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‘No peace, democracy possible in Turkey without resolving the Kurdish question’

HDP CO-CHAIR SANCAR

‘No peace, democracy possible in Turkey without resolving the Kurdish question’

Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Co-Chair Sancar spoke at the 6th Ordinary Congress of the Democratic Regions Party (DBP): “If the existence, freedom and political will of the Kurdish people are under threat, a national unity in the face of this is inevitable”.

28 February 2022

Kurdish question | Asrın Law Office: The most important interlocutor is Öcalan

Kurdish question | Asrın Law Office: The most important interlocutor is Öcalan

The lawyers of jailed PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan have released a statement amid recent debates on “who the interlocutor is in resolving the Kurdish question.”

22 September 2021

‘No actor can be ignored’ in resolving the Kurdish question, says HDP’s Sancar

‘TO BE RESOLVED AT PARLIAMENT’

‘No actor can be ignored’ in resolving the Kurdish question, says HDP’s Sancar

Amid debates on “interlocutors in resolving the Kurdish question”, HDP Co-Chair Sancar reiterates that the place to resolve it is the Parliament, noting that “bringing the role of İmralı and HDP up against each other makes it harder to have a holistic approach.”

22 September 2021

European Parliament ‘strongly condemns repression on opposition’ in Turkey

European Parliament ‘strongly condemns repression on opposition’ in Turkey

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning the repression of the HDP and the opposition, stressing that this backsliding “reveals the dire human rights situation in Turkey and the continued erosion of democracy and the rule of law.”

PACE reminds Turkey of ‘democratic standards’

PACE reminds Turkey of ‘democratic standards’

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has adopted a resolution on “the functioning of democratic institutions in Turkey”, calling on the country to “to put an end to laws and practices that contravene democratic standards.”

European Parliament: Release Selahattin Demirtaş, all prisoners of conscience

European Parliament: Release Selahattin Demirtaş, all prisoners of conscience

Approving the resolution on the human rights situation in Turkey, notably the case of Selahattin Demirtaş and other prisoners of conscience, MEPs call on the country to follow the ECtHR orders to immediately release Demirtaş without any conditions.

22 January 2021

US House of Representatives Passes ‘Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide’

US House of Representatives Passes ‘Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide’

The US House of Representatives has passed a “resolution officially recognizing Armenian genocide” by a 405-to-11 vote. Though the resolution is not legally binding, it still marks the first time that a house in US Congress has designated it as a "genocide".

30 October 2019

Parliament Passes Resolution for Cross-Border Operation in Syria, Iraq

Parliament Passes Resolution for Cross-Border Operation in Syria, Iraq

While preparations for an operation in Syria are underway, the Parliament has agreed to extend the resolution allowing cross-border operations against Syria and Iraq. The CHP and İYİ Party approved the resolution, the HDP voted against it.

Resolution Published on Official Gazette, Clocks Not to Be Set Back

Resolution Published on Official Gazette, Clocks Not to Be Set Back

Clocks will not be set back in Turkey this year, either. According to the Resolution of the President published on the Official Gazette, “the current daylight saving time will be in effect across the country all year round every year.”

AKP Rejects Resolution on Cancellation of Agreements With Israel

AKP Rejects Resolution on Cancellation of Agreements With Israel

A resolution calling for the cancellation of agreements between Turkey and Israel has been rejected by the AKP MPs. During the vote, some MPs of the party were seen to be giving Nazi salute.

EP Passes Resolution Condemning Turkey, Ankara Declares It ‘Null and Void’

EP Passes Resolution Condemning Turkey, Ankara Declares It ‘Null and Void’

The European Parliament has strongly condemned the coup attempt and the waiving of the immunity of MPs in its resolution on “the current human rights situation in Turkey”. Ankara has declared the resolution "null and void".

9 February 2018

Resolution for Cross-Border Operation on Parliamentary Agenda

Resolution for Cross-Border Operation on Parliamentary Agenda

Prime Ministerial resolution about extending the cross-border operation authorization granted to the government for another year into Iraq and Syria has been submitted to the Parliamentary Speaker’s Office.

22 September 2017