content tagged with Kurdish issue

Ahmet Türk: 'I did not praise Erdoğan, he is the leader who caused the most suffering to Kurds'

Ahmet Türk: 'I did not praise Erdoğan, he is the leader who caused the most suffering to Kurds'

Ahmet Türk, the co-mayoral candidate of the DEM Party in Mardin, clarified his statements regarding President Erdoğan. Türk, who stated that Erdoğan is a leader who has taken control of all state institutions, and thus has the power to solve the Kurdish issue if he wants, also mentioned that he does not expect a new resolution process to start in the near future.

20 February 2024

HDP's Sancar says opposition should be 'brave' to tackle Kurdish question

HDP's Sancar says opposition should be 'brave' to tackle Kurdish question

"What will unlock the great peace is a democratic solution to the Kurdish question. Without putting forward a convincing and consistent program, you can't achieve the results you want," Sancar has said.

'Unless the Syrian territorial integrity is solved, Kurdish issue may explode'

RUSSIA'S FM SERGEY LAVROV

'Unless the Syrian territorial integrity is solved, Kurdish issue may explode'

Sergey Lavrov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, has indicated that “if the issue of Syrian territorial integrity is not solved, Kurdish problem may explode.”

Barzani Meets With Ahmet Türk, Sırrı Sakık

Barzani Meets With Ahmet Türk, Sırrı Sakık

President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Barzani, Ahmet Türk and Sırrı Sakık had a meeting yesterday discussing about how to get back to the spirit of 2013 when the peace negotiations had started.

27 February 2017

1 Soldier Killed in Şırnak

1 Soldier Killed in Şırnak

One soldier has lost his life resulting from the explosive planted on the land be detonated by PKK members in Şırnak’s Beytüşşebap district.

14 October 2016

Bomb Explosion in Mardin, One Person Killed

Bomb Explosion in Mardin, One Person Killed

One civilian has been killed and four injured in an explosion that went off in a house in Mardin’s Nusaybin district.

16 September 2016

“Parliament Speaker’s Kurdish Document is Too Ambiguous”

PROF. BÜŞRA ERSANLI

“Parliament Speaker’s Kurdish Document is Too Ambiguous”

Parliament Speaker Cemil Çiçek presented an 11 point document intended to solve the Kurdish issue during a press meeting on Tuesday. Prof. Büşra Ersanlı, who spent 8.5 months behind bars in connection with the Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) trial, told bianet that the contents of the document were too murky, however.

28 August 2012 Nilay Vardar

PKK Releases Opposition Deputy Hüseyin Aygün

PKK Releases Opposition Deputy Hüseyin Aygün

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) released Hüseyin Aygün, a deputy of the main opposition People’s Republican Party (CHP) who was kidnapped on Sunday.

PKK Kidnaps Opposition Deputy Hüseyin Aygün

PKK Kidnaps Opposition Deputy Hüseyin Aygün

Members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) kidnapped Hüseyin Aygün, a deputy of the main opposition People’s Republican Party (CHP,) in the southeastern province of Tunceli (Dersim) on Sunday, sparking fierce criticism from nearly all quarters.

13 August 2012 Nilay Vardar

178 Deaths Mark the First Half of 2012 in the East

HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT

178 Deaths Mark the First Half of 2012 in the East

Some 15,109 rights violations took place in eastern Turkey during the first half of 2012, according to a report by the Human Rights Association (IHD.) A total of 56 security personnel and 122 militants of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) also lost their lives during the same period.

Lawyers Storm out of the Courtroom in Landmark KCK Case

KCK ISTANBUL TRIAL KICKS OFF

Lawyers Storm out of the Courtroom in Landmark KCK Case

A specially authorized Istanbul court rejected all the defendants’ demands in the Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) trial during the first hearing of the case on Monday. Eminent publisher Ragıp Zarakolu and academic Büşra Ersanlı are also facing charges as part of the probe.

2 July 2012 Nilay Vardar

“Everyone Should Partake in the Peace Process”

LEYLA ZANA ON TALKS WITH PM

“Everyone Should Partake in the Peace Process”

Independent Diyarbakır Deputy Leyla Zana held a press meeting in Parliament on Sunday following her talks with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the Kurdish issue. The veteran Kurdish politician’s earlier statement that PM Erdoğan could resolve the Kurdish issue had drawn sharp cricitism from various quarters within the Kurdish movement.

A Harbiye Concert and The Kurdish Issue

A Harbiye Concert and The Kurdish Issue

During the "Women of Water" concert, friday night at Harbiye's Open Air Theatre, a group of Turks protested against Kurdish singer Aynur for singing in Kurdish. She was forced to cut her performance short and left after the third song.

16 July 2011 Ekrem Eddy Güzeldere

Another Call for Peace from Ankara

KURDISH ISSUE

Another Call for Peace from Ankara

A total of 162 organisations and formations including the Turkey Peace Assembly Ankara Initiative, called on the army to put an end to operations, and on the PKK to put an end to its actions; "A process of dialogue should start for permanent peace.”

