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First Statements After Taking Down of Turkey’s Flag

First Statements After Taking Down of Turkey’s Flag

Following the taking down of Turkey’s flag by a child protestor in the southeastern and predominantly Kurdish populated district of Lice, President Abdullah Gül, PM Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan released statements.

Nobel Committee Releases Statement on Öcalan's ''Candidacy''

Nobel Committee Releases Statement on Öcalan's ''Candidacy''

The Nobel Peace Prize Committee released a statement saying that they were unable to confirm whether a candidate is admitted for the prize.

Newroz Joy Overflows Into the Sea

Newroz Joy Overflows Into the Sea

The city of Istanbul experienced one of its most crowded Newroz celebrations in the recent years with demonstrators extending up to the waterfront in the massive Kazlıçeşme square. Those who participated in the celebration expressed their hopes about Turkey’s resolution process.

24 March 2014 Nilay Vardar

Turkey to Pay 25,000 Euros to Öcalan

Turkey to Pay 25,000 Euros to Öcalan

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan’s “aggravated” life sentence violated the convention article related to “prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment”.

19 March 2014 Ayça Söylemez

Buldan: We Will Forward KCK’s Response to Öcalan

Buldan: We Will Forward KCK’s Response to Öcalan

BDP delegation returned from Qandil Mountain with a 7 page letter written by KCK administration to Öcalan.

27 January 2014

Öcalan’s New Photos Released

Öcalan’s New Photos Released

PKK leader Öcalan’s new photos have been released as he met BDP Co-Chair Demirtaş and BDP Group Interim Chair Pervin Buldan on Imrali Island.

24 December 2013

BDP Urges Facebook to Have A Democratic Reform

BDP Urges Facebook to Have A Democratic Reform

Peace and Democracy Party Youth Assembly informed that their Facebook page has recently been closed down.

19 December 2013

Press Conference Allegations on Imralı Island

Press Conference Allegations on Imralı Island

Turkish authorities will enable journalists, NGO representatives and Wise People Delegates to meet Abdullah Öcalan on Imrali Island, Milliyet newspaper claimed.

15 November 2013

BDP Responses to Government’s Imrali Remarks

BDP Responses to Government’s Imrali Remarks

BDP Group Interim Chairperson Buldan told bianet on the recent remarks of Justice Minister Ergin on the off-listing of Imrali visitors who criticized the peace process.

4 November 2013 Yüce Yöney

“Öcalan will Comment on Reforms on October 15”

“Öcalan will Comment on Reforms on October 15”

“The government’s new reform package doesn’t concern us. I will comment on the issue on October 15,” said PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan to his brother who visited him in Imrali Prison.

“Sayın Öcalan” Ruled as FoE

ECHR VERDICT

“Sayın Öcalan” Ruled as FoE

ECHR found the Turkish State guilty of violating freedom of expression for having used the word “sayin” while mentioning Öcalan – PKK leader.

1 October 2013 Ayça Söylemez

Öcalan: Process Must Evolve From Dialogue to Negotiations

Öcalan: Process Must Evolve From Dialogue to Negotiations

Peace and Democracy Party deputies Buldan and Demirtaş set off to Imrali Island yesterday to meet PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan. Öcalan "It is essential for the [Turkish] state to create the necessary means and abilities for a deeply negotiation in order to continue the process,” said Öcalan.

16 September 2013

HSM: Our Forces Acted According to Withdrawal Process

HSM: Our Forces Acted According to Withdrawal Process

Protesting PM Erdoğan's claims on “Withdrawal is about 20 percent complete”, HSM, one of PKK's wings released a declaration saying that “their forces fully respected the withdrawal procedures and are still in the process of doing so”.

"872 Right Violations in Turkey’s Prisons in 2013”

IHD DIYARBAKIR BRANCH REPORT

"872 Right Violations in Turkey’s Prisons in 2013”

Human Rights Association (IHD) Diyarbakır Branch released a report on the human rights violations in Turkey’s eastern and southeasters region prisons within the first 6 months of 2013, warning that death toll could climb due to sick inmates.

Öcalan: Process Can’t Continue Unilaterally

Öcalan: Process Can’t Continue Unilaterally

“My brother told me that the process can’t continue unilaterally and both parties required to take steps towards resolution,” Mehmet Öcalan said. Abdullah Öcalan’s lawyers also submitted requests to meet their client.

Court Rejects Retrial Request For Öcalan

Court Rejects Retrial Request For Öcalan

Ankara 11th High Criminal Court rejected Öcalan’s defense attorney’s request for the retrial of their client with unanimous vote.

