016 amendment to the Constitution, 40 HDP deputies were stripped of their legislative immunities and several of them were put in prison.

1 February 2022

Erdoğan should let Öcalan speak rather than speaking on his behalf, says Demirtaş

Erdoğan should let Öcalan speak rather than speaking on his behalf, says Demirtaş

The president recently claimed that there is a rift between Demirtaş and the PKK leader and there will be a "showdown."

20 January 2022

Selahattin Demirtaş: I was born and compelled to be a politician

CLOSURE CASE SEEKING POLITICAL BAN

Selahattin Demirtaş: I was born and compelled to be a politician

Jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş is one of the 451 HDP politicians facing a political ban as part of the HDP closure case. Demirtaş has addressed a petition of defense to the Constitutional Court, which hears the closure case.

22 December 2021

‘Are you in?’: Demirtaş responds to Erdoğan’s ‘rally’ remarks

‘Are you in?’: Demirtaş responds to Erdoğan’s ‘rally’ remarks

Jailed politician Demirtaş has responded to Erdoğan’s targeting remarks: “I will be out for 2 hours and go to the meeting site with a single megaphone. You will hold a rally at the same site a day later. The one who gathers one person less will quit politics.”

10 December 2021

Demirtaş files a complaint against YouTuber Büşra Dede over insulting remarks

Demirtaş files a complaint against YouTuber Büşra Dede over insulting remarks

Jailed politician Demirtaş’s lawyer Cin has announced that they have filed a criminal complaint against YouTuber Büşra Dede over her insulting remarks targeting Demirtaş.

8 December 2021

Council of Europe urges Turkey to ‘release Selahattin Demirtaş immediately’

Council of Europe urges Turkey to ‘release Selahattin Demirtaş immediately’

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has called on the authorities in Turkey to ensure that jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş is released from prison immediately in compliance with the ECtHR ruling.

6 December 2021

Selahattin Demirtaş recommends the opposition to hold ‘7 joint rallies in 7 regions’

Selahattin Demirtaş recommends the opposition to hold ‘7 joint rallies in 7 regions’

Amid the growing economic crisis and increasing costs of living in Turkey, jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş has urged the opposition parties at the Parliament to hold a joint press conference and to call on the government to resign.

24 November 2021

Selahattin Demirtaş: The only way out for Turkey is snap elections

Selahattin Demirtaş: The only way out for Turkey is snap elections

Jailed politician Demirtaş has noted that the country is being very poorly governed and the only way out is snap elections: “The most urgent thing to do is to call for elections and to teach a lesson at the ballot box to those who have sold the country.”

22 November 2021

Demirtaş backs CHP leader's 'reconciliation' move

Demirtaş backs CHP leader's 'reconciliation' move

Kılıçdaroğlu has promised to reconcile with different segments of society, including the Kurds, Alevis, Jews, Christians and pious people.

18 November 2021

Demirtaş says next election a 'historic opportunity' for Turkey's working class

Demirtaş says next election a 'historic opportunity' for Turkey's working class

The jailed politician has listed several questions about how Turkey's left can become stronger in the next election.

15 November 2021

Başak Demirtaş and her doctor sentenced to prison

Başak Demirtaş and her doctor sentenced to prison

Sentenced to prison for “receiving a medical report contrary to facts,” Başak Demirtaş’s lawyer says, “In these days when Başak Demirtaş is targeted, it is not a coincidence that this ruling is handed down. It is a product of the mentality of punishment.”

12 November 2021