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Kurdish question

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Another 3 Years in Jail for Leyla Zana
Another 3 Years in Jail for Leyla Zana
Former MP of the closed Democracy Party Leyla Zana was sentenced to three years' imprisonment under charges of "propaganda for a terror organization" on the grounds of calling PKK leader Öcalan the "Leader of the Kurdish People". Lawyer Gümüş stated to file an appeal.
9 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
On Newroz Day Thousands Confront Government on Kurdish Issue
NEWROZ
On Newroz Day Thousands Confront Government on Kurdish Issue
Celebrations of the Kurdish Newroz festival were held all over Turkey during the weekend. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in major Turkish cities and called for a peaceful and democratic solution of the Kurdish question.
22 March 2010 Tolga Korkut
KURDISH INITIATIVE
"Parliament Initiated New Era for Kurdish Question"
Dr. Ortakaya from Diyarbakır assesses the parliament's discussion about the Kurdish question, "We are finally in a situation to discuss the Kurdish question and opportunities for a solution openly. The society has to be thoroughly involved".
17 November 2009 Tolga Korkut
Labour Confederations: Continue Initiative with a Sensible Approach
KURDISH QUESTION
Labour Confederations: Continue Initiative with a Sensible Approach
Görgün from DİSK says that the Kurish question can only be solved by democratic means. He asks for an amendment of the constitution and gives importance to the societal phsychology. Ulus from HAK-İŞ also expects the government to take steps towards democratization and calls DTP to use their political will-power.
30 October 2009 Tolga Korkut
Diyarbakır Organisations Take A Stand on Kurdish Initiative
KURDISH INITIATIVE
Diyarbakır Organisations Take A Stand on Kurdish Initiative
15 organizations from Diyarbakır issued a joint statement: It is not realistic to expect PKK members to come down from the mountains if the reasons that made them draw back into the mountains are not being solved first. DTP has to take the initiative. CHP and MHP hinder the process. The government must take a concrete step.
30 October 2009 Tolga Korkut
On the Brink of a Historic Period
ERTUĞRUL KÜRKÇÜ ABOUT THE ARRIVAL OF THE "PEACE GROUPS"
On the Brink of a Historic Period
The last Kurdish uprising can really come to an end by determining Turkey's fate. Twiting the course of the things in that direction will be a result of the policies pursued since 1999 by the Kurdish liberation movement and its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan who have sought peace and reconciliation in the brotherhood and liberty of peoples.
20 October 2009 Ertuğrul Kürkçü
Requests of the Peace Groups
KURDISH QUESTION
Requests of the Peace Groups
The peace groups entered Turkey yesterday crossing the Iraqi border. They describe themselves as ambassadors for peace and came with letters explaining their demands, "We did not come to benefit from active repentance. We want the initiative to solve the Kurdish question to continue, we want to live together freely and equally".
20 October 2009 Tolga Korkut
"Peace Groups" Come to Turkey
KURDISH INITIATIVE
"Peace Groups" Come to Turkey
26 refugees from the UN Mahmur Camp and 8 PKK members from Kandil will come to Turkey to talk to DTP delegations today (19 October). According to one of the leading PKK members Kalkan, the aim of the groups is to create a dialogue and open the way for negotiations. President Gül appreciates the initiative.
19 October 2009 Tolga Korkut
IPI Condemns Investigation of Journalist and Actress
IPI Condemns Investigation of Journalist and Actress
The International Press Institute is urging the Turkish government to halt the investigation into journalist Devrim Sevimay and actress Hülya Avşar over an interview in the Milliyet newspaper.
30 September 2009
Lawyers Applied to Public Prosecutor for Öcalan's Road Map
Lawyers Applied to Public Prosecutor for Öcalan's Road Map
Lawyers from Asrın Law Office requested Öcalan's road map for a solution of the Kurdish question from the chief public prosecutor's office in Bursa. Öcalan's text was handed to the prison prosecution on 20 August.
2 September 2009 Tolga Korkut
Öcalan Has Handed "Road Map" to Prison Management
Kurdish question: Search for a solution
Öcalan Has Handed "Road Map" to Prison Management
Öcalan told his lawyers that he has handed his "road map" to the prison prosecution. Lawyers will apply to be handed the document.
27 August 2009 Erhan Üstündağ
How CHP and MHP Can Be Part of the Solution
How CHP and MHP Can Be Part of the Solution
According to Prof. Dr. Ersanlı, the opposition parties need to rethink their attitude, while the AKP needs to be pushed to more radical steps.
13 August 2009 Tolga Korkut
Öcalan's "Road Map" Obstructed by "Inclement Weather"
Kurdish question
Öcalan's "Road Map" Obstructed by "Inclement Weather"
Because of "inclement weather", Öcalan's lawyers have not been given permission to visit him on İmralı island.
12 August 2009 Tolga Korkut
Soldier Mothers and PKK Mothers Embrace in Diyarbakır
Soldier Mothers and PKK Mothers Embrace in Diyarbakır
Women who have lost their children in the fighting of the last decades came together in Diyarbakır to call for peace.
