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Accusing the Turkish government of delaying the peace process with the PKK by the party
Turkish Service - The co-chairman of the Democratic Party criticized the approach of the Turkish government in the peace process with the PKK, accused Ankara of "excessive delay and caution" in advancing the negotiations and warned of the risk of failure of this process.
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An incomplete peace is perhaps the best current option for the PKK
World Service - Eliza Markus, an expert on Kurdish issues, pointed to the practical halt of the peace process between Turkey and the PKK, and said that despite the fact that more than a year has passed since the group abandoned the war, the Turkish government has not yet taken any meaningful action in response to its demands, and that this "incomplete peace" may be the best available option for the PKK.
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Tunjar Bakrkhan:
The decisive role of Syrian Kurdistan in the future of Syria
Syrian Service - Tunjar Bakr Khan emphasized that solving the Syrian crisis is not possible without the participation of all forces, including Syrian Kurdistan, and that Türkiye should adopt a dialogue-based approach.
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Abdullah Öcalan's message on the anniversary of February 27:
The transition to democratic integration requires peace laws
Turkish Service - Abdullah Ocalan, in a message on the occasion of the first anniversary of the "Call for Peace and Democratic Society" on February 27, emphasized the necessity of passing from the negative stage to the positive constructive stage, and announced that the transition to democratic integration requires the formulation of peace laws. His message was read at a ceremony in Ankara.
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Statement of 33 global left thinkers requesting freedom for Abdullah Ocalan
Türkiye Service - 33 left-wing thinkers from around the world issued a statement demanding the implementation of the "right to hope" for Abdullah Ocalan, i.e. his freedom.
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The politics of denial in the garb of reconciliation; The Turkish Parliament and the unfinished case of the Kurds
Jahan Service - The 60-page report of the "Commission for National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy" was approved by the majority of votes in the Turkish Parliament, but the removal of the name "Kurdish issue" and ignoring the case of unsolved murders, including the case of Taher Elchi, provoked serious criticism. While the government insists on the complete disarmament of the Kurdistan Workers' Party before any political reform, Kurdish currents and part of the opposition want to guarantee justice and a political solution before any security measures; A gap that has put the future of the peace process in an aura of uncertainty.
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A Kurdish lady was elected as the Minister of Defense of the Netherlands
World Service - Ankara-born Kurdistan politician Dilan Yeshilgoz-Zegrios has been appointed as the Minister of Defense and Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands. He is a figure of the liberal VVD party, which is known for its strict positions in the field of security and the fight against terrorism, and now he is responsible for leading one of the most key ministries of this European country.
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Dem Party publishes a new message from Ocalan
Türkiye Service - Dem Party announced that on the occasion of the anniversary of Abdullah Ocalan's call on February 27, he will hold a ceremony in Ankara and publish Ocalan's new message to the public.
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The Democratic Party changes its name and dissolves its subsidiary organizations
Türkiye Service - Simultaneously with the rapid progress of the peace process in Türkiye, the Democratic Party enters the stage of legal and political reconstruction after the final report of the relevant commission is approved; A change that will be accompanied by a change in the name of the party and a change in its internal structure.
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Dolat Bahce Lee:
The call for disarmament and complete liquidation also includes KCK/ Turks and Kurds are one
Turkey Service - The leader of the National Movement Party announced that the process of "Turkey without terrorism" has entered the stage of legal and legal changes and at the same time emphasized the complete disarmament of the PKK, the determination of the status of the emir and the revision of the issue of municipal guardians.
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Hatim Ogholari:
Türkiye should stop being afraid of the Kurds
Turkey Service - The co-chairman of the Dem Party stated that in order to achieve lasting peace, Abdullah Öcalan's status should be recognized and legally guaranteed by a legal regulation; He also criticized the report of the "National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy" commission and said that the security approach and repetitive language are not the solution to the Kurdish problem.
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Ocalan demanded holding a media meeting in Amrali prison
Türkiye Service - "Abdullah Ocalan", the leader of the PKK unit, in his latest meeting with the Dem Party delegation, demanded to hold a media meeting in Amrali prison.
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Tuncer Bakirkhan:
The Kurds are waiting for practical action; Start with prisons and municipalities
Turkish Service - The co-chairman of the Dem Party called for practical steps to be taken in the "peace and democratic society" process at the Bitlis People's Meeting and emphasized that it should start with the release of prisoners and ending the appointment of guardians over municipalities.
