Content tagged with general election 2015

New parliament, old problems
New parliament, old problems
Following the general election, the 13-year long AKP rule is now expected to be replaced by a coalition government. A mountain of problems awaits the new parliament. The acute problems of non-Muslim communities will also feature on the agenda of the new parliament.
12 June 2015
Selina Doğan: Fight against hate speech is my priority
Selina Doğan: Fight against hate speech is my priority
CHP Istanbul Member of Parliament Selina Doğan, assessed her party’s performance at the general election for AGOS, and listed her priority tasks in Parliament.
11 June 2015 Baruyr Kuyumciyan
Demirtaş: “We will not be part of a coalition that includes AKP”
Demirtaş: “We will not be part of a coalition that includes AKP”
HDP Co-Chairperson Selahattin Demirtaş has stated that they were well aware of their responsibility and that they would not allow for chaos, tension, insecurity and instability in Turkey.
9 June 2015 Haber Merkezi
Garo Paylan: It’s not having 3 Armenian MPs in Parliament that matters, but what they will say and do
Garo Paylan: It’s not having 3 Armenian MPs in Parliament that matters, but what they will say and do
HDP Istanbul Member of Parliament spoke to AGOS after the election results were announced.
8 June 2015 Haber Merkezi
A more colourful parliament
A more colourful parliament
The June 7 general election has brought Armenian, Assyrian, Mhallami and Ezidi members into parliament. Meet the minority representatives in this colourful parliament.
8 June 2015 Haber Merkezi
“HDP is now truly a party of the whole of Turkey”
“HDP is now truly a party of the whole of Turkey”
HDP Co-Chairpersons Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ held a press-conference following the HDP’s election victory. The leaders thanked those who supported the collective effort, and declared, “no coalition with the AKP”.
7 June 2015 Haber Merkezi
Turkey goes to polls for historical election
Turkey goes to polls for historical election
Turkey votes for the 25th term members of parliament in one of the most important elections in the history of the Republic.
7 June 2015 Haber Merkezi
Demirtaş: We Will Win, Peace Will Win
Demirtaş: We Will Win, Peace Will Win
2 people are reported dead following a double explosion at the HDP’s Diyarbakır rally. HDP Co-Chairperson Selahattin Demirtaş repeated his call for calm and peace as in previous attacks targeting the party: “We will win, peace will win. I congratulate your resolve.”
5 June 2015 Haber Merkezi