Selahattin Demirtas
Release Political Prisoners, Council of Europe Urges Turkey
Supporters of imprisoned People's Democratic Party (HDP) presidential candidate Selahattin Demirtas at an election campaign office in Istanbul, June 2018. Photo: EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
The Committee of Ministers decided on Thursday that "a document setting out the possible options" for sanctions should be prepared for discussion at the committee's meeting in September.
HDP co-chairs won’t rerun for leadership
The co-chairs of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), Pervin Buldan and Mithat Sancar, have announced that they will not rerun for the party leadership at the first HDP congress after the elections as they have not reached the targeted success in the May 14 polls.
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Demirtaş says he quits active politics after polls
Selahattin Demirtaş, former co-leader of the People's Democracy Party (HDP), has announced his decision to quit active politics in a move that follows the parliamentary and presidential polls in May.
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Erdoğan calls on Kılıçdaroğlu to 'reveal details of deal with HDP'
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on May 26 urged opposition Nation Alliance candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu to reveal the details of their agreement with the pro-PKK Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), now also known as the Green Left Party (YSP).
Turkey Punishes TV Channels for Critical Coverage Ahead of Elections
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"The RTUK made it clear in today's meeting that it aims to bring critical broadcasters in line before the election," Tasci wrote on Twitter.
Jailed Kurdish leader says Erdogan seeking pre-election ‘chaos’ but will fail
A jailed Kurdish leader said an attempt to ban his leftist party was part of Tayyip Erdogan's plans to foment "chaos" in Turkey's opposition ahead of elections this year, but said it would not save the president from defeat after two decades in power.
Turkey Detains Four for ‘Terrorist’ Propaganda at Pro-Kurdish Congress
Supporters of the HDP shout slogans during their march against the arrest of pro-Kurdish People's Democtaric Party HDP parliamentarians in Istanbul, 18 June 2020. Photo: EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
Kurdish Politicians among Dozens Sought by Turkey over 2014 Protests
Turkish Gendarmerie clash with Kurdish demonstrators during a protest against Islamic State (IS) militants near Sanliurfa, Turkey, 07 October 2014. Photo: EPA/SEDAT SUNA
A little over half were arrested and the others were still being sought, the Ankara Prosecutor's Office said in a statement.
Turkey Violated Pro-Kurdish MPs’ Rights, European Court Rules
Supporters of imprisoned Selahattin Demirtas, presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (HDP) hold up his picture in Istanbul, June 2018. Photo: EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
Turkey’s Pro-Kurdish Party Blames Govt for Deadly Attack
Supporters shout slogans against the government at a march protesting the arrest of People's Democratic Party HDP parliamentarians in Istanbul, June 18, 2020. Photo: EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
According to the HDP, the man fired several times, damaging the building and then took party staffer Deniz Poyraz hostage and later killed her.