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Suspects For The Güngören Explosions Are In Silivri Prison

The court refused the objection to the arrest of the eight suspects in connection with the Güngören explosions. The suspects have been placed in the Silivri Prison, where they will stay until their trial.

9 Soldiers Killed In A Remote-Control Bomb In Eastern Turkey

Following the attacks by the Turkish forces, the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) blew up an army truck, killing nine and injuring 2.

Turkish Armed Forces Hit PKK Targets In Northern Iraq

Turkish Armed Forces Hit PKK Targets In Northern Iraq

The General Staff announced that yesterday (July 29) a large cave with 30-40 Kurdish Workers Party members was hit in Kandil region in Northern Iraq. A Kurdish village Bokristan is evacuated. The water project in the village is destroyed.

Kidnapped German Climbers Are Free

The Turkish Foreign Ministry announced that the three German mountain climbers who were kidnapped by the Kurdish Workers Party ten days ago were released.

"Stop The Operations To Help German Climbers"

The Federation of Kurdish Associations in Germany and the Kurdish National Congress criticizes kidnapping of the three German climbers by the Kurdish Workers Party. They ask Turkey to stop its operations so that the climbers will be freed.

Kurdish Workers Party Is Not Releasing German Climbers

Kurdish Workers Party Is Not Releasing German Climbers

Kurdish Workers Party is not releasing the three German mountain climbers it kidnapped a few days ago. It wants Germany to end its hostile policies against Kurdish people and them. It also wants Turkey to stop its operations.

The General Staff Says The Units Were Warned At Dağlıca

The General Staff Says The Units Were Warned At Dağlıca

The General Staff confirmed the document regarding the Dağlıca Ambush, but it says that the units were warned and the treacherous attack was prevented. It also adds that those who leaked out this secret document are determined and will be prosecuted.

The General Staff Knew About PKK’s Dağlıca Ambush

The General Staff Knew About PKK’s Dağlıca Ambush

According to the intelligence report published by the newspaper Taraf, the military intelligence knew about PKK’s Dağlıca ambush, which took place on October 21, 2007 and resulted in 13 deaths and 8 kidnapped soldiers. The General Staff have not commented yet.

“Error of Procedure” in Terrorism List

The Court of Justice of the European Communities (ECJ) has overturned the 2002 decision of the European Council to put the PKK on its terrorism list because of an “error of procedure.”

4 April 2008 Erhan Üstündağ

12 Dead in Battle in Southeast

In a battle in Sirnak 3 soldiers and 9 PKK militants died, while 5 soldiers were wounded. Military operations continue in seven provinces in Turkey.

2 April 2008 Emine Özcan

Anti-Operations March in Istanbul Stopped by Police

Hundreds of protesters joined the DTP press statement at Galatasaray Square in central Istanbul, but the police intervened in the ensuing march with tear gas, water cannons and shots fired in the air.

3 March 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

General Staff Confirms End of Ground Operations

General Staff Confirms End of Ground Operations

The General Staff has announced that ground operations in Northern Iraq have ended. 240 PKK militants are said to have been killed, as well as 24 soldiers and 3 village guards.

29 February 2008 Tolga Korkut

254 Deaths Since Ground Operations Started

In the last six days, so the General Staff, 24 soldiers and 230 PKK militants have been killed. Iraqis are fleeing their villages. Turkish human rights activists are starting a peace vigil.

28 February 2008 Tolga Korkut

Military Operations Provoke Violence and Do Not Solve Kurdish Issue

DTP politicians have called for an end to operations and violence in general. Journalist Akad criticises the mainstream media for misleading the public.

26 February 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü,Emine Özcan

Official Records: 15 Soldiers and 112 PKK Members Killed in Ground and Air Operations

Official Records: 15 Soldiers and 112 PKK Members Killed in Ground and Air Operations

The General Staff has announced that ground operations in Northern Iraq are continuing and that 15 soldiers and 112 PKK militants have been killed in the first three days.

