Selahattin Demirtaş
Selahattin Demirtaş is a notable Kurdish politician and the former co-chair of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP). He has been a vocal critic of the Turkish government and has advocated for democracy and the rights of the Kurdish people. Demirtaş has been imprisoned since 2016 on various charges, which many believe are politically motivated.
Born on Apr 10, 1973 (52 years old)
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Turkey:
Selahattin Demirtaş was mentioned in the context of legal proposals for the release of imprisoned politicians.
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Turkey:
Selahattin Demirtaş is argued to deserve to be released and allowed to engage in politics if the PKK's disarmament process is successful.
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Turkey:
Selahattin Demirtaş has strongly supported the process of internal peace and is expected to play important roles in the new political landscape.
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Turkey:
Selahattin Demirtaş is mentioned in the context of legal arrangements for imprisoned politicians.
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Turkey:
Selahattin Demirtaş is mentioned in the context of legal arrangements for imprisoned politicians.
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Turkey:
Selahattin Demirtaş is mentioned in the context of legal regulations concerning politicians related to the PKK.
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Turkey:
Selahattin Demirtaş is mentioned in the context of legal regulations concerning PKK members.
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Greece:
Selahattin Demirtas was convicted in trials overseen by Akin Gurlek.
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Turkey:
Selahattin Demirtaş is questioned about his potential release from prison.
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United States:
Selahattin Demirtas, a popular Kurdish politician and co-leader of the Peoples’ Democratic Party who once ran as a presidential candidate, remains in jail after being detained in 2016.
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