10 August 2009
Women in Hakkari and Istanbul Stage "Peace Watch"
Kurdish Question
Women in Hakkari and Istanbul Stage "Peace Watch"
The night from Saturday to Sunday, women at two opposite ends of the country held a night-long watch to call for peace.
10 August 2009
"Real Issue Is PKK's Participation in Legal Politics"
Kurdish Question
"Real Issue Is PKK's Participation in Legal Politics"
According to Assoc. Prof. Yeğen, the government seems to have achieved public support for its Kurdish initiative, but there are still open questions.
5 August 2009 Tolga Korkut
"Party Leader" Erdoğan Finally to Meet Kurdish MPs
"Party Leader" Erdoğan Finally to Meet Kurdish MPs
After long refusing to meet with MPs from the pro-Kurdish DTP, Prime Minister Erdoğan will meet a delegation tomorrow, but emphasises that he will attend the meeting as a party chair.
4 August 2009 Tolga Korkut
Possibility of a "Solution" Needs to Be Taken Seriously
ERTUĞRUL KÜRKÇÜ On Government's Kurdish İnitiative
Possibility of a "Solution" Needs to Be Taken Seriously
Although it would be exaggerating to say that the government is preparing a "solution", there is a window of opportunity that all socialists and democrats need to make use of.
31 July 2009 Ertuğrul Kürkçü
Freedom of Expression a Must for Discussion of Kurdish Question
Freedom of Expression a Must for Discussion of Kurdish Question
If the government is serious about a Kurdish initiative, then there must be an end to the censorship of Kurdish and dissident publications and changes in legislation.
30 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
Diyarbakır Hopeful after Minister's Speech
Kurdish Question
Diyarbakır Hopeful after Minister's Speech
Bar Association President Aktar senses optimism in the Kurdish-majority city after Minister Atalay's speech.
30 July 2009 Tolga Korkut
Minister Atalay: "We Will Speak to Anyone for a Solution"
Kurdish question
Minister Atalay: "We Will Speak to Anyone for a Solution"
The Minister of the Interior said that the government was open to dialogue with all political parties, NGOs, academics and the media.
29 July 2009 Tolga Korkut
Informant Aygan Names More JİTEM Employees
Extrajudicial Killings and JİTEM
Informant Aygan Names More JİTEM Employees
PKK member-turned JİTEM employee Aygan has revealed three more names of people he claims worked for the clandestine JİTEM organisation in Diyarbakır.
29 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
1 Year 3 Months Imprisonment for Leyla Zana
Freedom of expression
1 Year 3 Months Imprisonment for Leyla Zana
A Diyarbakır court has sentenced politician Zana for "organisational propaganda".
28 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
Yaşar Kemal Speaks out on Kurdish Question
Kurdish Question
Yaşar Kemal Speaks out on Kurdish Question
In an interview series with the Radikal newspaper, novelist Kemal spoke about a solution to the Kurdish question.
27 July 2009
"Soldiers Raided Village, Burnt Down Houses, Took Our Relatives"
"Soldiers Raided Village, Burnt Down Houses, Took Our Relatives"
Relatives of 14 missing persons thought to be buried on military ground in Derecik in Hakkari have spoken about their experiences.
23 July 2009 Erkan Çapraz
"Öcalan Can Stop Fighting, But Expectations Must Be Realistic"
KURDISH QUESTION
"Öcalan Can Stop Fighting, But Expectations Must Be Realistic"
Bilgen of the Peace Parliament evaluated Öcalan's "road map" as an important starting point but warned of exaggerated hopes.
22 July 2009 Tolga Korkut
"Stop Military Operations and Solve Kurdish Question"
Kurdish question
"Stop Military Operations and Solve Kurdish Question"
Parties of the left and NGOs have called for a democratic and peaceful solution to the Kurdish question.
16 July 2009 Bawer Çakır
Detention of 29 DTP Members in Tunceli
Operations against DTP
Detention of 29 DTP Members in Tunceli
A prosecutor from Malatya has ordered the detention of 30 DTP members, all but one of whom are still being questioned.
23 June 2009 Bawer Çakır
Kurds, Yezidis and Alevis Unite in Demand for Civilian Constitution
Democratic Society Congress
Kurds, Yezidis and Alevis Unite in Demand for Civilian Constitution
At the Third Democratic Society Congress in Diyarbakır, delegates called for peace and constitutional change.
15 June 2009
Günlük Newspaper Owner and Journalist Face Trial
Press Freedom
Günlük Newspaper Owner and Journalist Face Trial
The court has demanded around 9,270 Euros in fines or will proceed with trial.
12 June 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
"CHP May Be Key to Solution of Kurdish Question"
Dialogue for Solution Conference
"CHP May Be Key to Solution of Kurdish Question"
Professor Keyman spoke at a conference on the Kurdish question.
12 June 2009 Tolga Korkut
MP Tuğluk: State Dialogue with Öcalan Could Lead to Quick Solution
Conference for Dialogue on Kurdish Question
MP Tuğluk: State Dialogue with Öcalan Could Lead to Quick Solution
Speaking at a conference, DTP MP Tuğluk argued that a state representative talking to imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan could lead to fast progress.
8 June 2009 Tolga Korkut
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