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Erdoğan backs Bahçeli’s dialogue initiative with Kurds as ‘historic opportunity’

Erdoğan backs Bahçeli’s dialogue initiative with Kurds as ‘historic opportunity’

The president called for the support of all political parties, civil society and the entire public for the new process.

22 October 2024

Bahçeli calls for imprisoned PKK leader to speak in parliament

Bahçeli calls for imprisoned PKK leader to speak in parliament

Erdoğan’s nationalist ally made yet another surprising move as Turkey discusses a new peace process with the Kurds.

22 October 2024

CHP leader visits Demirtaş in prison amid renewed peace process talk

CHP leader visits Demirtaş in prison amid renewed peace process talk

Özgür Özel will embark on a visit to the country’s Kurdish-populated region.

21 October 2024

An ‘event’ and afterwards: The handshake between Bahçeli and DEM deputies

An ‘event’ and afterwards: The handshake between Bahçeli and DEM deputies

Authoritarian states know that when they are under pressure, the "internal" will become stronger. Therefore, they have to read the internal balances correctly and take steps accordingly. Their aim is not to solve crises but to manage them.

14 October 2024 Özgür Amed

'Opposition should speak about peace'

'Opposition should speak about peace'

Sırrı Süreyya Önder, who says, "Policy of war and uniformity is the basic form of governance in this country. The ability to govern without war, without fighting, is not present in Turkey throughout the history of the Republic," believes that everyone who longs for peace should start by making objections to the isolation of imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan first.

4 September 2023 Ferid Demirel,Nedim Türfent

Erdoğan makes fun of intellectuals his government included in the Peace Process

Erdoğan makes fun of intellectuals his government included in the Peace Process

Erdoğan used the term "entel-dantel" to name the people who were included in the solution process of 2013-2015 to strengthen public support for it.

Demirtaş says was offered to take place of Öcalan during 'resolution process'

Demirtaş says was offered to take place of Öcalan during 'resolution process'

Speaking at the court, Demirtaş disclosed new details about the ending of the "peace process." "During the resolution process when delegations were going regularly to the İmralı prison, Hakan Fidan, head of the intelligence wanted to meet with me, which I rejected," Demirtaş said.

2 December 2022

‘Poverty in Turkey is a result of government’s deliberate policies’

HDP CO-CHAIR SANCAR

‘Poverty in Turkey is a result of government’s deliberate policies’

Mithat Sancar spoke at the weekly group meeting of the HDP, calling on other opposition parties “to not remain in the playground of the government”.

‘Erdoğan ended the resolution process for the Kurdish question'

HATİP DİCLE

‘Erdoğan ended the resolution process for the Kurdish question'

Hatip Dicle, a member of the delegation having talks with imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan during the resolution process, has commented on President Erdoğan’s statement that “the HDP ended the resolution process” for the Kurdish question.

'There may be a possibility of a new resolution process'

FORMER HDP MP SAKIK

'There may be a possibility of a new resolution process'

Sırrı Sakık: “Closing a party is not the solution. Our 9 parties have been closed; they now say that the 10th should be closed as well. Even if there is no letter left in the alphabet, we will carry on our political struggle by buying letters and founding a new party.”

14 December 2020

What Happened in Turkey Between June 7 and November 1, 2015?

FORMER PM AHMET DAVUTOĞLU’S STATEMENTS

What Happened in Turkey Between June 7 and November 1, 2015?

Preparing to establish a new party, former PM Davutoğlu referred to the period of June 7 and November 1, 2015, stating, “If the past is raked up about counter-terrorism, several people cannot go out in public.” We have compiled what happened in this period.

Minister Soylu: We Extend the Time Given to Syrians in İstanbul

Minister Soylu: We Extend the Time Given to Syrians in İstanbul

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has stated that the appointment of trustees to the Metropolitan Municipalities of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin is a legal decision, not a political one. “Our duty is to reinstate them when the trials end”, he has indicated.

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

Demirtaş: EP May Take On a Mission for Peace Process

Demirtaş: EP May Take On a Mission for Peace Process

HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş has said, “There might be some attempts against our party and MPs in the upcoming days. Some lunacies such as detention, seize, bringing by force or even arrest may happen in Turkey”.

28 September 2016

Demirtaş Calls on PKK, Government to Agree Ceasefire

Demirtaş Calls on PKK, Government to Agree Ceasefire

HDP Co-Leader Demirtaş has called on the PKK and the government to agree a ceasefire,

20 September 2016

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”.