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Öcalan:
From now on, all institutions in Kurdistan must operate in the Kurdish language
Turkey Service - Abdullah Ocalan, in a recent meeting with his family, said that the existence of the Kurds has been proven after decades of struggle, and now is the time for all democratic institutions in Kurdistan to conduct their activities in the Kurdish language.
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Speaker of the Turkish Parliament:
Legal reforms will definitely begin after Ramadan
Turkey Service - The Speaker of the Turkish Parliament, announcing the approval of the "Commission for National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy" report, emphasized that after the month of Ramadan, legal reforms are a necessity; He also considered the constitution insufficient after the September 12 coup.
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"We are, our language is too"
Turkey Service - On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, Kurdish activists called for a march in Istanbul: "For the right to education in the mother tongue, everyone should be present in this march".
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DEM PARTY:
Everyone must ensure the implementation of the parliament's report
Turkey Service - Ayeshagol Doghan, the spokesperson of People's Equality and Democracy Party, announced the end of the "first stage" of the new peace process, called the report of the Parliament Commission the beginning of a new chapter and emphasized that millions of people should come to the field for the continuous implementation of its recommendations.
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Abdullah Ojalan's message:
The age of denial of the Kurds is over and the time has come to integrate the Kurds into the Republic of Türkiye
Turkish Service - Abdullah Ocalan, in a message published through the embassy, emphasized the end of the period of denial of identity and the Kurdish language, and announced that the current stage is "democratic integration" and the solution to the Kurdish problem lies not in security, but in democratic politics and acceptance of social realities.
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Erdogan:
We are closely monitoring the steps taken by Hezbollah to integrate into the Syrian army.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he is monitoring steps to integrate Kurdish forces into the Syrian Defense Ministry.
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Turkish intelligence chief:
The success of the peace process is a historic achievement for regional stability
Turkey's intelligence chief has revealed his new strategy and stressed the success of the peace process as a priority.
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Night police raid on the house of some Kurdish citizens in Istanbul
Türkiye Service - Last night, the Turkish police raided several houses belonging to Kurdish citizens in Istanbul and arrested several.
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Emphasizing the complete disarmament of the PKK and the monitoring mechanism
Türkiye Service - The draft of the joint report of the Commission on "National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy" was revised after intensive meetings; In the new version, the complete disarmament and liquidation of the PKK is introduced as the threshold that determines the process, and the formulation of a special law and the creation of a monitoring and reporting mechanism within the executive branch are emphasized.
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The consequences of the organization of Kurdish villages in Türkiye against P.K.K
Jahan Service - In the 1980s, the Turkish government created the "Village Guard" system to counter the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK); The force, which was supposed to be temporary, turned into a permanent institution, redefining not only the security of villages, but also the ownership of land, natural resources, and social hierarchies in Kurdish regions. This experience shows how war can engineer the social and economic structures of a society and create long-term internal divisions.
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The meeting of the Parliament's Solidarity Commission to review the final report resolved the issue
Turkey Service - The parliamentary commission, which was formed with the aim of following the process of democratic solution of the Kurdish issue, will meet again on Wednesday after nearly two months have passed.
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Sudani and Erdogan emphasize a peaceful solution to liberate the region
Sudanese and Erdogan discussed regional and international developments and stressed the importance of maintaining dialogue, resorting to peaceful solutions and preventing the escalation of conflicts to save the region and its peoples from the dangers of war.
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KCK call on the anniversary of February 15; Ocalan's release, formality for Syrian Kurdistan
Turkish Service - The joint chairmanship of the KCK Executive Council announced in a statement on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the arrest of Abdullah Öcalan on February 15, 1999, while condemning the "international conspiracy" against him, that he will continue to fight until Öcalan's release.
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Tuncer Bakirkhan:
The January 30 agreement is not a surrender.
Turkey Service - Dem Party Co-Chairman Tunjar Bakrkhan emphasized that the January 30 agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian Interim Government does not mean surrender, saying that this agreement is a guarantee for the life and future of the Kurds in Syria and was formed with the decisive role of Abdullah Ocalan.
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Vice Chairman of National Movement Party:
The ongoing peace process is an irreversible issue for the Turkish government
Turkish Service - The vice president of the National Movement Party (MHP) emphasized the importance of the "peace process and democratic society" and announced that this process is not a mere political or temporary issue, but a fundamental and non-postponable issue for the government from which it is not possible to return.
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Turkey's Victory Party:
Ahmad Shara was prepared and educated by the United States
The leader of Turkey's Zafar Party says what is happening in Syria is a pre-arranged game