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PKK umbrella group announces end of 'ceasefire'

PKK umbrella group announces end of 'ceasefire'

The KCK had declared a "cessation of hostilities" after the February earthquakes and extended it due to the elections in May.

All defendants sentenced to prison in the KCK Yüksekova case

All defendants sentenced to prison in the KCK Yüksekova case

The trial over the Kurdistan Communities Union has been concluded. 30 defendants, including the dismissed and arrested Yüksekova Co-Mayor Yaşar, have been given prison sentences ranging from 8 years, 9 months to 17 years, 6 months.

Opposition deputy questions government's silence on PKK claims

Opposition deputy questions government's silence on PKK claims

KCK leader Karayılan claimed last week that Turkey wanted to make the PKK and the Peshmarga fight each other.

ECtHR ruling on writer Ragıp Zarakolu

ECtHR ruling on writer Ragıp Zarakolu

The ECtHR has concluded that the right to liberty and security and freedom of expression of writer Ragıp Zarakolu have been violated. The writer has been standing trial as part of Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) İstanbul Main Case.

15 September 2020 Ayça Söylemez

ECtHR Rules Avcı’s Right to Freedom Violated by Long Pre-Detention Period in KCK Trial

ECtHR Rules Avcı’s Right to Freedom Violated by Long Pre-Detention Period in KCK Trial

Ruling on the individual application of Avcı who had been in pre-detention pending trial for three years in the KCK İstanbul case, the European Court of Human Rights observed that his right to freedom and security had been violated.

Hunger Strikes in Prisons Ended

Hunger Strikes in Prisons Ended

Prisoners arrested or convicted of PKK and PJAK trials have ended their hunger strike upon call by the Kurdistan Communities Union.

KCK Calls For an End of Hunger Strikes in Prisons

KCK Calls For an End of Hunger Strikes in Prisons

Kurdistan Communities Union Executive Council Presidency has stated: “We request ending the indefinite non-rotational hunger strike in the belief that that new topics which became main issues on the agenda be followed and that the struggle will continue with alternative ways and methods”.

Verdict Announced in KCK Main Case

Verdict Announced in KCK Main Case

Verdict has been announced in KCK main case in Diyarbakır. 111 figures have been sentenced to prison. DTK Co-Chair Hatip Dicle has been sentenced to 9 years in prison and Mardin Co-Mayor Türk to 15 months in prison.

Trustee Appointed to Hani Municipality

Trustee Appointed to Hani Municipality

A trustee has been appointed to Hani Municipality in Diyarbakır.

KCK Case: Court Rules to Bring HDP Deputies to Court by Force

KCK Case: Court Rules to Bring HDP Deputies to Court by Force

In the KCK (Kurdistan Communities Union) main case, heard in Diyarbakır, the court has ruled that HDP deputies must be brought to the court by force.

5 September 2016

KCK: Kurdish Question Can be Solved by Democratization

KCK: Kurdish Question Can be Solved by Democratization

KCK Executive Council Co-President in its statement today said, “Kurdish question can be discussed and solved with only a government of democratic mindset”.

Presidential Spokesperson Kalın Responds to Interview of KCK’s Bayık to BBC

Presidential Spokesperson Kalın Responds to Interview of KCK’s Bayık to BBC

Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın has commented on the interview KCK Co-Chair Cemil Bayık gave to BBC as “indirect support for terror”.

Bayık: There Will be War Everywhere Now

Bayık: There Will be War Everywhere Now

Bayık speaking to Times correspondent Lody four days before the bomb attack which led to killing of 37 in Ankara, has said they will now sustain war everywhere.

KCK Executive Council Co-Chair Bayık: Could be Retaliation

KCK Executive Council Co-Chair Bayık: Could be Retaliation

KCK Executive Council Co-Chair Bayık has stated on Ankara attack; “We don’t know who has carried it out. But we know from earlier that there have been such practices of retaliation for the massacres in Kurdistan”.

18 February 2016

KCK: Resistance to be Carried Out to the End

KCK: Resistance to be Carried Out to the End

KCK has expressed that “All democratic forces, socialists, progressive humanity, human rights organizations, international forces sensitive to democracy and human rights of the world maintain a stance against the state and AKP government”.

