Sezgin Tanrıkulu

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‘396 prisoners filed complaints about torture in 7 months’

JUSTICE MINISTRY

‘396 prisoners filed complaints about torture in 7 months’

Responding to a Parliamentary question by CHP MP Tanrıkulu, Turkey’s Justice Ministry has said, “Fundamental changes have been made in our legislation so that arrestees and convicts will not be subjected to any incidents of maltreatment.”

18 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

CHP Report: 203 People's Right to Life Violated, 100 Tortured in May

CHP Report: 203 People's Right to Life Violated, 100 Tortured in May

The main opposition party has released the Rights Violations Report for May.

CHP MP Releases Report of '40 Years of Forced Disappearances in Turkey'

INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF THE DISAPPEARED

CHP MP Releases Report of '40 Years of Forced Disappearances in Turkey'

After the 2016 coup attempt, the cases of forced disappearances have increased again, MP Tanrıkulu has said.

CHP and HDP Statements on Dersim: Open the Archives, Face the Massacre

CHP and HDP Statements on Dersim: Open the Archives, Face the Massacre

CHP and HDP MPs have released statements in the 83rd year of Dersim Massacre. The MPs have demanded the establishment of a Truth and Confrontation Commission, opening of the archives and trial of perpetrators, albeit in their absence.

CHP MP Tanrıkulu: Judiciary will be Accountable for Deaths to Occur in Prisons

CHP MP Tanrıkulu: Judiciary will be Accountable for Deaths to Occur in Prisons

Making a statement about the law draft on criminal execution, CHP MP Tanrıkulu says, “Prisons are apparently the places where it is most difficult to maintain hygiene and isolation. When the outbreak spreads to prisons, mass deaths are likely to occur.”

Monthly Report on Rights Violations by CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu

Monthly Report on Rights Violations by CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu

In his monthly report on rights violations committed in January, main opposition CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu has indicated that an investigation has been launched against 67 people over the social media messages about the earthquake.

17 February 2020

CHP MP Tanrıkulu on Gezi Trial: There are Very Clear Contradictions to Law

CHP MP Tanrıkulu on Gezi Trial: There are Very Clear Contradictions to Law

Ordered out of the court hall in the fifth hearing of Gezi trial yesterday, CHP MP Tanrıkulu has said, “The court has ruled for the continuation of Osman Kavala’s arrest by disregarding the verdict of the European Court of Human Rights.”

29 January 2020

Saturday Mothers Didn’t Get Permission for Galatasaray, Says Ministry 13 Months Later

Saturday Mothers Didn’t Get Permission for Galatasaray, Says Ministry 13 Months Later

CHP MP Tanrıkulu asked the Ministry of Interior why Galatasaray Square has been banned for 73 weeks. It has responded 13 months later: “Galatasaray Square is not one of the sites designated by the Governorship for meetings and demonstrations.”

22 January 2020 Ruken Tuncel

‘Right to Life of 41 Thousand 694 People Violated in 17 Years’

REPORT BY CHP MP TANRIKULU

‘Right to Life of 41 Thousand 694 People Violated in 17 Years’

According to a report on right violations prepared by main opposition CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu, the right to life of at least 6,432 women has been violated in 17 years and the right to life of at least 4,104 children has been violated in 8 years.

17 January 2020

‘Peace Spring’ Investigation Against CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu

‘Peace Spring’ Investigation Against CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation against CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu. The MP is charged with “openly degrading the State of the Republic of Turkey” due to his statements on Syria operation.

14 October 2019

CHP MP Tanrıkulu: Activities of Coup Commission Ended by AKP

CHP MP Tanrıkulu: Activities of Coup Commission Ended by AKP

Main opposition CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu, a member of the Parliamentary Commission to Investigate July 15 Coup Attempt, has recounted how the works and activities of the commission have been prevented.

Fomer HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş Draws CHP MP Tanrıkulu in Prison

Fomer HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş Draws CHP MP Tanrıkulu in Prison

HDP’s imprisoned former Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has drawn the charcoal portrait of CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu. Tanrıkulu has shared the picture on Twitter, attaching the note, “It will be the grand memory from this period for me.”

‘On What Grounds is Pride Parade not Permitted?’

CHP MP SEZGİN TANRIKULU

‘On What Grounds is Pride Parade not Permitted?’

Submitting a Parliamentary question to Vice President Fuat Oktay, CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu has asked on what grounds the Governorship of İstanbul has not permitted the Pride Parade, raising concerns over discrimination against the LGBTI+s.

Tanrıkulu: Parliamentary Investigation Commission for Tahir Elçi is Indispensable

Tanrıkulu: Parliamentary Investigation Commission for Tahir Elçi is Indispensable

CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu has submitted a petition to the Speaker’s Office, requesting that a Parliamentary Investigation Commission be established to investigate the murder of Diyarbakır Bar Association Chair Tahir Elçi in 2015.

28 November 2018

CHP MP Eren Erdem Taken into Custody

CHP MP Eren Erdem Taken into Custody

CHP MP Eren Erdem on whom an international ban has been imposed has been taken into custody.

3,936 Children’s Right to Life Violated in 7 Years

3,936 Children’s Right to Life Violated in 7 Years

CHP MP Tanrıkulu has presented a report documenting the right to life violations committed against children in recent years. The report has shown that while child mortality from violence and occupational homicides has not decreased, extrajudicial executions have seen a dramatic increase in 2015 and 2016.

