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Prison Sentence of Selahattin Demirtaş Taken to Constitutional Court

Prison Sentence of Selahattin Demirtaş Taken to Constitutional Court

After the court of appeal upheld the prison sentence of 4 years, 8 months given to HDP former Co-Chair Demirtaş, his attorneys have appealed to the Constitutional Court, stating that his right to a free election and freedom of expression have been violated.

Erdoğan: If Those Involved in Terror Win in March Election, We Will Appoint Trustees

Erdoğan: If Those Involved in Terror Win in March Election, We Will Appoint Trustees

Politicians have denounced President Erdoğan, who has signaled that trustees will be appointed to municipalities after the local elections in March: “It has been announced six months before the elections that the right to a free election does not exist in Turkey.”

Application to ECtHR for HDP’s Demirtaş

Application to ECtHR for HDP’s Demirtaş

Demirtaş’s lawyer Karaman has stated that they will apply to the ECtHR on the ground that Demirtaş’s “right to free election” was violated.