Sezgin Tanrıkulu

CHP files parliamentary motion after vegan prisoner goes on hunger strike

Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) deputy Sezgin Tanrıkulu has filed a parliamentary question to Justice Minister Abdülhamit Gül, demanding an investigation into claims that a vegan prisoner's food demands were not being met in line with the law.

Turkey's main opposition MP questions ministry's deal with Ensar foundation

Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) Istanbul lawmaker Sezgin Tanrıkulu has questioned a protocol signed between the Education Ministry and the Ensar Foundation, an Islamic-inspired children's group that was previously embroiled in a major child abuse scandal.

CHP lawmaker faces probe after Erdoğan criticizes his remarks over armed drone attacks

An Ankara prosecutor filed an indictment against main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) Istanbul lawmaker Sezgin Tanrıkulu on Sept. 8, after he voiced concerns over allegations that an armed drone in the southeastern province of Hakkari shot four citizens, leaving one dead. 

Main opposition MP prepares report on rights violations during Turkey's emergency rule

Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) Istanbul deputy Sezgin Tanrıkulu has prepared a report on "human rights and constitutional violations" under the state of emergency declared after the failed July 15, 2016 coup attempt. 

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