Press Conference Allegations on Imralı Island

According to an article by Namık Durukan in Milliyet newspaper, Turkish authorities will soon enable journalists, NGO representatives and Wise People Delegates to meet Abdullah Öcalan on Imrali Island in order to contribute the ongoing peace process. 

The article also went on to say that some of the decisions taken after a series of negotiations between Turkish officials and Öcalan will also be implemented. According to that, an international observation committee will be formed - a delegation that is expected to meet Öcalan on Imrali Island in the days to come. 

One of the decisions also concern meeting journalists - a demand that Öcalan has pressed for the past few months. 

According to Milliyet newspaper, prominent editor-in-cheif and columnists Abdülkadir Selvi and Yıldıray Oğur were listed among those who will be granted permission to meet Öcalan. 

Lawyer meeting request denied 

On the other hand, authorities denied a request from Öcalan’s lawyers to meet their client due to weather conditions.   

A second request made by advocates Rezan Sarıca, Cengiz Yürekli, Mazlum Dinç and Serbay Köklü has also been denied by Bursa Prosecutor’s Office. 

Lawyer’s request has been denied since July 27, 2011 due to various reasons. (ÇT/BM)

* Click here to read the original article in Turkish.