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‘Turkey's economic problem has become chronic, people don’t believe it will get better’

SOCIO-ECONOMIC FIELD RESEARCH CENTER

‘Turkey's economic problem has become chronic, people don’t believe it will get better’

While 47.1 percent of those who regard economy as the biggest problem think that it can be solved by creating employment, 85.9 percent of those who see the Presidential System as the chief problem say it will be solved in case of a system change.

22 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

‘Half the Population Don’t Believe Elections are Held Fairly in Turkey’

‘Half the Population Don’t Believe Elections are Held Fairly in Turkey’

According to a recent report released by the Checks and Balances Network, one out of every three people in Turkey does not believe that the law will protect them if the state or a person representing the state is at fault.

25 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel

‘A Person Prevented from Speaking in Mother Tongue Disadvantaged in Every Area of Life’

PANEL DISCUSSION ON KURDISH QUESTION

‘A Person Prevented from Speaking in Mother Tongue Disadvantaged in Every Area of Life’

Speaking at the panel discussion on Kurdish question organized by Tahir Elçi Human Rights Foundation, Diyarbakır Representative to Right Initiative Ruhavioğlu has said that Kurdish question is an ethno-political problem, beyond a solely ethnic one.

9 December 2019

Minister Soylu Charged for Negligence for The Special Warfare Personnel Frozen to Death

Minister Soylu Charged for Negligence for The Special Warfare Personnel Frozen to Death

Albeit charging critics harshly, Minister Soylu commenting on the incident today admitted that "teams of 12 were part of an airborne operation and were dropped to a landlocked timberless region" many days ago but insisted that "the same weather conditions do not lead to same effects for every person."

30 October 2018

Conference in Diyarbakır Calls for Democratic Unity Against Fascism and Colonialism

Conference in Diyarbakır Calls for Democratic Unity Against Fascism and Colonialism

With particular focus on lifting the isolation on jailed Öcalan, the two day conference in Diyarbakır upholds his Democratic Nation paradigm and calls for establishing a democratic front against fascism in Turkey and urges for Kurdish national unity against colonialism.

29 October 2018

Erdoğan: There is No More Kurdish Question

Erdoğan: There is No More Kurdish Question

President Erdoğan has stated that they have managed to solve the Kurdish question and added, “There is no more such thing as a Kurdish question in Turkey of 2018.”

Attack in Hakkari: 3 Soldiers Lose Their Lives

Attack in Hakkari: 3 Soldiers Lose Their Lives

Three soldiers have lost their lives in an attack launched from Basyan Khala Mountain in Iraq on the military unit who were securing road construction activities in Hakkari.

Presidential Spokesperson Denies Presidential Consultant on Resolution Process

Presidential Spokesperson Denies Presidential Consultant on Resolution Process

Presidential Principal Consultant Çevik has advocated that Demirtaş’s arrest should continue, and resolution process may recommence after the election. Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın has refuted Çevik’s statement.

Journalist Karakaş Detained

Journalist Karakaş Detained

Journalist İshak Karakaş has been detained due to his social media posts. Police searched homes of writer Aziz Tunç and journalist İsmail Eskin.

22 January 2018

The Report ‘NGOs at the 2013-2015 Resolution Process’ from the Peace Foundation

The Report ‘NGOs at the 2013-2015 Resolution Process’ from the Peace Foundation

The Peace Foundation has released its “NGOs at the 2013-2015 Resolution Process” report that analyzed the role of NGOs on the Kurdish question during the resolution process.

18 December 2017

Şırnak Governorship: PKK Attacks Road Construction, Kills 3 Workers

Şırnak Governorship: PKK Attacks Road Construction, Kills 3 Workers

The Şırnak Governorship making a statement has said that PKK members have attacked workers at the road construction in Uludere, and three workers have lost their lives.

1 Sergeant Major Killed in Hatay

1 Sergeant Major Killed in Hatay

Being injured in a clash that erupted between security forces and PKK members during the operation Amanos Mountains in Hatay, sergeant major Akdeniz has lost his life in the hospital where he was taken for treatment.

1 Soldier Loses His Life in Şırnak

1 Soldier Loses His Life in Şırnak

One soldier has been killed in the clash that erupted between the PKK members and security forces during a military operation carried on in Şırnak.

DBP Co-Chair Mehmet Arslan Detained

DBP Co-Chair Mehmet Arslan Detained

DBP Co-Chair Mehmet Arslan has been detained in Adana. At least 36 HDP members are in custody due to the operations launched on Friday.

