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‘Why Doesn’t Constitutional Court Take Any Action About Application of Demirtaş?’

‘Why Doesn’t Constitutional Court Take Any Action About Application of Demirtaş?’

Lawyer Kayaoğlu has emphasized that the Constitutional Court, which has recently concluded that freedom of expression of Sırrı Süreyya Önder is violated, has not yet responded to the application of imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş.

3 October 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Demirtaş to be Given 'Award for Political Courage'

Demirtaş to be Given 'Award for Political Courage'

The Germany-based Progressive Alliance will give the 2019 award to the HDP's former co-chair who is currently behind bars.

1 October 2019 Ruken Tuncel

Attorneys of Selahattin Demirtaş: They Looked for a Judge to Interrogate and Arrest Him

Attorneys of Selahattin Demirtaş: They Looked for a Judge to Interrogate and Arrest Him

Making a statement about the verdict of arrest given for imprisoned former HDP Co-Chairs Demirtaş and Yüksekdağ, the attorneys of Demirtaş have announced that they will file a criminal complaint against all responsible parties.

23 September 2019

Verdict of Arrest for Imprisoned Former HDP Co-Chairs Yüksekdağ and Demirtaş

Verdict of Arrest for Imprisoned Former HDP Co-Chairs Yüksekdağ and Demirtaş

A verdict of arrest has been given for imprisoned former HDP Co-Chairs Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ after they deposed as part of the investigation launched by Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office earlier today.

20 September 2019

New Investigation and Request for Arrest Against Selahattin Demirtaş

New Investigation and Request for Arrest Against Selahattin Demirtaş

Lawyer Ramazan Demir has stated, “They are trying to arrest Selahattin Demirtaş on the same charge he was arrested, put on trial for three years and released last week”.

20 September 2019

Hearing of Demirtaş Held at ECtHR: Verdict to be Announced at a Later Date

Hearing of Demirtaş Held at ECtHR: Verdict to be Announced at a Later Date

The hearing of imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş at the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has been held. The judges are expected to announce their judgement at a later date.

18 September 2019

Attorneys of Demirtaş Appeal for 'Deduction'

Attorneys of Demirtaş Appeal for 'Deduction'

Attorneys of the former HDP co-chair have applied to the court for the deduction of the time he served in prison from the prison term he was given. Demirtaş will be released if the application is accepted.

11 September 2019

Court Unanimously Rejects Appeal Against Release Verdict for Demirtaş

Court Unanimously Rejects Appeal Against Release Verdict for Demirtaş

A court gave a release verdict for the former HDP co-chair on September 2.

10 September 2019

European Socialists Call for Release of Demirtaş

European Socialists Call for Release of Demirtaş

"These charges are politically motivated and their only purpose is to remove the democratic opposition," said Sergei Stanishev, the leader of the PES.

4 September 2019

Prosecutor Objects to Release Verdict for Demirtaş

Prosecutor Objects to Release Verdict for Demirtaş

A higher court will examine the objection of the prosecutor's office that said the arrest of the former HDP co-chair is a "reasonable measure."

3 September 2019

'Demirtaş Release Verdict Related to Upcoming ECtHR Hearing', Says Attorney

'Demirtaş Release Verdict Related to Upcoming ECtHR Hearing', Says Attorney

Attorney Karaman, prior to Demirtaş's hearing at the Grand Chamber of the ECtHR, assessed yesterday's release verdict to bianet: "I asked for a release a few days ago, they refused. What has changed and they rule for a release now?"

3 September 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Release Verdict for Former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş

Release Verdict for Former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş

Demirtaş will continue to stay in prison as he was convicted in another case.

2 September 2019

Demirtaş: CHP Shouldn't Ignore Kurds in 'Syria Conference'

Demirtaş: CHP Shouldn't Ignore Kurds in 'Syria Conference'

The HDP's former co-chair has expressed his opinion on Turkey's possible intervention in Syria and the "Syria conference" the main opposition will hold.

Support Rises for #freedemirtas Campaign

Support Rises for #freedemirtas Campaign

A social media campaign has been launched for Selahattin Demirtaş, the former HDP Co-Chair who has been behind bars for almost three years. Thousands of messages of support and solidarity are posted under the hashtag #freedemirtas.

ECtHR: Freedom of Expression of Demirtaş Violated

ECtHR: Freedom of Expression of Demirtaş Violated

The court has ruled that the imprisoned former co-chair of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) shall be paid a compensation of 2,500 euros.

Fomer HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş Draws CHP MP Tanrıkulu in Prison

Fomer HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş Draws CHP MP Tanrıkulu in Prison

HDP’s imprisoned former Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has drawn the charcoal portrait of CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu. Tanrıkulu has shared the picture on Twitter, attaching the note, “It will be the grand memory from this period for me.”

İstanbul Mayor Visits HDP: 'Why is Demirtaş Arrested?'

İstanbul Mayor Visits HDP: 'Why is Demirtaş Arrested?'

In a visit to the HDP İstanbul organization, İmamoğlu has said, "He is arrested but why? Like everyone, I want to understand this. In this context, I want to state that I side with anyone who is unjustly treated in terms of law."

‘Those Seeing Kurds as “Easy to Deceive Simpletons” Have Always Been Mistaken’

FORMER HDP CO-CHAIR SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ

‘Those Seeing Kurds as “Easy to Deceive Simpletons” Have Always Been Mistaken’

Answering the questions of daily Yeni Yaşam ahead of İstanbul elections, former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş said, “HDP voters will go to ballot box with stronger determination. Those seeing Kurds as ‘easy to deceive simpletons’ have always been mistaken.”

