BDP Deputies to Start Hunger Strike

Eight BDP deputies will start hunger strike on Saturday, a BDP statement said. It also stated that BDP co-chair Gültan Kışanak will held a press conference that day concerning the issue.,

"We decided to start hunger strike Wednesday, but we delayed in the hope that our political and diplomatic efforts could yield some results" Baluken told bianet. "We will disclose the names of hunger striker deputies on Saturday."

Other deputies to join various protests

"The governing AKP did not take any concrete steps towards a resolution of the issue," BDP Vice Chairman Baluken continued. "But our plan will create a new awareness on the issue. Both in Turkey and around the world."

According to Baluken, BDP will continue its political efforts to resolve the issue: "We will amplify our efforts to change AKP's current position. We will also strive to have the international community on our side."

Baluken announced his party's strategy in the end: "We have planned a variety of protests where everyone can join, even on a passive level. We will actively continue hunger strikes as well." (EKN)