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Kürkçü: “Parliament Missed Opportunity”

Kürkçü: “Parliament Missed Opportunity”

Reacting to the ratification of Uludere report in a parliamentarian commission yesterday, Peace and Democracy Party deputy Ertuğrul Kürkçü said the parliament missed the opportunity to be the constituent force of the peace ongoing process.

28 March 2013 Yüce Yöney

MAZLUMDER: "Roboski Report Must Be Contested"

MAZLUMDER: "Roboski Report Must Be Contested"

MAZLUMDER Association Chair Ünsal and Özgür-Der Association Diyarbakır Chief Representative Yılmaz criticized the parliamentary report on Roboski Massacre which concluded that the Turkish military's air strike was not on purpose.

KCK, PKK, HPG Declare Ceasefire

KCK, PKK, HPG Declare Ceasefire

KCK Executive Council Chair Murat Karayılan declared an official ceasefire with Turkey yesterday, adding that they were ready to withdraw from Turkey depending on Turkish administration's response to the ongoing peace efforts.

PKK Might Withdraw By August, Demirtaş Says

PKK Might Withdraw By August, Demirtaş Says

Reminding that PKK leader Öcalan's call to lay down arms is irreversible, Peace and Democracy Party Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş said at least two commissions would beneeded for the withdrawal.

PM Erdoğan: "A Positive Move"

PM Erdoğan: "A Positive Move"

Referring to Abdullah Öcalan's Newroz statement on the withdrawal of PKK guerrillas from Turkey, PM Erdoğan said he saw it as a positive move.

Öcalan: "Our Armed Forces Should Withdraw Beyond Border"

Öcalan: "Our Armed Forces Should Withdraw Beyond Border"

"In the witnessing of millions today I am going to start a new era. Not arms but politics. Our armed forces should withdraw beyond border," Öcalan said in his letter read during the Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır.

Thousands Celebrate Newroz in Diyarbakır

Thousands Celebrate Newroz in Diyarbakır

Hundreds of thousand people gathered in Diyarbakır this morning to celebrate the arrival of spring equinox, a major celebration among Turkey's Kurds also known as Newroz. PKK leader Öcalan's message to Kurdish people was read both in Kurdish and Turkish.

Blast Hits AKP Headquarters, Justice Ministry

Blast Hits AKP Headquarters, Justice Ministry

Explosions hit Turkey's Justice Ministry building and governing AKP headquarters on Tuesday night, a series of attacks later on claimed by DHKP-C organization.

Police Intervene Newroz Celebrations in Ankara University

Police Intervene Newroz Celebrations in Ankara University

Police and private security forces intervened Newroz celebrations in Ankara University this afternoon, casting tear gas bombs and wounding several students.

20 March 2013 Serhat Korkmaz

High School Students From Denmark Visit bianet

High School Students From Denmark Visit bianet

A group of students from Denmark's Naestved Gymnasium and HS high school visited bianet during their trip to Turkey.

Prosecutors Charge 64 Life Sentence

Prosecutors Charge 64 Life Sentence

Turkey's Ergenokon trial reached its 281th hearing yesterday, with prosecutors summing up their case to seek life sentences for 64 defendants including retired generals and an ex-military chief.

Öcalan Underlines March 21 Appeal

Öcalan Underlines March 21 Appeal

Peace and Democracy Party delegation returned from their visit to PKK leader in his solitary confinement this afternoon, bringing Öcalan's message that urged the Turkish government to proceed with its next move towards peace.

18 March 2013 Nilay Vardar

Kurdish Deputies Set Off For Imrali

Kurdish Deputies Set Off For Imrali

A deputy delegation from Turkey's pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party set off to Imrali this morning to meet PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in his solitary confinement, which marked the third row of parliamentary visits since January.

Newroz Celebrations Everywhere

Newroz Celebrations Everywhere

All around Turkey, from Izmir to Van and Ankara to Mardin, the Newroz festival was celebrated with calls for peace.

Internet, Activism, and the New Media

Internet, Activism, and the New Media

The second day of the “Social Movements, Media and Politics” conference at the Izmir Economy University brought discussions about environmental and labour rights protesters and the new media.

15 March 2013 Nilay Vardar

Aysel Tuğluk: Öcalan Has Chosen Turkey as His Ally

Aysel Tuğluk: Öcalan Has Chosen Turkey as His Ally

Aysel Tuğluk and Ahmet Türk, the co-chairs of the Democratic Society Congress (DTK) spent last week discussing the current process with Kurdish organisations in order to give Öcalan messages. We talked with Tuğluk about the process towards a solution.

