A lawsuit was filed against HDP Iskenderun provincial co-chair, Abdurrahim Şahin, for a he delivered at an event held on 15 August 2014. After 7 years, the Iskenderun Chief Public Prosecutor's Office opened an investigation against Şahin, who was the Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) Iskenderun provincial co-chair at that time.

The indictment prepared by the Prosecutor's Office with the allegation of "making propaganda for a terrorist organization" against Şahin was accepted by Hatay 2nd High Criminal Court. The indictment included a CD recording of the event. Şahin's speech on August 15, the banner "We are resisting from Rojava to Shengal with the spirit of August 15", photos of PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan, a minute’s silence and the slogan "Biji Serok Apo" are recorded as evidence of crime.

The first hearing of the case opened against Şahin on the allegation of "making propaganda for a terrorist organization" will be held at the Hatay 2nd High Criminal Court on 23 October.