24 December 2015

Bayık: ISIS may be Repelled from Jarabulus if Turkey doesn’t Intercept

Bayık: ISIS may be Repelled from Jarabulus if Turkey doesn’t Intercept

Cemil Bayık in his column in Azadiya Welat and Yeni Özgür Politika wrote Turkey constantly seeks to weaken forces that fight against ISIS.

19 November 2015

Akdoğan Stipulates for Resolution Process

Akdoğan Stipulates for Resolution Process

Vice Prime Minister Yalçın Akdoğan has said, “We are the owner and architect of resolution process and put in effort to carry it through”.

4 November 2015

Aerial Operation by TSK on Qandil

Aerial Operation by TSK on Qandil

General Staff has announced it hit Qandil and its surrounding area.

3 November 2015

Demirtaş: Volition for Resolution Must Immediately Revive

Demirtaş: Volition for Resolution Must Immediately Revive

Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş said “We don’t have solid information or data but the stage to where we took our studies requires us to be optimistic” in response to allegations that Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) might take decision of non-conflict.

KCK Co-Chair Bayık: PKK Defends Itself

KCK Co-Chair Bayık: PKK Defends Itself

KCK Co-Chair Cemil Bayık said “We defend ourselves in a war that was started, PKK defends itself,” and stated the conditions for a cease-fire.

KCK: A Democratic Attitude Needed to Prevent War

KCK: A Democratic Attitude Needed to Prevent War

KCK demanded negotiations with Abdullah Öcalan should start in a free environment, political prisoners should be released and there should be a reinforced cease-fire.

Turkish Army Bombs Zergele Village in Northern Iraq

Turkish Army Bombs Zergele Village in Northern Iraq

Turkish Armed Forces bombed Zergele Village in northern Iraq. 10 civilians died while at least 15 people are wounded. KCK, DTK and Masoud Barzani reacted to the bombing.

PKK’s Conditions For Laying Down Arms Announced

PKK’s Conditions For Laying Down Arms Announced

Bese Hozat, co-leader of PKK’s military wing KCK, announced the conditions for laying down of arms: start of negotiations under Öcalan’s 10 articles, working of Monitoring Council, forming of Truth Commission and a new constitution.

KCK: First Resolution, Laying Down Arms Later

KCK: First Resolution, Laying Down Arms Later

KCK Executive Council Co-Chair Cemil Bayık urged the Turkish government to take concrete steps on the resolution before they could lay down arms.

Stakeholder Reactions to Öcalan’s 10 Measures to Resolution

Stakeholder Reactions to Öcalan’s 10 Measures to Resolution

Several stakeholders of Turkey’s resolution process reacted to PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan called for a PKK congress in spring to decide on quitting arms and 10 measures. Here is a compilation by bianet English.

Sancar: “Third Eye” Would Institutionalize Peace Process

Sancar: “Third Eye” Would Institutionalize Peace Process

Prof. Dr. Mithat Sancar commented to bianet’s inquiries on how the “third eye”, a new observation delegation idea in discussion, would contribute to Turkey’s resolution process with PKK.

19 November 2014 Ayça Söylemez

KCK: AKP Should Declare Their Stance on ISIS

KCK: AKP Should Declare Their Stance on ISIS

KCK Co-chairmanship reacted to claims that ISIS members injured in the Kobani attack were treated in Turkey and demanded the AKP explain its stance on ISIS.

“Check-Point Constructions Will Resume”

“Check-Point Constructions Will Resume”

Defense Minister İsmet Yılmaz declared that they would resume the construction of high security check-points, saying that “being secure is priceless”.

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

No Release in KCK Media Case

No Release in KCK Media Case

Istanbul 15th High Criminal Court opened the 25th hearing of KCK media case this afternoon in Silivri district, ruling on the continuation of all jailed defendants.

1 November 2013

"Suspension of Withdrawal Can Be Resolved Easily”

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"Suspension of Withdrawal Can Be Resolved Easily”

“The process obviously arrived to this point. If the government takes a step forward, the issue will be resolved easily,” BDP Co-Chairperson Kışanak commented on KCK’s recent statement to suspend its withdrawal.

9 September 2013 Nilay Vardar

Bayık: Turkish State Wants War, We Will Defend Ourselves

Bayık: Turkish State Wants War, We Will Defend Ourselves

KCK Executive Council Co-Chairperson Cemil Bayık said the Turkish state has yet to take a step forward in the democratic peace process and wanted to make war - a situation that will require them to make self-defense.

5 September 2013

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