Imamoglu calls for all people to support Özgür Özel's New Party

Service Turkey - After the start of the process of establishing the "New Party", Ekrem İmamoğlu, in a message criticizing the presidential system and the performance of the Erdogan government, called on all Turkish citizens to support Özgür Özel and his newly established party to realize the rule of law.

Özgür Özel's New Party Registered in the List of Parties of Turkey

Service Turkey- After the official application for the establishment of a "new party" was submitted to the Turkish Ministry of Interior, the name of this party led by Özgür Özel was registered in the list of political parties published on the website of the Supreme Court of Attorney General's Office.

Özgür Özel and 91 MPs Resign from CHP

Service Turkey- Özgür Özel resigned from the Republican People's Party (CHP) by signing the founding documents of the "new party". At the same time, a total of 91 MPs also left the CHP and joined the founding board of the newly established party; the party is expected to become the main opposition party in the Turkish parliament with this number of seats.

Can PKK members return home?

World Service - As Turkey approaches the adoption of the Peace Framework Law, Amarci magazine wrote in an analysis that the end of the conflict will be meaningful when the return of PKK forces is accompanied by security, dignity and the protection of the law.

New Priorities for the Peace Process Between the PKK and Turkey

World Service - After months of stalling and disagreement over the "Framework Law" for the peace process, reports indicate that Abdullah Ocalan has agreed to the draft law and the Turkish government intends to pass it before the summer recess of parliament.

Kurtulmus:

After PKK Lays Down Arms, Drafting Law Necessary

Service Turkey- After the end of consultations with political parties on the draft peace law within the "Peace and Democratic Society" process, Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus announced that if the text is finalized, the draft will be presented to the Presidium of the Parliament next week, referred to the commission and reviewed in public that same week.

DEM Party begins consultations with parties; draft peace law enters final stage

Service Turkey- As consultations on the draft peace law intensify, the Democrat Party announced that it will begin a new round of meetings with political parties to convey the views and proposals raised at the meeting after the İmralı delegation's recent meeting with Abdullah Öcalan. Meanwhile, negotiations on the final text of the bill and its implementation mechanisms continue in the Turkish parliament.

The dead end of the peace process between the Kurds and Turkey

World Service- More than a year after the dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and the official end of the armed struggle, the peace process between the Turkish government and the Kurdish movement has entered a critical phase. Although the main parties agree on the need to pass a law to manage the post-conflict period, disagreements over the scope of the law, the status of PKK members, the status of Abdullah Ocalan and the extent of political reforms have delayed its passage and made the Turkish parliament the main focus of the dispute.

Dem Party members gather and demand the resignation of the corrupt mayor

Service Turkey - The provincial organization of the People's Equality and Democracy Party in Mardin, holding a rally in front of the Güzeltepe municipality building, once again called on Zeynep Aypek, the mayor who was expelled from the party, to resign.

Özgür Özel gave his farewell speech

Service Turkey- Özgür Özel, the elected leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP), said goodbye to his membership in the Republican People's Party (CHP) in his last speech at the party's parliamentary faction meeting, revealing the events that had taken place in recent months.

Öcalan:

Time to create a legal framework for Kurdish-Turkish unity

Service Turkey - Abdullah Öcalan, in a message released through the Imrali delegation, emphasized the need to create legal guarantees for the historical union of Kurds and Turks and announced that now is the time to form a legal framework for this union. He said that in a democratic republic, a common, equal and free life is possible and "negative rights must be transformed into positive rights."

For a lasting peace, the path to dialogue with Imrali must be opened

Service Turkey - Emphasizing the continuation of the "peace and democratic society" process, Duran Kalkan, a senior member of the PKK, said that the end of the conflicts depends on creating a legal and political basis, expanding dialogue and the direct role of Abdullah Ocalan. He also called for the implementation of the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights and the release of Selahattin Demirtaş and other political prisoners.

Ocalan seeks to redefine the role of the Kurds; "New Kurd" is the focus of the post-PKK phase

World Service - Abdullah Ocalan's message to the first issue of the "Cominal" magazine shows that his intellectual project for the new era is based on the reconstruction of Kurdish society, the building of civil institutions and the upbringing of a generation that has moved from the struggle to prove its identity to participation in the governance of society.

Democratic Party Sources:

Peace Bill Agreed; Bill to Go to Parliament This Month

Service Turkey - Democratic Party sources announced that an agreement was reached during a meeting between the party's Imrali delegation and Justice and Development Party (AKP) officials to present a peace bill this month. The sources also denied published reports that the consideration of the bill has been postponed to October.

A political prisoner released after 30 years told the story of his years in prison

Service Turkey – Mehmet Amin Aslan, who was released after 30 years in prison on charges of membership in the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), told the story of the years of imprisonment, torture, isolation and heavy pressures that his family endured. Referring to the "peace and democratic society" process, he expressed hope that this process would come to fruition with the continuation of the political struggle, the renewal of the movement and the broad participation of the Kurdish community.

Gulistan Kilic Kocigit:

After burning weapons, it is time to ensure peace with law

Service Turkey- The head of the Democratic Party faction announced the presentation of the draft "Framework Law" to the party's Imrali delegation this week and, emphasizing the need for the immediate passage of this law, called for the release of political prisoners, guaranteeing the legal status of Abdullah Öcalan, and the legal recognition of the Kurdish language and identity.