Turkey Rejects Desmond Tutu’s Peace Letter

KURDISH ISSUE

Turkey Rejects Desmond Tutu’s Peace Letter

Although it was pre-arranged, police stopped us and said that the letter would not be accepted, said Reverand Esau, who took the letter to Turkey’ s London Embassy. “We are very saddened but we will not stop our efforts to try and engage the Turkish government.” " Tutu, in his letter, had asked Erdogan to solve the Kurdish problem through peaceful negotiations.

KURDISH ISSUE

DTK Proposes Autonomy and Supports Boycott

The Democratic Society Congress, which gathered for the fourth time, reiterated the demand for a new constitution. The Congress called on the state and the PKK for the silencing of weapons and asked that PKK leader Ocalan is accepted as an interlocutor.

BDP Demands the Silencing of Weapons

KURDISH ISSUE

BDP Demands the Silencing of Weapons

Co-Presidents Demirtas and Kisanak, who made a statement following the BDP meeting, said: “We call on the state, the government and the PKK to silence the weapons, so that the way for negotiations may be cleared.” BDP also called on the media to use a language of peace.

From Desmond Tutu to Erdogan: "Solve Kurdish Problem by Peaceful Means”

KURDISH ISSUE

From Desmond Tutu to Erdogan: "Solve Kurdish Problem by Peaceful Means”

In a letter to the Prime Minister, Human rights activist Archbishop Tutu underlined that no winner could emerge from such a clash. “Peaceful negotiations are the only lasting solution to the problems,” he added. According to a report by ANF, the Turkish Embassy in London did not accept Tutu’s letter.

NGOs from Istanbul Call for Peace

KURDISH ISSUE

NGOs from Istanbul Call for Peace

Many organisations with different backgrounds, have made a joint statement under the name, “Civil Society Initiatives” and called on the policy makers: "Stop the bloodshed, solve this problem already, find the solution that is fair for everyone.”

4 August 2010 Ezgi Kardeş

Biji Keçe Kurdan

IMPRESSIONS FROM SUE MARSH AKYEL

Biji Keçe Kurdan

I wasn’t sure what to expect about my trip to the Southeast of Turkey in March. Practically everything I’ve heard about this region is scary and summed up in the question I was most often asked when I told people I’m going there on a vacation: “What business do you have there?” At the time things were relatively calm so I felt comfortable enough to go with an open mind.

12 July 2010 Sue Marsh Akyel

KURDISH ISSUE

PKK Leader Responds to General Staff's Comments

Convicted rebel leader Öcalan says the army's also responsible from the feudal political relations in southeastern Turkey. He also criticizes the PKK and the DTP for not taking enough initiative for a diplomatic and peaceful solution.

26 September 2009

KURDISH ISSUE

"We Need Democracy, Not More Security"

Peace activist, writer Tahmaz criticizes the recently announced "Under-secretariat of Public Order and Security," which would coordinate counter-terrorism activities. "Tightening the security won't solve the Kurdish issue, only political reforms could," he says.

13 May 2009 Tolga Korkut

Court Sentences Mayor of "Terrorist Propaganda"

Diyarbakır Sur district mayor Demişbaş is sentenced to prison for referring to rebel PKK leader as "Mr. Öcalan". Elected in recent local elections, he is striped of the right to serve as public officer by the ruling.

7 May 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

"Kurdish Issue Is Bigger Than Disarming the PKK"

Peace activist, journalist Tahmaz regards initiatives to end armed struggle important "but the problem is about giving Kurds their rights".

16 April 2009 Tolga Korkut

Army's Affection for US Overcomes Boycott for DTP

While PM Erdoğan refuses to meet with the pro-Kurdish MPs, DTP co-chair Türk met with us president Obama and expressed their views for a peaceful solution to the Kurdish issue. Army commanders attend General Assembly meeting after two years.

DTP to Discuss Kurdish Issue With Obama

US president Obama arrives in Turkey this afternoon. DTP MP Tuncel says they would demand improving diplomatic efforts in trying to resolve the problems in the Middle East.

Hopes for Peace Amid Gül's Visit to Iraq

President Gül meets with his counterpart Talabani as well as the head of Kurdish regional government, Barzani. Calls for improved relations between two countries and an end to armed conflict between Turkey and Kurdish rebels.

Journalist's Death at Newroz 1992: Evidence of Ergenekon Mentality

Journalist Balıkçı recalls his colleague's death by police fire, during the Newroz events of 1992: "A white flag on his hand, İzzet was lying in blood. The case was never solved."

19 March 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Talabani: A Kurdish Conference in April or May

Iraqi president talks about a joint call to PKK rebels to give up armed struggle. PKK dismisses the possibility to participate at the conference.

18 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

"Local Elections a Referendum on Kurdish Issue"

Peace activist and sociologist Yeğen says the electorate will also vote to define an approach to the Kurdish issue. "DTP-PKK line hopes to establish themselves as the legitimate address of solution while the government wants conservative Kurds to strengthen."

16 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

Saturday Mothers Meet For 206th Time

Demanding their lost relatives be found, Saturday Mothers met for the 206th time in Galatasaray. This time, they brought the case of Hasan Gülünay, who disappeared in July 1992, to attention.

Prosecution Postpones Search for Remains of "Lost Persons" In Silopi

Prosecutor's office in Silopi arbitrarily postpones an excavation at BOTAŞ land, which is a suspected burial place of the extra-judicial killings committed in the 1990s.

5 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

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