Local court rejects appeal for the release of former HDP co-chair Demirtaş - Hurriyet

An appeal for the release of former Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş, which is filed by his lawyers after the decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) that objected to the politician’s detention, was rejected by Ankara 7th Criminal Court of Peace on Dec. 26.

Europe's human rights court calls on Turkey to release Demirtas | One America News Network

The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Wednesday that Turkey should immediately release prominent Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtas, and said the justification for his years in prison was cover for limiting pluralism and debate.

Turquie: des députés européens empêchés de rencontrer un leader prokurde incarcéré

Les autorités turques ont empêché lundi des députés européens de rencontrer le leader du principal parti prokurde, Selahattin Demirtas, écroué dans le cadre d'une enquête pour "terrorisme", a constaté une journaliste de l'AFP.

Turkey's pro-Kurdish party decides to halt parliamentary works

Turkey's pro-Kurdish party, the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), has decided to halt all its parliamentary works following the arrest of nine of its lawmakers, Hurriyet News reported on Sunday.

Berlin summons Turkish envoy after MP arrests

Germany on Friday summoned Turkey's envoy after Ankara detained almost a dozen lawmakers from the main pro-Kurdish party, warning that a crackdown against terror should not be used as an excuse to silence the opposition.

Turkey detains leaders of pro-Kurdish party

Turkey detained two co-leaders and nine other lawmakers of Turkey's pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) early on Friday over reluctance to give testimony for crimes linked to "terrorist propaganda."

HDP deputies refuse to answer prosecutors’ call

Two Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) lawmakers, Ahmet Yıldırım and Burcu Çelik Özcan, have refused a call from prosecutors to give their testimonies, in the first case since scores of MPs were stripped of their immunity by the Turkish parliament.

Turkish court seeks two life and 486-year prison sentence for Kurdish leader Demirtaş

Judicial process has been started against HDP (Peoples’ Democratic Party) officials soon after the lifting of parliamentary immunities upon an instruction of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Turkey passes bill to strip politicians of immunity

Turkey's parliament has ratified a bill that will strip some legislators of immunity from prosecution - a move members of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) say targets them.

Demirtas: Erdogan’s policy in Syria dangerous and failed

Turkish President Recep Erdogan supports all terrorist organizations in Syria including ISIS, Jabhat al-Nusra and Ahrar al-Sham to realize his Ottoman dreams, an opposition party leader in Turkey said.

Demirtas: Turkey’s Ruling Party is ‘Extension’ of ISIS

Selahettin Demirtas, co-chair of Turkey’s pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), bitterly denounced the governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) on Tuesday, alleging it is little more than an “extension of” the Islamic State group (ISIS).

Turkey: HDP co-chair says ‘bring it on’ in immunity row

The political row which erupted after the Turkish president called for the co-leaders of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) to have their immunities lifted to facilitate an investigation has prompted one of the party’s co-chairs to say “bring it on.”

Pro-Kurdish Party Should ‘Pay Price’ for Calling for Anatolia Autonomy

Turkey's pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party’s (HDP) leadership should be stripped of their parliamentary immunity for the "constitutional crime" of calling for more autonomy in southeastern Anatolia region, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, as quoted by local media on Saturday.

Turkey: Probe opened for HDP co-chair’s ‘autonomy’ remarks

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office opened an investigation on Dec. 28 over the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) co-chair’s remarks on autonomy as a part of articles regarding crimes against constitutional order and its operation in the Turkish criminal law.

Turkey: HDP asks for autonomy, as PM cancels meeting on constitution dialogue

The People’s Democratic Party (HDP) has insisted on self-rule in southeastern Anatolia as Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu canceled a meeting with the party over the constitution, accusing the HDP of violence.

Davutoğlu cancels planned meeting with HDP leaders, says no point in talks

The Prime Ministry announced on Saturday that a planned meeting between Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu and leaders of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) has been canceled, saying recent statements by party officials have left no room for dialogue.

Turkish PM accuses HDP co-chair of ‘treason’ for remarks in Moscow charging Turkey

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has reprimanded both the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) for allegedly siding with other countries whenever their relations with the government of Turkey deteriorate.

Russia ready to actively support forces fighting with terrorists on ground — (FM)

Russia is ready to actively cooperate with the forces in Syria who are fighting against terrorists on the ground, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday opening a meeting with co-chairman of the pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party of Turkey Selahattin Demirtas.

HDP’s Demirtaş meets Russian FM Lavrov in Moscow

Selahattin Demirtaş, the co-chairman of Turkey's pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), met on Wednesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, discussing Syria and a diplomatic crisis between Turkey and Russia that erupted when a Russian jet was downed by Turkish warplanes on Nov. 24 near the Syrian border.

HDP co-leader slams Erdoğan, gov't for attack that claimed 86 lives

Selahattin Demirtaş, the co-chair of the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) whose members are among the victims of the Oct. 10 Ankara attack, harshly criticized both government and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for poor inspection on recent similar attacks.