25 February 2008 Tolga Korkut,A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Turkey Starts Ground and Air Operations in Northern Iraq

Turkey Starts Ground and Air Operations in Northern Iraq

The General Staff has confirmed that the Turkish Armed Forces carried out air operations and sent soldiers into Northern Iraq on 21 February. Iraq is calling for respect for its borders and a non-military solution.

22 February 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Eight Hostage Soldiers Released from Custody

Eight Hostage Soldiers Released from Custody

At the first hearing of the eight soldiers taken hostage and then released by the PKK, the court decided to release them all pending trial. After more than two months, the soldiers are reunited with their families.

4 February 2008 Tolga Korkut

HRW Report: Human Rights Trend is “Retrograde”

The annual Human Rights Watch Report on Turkey is pessimistic about developments. The report condemns freedom of speech violations, harassment of the DTP, violence against minorities and civilians.

31 January 2008

Kurdologist van Bruinessen: Turks and Kurds Should Trust Each Other

“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.

28 January 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Kurdish MP: We Condemn Violence, Yet It Isn't Valued

Kurdish MP: We Condemn Violence, Yet It Isn't Valued

Gültan Kisanak a DTP deputy said: "We are not considering forming an investigative commission about the bombing. During our visit to the governor we could not get any information."

9 January 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Return Poisoned for Hostage Soldiers

Return Poisoned for Hostage Soldiers

Taken hostage on 21 October 2007 by the PKK, released on 4 November and then arrested on their return to Turkey, the eight soldiers are facing heavy sentences.

7 January 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

General Staff: 436 People Killed in Clashes in 2007

According to General Staff data, 312 PKK militants, 114 soldiers and 10 village guards died in 2007.

3 January 2008 Tolga Korkut

Erdogan: Peace and Affluence for 2008

In his last speech of 2007, Prime Minister Erdogan mainly spoke of the Kurdish question and violence. “We are aiming at a democratic, laicist and social legal state for 2008.”

1 January 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

General Staff Confirmed Another Air Operation

The General Staff announced that it bombed the Zap region in Northern Iraq on Wednesday morning.

26 December 2007 Tolga Korkut

Claims of Fourth Operation in Northern Iraq

Based on reports by the Reuters News Agency, Turkish news websites have stated that the Turkish Armed Forces carried out a fourth operation in Northern Iraq.

26 December 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Interview with Ertugrul Kürkcü

"Army and AKP Rely on 'Muslim Brotherhood' in Kurdish Question"

However much the upper echelons of the army may dislike the AKP because of the headscarf and its religious discourses, they are willing to cooperate with the party as long as it does not threaten their territory.

25 December 2007

Another Operation in Northern Iraq

Another Operation in Northern Iraq

The General Staff announced that it hit further PKK targets in Northern Iraq on Saturday and that"similar operations would continue within the country and across the borders independently of the terrain and the weather."

24 December 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

General Staff Confirms Ground Operations

The General Staff has confirmed that ground units carried out a small operation on the Turkey-Iraq border in the night from 17 to 18 December.

19 December 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Operations: 20 Million Dollars and 1,800 Displaced People

Operations: 20 Million Dollars and 1,800 Displaced People

The Hürriyet newspaper estimates that the four-hour operation cost Turkey around 20 million dollars. The UNHCR reports that around 1,800 people have been displaced as a result of the operations.

19 December 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü,A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Ergil: Operations "Necessary" But Not On Their Own

According to Prof. Dr. Ergil, the PKK will be weakened, but not destroyed by the attacks. A more comprehensive package addressing the Kurdish question is necessary.

18 December 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Turkish Armed Forces Attack Sites in Northern Iraq

Turkish Armed Forces Attack Sites in Northern Iraq

The General Staff has announced that PKK targets on Kandil mountain have been bombed, and that attacks were not aimed at people living in Northern Iraq. Reuters says that 10 villages were hit, homes and schools ruined.

16 December 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü,A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Pacifists Respond to PKK's Threats

Peace and human rights activists have reacted to PKK leader Bayik targeting dissident Kurds: "If you attack them, you attack us."

4 December 2007 Tolga Korkut