The detention of political prisoners, including HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, continues as the court rejected the request for their release. The decision hearing has been postponed to May 16 due to procedural deficiencies and time constraints. Despite being held for nearly 8 years, the reasons for their detention remain unclear. This situation raises concerns about the politicization of the judiciary and the lack of transparency in legal proceedings. The expectation that President Erdoğan will play a role in deciding the fate of these politicians further highlights the challenges facing the rule of law in Turkey.
The request for the release of the 18 politicians, including Selahattin Demirtaş, was based on the argument that the court proceedings were incomplete and that the time given was insufficient for a fair trial. Despite being in prison for a significant period, the reasons for their detention have not been adequately explained, fuelling concerns about the political motivations behind their incarceration. The expectation that President Erdoğan will be the one to decide the fate of HDP politicians underscores the politicization of the judiciary and executive branches of government in Turkey. This situation reflects broader concerns about the erosion of democratic principles and the rule of law in the country.
