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Prison Sentence Demanded for DTP Politicians

A Diyarbakir prosecutor is demanding prison sentences for MP Aysel Tulguk and province party chair Hilmi Aydogdu for a speech they made on Peace Day.

4 December 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

First Cross-Border Operation Since Bill

First Cross-Border Operation Since Bill

The General Staff announced that the army has carried out its first operation since a bill of authorisation was passed by parliament.

3 December 2007 Tolga Korkut

Germany Hands Over Two PKK Militants

The Turkish Ministry of Justice has announced that Germany has handed over PKK militants Iltas and Kizilay.

30 November 2007 Tolga Korkut

Gül Silent on Plans for PKK

Gül Silent on Plans for PKK

In an interview with journalists on the way to France, Gül said, "Democracy isolates terrorism and terrorists."

28 November 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Büyükanit and Erdogan Meet to Discuss Operations

Prime Minister Erdogan and Chief of General Staff Büyükanit have met in order to talk about developments concerning possible cross-border operations.

23 November 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

RSF Condemns Ban on PKK Interviews

In a press release on 20 November, Reporters Without Borders condemned the Kurdish regional government for not allowing reporters to visit PKK bases.

21 November 2007 Rsf

Columnists Against Closure of DTP

Columnists Tinc, Akyol, Tamer and Kahraman all agree that the pro-Kurdish DTP should not be closed, but not because they support the party.

20 November 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

General Staff Denies Silencing Retired Officers

The General Staff has denied that retired generals have been told to stop talking.

19 November 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

"Erdogan Against Operations But Not For Peace"

"Erdogan Against Operations But Not For Peace"

According to TIHV president Önen, Erdogan is stuck between the army and the USA. His anti-operation stance is due to US influence.

19 November 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

Landmine Monitor: Still Many Mines Left in Turkey

According to the Landmine Monitor 2007 report, 18 people died and 55 people were injured because of landmines last year.

14 November 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

White House Signals “Yellow Light”

White House Signals “Yellow Light”

Erdogan and Bush have agreed on exchange of intelligence. Erdogan has ruled out extensive military operations, while Bush seems to have accepted limited incursions.

6 November 2007 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Rice and Babacan: PKK is "Common Enemy"

In a joint press briefing, Rice and Babacan outlined their vision for collaboration on the fight against "PKK terrorism". Rice wants Iraq involved.

5 November 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

Eight Hostage Soldiers Released

Eight Hostage Soldiers Released

The eight soldiers taken hostage after a PKK attack in Daglica, Hakkari, on 21 October, have been released. They were handed over to a delegation from Turkey.

5 November 2007 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Battles in Southeast: 4 Soldiers, 17 PKK Militants Dead

Military operations in the Southeast are continuing with thousands of soldiers and air support involved.

30 October 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Army Will Wait for Erdogan's Return from USA

Army Will Wait for Erdogan's Return from USA

It appears that army and politicians are both expecting greater clarity on the issue of cross-border operations after Erdogan has spoken to American President George Bush during his upcoming trip to the USA.

29 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

Operations in Tunceli: 1 Soldier, 15 PKK Militants Dead

Operations in Tunceli: 1 Soldier, 15 PKK Militants Dead

During operations in the province of Tunceli on Sunday, 15 PKK militants and one sergeant were killed.

29 October 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

"We Don't Want to Give Birth to Martyrs"

The TKDF is trying to organise a big rally to condemn terrorism: "In war, it is always us women who suffer most. If we unite, the pain can have an end."

24 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

12 Soldiers Killed in Hakkari Province

12 Soldiers Killed in Hakkari Province

After the recent heavy losses in Sirnak, twelve soldiers were killed in Hakkari last night. Sixteen more are wounded, some of them seriously. More than ten soldiers are said to be missing.

21 October 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Assistant Professor Dr. Yegen Comments

Multiple Discourses on Kurdish Question Silenced

Sociologist Yegen has evaluated the current political climate as a silencing of alternative discourses on the Kurdish question. The arena has been left to the army and the PKK.

17 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

Talabani Gives PKK Ultimatum

Iraqi President Talabani warns the PKK that if activities do not stop, they will have to leave.

17 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

Parliament Authorises Government's Cross-Border Operations

Parliament Authorises Government's Cross-Border Operations

An overwhelming majority approved a one-year authorisation of cross-border operations into Northern Iraq.

17 October 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü,A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Parliament to Vote on Operations into Iraq Today

Parliament to Vote on Operations into Iraq Today

Today, Turkish Parliament will debate and vote on an authorisation for the Turkish army to carry out cross-border operations into Northern Iraq. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the debate and vote will be open.

17 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

Government Seeks Parliamentary Consent for Cross Border Operations

Government Seeks Parliamentary Consent for Cross Border Operations

The government will ask parliament to authorise one year of operations. Cicek: The PKK, not Iraq, is the target.

16 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

Parliament to Discuss Northern Iraq Operations

Parliament to Discuss Northern Iraq Operations

Parliamentary approval for Turkish soldiers to carry out cross-border operations in Northern Iraq may be debated in parliament as early as today (15 October).

15 October 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

End Violence - But How?

End Violence - But How?

DTP, ÖDP and human rights organisations have countered the mainstream discourse on an intensification in the fight against terrorism with a call for an end to violence and democratic reforms.

9 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

13 Soldiers Killed in Sirnak Ambush

13 Soldiers Killed in Sirnak Ambush

According to the General Staff, 13 soldiers died in a PKK attack on Sunday.

8 October 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü