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Do Relatives of AKP Members Perform Compulsory Military Service?

Do Relatives of AKP Members Perform Compulsory Military Service?

HDP Şırnak deputy Aycan İrmez asked a parliamentary question and drew attention to relatives of AKP members whether they perform compulsory military service or not.

Demirtaş Makes an Allegation against Davutoğlu and Erdoğan

Demirtaş Makes an Allegation against Davutoğlu and Erdoğan

HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş made an allegation against the President Erdoğan and PM Ahmet Davutoğlu.

Two Policemen and Two People Die, Privates Wounded

Two Policemen and Two People Die, Privates Wounded

In southern Turkey, two policemen and two allegedly members of PKK died. There are armed conflicts in Şırnak, Siirt, Bitlis and Diyarbakır provinces, in southeastern Turkey. Two privates are wounded.

The President Erdoğan: Our Only Concern is Islam

The President Erdoğan: Our Only Concern is Islam

The President Erdoğan stressed their only concern was Islam and they suffered from sectarianism in Indonesia and told there were Muslims who defended atheists.

HDP Requests Discretionary Fund to be Abolished

HDP Requests Discretionary Fund to be Abolished

HDP Group Deputy Chairpersons proposed parliamentary research for discretionary fund to be abolished and expenses of the presidency to be revealed.

Two Privates, a Military Officer, a Police Officer and a Civilian Die

Two Privates, a Military Officer, a Police Officer and a Civilian Die

In southeastern Turkey, in Şırnak province, two privates and a military officer lost his life during armed conflict. In Diyarbakır, a police officer and a civilian were killed by unidentified persons.

Turkey’s Parliament Holds Emergency Meeting

Turkey’s Parliament Holds Emergency Meeting

Grand National Assembly of Turkey held emergency meeting today upon the call of Republican People’s Party (CHP).

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: İncirlik Air Base Can be Used Anytime Needed

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: İncirlik Air Base Can be Used Anytime Needed

Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tanju Bilgiç, said which countries would use İncirlik Air Base could be decided with the U.S.A.

Summary of Proceedings Issued against Selahattin Demirtaş

Summary of Proceedings Issued against Selahattin Demirtaş

A summary of proceedings has been issued against Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş.

67% of Turkey Don’t Approve Military Operations against Syria

67% of Turkey Don’t Approve Military Operations against Syria

Metropoll Strategic and SocialResearchesCenter prepared a questionnaire “What do our people think about government’s Syria goals and policy?”

Erdoğan: Resolution Process is Improbable, We Call Everybody to Account

Erdoğan: Resolution Process is Improbable, We Call Everybody to Account

The President Erdoğan stated: “HDP officials should pay the price,” while saying parliamentary immunity of HDP deputies should be lifted. Erdoğan added he wasn’t in favor of closing parties.

Lawyer Öndül: Peace Government Should be Formed

Lawyer Öndül: Peace Government Should be Formed

Lawyer and defender of law, Hüsnü Öndül, “A war government shouldn’t be formed, the democratic public opinion should press for the negotiation process.”

28 July 2015 Ayça Söylemez

HDP Leader Demirtaş: Peace Was One Move Ahead

HDP Leader Demirtaş: Peace Was One Move Ahead

HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş:”These operations are carried out in favor of the government. We will struggle against AKP not to come power alone due to a snap election.”

Turkish Parliamentary Speaker Calls for Emergency Meeting

Turkish Parliamentary Speaker Calls for Emergency Meeting

Speaker İsmet Yılmaz called for Grand National Assembly of Turkey to hold an emergency meeting on July 29.

Air Operations against PKK and ISIS Continue

Air Operations against PKK and ISIS Continue

Turkish Army Forces’ fighter jets keep bombing PKK and ISIS targets in northern Iraq.

HDP: Turkey Wants to Form a Buffer Zone in Rojava

HDP: Turkey Wants to Form a Buffer Zone in Rojava

HDP Group Deputy Chairpersons stated Turkey wanted to form a buffer zone in Rojava and today’s operations weren’t launched against ISIS.

