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Opposition leader Baykal criticizes TRT6, saying "the state shall remain blind to ethnic identities". Professor Cankaya reacts: "Public TV should benefit all citizens." Reactions from Kurdish activists divided, suggesting lack of legal base shows government's insincerety.

Turkey is giving mixed signals regarding its intentions about the subject of cultural diversity. While not hurrying to ratify the Cultural Diversity Convention, it is also harassing the Kurdish speakers for their use of the letter W.

“The DTP, as the elected representatives of the Kurds must be allowed space; the PKK must be taken seriously,” warns reputed sociologist Prof. van Bruinessen pointing out that the Kurdish problem arises out of inequality and denial of cultural rights.

As the AKP is presenting its draft for a new constitution, it becomes clear that not much has changed. Prof. Dr. Oran criticises "compulsory citizenship".