PKK Commander:

Without Öcalan's release, neither disarmament nor peace process will proceed

Turkey Service - Helin Omid, one of the senior PKK commanders, criticized the continued isolation of Abdullah Öcalan and the cessation of meetings with him, emphasizing that the continuation of the peace process and any progress in the disarmament process is only possible if Öcalan enjoys physical freedom and can directly lead this process.

The controversial case of Emre Bayram

Turkey Service - Emre Bayram, who was arrested at the age of 17 and sentenced to life in prison, has been awaiting a review for years in a case that, according to his lawyer, was based on an illegal increase in his age. Despite a new medical report, the dismissal of the judges and prosecutors in the case on charges of "FETÖ" links, and numerous requests for a retrial, the prisoner remains in prison.

KCK Executive Council Member:

Government's Regret Bill Has Already Failed

Service Turkey - Stating that the "peace and democratic society" process will only progress through negotiations, countermeasures and legal guarantees, a member of the Executive Council of the Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) claimed that the Turkish government is analyzing the geopolitical conditions of the region incorrectly and has not yet properly understood the requirements and consequences of developments in the Middle East.

Diyarbakir Youth Rally;Öcalan Must Be Released Film

Service Turkey - The Dem Party Youth Assembly in Diyarbakir held a rally and march, demanding an end to the siege of Abdullah Öcalan, recognition of his political status and provision of his physical freedom. The organization also called on the Turkish government to pass the necessary laws to advance the peace process as soon as possible.

KCK Offers Condolences on the Passing of Peace Mother Bahar Bilge

Turkey Desk – The KCK Executive Council Presidency issued a message honoring the memory of Bahar Bilge, a member of the Peace Mothers.

DEM Party MP:

Turkey Has Linked the Kurdish Issue to Developments in Syrian Kurdistan

Turkey Desk – A Member of Parliament for Van representing the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party), referring to the recent NATO meeting in Ankara, claimed that a new mission has been defined for Turkey within the NATO framework. According to him, the Turkish government has tied the process of resolving the Kurdish issue to recent developments in Syrian Kurdistan and other foreign policy considerations.

Kurdish Politician:

The Kurdish Issue Cannot Be Resolved Through a Security-Oriented Approach

World Service – Sabahat Tuncel, a Kurdish politician from Turkey, emphasizes that a security-focused approach to the Kurdish issue is the greatest obstacle to peace. She states that the current process will only yield results if the government moves away from policies of denial and pressure on Kurdish political activities.

Erdogan:

Through the success of the "Terror-Free Turkey" process, we will liberate Turkey from a 50-year-old issue

Turkey Desk – Emphasizing the continuation of the process known as "Terror-Free Turkey," the Turkish President stated that the success of this initiative would pave the way for a new era in both domestic affairs and foreign policy.

Family of Deceased PKK Member Denied Information on Burial Site

Turkey Desk – The Public Prosecutor's Office in the Lice district of Diyarbakır province has rejected a request to investigate the burial site of "Meqdad Erkek," a deceased PKK member. His family, seeking to identify the burial location and have their son's remains handed over to them, has announced plans to pursue the case through both domestic and international legal channels.

Mustafa Karasu:

Being Kurdish Remains Illegal in Turkey

Turkey Desk – Mustafa Karasu, a member of the KCK Executive Council, criticized the lack of clarity regarding the drafting of the "framework law" and the absence of meetings with Abdullah Öcalan since May. He stated that resolving the Kurdish issue cannot be achieved solely through disarmament or the withdrawal of forces; rather, the existence of the Kurds must be legally and constitutionally recognized.

Keskin Bayındır:

We Need a Social Contract to Build a Free Country

Turkey Desk – During the Democratic Regions Party (DBP) public meetings in Gaziantep, the party's co-chair emphasized the necessity of formulating a "social contract," stating that achieving lasting peace and gaining recognition for diverse identities and beliefs requires a democratic social agreement.

PKK Member Released After 30 Years in Prison: "We Still Believe in Peace"

Turkey Desk – Besiye Ozer, an ailing political prisoner, was released from Gebze Women's Prison after serving a 30-year sentence and was met with a warm welcome from her family, activists, and citizens in Diyarbakir. In her first remarks following her release, she expressed her wish to have been freed alongside all other political prisoners and emphasized, "Our belief in the peace process remains strong."

Murat Karayılan:

The Turkish government must not categorize PKK forces into "criminals" and "non-criminals."

Turkey Desk – Senior PKK commander Murat Karayılan rejected the classification of guerrilla forces into "criminals" and "non-criminals" and called for the establishment of a "Truth and Justice Commission," emphasizing that an impartial examination of all past violence is a prerequisite for advancing the peace process and resolving the Kurdish issue.

Protest march in Istanbul:

Turkey must immediately withdraw from NATO

Turkey Desk – The "No to NATO" coalition held a protest march in Istanbul to condemn the NATO summit in Ankara and the detention of activists prior to the event; calling for Turkey's immediate withdrawal from the alliance, the group demanded the closure of all NATO military bases in the country.