The striking statement from Selahattin Demirtaş from the MHP.

02.10.2025 12:11

MHP Deputy Chairman Feti Yıldız spoke about the situation of former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş. Yıldız stated that the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) are binding according to the Turkish Constitution. He said, "Article 90 of the Constitution requires compliance with international agreements that have been duly ratified. Therefore, with this article in place, certain actions must certainly be taken."

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MHP Deputy Chairman Feti Yıldız responded to a question about former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş during a television program.

Yıldız emphasized that the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) are binding under the Turkish Constitution, stating, "Article 90 of the Constitution requires compliance with international agreements that have been duly made. Therefore, with this article in place, some actions must certainly be taken."

DEMİRTAŞ HAS BEEN DETAINED SINCE 2016

Selahattin Demirtaş has been detained since November 2016. The process that began with MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli shaking hands with DEM Party deputies during the opening of the Parliament last year has extended to discussions about the PKK's disarmament, and during this process, Demirtaş's release has frequently been on the agenda.

"THERE WILL BE NO GENERAL AMNESTY"

Feti Yıldız also answered the question directed at him during the program, "Will there be a general amnesty?" Yıldız emphasized that the conditions for a general amnesty do not currently exist in Turkey, stating, "There will be no general amnesty. However, there should be reductions in sentences, arrangements for execution, and steps towards equality. A decisive step must be taken during this period."

HIS LAWYER HAD DRAWN ATTENTION TO OCTOBER 8

Selahattin Demirtaş's lawyer Mahsuni Karaman also stated in a statement yesterday that the date of October 8, 2025, is critical, pointing to the latest violation of rights decision made by the ECHR.

Karaman, while calling for Demirtaş's release, said, "The Court of Appeals must immediately review the file and release Mr. Demirtaş and his friends as a matter of law."

On the other hand, it is necessary and even obligatory to release the Kobani detainees as a requirement of the credibility of the ongoing and cautiously monitored resolution process.

Indeed, just as it would be meaningful for the government not to appeal the ECHR decision, which will expire on October 8, 2025, similar to the MHP not appealing in the Kobani case. It has already been established by a previous ECHR Grand Chamber decision that similar appeals will not find a response at the ECHR.

It should be noted that we have a strong expectation that the Court of Appeals will urgently review the Kobani case and issue a release decision for Mr. Demirtaş and his friends, both as a requirement of local and international law and to strengthen the credibility of the peace and brotherhood process.