15 March 2013 İrfan Aktan

Kurdish Organisations Call for Conference of Unity

Kurdish Organisations Call for Conference of Unity

Although Kurdish parties and organisations outside of the parliamentary Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) support a peace process, they have called for a meeting of all Kurdish organisations prior to negotiations.

14 March 2013 İrfan Aktan

Turkey's Women Journalists Release March 8 Declaration

Turkey's Women Journalists Release March 8 Declaration

Kadın Gazeteciler Takipte (Women Journalists In Pursuit) Group made a public declaration today, condemning male violence and pledging the pursuit of masculine discourse in Turkey's media.

Diyarbakır Police Chief Celebrates Women's Day in Kurdish

Diyarbakır Police Chief Celebrates Women's Day in Kurdish

Police Chief Recep Güven placed a classified ad on a local newspaper in Diyarbakır province, which celebrated International Women's Day both in Turkish and Kurdish.

Kürkçü: Draft Report Ignores Real Culprits

Kürkçü: Draft Report Ignores Real Culprits

Peace and Democracy Party deputy Ertuğrul Kürkçü criticized the ratification of Uludere commission draft report, saying that it aimed to protect the Turkish state rather than its citizens.

6 March 2013 Ekin Karaca

PKK's Captives Interviewed

PKK's Captives Interviewed

Firat News Agency has released a series of interviews with 8 state workers - including Turkish army officers, prospective governor and policeman - who are being held as captives by PKK since 2011.

Kışanak: PKK Will Release State Officers

Kışanak: PKK Will Release State Officers

"We have met KCK Executive Secretary Murat Karayılan in Qandil Mountain who pledged the release of Turkish state officers captured in 2011," Peace and Democracy Party Co-Chairperson Kışanak said.

Psychiatrist Reacts Ministry's Sex Segregation

Psychiatrist Reacts Ministry's Sex Segregation

Reminding the youth ministry's recent order to separate girls and boys during overnight train ride to a youth camp, psychiatrist Müge Tamar said the sex segregation would negatively impact on children's self-esteem.

1 March 2013 Yüce Yöney

Turkey's Ethnic Minorities Speak Up on Peace Talks

Turkey's Ethnic Minorities Speak Up on Peace Talks

Representatives from Turkey's various ethic groups spoke up on the current peace talks between Turkey and PKK.

1 March 2013 Ayça Söylemez

10 Associations Face Closure Trial in Van Province

10 Associations Face Closure Trial in Van Province

A chief prosecutor has filed closure lawsuits on 10 local associations in Van province, charging them for their linkages with PKK.

28 February 2013

Germany Shuts Down Reactors, Turkey Builds, Why?

Germany Shuts Down Reactors, Turkey Builds, Why?

While Turkey is eagerly signing deals to establish its first nuclear power plant in a foreseeable future without discussing potential perils of nuclear energy, Germany has been dealing with nuclear waste for the past 35 years.

26 February 2013 Nilay Vardar

Kurdish Deputies Meet Öcalan on Imrali Island

Kurdish Deputies Meet Öcalan on Imrali Island

A delegation of 3 Peace and Democracy Party deputies met PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan on Imrali island yesterday as part of the ongoing peace talks between Turkey and PKK.

24 February 2013

Hundreds Stand Up Against Hotel Project in Haydarpaşa

Hundreds Stand Up Against Hotel Project in Haydarpaşa

Hundreds of protestors in Istanbul and across Europe rallied on Wednesday night to protest the municipality project to transform Istanbul's century-old train station into a hotel.

22 February 2013 Beyza Kural

CHP Responds PM's Remarks on Angry Mobs

CHP Responds PM's Remarks on Angry Mobs

"PM Erdogan claimed that Turkey's two main opposition parties attempted to provocate the Kurdish deputy wind up crisis. He should instead focus on resolving the ongoing crisis with all his administrative powers," CHP Interim Chairperson Umut Oran told bianet.

21 February 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Jailed Student Letter Adapted For Stage

Jailed Student Letter Adapted For Stage

Mustafa Çiçek, a playwright, adapted a letter written by jailed student Cihat Dursun into a theater piece.

20 February 2013

Kurdish Deputies Postpone Campaign in Northern Turkey

Kurdish Deputies Postpone Campaign in Northern Turkey

Peace and Democracy Party deputy Sırrı Süreyya Önder announced this evening that Kurdish deputies postponed their campaign in Northern Turkey to promote dialogue and peace in the Imrali process to an indefinite time.

20 February 2013

Gay Referee Receives Offer From Alternative Soccer League

Gay Referee Receives Offer From Alternative Soccer League

Halil İbrahim Dinçdağ, a publicly declared gay referee candidate who has been barred from professional soccer leagues in Turkey, received an offer to officiate games in Gazoz League, Turkey's alternative soccer league.

19 February 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu