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Parties Demanding Recounts in Several Provinces

Parties Demanding Recounts in Several Provinces

Following the announcement of the official election results, all the main parties have found reasons to demand recounts.

"Consent to AKP Has Cracked"

Professor Sancar criticizes the political and electoral system as failing to allow all segments of the society to express themselves. Nonetheless, she matriculates the regression in AKP's votes, as well as CHP's rise deferring new developments on the left.

Why Did Nationalist MHP Increase Its Votes?

According to writer Bora, the 5.6 point increase the MHP received in these local elections compared to 2004, is due to several factors: successful organisation, a party move to the centre, candidate profiles, and local reactions to Kurds.

DTP Has Proven That It Represents Kurds

Assoc. Prof. Yeğen argues that neither Kurds nor Turks are happy with the AKP’s “embarrassed recognition” of the Kurdish question.

CHP Demands Recount in 5 Istanbul Districts

Province party chair Tekin has announced that the CHP is contesting the results in five districts of Istanbul as well as the town of Safranbolu.

Ergenekon Indictment Mentions Political Murders and Disappearances

Ergenekon Indictment Mentions Political Murders and Disappearances

The second Ergenekon indictment speaks about the murders of Kurdish intellectual Musa Anter and DEP MP Mehmet Sicar. It also mentions the disappearance of two HADEP politicians in 2001.

Temporary Tax Reductions in Erdoğan’s Crisis Package

The Prime Minister has annonced a crisis package which involves a three-monthly reduction in certain taxes.

Eight Organisations to Monitor Local Elections

Eight Organisations to Monitor Local Elections

Eight organisations will monitor the local elections on Sunday, 29 March, in order to make sure that they are carried out democratically. Most of the sixteen provinces to be monitored are in the east and southeast of Turkey.

50 More Applications For Disappeared in Cizre

Şırnak Bar Association chair Elçi says relatives of disappeared persons applied for support. Excavations for remains of alleged victims of extra-judicial killings in 1990s will continue in coming days. A former gendarme commander is under arrest.

Medical Association Prints Kurdish Guide for Doctors

The Diyarbakır Chamber of Physicians has created a basic Kurdish guide for Turkish doctors sent on duty in the southeast of the country. The aim is to improve doctor-patient communication.

Former JITEM Commander Temizöz in Custody

The prosecution investigating the death wells in Cizre has taken Temizöz, former JITEM commander in the area, into custody in Kayseri. According to former JİTEM member Aygan, Temizöz was involved in many extrajudicial killings.

"Women Should Take Water Rights to Agenda"

South African rights-activist Setshedi, explains women's experience in the struggle against the commercialization of water, at the Alternative Water Forum in ıstanbul.

Newroz Festivities in Diyarbakır Will Indicate Election Results

DTP candidate for Sur district mayor, Demirbaş thinks this year's spring festivities hold importance because of upcoming elections. He plans to continue providing multilingual local services, if elected. That was why he was dismissed from office.

"Public Support for a Coup Was Created"

According to TİHV chair Önen, recently revealed information shows that a divide had formed at military command by the plans to overthrow the government in 2003-2004. "Now, AKP takes on this futile organization through Ergenekon case."

Rights Activist Öndül "There Was Little Hint of Coup Attempt in 2002"

Rights Activist Öndül "There Was Little Hint of Coup Attempt in 2002"

The former president of the Human Rights Association comments on the coup plans revealed in the media and on the Ergenekon investigation. He remembers anticipating tensions in 2003 and 2004, but not a military coup.

Cease Support to AKP to Avoid Privatization of Water

Cease Support to AKP to Avoid Privatization of Water

Senior adviser to the president of the UN General Assembly, Maude Barlow criticizes the World Water Forum as corporations dominate it. "Right to water is a human right" says Barlow and urges for public control over water management.

Talabani: A Kurdish Conference in April or May

Iraqi president talks about a joint call to PKK rebels to give up armed struggle. PKK dismisses the possibility to participate at the conference.

“World Water Forum is All About Commercialising Water”

“World Water Forum is All About Commercialising Water”

Water rights activist Öngür says that the World Water Forum’s primary aim is to commercialise water. Of the 30 or so members from Turkey joining the forum, 27 are construction companies, he points out.

"Local Elections a Referendum on Kurdish Issue"

Peace activist and sociologist Yeğen says the electorate will also vote to define an approach to the Kurdish issue. "DTP-PKK line hopes to establish themselves as the legitimate address of solution while the government wants conservative Kurds to strengthen."

New Excavation in Silopi: Bones, Hair and Clothing Found

New Excavation in Silopi: Bones, Hair and Clothing Found

After the find of bones and flannel on 9 March in one well, the opening of another well has revealed bones, hair and clothing.

Anti-NATO Fair in Kadıköy

The Global Peace and Justice Coalition is marking the 60th anniversary of NATO with a protest fair in Kadıköy, Istanbul on 13 and 14 March. There will be debates, music and games.

Government to Announce “Crisis Package” before Elections

State minister Ekren has announced that the government will probable implement a package of relief measures prior to the local elections on 29 March.

265 People Losing Jobs in Bursa Every Day

According to trade union confederation Türk-İş, a total of 13,773 workers have been laid off in the first two months of the year.

Search in “Death Wells” Has Begun

Reporters were kept away from the wells in the military zone of Silopi where excavations were carried out under the supervision of the prosecution and lawyers.

“Obama Trying to Make Turkey US Outpost”

“Obama Trying to Make Turkey US Outpost”

Associate Professor Çalışkan believes that Obama’s impending visit is aimed at getting Turkey to support the US withdrawal from Iraq.

Racist State Report Withdrawn from Publication

Racist State Report Withdrawn from Publication

A report by the State Auditing Commission (DDK) on shipyards has been found to contain racist descriptions of Greeks, such as “lazy” and “a genetic hostility towards Turks”. When reported, parts of the reports were taken off the website.

Prosecution Postpones Search for Remains of "Lost Persons" In Silopi

Prosecutor's office in Silopi arbitrarily postpones an excavation at BOTAŞ land, which is a suspected burial place of the extra-judicial killings committed in the 1990s.

"Three Monkeys" Lead "Yeşilçam Awards"

The Yeşilçam Awards were handed out this week, honouring Turkish film productions and performances. The film "Three Monkeys" received four awards in different categories.

Judges Withdraw from Torture Case

Lawyers for the Çeber family have accused the judges of leniency towards the accused police officers. The judges have withdrawn, and it is yet to be decided which court will take on the case.

“USA Should Not Make Turkey Partner in War Crimes”

“USA Should Not Make Turkey Partner in War Crimes”

Pacifists have accused the USA of withdrawing from Iraq not out of respect for human rights but in order to intensify the occupation. They have also protested at the USA’s planned use of Turkey in the withdrawal process.

Letter from Prison Proves Torture Killed Rights Activist

Letter from Prison Proves Torture Killed Rights Activist

The court considering the death of activist Çeber has been given a letter written by the deceased and smuggled out of prison by a cell mate. A lawyer for his family believes that this will prove the defendants in the case are lying.

"We Demand Kurdish at Local Level, not in Central Administration"

"We Demand Kurdish at Local Level, not in Central Administration"

DTP MP Demirbaş evaluates recent discussions regarding the Kurdish issue. Government's reforms regarding the use of Kurdish aren't for Kurds, rather for the state, says Demirbaş. "We're open to discuss any proposal leading to a peaceful solution."

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