Surrender of the PKK or the birth of a democratic state?

World Service - The approval of the framework law on the issue of the peace process with the PKK in Turkey organizes the mechanism for the end of armed activity and the return of forces, but the fundamental demands of the Kurds are still awaiting future political and legal decisions; therefore, this law should be considered the beginning of the process, not the final agreement.

The approval of the framework law in Turkey and the future of the Kurdish issue

World Service - According to a report by global news sources, if the new Turkish law is limited to the dissolution and disarmament of the PKK, Turkey will be closer to the end of an armed conflict, not a complete solution to the Kurdish issue. The success of the peace process will be established when the demands of the Kurdish community are also included in the agenda of political reforms.

"Framework Law" Passed with 468 Votes in Turkish Parliament

Service Turkey – The "Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration" Law Proposal, prepared within the framework of the Peace and Democratic Society Process, was passed by a majority vote of the Turkish Parliament's General Assembly.

Bakr Khan:

Framework Law is the First Step in Moving the Kurdish Issue

Service Turkey – Tuncer Bakr Khan, co-chair of the Dem Party, supported the law “Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration” and said that this law is not a concession or a retreat, but the first step in moving the Kurdish issue from the field of conflict to the field of law and politics. At the same time, he emphasized that this text faces serious shortcomings and must be supplemented with democratic reforms, language rights, equal citizenship and strengthening local democracy.

This country has experienced enough war; now it is time for peace

Service Turkey - Ahmet Gunestekin, an artist and journalist, emphasized in a note about the "Framework Law" that the current opportunity for peace should not be limited to the cessation of weapons, but should lead to the establishment of justice, the expansion of freedoms, and the creation of a sense of legal security for all citizens.

Peace Law Goes to the Open House of Parliament; What Do We Know About It?

Turkey Service - The 12-article bill "Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration", which specifies the legal mechanisms for the disarmament and dissolution of the PKK, will be voted on in the Turkish Parliament's General Assembly today. All parties except the New Welfare Party and the Good Party are expected to vote in favor of this bill.

PKK leadership:

Without Öcalan's free role, many provisions of the "Framework Law" will not be implemented

Service Turkey - The PKK leadership, stating that the proposal for the "Framework Law" has serious errors and shortcomings, announced that the implementation of the stages foreseen in this law depends on the freedom and role of Abdullah Öcalan and the possibility of the guerrillas who have laid down their arms to engage in politics.

Demirtas and Mirzakli declare support for the peace process and the Framework Law

Turkey Service – Selahattin Demirtas and Selcuk Mirzakli, in a joint message about the "Framework Law", expressed their gratitude to Abdullah Öcalan and other individuals who have played a role in the peace process and said that this process should be carried out with a measured and responsible approach without creating a sense of victory or defeat.

While prisons are filled with opposition members, PKK members receive amnesty

Service Turkey – Isik Kansu, a veteran journalist and columnist for Cumhuriyet newspaper, strongly criticized the “Framework Law” and the new peace process, claiming that the Turkish government is arresting mayors, journalists and opponents on the one hand, and on the other hand, paving the way for the release of PKK members through what he called a “hidden amnesty.”

"Framework Law" Passes Justice Commission After 18-Hour Marathon

Service Turkey – The proposal for the "Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration" was approved by the Justice Commission of the Turkish Parliament after 18 hours of negotiations and intense tensions between representatives. The proposal conditions the suspension of investigations, trials and executions of sentences related to the PKK to the complete dissolution of the organization, the surrender of weapons and the approval of the National Security Council and is scheduled to be reviewed in the plenary session of the Parliament on Monday, August 10.

"Framework Law" Passes Justice Committee After 18-Hour Marathon

Service Turkey – The proposal for the "Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration" was approved by the Justice Committee of the Turkish Parliament after 18 hours of negotiations and intense tensions between representatives. The proposal conditions the suspension of investigations, trials and executions of sentences related to the PKK to the complete dissolution of the organization, the surrender of weapons and the approval of the National Security Council, and is scheduled to be reviewed in the plenary session of the parliament on Monday, August 10.

Zubair Aydar:

The "Framework Law" Proposal is Limited and Insufficient

Service Turkey – Zubair Aydar, a member of the KCK Executive Council, considered the "Framework Law" proposal to be limited and insufficient and said that without the role of Abdullah Öcalan, the implementation of the disarmament steps and the advancement of the process would not be possible. He called for an immediate change in Öcalan's conditions in accordance with his role as a "peace coordinator".

