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Journalist and Human Rights Defender Convicted

QANDIL INTERVIEW

Journalist and Human Rights Defender Convicted

Human rights advocator Hakan Tahmaz received a one-year prison sentence, journalist İbrahim Çeşmecioğlu a monetary fine for the interview with Murat Karayılan, leader of the Union of Kurdistan Communities.

25 March 2011 Emir Çelik

Decision on "Qandil Interview" Expected in December

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

Decision on "Qandil Interview" Expected in December

The case against human rights defender Tahmaz and Birgün newspaper official Çeşmecioğlu has reached its final stage. The defendants stand trial for an interview with PKK executives. The final verdict of the Istanbul 10th High Criminal Court is expected for 2 December.

13 October 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Several Approaches - No Concrete Steps

KURDISH QUESTION

Several Approaches - No Concrete Steps

Tahmaz from the Turkish Peace Parliament thinks that the government is not going to take concrete steps towards a solution of the Kurdish question before the election in 2011. Kurdish politician Türk wants the armed forces of the PKK to withdraw from the region. Retired military judge Kardaş suggests withdrawing the Turkish Armed Forces.

30 September 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

Summer Recess for Trial on PKK Interview

Summer Recess for Trial on PKK Interview

The prosecution of human rights advocate Tahmaz and Birgün newspaper officials Çeşmecioğlu and Yılmaz was postponed to September. The defendants stand trial because of an interview with Murat Karayılan, leader of the People's Confederation of Kurdistan.

3 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu,Tolga Korkut

Journalists Tahmaz and Demirer Still in the Dock

Journalists Tahmaz and Demirer Still in the Dock

Hakan Tahmaz will have to appear at court on 1 June for his interview with PKK leading official Karayılan. Temel Demirer will stand trial on 20 May for his statement that Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink was killed for recognizing the Armenian genocide.

18 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

"Those Who Want Peace Demand a Courageous Government"

GOVERNMENT'S KURDISH INITIATIVE

"Those Who Want Peace Demand a Courageous Government"

Tahmaz of the Peace Parliament has evaluated the comments by Minister Atalay for bianet. He calls for an end to military operations, permission for Öcalan to announce his road map, relations with the DTP and a guarantee of the freedom of expression.

1 September 2009 Tolga Korkut

"Allegations of Plan Legitimise Gülen Movement"

Ertuğrul Kürkçü on the Alleged Plan against AKP and Gülen

"Allegations of Plan Legitimise Gülen Movement"

Speaking to the Birgün newspaper, bianet coordinator Kürkçü discussed the alleged military plan.

Peace Activists Support Kurdish DTP

Kurdish Question

Peace Activists Support Kurdish DTP

Joining a parliamentary group meeting of the DTP, peace activists expressed their support for the party. In a speech, Mater said that DTP was a necessary partner in a search for a solution to the Kurdish Question.

Daily Birgün And Journalist Tahmaz Under Investigation For Interviewing PKK

Journalist Tahmaz and two more Birgün authorities are questioned by the authorities regarding the interview with one of the PKK leaders Murat Karayılan, which was published on daily Birgün.

3 September 2008 Erol Önderoğlu