Öcalan Warns on Resolution Process

Öcalan Warns on Resolution Process

“He told us that he would take his hands off from peace process if it goes like this,” Abdullah Öcalan’s uncle Süleyman Arslan said after meeting PKK leader on Imrali Island.

Retrial Request Submitted for Öcalan

Retrial Request Submitted for Öcalan

Abdullah Öcalan’s advocates submitted a request to court for their client’s retrial.

“Resolution Process on Its Second Stage”

ABDULLAH ÖCALAN’S MESSAGE

“Resolution Process on Its Second Stage”

PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan released a mesage through a Peace and Democracy Party, saying that he was supporting the transparancy in peace process - which he named it to be on its second stage.

7 Freed Pending Trial in KCK Lawyers Case

7 Freed Pending Trial in KCK Lawyers Case

Advocates Serkan Akbaş, Mizgin Irgat, Mehmet Ayata, Mensur Işık, Şakir Demir, Servet Demir and Mehmet Deniz Büyük were released pending a trial in Istanbul’s 2nd KCK trial.

Abdullah Öcalan: I Have 50 Percent Hope

Abdullah Öcalan: I Have 50 Percent Hope

“The first step of the process is over, even though some of my demands have not been realized. We are transitioning to the second step. I have 50 percent hope,” PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan said to his brother Mehmet Öcalan on a visit in Imrali Island.

Kurdish Deputy Delegation Heads to Imrali Island

Kurdish Deputy Delegation Heads to Imrali Island

Peace and Democracy Party Co-Chairperson Selahattin Demirtaş and Iğdır Province deputy Pervin Buldan headed to Imrali Prison this afternoon to meet PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan.

Withdrawal Starts on May 8

KCK DECLARED

Withdrawal Starts on May 8

Following an appeal from PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, KCK Executive Council declared that PKK guerrillas within Turkey's border would gradually withdraw in groups starting from May 8.

4th Delegation Visits Imrali Island

4th Delegation Visits Imrali Island

Peace and Democracy Party co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş and deputies Sırrı Süreyya Önder and Pervin Buldan set off to Imrali island this morning to meet PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan.

KCK, PKK, HPG Declare Ceasefire

KCK, PKK, HPG Declare Ceasefire

KCK Executive Council Chair Murat Karayılan declared an official ceasefire with Turkey yesterday, adding that they were ready to withdraw from Turkey depending on Turkish administration's response to the ongoing peace efforts.

PKK Might Withdraw By August, Demirtaş Says

PKK Might Withdraw By August, Demirtaş Says

Reminding that PKK leader Öcalan's call to lay down arms is irreversible, Peace and Democracy Party Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş said at least two commissions would beneeded for the withdrawal.

PM Erdoğan: "A Positive Move"

NEWROZ 2013

PM Erdoğan: "A Positive Move"

Referring to Abdullah Öcalan's Newroz statement on the withdrawal of PKK guerrillas from Turkey, PM Erdoğan said he saw it as a positive move.

Öcalan: "Our Armed Forces Should Withdraw Beyond Border"

ÖCALAN'S NEWROZ STATEMENT - FULL TEXT

Öcalan: "Our Armed Forces Should Withdraw Beyond Border"

"In the witnessing of millions today I am going to start a new era. Not arms but politics. Our armed forces should withdraw beyond border," Öcalan said in his letter read during the Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır.

Thousands Celebrate Newroz in Diyarbakır

Thousands Celebrate Newroz in Diyarbakır

Hundreds of thousand people gathered in Diyarbakır this morning to celebrate the arrival of spring equinox, a major celebration among Turkey's Kurds also known as Newroz. PKK leader Öcalan's message to Kurdish people was read both in Kurdish and Turkish.

Öcalan Underlines March 21 Appeal

IMRALI PROCESS

Öcalan Underlines March 21 Appeal

Peace and Democracy Party delegation returned from their visit to PKK leader in his solitary confinement this afternoon, bringing Öcalan's message that urged the Turkish government to proceed with its next move towards peace.

18 March 2013 Nilay Vardar

Kurdish Deputies Set Off For Imrali

Kurdish Deputies Set Off For Imrali

A deputy delegation from Turkey's pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party set off to Imrali this morning to meet PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in his solitary confinement, which marked the third row of parliamentary visits since January.

Kurdish Deputies Meet Öcalan on Imrali Island

Kurdish Deputies Meet Öcalan on Imrali Island

A delegation of 3 Peace and Democracy Party deputies met PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan on Imrali island yesterday as part of the ongoing peace talks between Turkey and PKK.

24 February 2013

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