CHP lawmaker Yazar asked the parliament: Who has the control over the Iskenderun port? Did you order the Americans to send out their military ammunitions after the parliament rejected the second motion?

US is running opposite to the Turkish parliaments verdict by preparing to set up coordination headquarters in Mardin says constitutional analyst Prof. Azrak. It wouldnt be different if Turkey was actually occupied by the US, a crime is ommitted.

On Womens Day, 8th of March women in Turkey voiced their demands for peace with music, drums, with purple, red, yellow, green banners; they also voiced their opposition against the Parliament, against United States and against male domination.

Political parties, peace Initiative,TIHV, TMMOB, and KESK spokespersons comment on the statement by the General Staff and for resubmitting the proposal to the parliament.

Despite deep concerns on Iraqs territorial disintegration, Ankara has reportedly considered a multi-ethnic equation for northern Iraq in which the Turkoman would become part of an autonomous administration, if present status quo were suddenly destroyed.

U.S. officials visited the Batman hospital. Hospital director Kubba said they could meet the needs of the Americans if necessary. About 150 vehicles rented by the U.S. have begun their activities.

HRW: Dont Repeat Civilian Killings and Displacement. If Turkish operations in Northern Iraq bear any resemblance to those in southeastern Turkey, we can expect to see a human rights disaster.

The government could resubmit the motion as it is, but this would not be politically correct, says constitutional analyst Zafer Uskul. Moving the refused draft with petty changes for a second time is making a way around national will.he said.

The same way it was no doomsday when the motion was rejected, the parliament should show the same courage for IMF program, said economist Mustafa Sonmez: Turkish economys recovery depends on regulations on the debt program and the interest spending.

Peace Initiative says: We thank the members of the Parliament who displayed the dignity of taking this decision, there can be no second memorandum, we will share our bread, We are closer to the EU now, the solution to the Kurdish Question is in Turkey.

During the Communications Council, the Internet Commission called for the establishing of an Information Technology Ministry. There cant be public broadcasting if there is no autonomy, said the Public Broadcasting and TRT Commission.

The defendants, who are charged with raping the 12-year-old N.C., are being tried in closed-door hearings. Two women, who are accused of selling N.C. to these men, are also being tried. About 50 women from various provinces came to Mardin to support N.C.

Under the humanitarian aid operation, the Health Minister asked a group of doctors to be ready within 12 hours to go to their mission regions. The doctors have to prepare a bag with seven-days of personal supplies.

Women in custody in Turkey risk being subjected to sexual violence by members of the state security forces, Amnesty International warned today as it released the report Turkey: End sexual violence against women in custody!

Bar chair Kirik said the U.S. had created a de facto state in Iskenderun and announced that this exceeded the modernization agreements. Kirik called on the authorities to inform the people and to oppose this war.

A war in the Middle East could delay Turkeys candidacy negotiations with the EU, said EU-Turkey KPK head Lagendijk. The reforms should not be delayed, Cyprus problem should be solved, conflicts in the Southeast would take Turkey back, he warned.

There could be conflicts between Turkey and Iraqi Kurds, and Syria could become the next target, Syrian journalist Mahalli said. The U.S. is winking at Iran, and Iran is taking advantage of this. The future of the Middle East is shady.

A parliamentary vote to allow foreign troops in Turkey or sending Turkish troops to a foreign country requires a U.N. resolution according to the Constitution, Prof. Dr. Uskul said. A contrary act would be a violation of the constitution, he adds.

Kurdish rebel leader Ocalans lawyers have not been able to see him in 12 weeks. Bad weather conditions is said to be the reason. This implementation violates both international and Turkish laws, say lawyers. EU officials were able to visit Ocalan.

The peace activists called on everyone to join the One Minute Darkness fore Peace action. The peace activists will be gathering signatures for peace on Fridays and Mondays.