Attack in Hakkari, 17 Soldiers 4 of Whom Heavily Wounded

Attack in Hakkari, 17 Soldiers 4 of Whom Heavily Wounded

17 soldiers four whom have been heavily wounded in a bomb attack launched during the passage of military vehicle in Yüksekova district in Hakkari.

5 PKK Members, 2 Soldiers Killed in Hakkari

5 PKK Members, 2 Soldiers Killed in Hakkari

Improvised explosive device has been detonated in Çukurca district in Hakkari, killing two soldiers and wounding seven others. The governorship has declared that 5 PKK members were killed.

Clash in Şırnak: 2 Soldiers Lose Their Lives

Clash in Şırnak: 2 Soldiers Lose Their Lives

One sergeant major and one first lieutenant have been killed, two soldiers have been wounded in a clash that erupted in Uludere district of Şırnak.

Clash in Dersim: 1 Soldier Killed

Clash in Dersim: 1 Soldier Killed

One sergeant major has lost his life in the clash that erupted around Atadoğdu village in Dersim province.

28 December 2016

Rights Organizations: UN Must Monitor Turkey Closely

Rights Organizations: UN Must Monitor Turkey Closely

In the human rights session of the UN Human Rights Council, NGOs have underlined the increasing human rights violations during the State of Emergency and stated that the violations must be monitored closely.

20 September 2016

Raid on DBP Building Where Hunger Strike Continues

Raid on DBP Building Where Hunger Strike Continues

Police have raided Democratic Regions Party district building where indefinite hunger strike without rotation continues in protest of trustee appointment to Hakkari Municipality, detained 20 people.

15 September 2016

PM Evaluates 100 Days of 65th Government, Dismisses Resolution Process

PM Evaluates 100 Days of 65th Government, Dismisses Resolution Process

Speaking at the “First Hundred Days of the 65th Government” meeting in the Çankaya Mansion, Prime Minister Yıldırım presented the Government’s activities. The Minister of Justice Bozdağ said at the meeting that 33,838 convicts have been released.

2 September 2016

1 Soldier Killed in Siirt

1 Soldier Killed in Siirt

One soldier has lost his life, and another been wounded in an operation launched against the PKK in Siirt’s Pervari district.

1 September 2016

Police Raid DTK Building

Police Raid DTK Building

Police raided last night the DTK building at which the announcement was made that hunger strike will be staged until a meeting is held with PKK leader Abudllah Öcalan.

1 September 2016

Conflict, Curfew in Dersim

Conflict, Curfew in Dersim

One soldier has lost his life, three others wounded in the conflict erupted between PKK members and security forces in Dersim’s Nazımiye district.

Attack in Şırnak: 9 Soldiers Killed

Attack in Şırnak: 9 Soldiers Killed

Four soldiers have been killed, 10 others injured in the attack launched by the PKK members in Şırnak’s Beytüşşebap district. Another offensive in Uludere claimed lives of five, injured eight.

Curfew Declared in Uludere

Curfew Declared in Uludere

Curfew has been declared in Ortasu/Roboski and Gülyazı/Bujeh villages of Uludere district of Şırnak province in southeastern Turkey to be in effect as of 3 a.m. this morning.

What Remains After Conflicts in Yüksekova: 2 Photographs, 1 Book

What Remains After Conflicts in Yüksekova: 2 Photographs, 1 Book

Two women, both university students who have lost their houses during the conflicts wanted to find memories from their mother and sister who have passed away 9 years ago. Yet they find nothing but two photographs and one book in the ruins of their house.

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”.

Bomb Attack on Military Vehicle in Hakkari

Bomb Attack on Military Vehicle in Hakkari

According to the initial reports, three soldiers have been injured upon detonation of improvised explosive device planted earlier on the Şemdinli - Yüksekova road in Kaymakamlık Çeşmesi region while military vehicles were driving by.

Attack in Van: 6 Soldiers Killed

Attack in Van: 6 Soldiers Killed

Six soldiers have been killed, two others wounded resulting by the improvised explosive device be detonated during the passage of military vehicle in Çaldıran district of Van province.

Bomb Attack in Şemdinli

Bomb Attack in Şemdinli

Resulting by bombs planted by the PKK members detonated in Mendi region between Aktütün and Beyyurdu of Şemdinli district of Hakkari province, four soldiers killed, nine others four of whom are heavily injured.

Conflict in Hakkari’s Çukurca, Helicopter Crashes

Conflict in Hakkari’s Çukurca, Helicopter Crashes

Eight soldiers and six PKK members have lost their lives in the conflict erupted in Çukurcuma district of Hakkari. The General Staff has announced that a helicopter heading to the zone crashed, ANF reported that PKK shot down the helicopter.