Ağrı provincial administrator of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Abdurrahman Yıldırım passed away.

The Kurdish politician had long been struggling with health problems. It is reported that Yıldırım died at his house on the morning of September 1.

A funeral ceremony was held with the participation of his family members and HDP supporters in the village of Adımova.

Yıldırım had been active in politics since the DEP was founded in 1991.

The Kurdish politician served as the co-chair of the Democratic Regions Party (DBP) Ağrı provincial and district organizations for a while. He later took part in the HDP Ağrı provincial administration.

Yıldırım was treated at a hospital due to a heart problem he experienced two years ago. He had been resting in his house since.