President Erdoğan: Resolution Process Got Out of Hand

President Erdoğan: Resolution Process Got Out of Hand

The President Erdoğan: Resolution process got out of hand. Masked faces can’t freely roam. If PKK doesn’t cease fire, it’ll bear the consequences. When media supports national unity, everything will be different.

PM Davutoğlu: Instructions Are Clear Whoever Threatens Our Border

PM Davutoğlu: Instructions Are Clear Whoever Threatens Our Border

PM Davutoğlu made a statement related to air operation against ISIS, latest attacks against Turkey and operations against terrorist organizations.

Operations against PKK, ISIS and DHKP-C in İstanbul, One Killed

Operations against PKK, ISIS and DHKP-C in İstanbul, One Killed

A person was killed in operations against PKK, ISIS, DHKP-C and YDG/H in İstanbul. 251 people were detained.

Air Operation Launched against ISIS from Turkey

Air Operation Launched against ISIS from Turkey

After a security meeting was held in Çankaya Mansion, an air operation was launched against ISIS near Syria border last night.

CHP Calls Turkey’s Parliament for Emergency Meeting

CHP Calls Turkey’s Parliament for Emergency Meeting

Republican People’s Party (CHP) called Turkey’s Parliament to hold an emergency meeting on July 29 at 3 p.m.

How Culpable is Turkey for the Suruc Massacre?

How Culpable is Turkey for the Suruc Massacre?

The Kurdish reaction to this tragic attack: Turkey is culpable for the rise of IS, that the state has directly and indirectly supported the terrorist group, and that Ankara has used IS as a proxy in a war against Kurdish forces in Rojava.

23 July 2015 Alev Yaman

Deputy PM Arınç: Border Security System Will be Built

Deputy PM Arınç: Border Security System Will be Built

Bülent Arınç explained the security measures for Turkey-Syria border. Security Policies Expert, Mete Yarar, stated 4 billion Turkish liras were allocated from the budget for the project.

CHP Rejects HDP’s Call for Emergency Meeting

CHP Rejects HDP’s Call for Emergency Meeting

CHP rejected HDP’s call for “emergency parliamentary meeting”. 110 signatures of deputies are needed for emergency meeting in parliament.

HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş: ISIS Cross the Border, Toys Can’t

HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş: ISIS Cross the Border, Toys Can’t

HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş called for Turkey’s parliament to hold an emergency meeting.

HDP Co-Chair: Nobody Moves near Border without National Intelligence’s Knowledge

HDP Co-Chair: Nobody Moves near Border without National Intelligence’s Knowledge

HDP Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ talked in Suruç district: Turkey’s ruling party is joint offender of this massacre. Military operations, massacres and hate speech paved the way for it.

The President Erdoğan Offers Condolence for Suruç Explosion’s Deaths

The President Erdoğan Offers Condolence for Suruç Explosion’s Deaths

The President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said “Terror has no religion, nation or land” related to Suruç explosion.

AKP’s Chief Advisor: Coalition with CHP is Sustainable

AKP’s Chief Advisor: Coalition with CHP is Sustainable

AKP Leader’s Chief Advisor Hüseyin Çelik perceived AKP-CHP coalition more possible “It provides 390 deputies and majority as 66%. I think it is sustainable with a good coalition protocol.”

Garo Paylan Asks: Why Is Bridge Toll not also Free on Easter?

Garo Paylan Asks: Why Is Bridge Toll not also Free on Easter?

HDP deputy Paylan reminded bridge toll was free on Ramadan Feast and Feast of Sacrifice and asked why it wasn’t free on Easter.

Legislative Proposal from HDP to Abolish Highest Election Threshold in Europe

Legislative Proposal from HDP to Abolish Highest Election Threshold in Europe

HDP pointed out 10% election threshold was an obstacle for democratization and gave legislative proposal for threshold to be abolished.

First Meeting for Coalition

First Meeting for Coalition

PM Davutoğlu and his delegation came together with CHP Leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and four members of CHP. First meeting of coalition was held in CHP Headquarters.

HDP Leader: We Interpreted KCK’s Statement as Mutual Ceasefire

HDP Leader: We Interpreted KCK’s Statement as Mutual Ceasefire

HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş told KCK didn’t mention a total ceasefire. He indicated that incidents were reflected differently on the media.