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HDP denounces police chief over violent response to protest, sexist remarks

HDP denounces police chief over violent response to protest, sexist remarks

A rally to mark September 1 World Peace Day was not allowed and police detained dozens of people who wanted to protest the ban.

10 September 2021

CFWIJ condemns police violence against journalist Eylem Nazlıer at peace rally

CFWIJ condemns police violence against journalist Eylem Nazlıer at peace rally

At least five women journalists were impeded by the police while following World Peace Day demonstration in İstanbul. The police attempted to confiscate journalist Nazlıer’s phone, who was filming the police violence against the demonstration.

7 September 2021

Police intervention against Peace rally in İstanbul: 57 people detained

Police intervention against Peace rally in İstanbul: 57 people detained

The police intervened against the press statement to be held by the İstanbul Labor, Peace and Democracy Forces in Taksim Tünel on the occasion of September 1 World Peace Day, blockading journalists and HDP’s Musa Piroğlu.

6 September 2021

HDP’s Buldan: The alliance to form must be the alliance of peace

HDP’s Buldan: The alliance to form must be the alliance of peace

Speaking at a peace rally in Van on World Peace Day, HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan said, “If there is an alliance to form at this point, it must be the alliance of peace,” announcing that the HDP would issue a declaration on September 27.

2 September 2021

'We defend peace against war, conflict and ecological destruction'

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'We defend peace against war, conflict and ecological destruction'

Marking World Peace Day, ecologists from Turkey, Cyprus and Greece have criticized the governments of the three countries for "fanning the flames of racism" while not taking action against ecological destruction.

1 September 2021

‘World Peace Day amid ecological concerns and pandemic nightmare’

SEPTEMBER 1 PEACE DAY

‘World Peace Day amid ecological concerns and pandemic nightmare’

The Ecology Assembly of the Peoples’ Democratic Congress (HDK) has released a statement on the occasion of September 1 World Peace Day, underlining that the day is marked amid economic crisis, political tensions and climate crisis this year.

1 September 2020

‘We need peace to stay alive’

WORLD PEACE DAY

‘We need peace to stay alive’

On the occasion of September 1 World Peace Day, musician Ferhat Tunç has shared a video message. “There is a need for an opposition that can unite for peace even if they cannot unite for anything else,” Tunç has underlined.

1 September 2020

Meetings, demonstrations banned in Şırnak due to upcoming World Peace Day

Meetings, demonstrations banned in Şırnak due to upcoming World Peace Day

In a written statement, the Governor’s Office of Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Şırnak province has said that “provocative” demonstrations will be held on September 1 World Peace Day and banned the events and demonstrations for 15 days.

Turkey on the Streets for Peace

1 SEPTEMBER WORLD PEACE DAY

Turkey on the Streets for Peace

On World Peace Day on 1 September, demonstrations for peace are being organized all over the country. Many of the organizations call for a peaceful solution of the Kurdish question to stop the armed conflicts. Northern and Southern Cyprus are celebrating together.

1 September 2010 Tolga Korkut

Thousands of People Called for Peace in Kadıköy

WORLD PEACE DAY

Thousands of People Called for Peace in Kadıköy

Political parties, business organizations as well as non-governmental organizations participated in the demonstration for peace. DTP MP Tuncel called upon the government to take concrete steps.

2 September 2009 Bawer Çakır