Merkel: Lift of Parliamentary Immunities is Worrying

Merkel: Lift of Parliamentary Immunities is Worrying

German Chancellor Merkel has spoken of lift of parliamentary immunities, resolution process, visa waiver and refugee crisis, and said that she will convey all her worries as to Turkey to Erdoğan.

President Erdoğan: What Dolmabahçe Agreement?

President Erdoğan: What Dolmabahçe Agreement?

President Erdoğan has reiterated once more that there was no agreement: “What Dolmabahçe agreement?* Where did this come from? Such an agreement is out of question”.

PM Davutoğlu: Denaturalization is not Possible

PM Davutoğlu: Denaturalization is not Possible

Prime Minister Davutoğlu has said “According to our legislation it is not possible to denaturalize a citizen because of his/her relation with terror. It has not been added to the agenda yet” as to President Erdoğan’s suggestion to denaturalize citizens related to terror.

President Erdoğan, Leyla Zana Might Meet

President Erdoğan, Leyla Zana Might Meet

President Erdoğan said that he has received a request for meeting from HDP MP Zana, and that he might accept it.

22 January 2016

İHD: 262 civilians killed as of June 7

İHD: 262 civilians killed as of June 7

As İHD has stated, 262 civilians killed in total along with Suruç and Ankara attacks, 759 others wounded including children.

12 November 2015

AKP Spokesperson Çelik: We may Speak with İmralı* if Needed

AKP Spokesperson Çelik: We may Speak with İmralı* if Needed

AKP Spokesperson Ömer Çelik has stated that it is not possible for politicians to speak with İmralı, and responded to criticisms as to EU Progress Report.

11 November 2015

AKP Spokesperson Çelik: We may Speak with İmralı* if Needed

AKP Spokesperson Çelik: We may Speak with İmralı* if Needed

AKP Spokesperson Ömer Çelik has stated that it is not possible for politicians to speak with İmralı, and responded to criticisms as to EU Progress Report.

11 November 2015

New Name from Erdoğan for Resolution Process: National Unity and Fraternity Process

New Name from Erdoğan for Resolution Process: National Unity and Fraternity Process

President Erdoğan has been with headmen again, declared new name of resolution process as “National Unity and Fraternity Process”.

4 November 2015

Akdoğan Stipulates for Resolution Process

Akdoğan Stipulates for Resolution Process

Vice Prime Minister Yalçın Akdoğan has said, “We are the owner and architect of resolution process and put in effort to carry it through”.

4 November 2015

Diyarbakır Bar President Demanded 7.5 Years in Prison

Diyarbakır Bar President Demanded 7.5 Years in Prison

Diyarbakır Bar President Tahir Elçi has been demanded of being sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for “propagandizing illegal organization”.

26 October 2015

Demirtaş: Volition for Resolution Must Immediately Revive

Demirtaş: Volition for Resolution Must Immediately Revive

Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş said “We don’t have solid information or data but the stage to where we took our studies requires us to be optimistic” in response to allegations that Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) might take decision of non-conflict.

Women’s Initiative for Peace: We Dream a World that We Can Giggle in”

Women’s Initiative for Peace: We Dream a World that We Can Giggle in”

Women’s Initiative for Peace made a press statement in İstanbul. Women distributed letters and purple ribbons to other women saying “Us women are insistent on peace.”

20 August 2015 Sonya Bayık,Gurbet Ay

BÜLENT ŞIK WROTE

Solidarity Call from Brazil's Landless Workers' Movement for Turkey

“We are deeply distressed by recent reports of the outbreak of hostilities initiated by the Turkish State against the Kurdish populations in Northern Syria, Northern Iraq and even within Turkey itself.”

5 August 2015 Bülent Şık

Do Relatives of AKP Members Perform Compulsory Military Service?

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

Do Relatives of AKP Members Perform Compulsory Military Service?

HDP Şırnak deputy Aycan İrmez asked a parliamentary question and drew attention to relatives of AKP members whether they perform compulsory military service or not.

Human Rights Association: Resolution Process is Vital, Never-Ending

Human Rights Association: Resolution Process is Vital, Never-Ending

Human Rights Association of Turkey “Turkey shouldn’t be leaderless, a peaceful and democratic coalition should be formed not a war government.”

Erdoğan: Resolution Process is Improbable, We Call Everybody to Account

Erdoğan: Resolution Process is Improbable, We Call Everybody to Account

The President Erdoğan stated: “HDP officials should pay the price,” while saying parliamentary immunity of HDP deputies should be lifted. Erdoğan added he wasn’t in favor of closing parties.

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