Ankara Governorship’s Ban on LGBTI Events Brought to Parliamentary Agenda

Ankara Governorship’s Ban on LGBTI Events Brought to Parliamentary Agenda

CHP’s Tanrıkulu has submitted a parliamentary inquiry about the ban imposed by Ankara Governorship on LGBTI events.

21 November 2017

Parliamentary Inquiry for Kozay Killed by Explosive Device Aged 5

Parliamentary Inquiry for Kozay Killed by Explosive Device Aged 5

CHP’s Tanrıkulu has submitted a parliamentary inquiry about Umut Kozay who died in explosion resulting by an explosive device he found on the street.

CHP Delegation Visits Conscience and Justice Watch

CHP Delegation Visits Conscience and Justice Watch

CHP İstanbul Provincial Chair Canpolat and İstanbul MP Tanrıkulu have visited the Conscience and Justice Watch at Yoğurtçu Park and expressed their support.

Minister Bozdağ: 2,300 People Died in Prisons in 8 Years

Minister Bozdağ: 2,300 People Died in Prisons in 8 Years

Minister of Justice Bozdağ has declared that 2,300 people lost their lives in prisons from 2009 to October 16 and that the capacities have been exceeded by 5,704 people.

10 January 2017

Parliamentary Inquiry by CHP’s Tanrıkulu: Is Secularism Propaganda a Crime?

Parliamentary Inquiry by CHP’s Tanrıkulu: Is Secularism Propaganda a Crime?

Speaking on secularism following Ortaköy attack, Community house member Başar has been detained after his tweet that he was denounced by the Ministry of Interior. CHP’s Tanrıkulu brought the matter to parliamentary agenda.

CHP’s Tanrıkulu Asks PM About Soldiers Claimed to be Burned to Dead by ISIS

CHP’s Tanrıkulu Asks PM About Soldiers Claimed to be Burned to Dead by ISIS

In his parliamentary inquiry issued to parliament on demand that PM respond, CHP MP Tanrıkulu has asked of Turkey’s soldiers who were claimed to be burned to dead by ISIS.

29 December 2016

CHP MP Condemns Operation Against HDP: An Operation to Separate Country

CHP MP Condemns Operation Against HDP: An Operation to Separate Country

CHP MPs Tanrıkulu and Şeker have condemned the operation launched against the HDP.

4 November 2016

CHP’s Tanrıkulu Announces Report on Post July 15 Rights Violations

CHP’s Tanrıkulu Announces Report on Post July 15 Rights Violations

CHP İstanbul MP Tanrıkulu has announced his report in which he compiled human right violations that took place from July to October. There is a special chapter for coup attempt.

21 October 2016

Tanrıkulu Asks Prime Minister about Haydarpaşa

Tanrıkulu Asks Prime Minister about Haydarpaşa

Upon receiving an inquiry from the Privatization Administration Ministry about Haydarpaşa Terminal and Kadıköy’s harbor, the question arose: “Is Haydarpaşa and the area around it being privatized?”

Kilis Municipality’s Solution to Rocket Attacks: Dhikrmatic

Kilis Municipality’s Solution to Rocket Attacks: Dhikrmatic

CHP İstanbul MP Tanrıkulu in his summary of proceedings he submitted to parliament said Kilis Mayor distributes “dhikrmatic” and asked, “is that the option presented to people as precaution?”

Tanrıkulu: ECtHR Going to Convict Turkey

Tanrıkulu: ECtHR Going to Convict Turkey

Republican People’s Party Vice Chair Tanrıkulu has forwarded Davutoğlu the three questions which had been addressed by the European Court of Human Rights to Turkey with regards to application regarding the curfews.

Turkish Army Bombs Zergele Village in Northern Iraq

Turkish Army Bombs Zergele Village in Northern Iraq

Turkish Armed Forces bombed Zergele Village in northern Iraq. 10 civilians died while at least 15 people are wounded. KCK, DTK and Masoud Barzani reacted to the bombing.

Republican People’s Party’s Deputies Demand Research about Romani People

Republican People’s Party’s Deputies Demand Research about Romani People

CHP deputies Sezgin Tanrıkulu and Özcan Purçu stated a comprehensive research was necessary for Romani people who were ‘isolated from the society’.

1,000 Questions For Presidential Palace's 1,000 Chambers

1,000 Questions For Presidential Palace's 1,000 Chambers

Republican People’s Party Vice Chairman Sezgin Tanrıkulu submitted a parliamentary inquiry that contained 1,000 questions to PM Davutoğlu regarding the costing details of the new presidential palace and airplane.

9 December 2014

Media Ban Taken to Court

Media Ban Taken to Court

Republican People’s Party Vice Chairman Sezgin Tanrıkulu took the media ban on the investigation regarding the four former ministers in the parliamentary investigation commission to the court. P24 Independent Journalism Platform also said they will submit a motion.

26 November 2014

ISIS’s Alleged Border Violation in Parliament

ISIS’s Alleged Border Violation in Parliament

Republican People’s Party Deputy Sezgin Tanrıkulu submitted a parliamentarian question regarding the alleged video recordings of ISIS militants crossing to Syria from Turkey’s Suruç district.

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