A meaningful message from the MHP representative who did not sign the framework law: Even an ant has an owner

Service Turkey – Ezzet Oluyunter, the only representative of the National Movement Party whose name is not among the signatories of the “Framework Law”, posted a message saying “The system of injustice and the mechanisms of lies and slander will one day collapse”.

Sezgin Tanrikulu:

I will vote yes to the "Framework Law" despite criticism

Service Turkey – Sezgin Tanrikulu, a Diyarbakir representative from the Yeni Party, announced that despite his criticisms of the preparation method and some of the provisions of the "Framework Law" proposal, he will vote yes to it in the general assembly of the parliament.

Demirtaş will not be subject to the Freedom Law

Service Turkey – A columnist for Hurriyet newspaper and one of the journalists who always accompanies Erdogan claimed in a note that Turkish Justice Minister Akin Görlek said at a meeting of the Justice and Development Party's Central Decision-Making and Management Board that Abdullah Öcalan and Selahattin Demirtaş will not benefit from the provisions of the "Framework Law".

Decoding Turkey's New Law to End the PKK

World Service - According to National Context's analysis, the twelve-article law is only the first stage of a multi-stage process, and issues such as Abdullah Ocalan, Kurdish municipalities and political reforms have been postponed to later stages.

Details of Turkey's "Framework Law"; Öcalan excluded, PKK cases suspended for up to 10 years

Service Turkey – According to the draft text published by the Turkish media T24, the 12-article "Framework Law" proposal provides for the possibility of suspending investigations, trials and executions of certain crimes for five or 10 years after confirming the complete dissolution of PKK / KCK-related structures and the laying down of weapons.

Numan Kurtulmus:

"Framework Law" will open the door to a new era

Service Turkey – After presenting the "Framework Law" proposal to the Presidency of the Parliament, Numan Kurtulmus, Speaker of the Turkish Parliament, said that this step can pave the way for the beginning of a new era in this country by strengthening democracy, trust and social solidarity.

Pervin Boldan:

I will also sign the "Framework Law" in the name of Sr. Soraya Onder

Service Turkey – Pervin Boldan, a member of the İmralı Dem Party delegation, announced the signing of the proposal for the "Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration", expressing hope that peace will be sustained in Turkey and said that her signature should also be considered on behalf of Sr. Soraya Onder, a deceased member of this delegation.

Erdogan and Bahçeli meet before the Turkish National Security Council meeting

Service Turkey – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with Devlet Bahçeli, leader of the National Movement Party, an hour before the National Security Council meeting. The proposed “Framework Law” for the Peace and Democratic Society Process is expected to be one of the focal points of the meeting; although an official explanation of its agenda has not yet been published.

Behind the scenes of the negotiations on the "Framework Law"; Will the 10-article text be approved by Monday?

Turkish Service – According to information released by sources close to the negotiations, the delegations of the Justice and Development Party and the Democratic Party have met about the 10-article draft of the "Framework Law". The two sides have reached an agreement on some issues, but the disagreement over the use of the word "terrorism", the way to describe the laying down of weapons and the scope of the law's exceptions continues. The proposed law is expected to be submitted to parliament on August 6 and approved by Monday at the latest.

Bahçeli:

Demirtaş and Öcalan should be released

Service Turkey – Devlet Bahçeli, the leader of the Turkish National Movement Party, once again called for the recognition of the “right to hope” for Abdullah Öcalan and said that Selahattin Demirtaş should return home and that the dismissed Kurdish mayors should also be returned to their responsibilities. He also described the signing of the “Framework Law” as a step towards the ongoing process and strengthening the coexistence of Turks and Kurds.

Dem Party signs "Framework Law"

Service Turkey – The Dem Party Central Executive Board decided in its extraordinary meeting that the party's co-chairs, members of the Imrali Board and a number of directors and parliamentary representatives will sign the "Framework Law" proposal for the Peace and Democratic Society Process.

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.

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.

The law should guarantee the voluntary return of PKK members

Turkish Service - Dem Party's co-chairman, emphasizing the need for the immediate approval of the peace process bill, demanded legal guarantees for the voluntary return of PKK members who intend to return from the mountains.