23.06.2026 10:30
A striking claim has emerged in Ankara circles regarding the situation of former HDP co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş. Journalist Fatih Atik, known for his proximity to the government, suggested that scenarios of Demirtaş being released in the autumn are being discussed in the capital.
New claims have emerged in the capital's circles regarding the detention status of former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş. Following the finalized decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), attention has turned to the possibility of a potential release.
EXPECTATION OF 'AUTUMN' IN ANKARA CIRCLES
While discussions around the issue continue, journalist Fatih Atik, offering assessments on TGRT News channels, brought up a striking claim being discussed in government circles. Atik stated that political circles in Ankara are pointing to the autumn months for Demirtaş's release.
THE QUESTION: 'WILL HE JOIN THE DEM PARTY ADMINISTRATION?'
According to the insider information Atik shared during the live broadcast; not only the possibility of release, but also the subsequent political equations are being debated in the capital. It was stated that the question, "If Demirtaş joins the DEM Party administration after being released, will the process evolve in a different direction?" is among the most discussed topics among decision-making mechanisms and political actors in Ankara.
KILIÇDAROĞLU'S 'IMMUNITY' STATEMENT WAS ON THE AGENDA
Demirtaş's situation had recently become one of the hot agenda items in politics following statements by former CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Kılıçdaroğlu stated in a television program he attended that he had no regrets about voting 'yes' to the lifting of parliamentary immunity in the past, sparking a new debate in the political arena.
ECHR DECISIONS AND THE FINALIZED PROCESS
Behind this activity in political circles lie critical decisions in international law. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) issued its final decision regarding the main case against Demirtaş on December 22, 2020, ruling that he should be immediately released.
In the continuation of the legal process, the ECHR also ruled on July 8, 2025, that Demirtaş's detention within the scope of the Kobani case constituted a rights violation. Following the rejection of Turkey's objection to this decision, the violation ruling became final in November 2025. After these finalized decisions, it is eagerly awaited how the 'autumn' claims voiced in the capital's circles will evolve into a political and legal outcome.