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No Releases in Peace Groups Trial

No Releases in Peace Groups Trial

None of the defendants was released in the second hearing of the trial regarding 10 members the Peace Groups. Two groups came to Turkey in 2009 to make their contribution to the democratic opening process related to the Kurdish question.

27 August 2010 Burçin Belge

"Peace Groups" Have to Go Back

"Peace Groups" Have to Go Back

According to Fırat News Agency, it was decided to send the "peace groups" back to Qandil and Mahmur. 34 people came to Turkey in October 2009 upon the call of imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan. A trial was opened against 26 of them after their arrival, 13 members were detained.

20 July 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

"Peace Groups" on Trial for "Organizational Propaganda"

"Peace Groups" on Trial for "Organizational Propaganda"

17 members of the "Peace Groups" that came from Iraq to Turkey in 2009 are facing trial for "propaganda for an illegal organization". The defendants dismiss the charges and refer to their freedom of thought. Another 30 trials are filed against each adult of both groups.

22 April 2010 Tolga Korkut

Kurdish "Peace Groups" Face 127.5 Years Imprisonment

KURDISH QUESTION

Kurdish "Peace Groups" Face 127.5 Years Imprisonment

The Diyarbakır Prosecution demands a total of 127.5 years imprisonment for 17 members of the "Peace Groups" that entered Turkey in 2009. They are charged with "spreading organizational propaganda" and "praising crime and criminals" in a press conference at the Human Rights Foundation.

6 April 2010 Tolga Korkut

Atalay: "Democratic Initiative" Carried on Despite Opposition

Atalay: "Democratic Initiative" Carried on Despite Opposition

Interior Minister Atalay criticized opposition parties MHP's and CHP's statements concerning the peace groups that returned to Turkey in the beginning of this week. Commenting harshly on the welcome events of DTP, he emphasized that the opening process is a success and that the government is going to continue it.

23 October 2009 Erol Önderoğlu,Tolga Korkut

Ahmet Türk: Celebration is not Show-biz, The Joy of The People

PEACE GROUPS

Ahmet Türk: Celebration is not Show-biz, The Joy of The People

DTP Co-Chair Türk responds to the Prime Minister's criticism of turning the arrival of the peace groups into a "show". Türk said, "This is not a show, this is the enthusiasm of the people. They came for the peace process. This enthusiasm should be shared all over Turkey". Court of Appeals Chief Prosecutor Yalçınkaya has launched an investigation against DTP regarding the receptions.

23 October 2009 Tolga Korkut

"Peace Groups Spark Hopes in Diyarbakır"

KURDISH QUESTION

"Peace Groups Spark Hopes in Diyarbakır"

Former President of the Medical Association Ölçer said that the arrival of the Peace Groups in Diyarbakır created an atmosphere of reunion and a hope for peace, "Everybody should do their utmost for the PKK to come down from the mountains".

22 October 2009 Tolga Korkut

Peace Group Fully Released

Peace Group Fully Released

The Silopi Magistrate Criminal Judge released 5 people belonging to the peace group. The prosecutors had demanded to arrest them. All 34 members of the Peace Group are free now.

21 October 2009 Tolga Korkut

On the Brink of a Historic Period

ERTUĞRUL KÜRKÇÜ ABOUT THE ARRIVAL OF THE "PEACE GROUPS"

On the Brink of a Historic Period

The last Kurdish uprising can really come to an end by determining Turkey's fate. Twiting the course of the things in that direction will be a result of the policies pursued since 1999 by the Kurdish liberation movement and its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan who have sought peace and reconciliation in the brotherhood and liberty of peoples.

20 October 2009 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Requests of the Peace Groups

KURDISH QUESTION

Requests of the Peace Groups

The peace groups entered Turkey yesterday crossing the Iraqi border. They describe themselves as ambassadors for peace and came with letters explaining their demands, "We did not come to benefit from active repentance. We want the initiative to solve the Kurdish question to continue, we want to live together freely and equally".

20 October 2009 Tolga Korkut

"Peace Groups" Come to Turkey

KURDISH INITIATIVE

"Peace Groups" Come to Turkey

26 refugees from the UN Mahmur Camp and 8 PKK members from Kandil will come to Turkey to talk to DTP delegations today (19 October). According to one of the leading PKK members Kalkan, the aim of the groups is to create a dialogue and open the way for negotiations. President Gül appreciates the initiative.

19 October 2009 Tolga Korkut