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'The Instructive Journey of Anti-Kurdology' will be discussed in an event in İstanbul

'The Instructive Journey of Anti-Kurdology' will be discussed in an event in İstanbul

"If you were a literate person living in İstanbul in the early 20th century, the concepts of Kurd and Kurdistan would be an ordinary part of your daily life." Academic Alişan Akpınar will delve into the history of the concepts of Kurd and Kurdistan in an event on Thursday, explaining the dimensions of the Kurdish issue as it stands today

14 November 2023

Journalist investigated for 'terror propaganda' for saying 'Kurdistan Region'

Journalist investigated for 'terror propaganda' for saying 'Kurdistan Region'

Mehmet Ali Erdoğan was summoned by the police to give a statement about his tweets, where he mentioned Iraq's Kurdistan Region.

20 March 2023 Hikmet Adal

Taliban official attends religious conference in Diyarbakır, says 'we recognize Kurdistan'

Taliban official attends religious conference in Diyarbakır, says 'we recognize Kurdistan'

Mujahid said the Kurdish issue is not only a problem of the Kurds, and called for unity among Muslims, hoping that dialogue could resolve national and ethnic problems.

19 October 2022

Women from across the world call on the UN to ‘take action regarding the attacks against Kurds’

Women from across the world call on the UN to ‘take action regarding the attacks against Kurds’

Seventy-five women's organizations and individuals from five continents have urged the UN to mobilize its mechanisms regarding attacks on Makhmour, Sinjar, and Rojava.

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

It was "hypocritical" of the government to start a military offensive into Iraq's Kurdistan region while demanding peace between Russia and Ukraine, according to the HDP.

Put on trial over ‘Kurdistan’ post, academic Kutum acquitted

Put on trial over ‘Kurdistan’ post, academic Kutum acquitted

In the trial over the “Kurdistan” word in his social media message, academic Hifzullah Kutum has been acquitted of “terror propaganda”.

HDP deputy Uca faces losing legislative immunity for saying 'Kurdistan'

HDP deputy Uca faces losing legislative immunity for saying 'Kurdistan'

Prosecutors have prepared a summary of proceedings against MP Feleknas Uca for "inciting people into hatred and animosity."

HDP MP Maçin suspended from Parliamentary sessions over ‘Kurdistan’ remarks

2022 BUDGET TALKS

HDP MP Maçin suspended from Parliamentary sessions over ‘Kurdistan’ remarks

HDP Urfa MP Nusrettin Maçin has been invited to leave the General Assembly hall and suspended from three sessions of the General Assembly of the Parliament for saying “Freedom to Kurdistan” in his speech during the budget talks.

9 December 2021

Academic released from arrest after 'long live Kurdistan' post

Academic released from arrest after 'long live Kurdistan' post

Hifzullah Kutum has been suspended from his post and is facing "propaganda" charges because of a social media post.

10 November 2021

Police detain citizen who told İYİ Party Chair Akşener ‘Kurdistan is denied’

Police detain citizen who told İYİ Party Chair Akşener ‘Kurdistan is denied’

During İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener’s visit to Turkey’s Siirt province, Cemil Taşkesen told her, “The place where you are now is Kurdistan, but Kurdistan is unfortunately denied at the Parliament.” He is now investigated for “terror propaganda.”

29 October 2021

AKP spokesperson accuses US of supporting terrorism

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AKP spokesperson accuses US of supporting terrorism

"Those who cannot clearly condemn the PKK terrorist organization cannot talk about the fight against terrorism," Çelik has said.

16 February 2021

Who Can and Cannot Say 'Kurdistan' in Turkey: A Guide

Who Can and Cannot Say 'Kurdistan' in Turkey: A Guide

The word "Kurdistan" was censored in the Turkish translation of Paulo Coelho's book, "Eleven Minutes". What is always most dangerous is that Kurds saying "Kurdistan." So, what happens when you say the word in Turkey?

16 July 2019 Murat Bayram

‘Kurdistan’ Statement by AKP’s Binali Yıldırım

‘Kurdistan’ Statement by AKP’s Binali Yıldırım

Ruling AKP’s İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral candidate Binali Yıldırım has clarified his Kurdistan remarks: “Kurdistan is a word that was used by Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to refer to representatives coming from the region during the struggle of independence.”

Closure Case for Parties Which Have 'Kurdistan' in Their Names

Closure Case for Parties Which Have 'Kurdistan' in Their Names

General Assembly of the Constitutional Court will give its verdict on February 13 in the case which was filed against the Kurdistan Communist Party and Kurdistan Freedom Party because they have the word 'Kurdistan' in their names.

11 February 2019

AKP Penalizing Baydemir Over ‘Kurdistan’ Had Applauded Erdoğan

AKP Penalizing Baydemir Over ‘Kurdistan’ Had Applauded Erdoğan

Criticized for saying ‘Kurdistan’ in 2013, Erdoğan was applauded by AKP members as he was defending himself at parliament. HDP’s Baydemir was penalized for saying ‘I am a representative from Kurdistan’ by AKP MP’s votes yesterday.

14 December 2017

‘Kurdistan’ Penalty for HDP MP Osman Baydemir

‘Kurdistan’ Penalty for HDP MP Osman Baydemir

In the parliamentary budget discussions, HDP MP Osman Baydemir has said, “I am a representative coming from Kurdistan”. Baydemir has been suspended from two sessions fined to pay 12 thousand liras.

13 December 2017

Statement by Davutoğlu on Mosul

Statement by Davutoğlu on Mosul

PM Davutoğlu said, “We did what needed to be done” as to TSK soldiers being withdrawn from Mosul.

15 December 2015

Kurdistan: Why International Support is Crucial

Kurdistan: Why International Support is Crucial

What is actually happening today is an ongoing humanitarian crisis considering the influx of Syrian refugees in Turkey, the Kurdistan Region and elsewhere, not only of Kurdish but also non Kurdish population, and as such could not leave the international community unmoved.

28 December 2014 Marianna Charountaki

AKP Deputy Chair: If Kurdistan Is Founded, It will Be Our Brother

AKP Deputy Chair: If Kurdistan Is Founded, It will Be Our Brother

“The establishment of a Kurdish government in North Iraq will not annoy us," AKP Deputy Chairman Hüseyin Çelik said.

1 Year and 10 Months in Jail for Mayor Selim Sadak

1 Year and 10 Months in Jail for Mayor Selim Sadak

A Diyarbakır court handed down a one year's prison sentence to Siirt Mayor Sadak under charges of "spreading PKK propaganda" on the grounds of using the term "Kurdistan" in a statement. Sadak was recently sentenced to another ten months in jail for a photo in a calendar.

28 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

One Year Imprisonment for Saying "Kurdistan"

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One Year Imprisonment for Saying "Kurdistan"

Lawyer Eren Keskin, actor Murat Batğı and writer Edip Polat were handed a 1 year prison sentence for using the terms "Kurdistan" and "Kurds". Furthermore, they were deprived of all civil rights.

5 October 2009 Erol Önderoğlu