05.11.2025 03:58
After MHP (Nationalist Movement Party) Chairman Devlet Bahçeli's statement that "His release will be beneficial for Turkey" regarding former HDP (Peoples' Democratic Party) Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, another noteworthy message came from the MHP. Deputy Chairman Feti Yıldız stated that the court could correspond with the Ministry of Justice to request the original of the decision, and that the release decision could be made after this stage.
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After the statement made by MHP General Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, "His release will be a blessing for Turkey," regarding former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, a striking new statement from the MHP on the subject has also come.
"THE COURT WILL REQUEST THE ORIGINAL DECISION FROM THE MINISTRY BY CORRESPONDING WITH IT REGARDING DEMİRTAŞ'S RELEASE" MHP Deputy Chairman Feti Yıldız stated in his evaluation of the European Court of Human Rights' (ECHR) decision on Demirtaş that the process would proceed through the Ministry of Justice. Speaking to journalist Zafer Şahin, Yıldız said, "The fundamental violation indicated in the violation decision must be remedied; the case is currently in appeal. The court may request the original decision by corresponding with the ministry. After this stage, a release decision will be made by the court."
MHP Deputy Chairman Feti Yıldız WHAT HAD HAPPENED? The ECHR had finalized its second violation decision regarding Selahattin Demirtaş's detention by rejecting Turkey's appeal against the decision. Following this development, Demirtaş's lawyers had applied for his release.
FIRST COMMENT FROM DEMİRTAŞ AFTER THE DECISION Following the development, Demirtaş made his first statement on the matter, saying: "Hello, the ECHR decision is certainly important and legally binding. However, not only from our perspective but also from the perspective of our 86 million citizens, the 'brotherhood law' among us is more valuable than anything. The brotherhood law is strengthened by making and taking steps for social, economic, and legal works that will reinforce our living together equally, freely, justly, and peacefully. Issues should be addressed not through concepts of winning, losing, hatred, and revenge, but through the concepts of a common future and common sense. Wishing that every step taken serves peace, tranquility, and prosperity, hoping to meet in free days, I send my greetings and love."
BAHÇELİ: HIS RELEASE WILL BE A BLESSING FOR TURKEY Evaluating the ECHR's decision, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli stated, "His release will be a blessing for Turkey."
ÖZEL: I APOLOGIZE TO ALL OF TURKEY In response to Bahçeli's remarks, CHP Chairman Özgür Özel stated: "Now some are trying to say, 'Let's do this for a terrorism-free Turkey, let's set aside democracy demands.' In the country, there are currently trustees in 13 municipalities for a 'terrorism-free Turkey.' Erdoğan has stated, 'From now on, trustees will become the exception.' Mr. Selahattin Demirtaş and Ms. Figen Yüksekdağ, the political prisoners, should be released. Mr. Bahçeli's statement that 'His release will be beneficial' is a very positive statement. But I ask those who boasted about imprisoning Demirtaş and Yüksekdağ yesterday: If you say 'this is for the best' today, don't you owe an apology? To be clear, we owe one too. As the current party chairman, I apologize to all of Turkey for that day."
DEMİRTAŞ THANKS BAHÇELİ AND ÖZEL After the statements made by Bahçeli and Özel, Demirtaş made a second statement, saying: "Mr. Devlet Bahçeli has bravely broken taboos in today's group meeting, showing that peace cannot be built by succumbing to fears. I sincerely congratulate him and thank him. Likewise, Mr. Özgür Özel has also exhibited another example of courage by approaching with a self-critical attitude. I sincerely congratulate him and thank him as well. However, everyone should know and be assured that while we are trying to open a brand new page together, if we get stuck on the mistakes of the past, we will also mortgage our future. Neither I nor any politician has such a luxury. In this context, I have no special resentment or grudge against anyone. While the public expects us to solve problems, it is our duty to speak new things with wisdom and courage and to build the new. First, the weapons must be completely and permanently removed; this is clear. Because Mr. Öcalan is clear and determined on this issue. Likewise, the President is behind the process. Our duty is to support this process without hesitation. We will strive to solve all our remaining problems together within the possibilities and conditions of democratic politics, but first peace, first peace."
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