Kemal Kilicdaroglu

CHP urges gov't to take action for educators in hunger strike

The government should look into the situation of Nuriye Gülmen and Semih Özakça, who are currently on hunger strike, Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu said May 12 after 30 CHP MPs sent a letter to PM Binali Yıldırım, asking the government to reinstate the two educators who were dismissed through state of emergency decrees. 

Socialist group in European Parliament cites 'three conditions' for Turkey's EU membership

The Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament have cited "three conditions" for their continued support for Turkey's membership of the EU, after the head of the group, Gianni Pitella, met with main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and CHP members in Ankara.

Condition of hunger striking Turkish educators 'deteriorating,' CHP MPs launch own strike in support

The health conditions of two educators who have been on a hunger strike for over 60 days is deteriorating, while four main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) lawmakers have also launched their own hunger strike in support. 

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