Former HDP MP Hüda Kaya was taken into custody at Istanbul airport in line with an investigation launched by Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. The 63-year-old politician was remanded in custody in connection with the Kobanê trial. She was transferred to the Silivri prison complex near Istanbul on the same day.

Hüda Kaya wrote a short message from prison, which was published on her X account: "Dear brothers and sisters, I am being held in solitary confinement, but I know that I am not alone. I don't have a way to write yet. I would like to greet all free people, my friends, my brothers and sisters who send me their greetings, love and prayers and show their solidarity. How good that you exist!"

Hüda Kaya was a member of the HDP in Turkey's parliament from 2015 until the elections in May. As the politician and internationally renowned activist told the Mezopotamya Agency (MA), she travelled abroad even after her mandate ended and could have escaped persecution. On 27 September, the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office declared her a "fugitive". She appealed against this decision together with her lawyer and asked why. During this time, she was at her official registration address in Istanbul, could be contacted by telephone and was prepared to make a statement at any time.

Hüda Kaya's arrest was publicised in the Turkish media under the headline "Caught on the run". Kaya speaks of a "political trap" and is set to press charges against the authorities.