Selahattin Demirtaş

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PKK Might Withdraw By August, Demirtaş Says

PKK Might Withdraw By August, Demirtaş Says

Reminding that PKK leader Öcalan's call to lay down arms is irreversible, Peace and Democracy Party Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş said at least two commissions would beneeded for the withdrawal.

Demirtaş Supports AKP's Dialogue With Öcalan

Demirtaş Supports AKP's Dialogue With Öcalan

Peace and Democracy Party co-chairperson Selahattin Demirtaş addressed the European Parliament yesterday, suggesting that the AKP government's dialogue with Öcalan should be supported - a strategy that some other Turkish politicians regarded as concession.

6 February 2013

Kurdish Politicians' Funerals to Be Held in Turkey

Kurdish Politicians' Funerals to Be Held in Turkey

The bodies of 3 slain Kurdish female politicians in Paris are expected to be transported to Turkey by Wednesday, Firat News Agency said.

14 January 2013

In Paris, Thousands Raise Voice Over 3 Killings

In Paris, Thousands Raise Voice Over 3 Killings

Thousands of people gathered in Paris on Saturday to condemn the killings of 3 Kurdish politicians, demanding the police investigation to find the murderers immediately.

14 January 2013

Kurdish Politicians Apply to Meet Öcalan

Kurdish Politicians Apply to Meet Öcalan

"We have applied to Ministry of Justice to schedule an appointment with PKK leader Öcalan," Peace and Democracy Party co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş said.

Thousands Commemorate in Roboski, Demand for Justice

Thousands Commemorate in Roboski, Demand for Justice

Thousands of demonstrators assembled in Roboski village this morning, commemorating the death of 34 civilians after a Turkish military air strike exactly last year.

28 December 2012

Leading Kurdish Politician Convicted

Leading Kurdish Politician Convicted

A Diyarbakır court handed down a suspended ten-month prison sentence to BDP Co-chair Demirtaş, former president of the Human Rights Association branch, under charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization" because of a statement he made about PKK leader Öcalan.

29 September 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

New Co-Chairs for Peace and Democracy Party

New Co-Chairs for Peace and Democracy Party

The Peace and Democracy Party elected two new co-chairs at an extraordinary party congress. MP Demirtaş is the former president of the Human Rights Foundation Branch of Diyarbakır; journalist Kışanak is co-ordinator of social projects of the Bağlar Municipality.

2 February 2010 Tolga Korkut

Court Will Wait Four Months for Statements from DTP

FREEDOM OF SPEECH

Court Will Wait Four Months for Statements from DTP

A High Criminal Court in Ankara has decided to wait until September to hear the statements of Kurdish MPs regarding their trials over speeches they have made.

27 May 2009 Erol Önderoğlu