Kurdish peace process

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Tuğçe Yılmaz

Sezai Temelli: Constitutional debates are incomplete without legal guarantees

Sezai Temelli: Constitutional debates are incomplete without legal guarantees

As part of the peace and democratic society process, we spoke with DEM Party Group Deputy Chair Sezai Temelli about the upcoming amendments to the prison release bill and who they would affect.

29 May 2025 Tuğçe Yılmaz

DEM Party and AKP discuss peace process and prison reform bill

DEM Party and AKP discuss peace process and prison reform bill

Following the PKK's announcement of its dissolution and disarmament, the DEM Party initiated a round of talks with political parties, concluding with a visit to the AKP.

Erdoğan appoints ten jurists to prepare new constitution

Erdoğan appoints ten jurists to prepare new constitution

At the AKP Conference Hall, President Erdoğan reiterated his determination to draft a new constitution during the Extended Provincial Chairs Meeting of his party.

Besê Hozat: Only Öcalan can take weapons from the hands of the PKK fighters

Besê Hozat: Only Öcalan can take weapons from the hands of the PKK fighters

Besê Hozat, Co-Chair of the KCK Executive Council, stated that Abdullah Öcalan must be released for the PKK to lay down arms.

DEM Party and MHP discuss parliamentary commission and constitution

DEM Party and MHP discuss parliamentary commission and constitution

The DEM Party stated that their meeting with Bahçeli took place in a "highly constructive atmosphere" and announced that they will meet with the AKP delegation tomorrow.

Ayşegül Başar

Emine Şenyaşar to mothers of soldiers: Let’s stand arm in arm

Emine Şenyaşar to mothers of soldiers: Let’s stand arm in arm

A mother who buried her husband and two sons, and whose other son spent over six years in prison, Şenyaşar called out: “We lost our loved ones. From now on, no mother should have to cry for her child.”

26 May 2025 Ayşegül Başar

Erdoğan: I have no intention to be re-elected or to run again

Erdoğan: I have no intention to be re-elected or to run again

Calling on the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) to support a new constitution, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “Come, let’s join forces. We want a new constitution not for ourselves but for our country.”

Peace Mothers to mothers of soldiers and police officers: "Let there be no tears on either side"

Peace Mothers to mothers of soldiers and police officers: "Let there be no tears on either side"

Peace Mothers' Assembly Havva Kıran called for "No more funerals, let the tears of Turkish and Kurdish mothers stop".

Tunceli governor dismissed from his post

Tunceli governor dismissed from his post

Bülent Tekbıyıkoğlu, has been transferred to the center by the Interior Ministry. Tekbıyıkoğlu was replaced by his deputy Ertuğrul Aslan.

Erdoğan signals end to state takeovers of pro-Kurdish municipalities after PKK disbands

Erdoğan signals end to state takeovers of pro-Kurdish municipalities after PKK disbands

Turkish intelligence will oversee the PKK's disarmament process, the president has said.

PKK calls for Öcalan’s release and legal reforms to implement disarmament

PKK calls for Öcalan’s release and legal reforms to implement disarmament

“To fully disarm, we must also trust the state," said Murat Karayılan, a senior member of the militant group that declared its disbanding.

PKK leader Öcalan greets group’s decision to disband

PKK leader Öcalan greets group’s decision to disband

The imprisoned PKK leader had called on the group to disband in late February.

Erdoğan, Bahçeli welcome PKK disbanding as step to 'fortify domestic front' amid global instability

Erdoğan, Bahçeli welcome PKK disbanding as step to 'fortify domestic front' amid global instability

“While the dark shadow of a chain reaction of wars and conflicts continues to dominate humanity and geographies, the rise of peace and stability in the Turkish Century represents a tremendous historical shift,” said Bahçeli.

Turkey rules out Kurdish autonomy after PKK dissolution

Turkey rules out Kurdish autonomy after PKK dissolution

“The state is not managing this process on the basis of any negotiations related to the terrorist organization’s disbanding and disarmament," says the Communications Directorate.

'No excuse left not to build a democratic Turkey' after PKK lays down arms, says pro-Kurdish leader

'No excuse left not to build a democratic Turkey' after PKK lays down arms, says pro-Kurdish leader

Bakırhan and Buldan believe the militant group's move could pave the way for Turkey's democratization.

Turkish government officials welcome PKK disbanding as 'historic turning point'

Turkish government officials welcome PKK disbanding as 'historic turning point'

The communications director and the justice minister hailed the PKK's decision as a success of the government's push for a "terror-free Turkey."

Full text: PKK’s statement on disbanding decision

Full text: PKK’s statement on disbanding decision

We are publishing the Kurdistan Workers' Party's declaration following its congress held between May 5-7.

PKK declares disbandment, ending four-decade armed insurgency against Turkey

PKK declares disbandment, ending four-decade armed insurgency against Turkey

As part of a new peace initiative, PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan called on the group to disband in late February.

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