‘We Believe That Discourse of İmamoğlu Should be Supported for Today’

STATEMENT BY DEMİRTAŞ AHEAD OF İSTANBUL REPEAT ELECTIONS

‘We Believe That Discourse of İmamoğlu Should be Supported for Today’

Making a call from prison to İstanbulites ahead of repeat elections on June 23, HDP former Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has said, “We believe that the discourse of İmamoğlu should be supported for today. Because we are beautiful together.”

Demirtaş: CHP Doesn’t Owe Anything to Us, It Owes Service to People

Demirtaş: CHP Doesn’t Owe Anything to Us, It Owes Service to People

Giving his first interview after calling his voters to go to polls in local elections, HDP’s imprisoned former Co-Chair Demirtaş has said, “Municipalities of CHP do not owe anything to us, but they owe an equal, just, transparent and democratic service to people.”

Demirtaş: Election Result A 'Total Fiasco' for AKP-MHP Bloc

Demirtaş: Election Result A 'Total Fiasco' for AKP-MHP Bloc

HDP's imprisoned former co-chair has said, "This is the success of the HDP, it would be wrong to view it as my success," on the March 31 local elections.

Demirtaş: Please Go to Polls and Cast your Vote

Demirtaş: Please Go to Polls and Cast your Vote

HDP's imprisoned former Co-Chair Demirtaş has appeared on Twitter two days into the local elections: "Maybe I won't be with you at the night of the election, but I will be looking at the same screen in my cell."

Mail Interview With Demirtaş: 'No One Should Fall Into Politics of Enmity'

Mail Interview With Demirtaş: 'No One Should Fall Into Politics of Enmity'

HDP's imprisoned former co-chair Demirtaş has given us an interview. Talking on politics, literature and arts, he says, "We will find a way to live in peace."

26 March 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Two Citizens of France Not Allowed to Enter Turkey to Present Award to Demirtaş

Two Citizens of France Not Allowed to Enter Turkey to Present Award to Demirtaş

Michel Laurent and Sylvie Jan have been sent back to France after waiting at the airport for 40 hours in İstanbul. The two came to present the Montluc Resistance and Liberty Award, which was given to a book by HDP's former Co-Chair Demirtaş.

‘ECtHR Accepts Request of Appeal of Both Demirtaş and Turkey’

LAWYER MAHSUNİ KARAMAN COMMENTS

‘ECtHR Accepts Request of Appeal of Both Demirtaş and Turkey’

Speaking to bianet about Ministry of Justice’s statement of “Turkey’s request of appeal has been accepted by the ECtHR”, lawyer Mahsuni Karaman has indicated that the court has accepted the requests of appeal of both Selahattin Demirtaş and Turkey.

19 March 2019 Ekin Karaca

Selahattin Demirtaş Appeals to ECtHR Grand Chamber

Selahattin Demirtaş Appeals to ECtHR Grand Chamber

After the verdict of release given by the ECtHR for HDP’s former Co-Chair Demirtaş has not been put into effect, his attorneys have appealed to the Grand Chamber, requesting that his file be examined in terms of violation of freedom of expression.

25 February 2019

Demirtaş Sends Letter to European Parliament and PACE

Demirtaş Sends Letter to European Parliament and PACE

In his letter, HDP's imprisoned former Chair Demirtaş has drawn attention to Leyla Güven, who has been on a hunger strike for 104 days, and other 320 hunger strikers in prisons.

19 February 2019

Parliamentarian from Sweden Nominates Selahattin Demirtaş for Nobel Peace Prize

Parliamentarian from Sweden Nominates Selahattin Demirtaş for Nobel Peace Prize

Thomas Hammarberg, a parliamentarian from Sweden who previously received the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Amnesty International, has nominated HDP’s former imprisoned Co-Chair Selahattin Dermirtaş for the prize in 2019.

4 February 2019

Arrest of Demirtaş to Continue

Arrest of Demirtaş to Continue

The 19th Heavy Penal Court in Ankara has ruled for the continuation of the arrest of Peoples' Democratic Party's (HDP) former Co-Chair Slehattin Demirtaş.

25 January 2019

Prison Sentence of Selahattin Demirtaş Taken to Constitutional Court

Prison Sentence of Selahattin Demirtaş Taken to Constitutional Court

After the court of appeal upheld the prison sentence of 4 years, 8 months given to HDP former Co-Chair Demirtaş, his attorneys have appealed to the Constitutional Court, stating that his right to a free election and freedom of expression have been violated.

PEN International: Release Our Honorary Member Selahattin Demirtaş

PEN International: Release Our Honorary Member Selahattin Demirtaş

Making a call to Turkey to abide by the ECtHR ruling and release Selahattin Demirtaş, PEN International has emphasized that he has been elected as an honorary member by PEN centers in Germany, Mexico and Catalonia and invited others to follow suit.

21 December 2018

‘PEN Translates' Award to Story Book ‘Seher’ Written by Selahattin Demirtaş

‘PEN Translates' Award to Story Book ‘Seher’ Written by Selahattin Demirtaş

The story book “Seher”, which was written by HDP’s imprisoned former Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, has been given the “PEN Translates” award by the English PEN. The award has also been given to 15 other books from 15 countries and 12 languages.

19 December 2018

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