Tuncer Bakırhan

Tuncer Bakırhan is a Turkish politician of Kurdish ethnicity currently serving as a Member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey representing Siirt. He is a prominent figure in Kurdish politics, having previously served as the co-leader of the DEM Party and as the Mayor of Siirt. Throughout his career, Bakırhan has been a member of several political organizations, including the People's Labour Party, the People's Democracy Party, and the Peace and Democracy Party. His political tenure has been marked by significant legal challenges, including multiple arrests and a conviction related to his political activities, though he remains an active voice in the Turkish parliament advocating for Kurdish political representation.