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Kurdish Artist Faces 15 Years in Jail
Kurdish Artist Faces 15 Years in Jail
Artist Ferhat Tunç faces imprisonment of up to 15 years for a speech he made at the 1st Eruh-Çirav Nature and Culture Arts Festival in south-eastern Turkey in August last year.
21 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
166.5 Years' Sentence for Kurdish Journalist Vedat Kurşun
166.5 Years' Sentence for Kurdish Journalist Vedat Kurşun
Detained journalist Kurşun, former editorial manger of the Kurdish Azadiya Welat newspaper, was sentenced to 166 years and 6 months imprisonment under charges of "Membership of the PKK" and spreading PKK propaganda".
14 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Clashes in South-Eastern Turkey - 1 Soldier and 1 Civilian Dead
ARMED CONFLICTS
Clashes in South-Eastern Turkey - 1 Soldier and 1 Civilian Dead
Specialist Sergeant Mutlu died in an explosion during an operation in the south-eastern province of Hakkari, one military officer got injured. The General Staff announced that it was a detonative made by the PKK. One civilian died of Turkish artillery fire in northern Iraq.
12 May 2010 Tolga Korkut
2 Soldiers Died - "Stop That Bloodshed"
ARMED CONFLICTS
2 Soldiers Died - "Stop That Bloodshed"
Private Şener in Şırnak and sergeant Aktaş in Hakkari in south-eastern Turkey died of explosives on May 8.According to an announcement of the General Staff, the explosives were placed by the militant PKK. Another 2 soldiers died in an armed conflict on 7 May.
10 May 2010 Tolga Korkut
1 Year and 10 Months in Jail for Mayor Selim Sadak
1 Year and 10 Months in Jail for Mayor Selim Sadak
A Diyarbakır court handed down a one year's prison sentence to Siirt Mayor Sadak under charges of "spreading PKK propaganda" on the grounds of using the term "Kurdistan" in a statement. Sadak was recently sentenced to another ten months in jail for a photo in a calendar.
28 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
1,483 DTP Members Detained for 1 Year without Indictment
KURDISH QUESTION
1,483 DTP Members Detained for 1 Year without Indictment
Demirtaş, Co-Chair of the Peace and Democracy Party, criticized the ongoing detention of 1,483 Kurdish politicians, local executives and rights defenders in the context of "KCK operations". "In eight years, we saw nothing but cruelty from AKP", he said.
14 April 2010 Erhan Üstündağ
Confirmed: Soldiers Killed by Mine from the Army
RIGHT TO LIFE
Confirmed: Soldiers Killed by Mine from the Army
A gendarmerie laboratory confirmed that the mine that killed seven soldiers in South-East-Turkey in May 2009 belonged to the army. The prosecution file of the case launched by the victims' families was transferred to the Prosecutor's Office of the General Staff.
9 April 2010 Tolga Korkut
Writer Sarısözen Sentenced to 15 Months
Writer Sarısözen Sentenced to 15 Months
Günlük newspaper journalist Sarısözen was handed down a 15 months prison sentence for "spreading propaganda for an illegal organization" because he called the PKK a "rebel organization". Newspaper owner Ürper was acquitted, former editorial manger Aktan is wanted by the police.
5 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Kurdish Journalist Vedat Kurşun Sentenced to 3 Years
Kurdish Journalist Vedat Kurşun Sentenced to 3 Years
Former editorial manager of the Kurdish Azadiya Welat newspaper Vedat Kurşun was sentenced to three years imprisonment by a Diyarbakır court because of publishing obituaries of killed PKK members and statements of imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan.
1 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Yet Another Trial for Pro-Kurdish Politicians Türk and Tuğluk
Yet Another Trial for Pro-Kurdish Politicians Türk and Tuğluk
Banned politicians Türk and Tuğluk are now on trial regarding the hand-over of eight soldiers kept hostage by the PKK in 2007. The Ankara Chief Prosecution demands five years imprisonment each on account of a picture of PKK leader Öcalan at the place of the hand-over.
24 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
End of PKK Ceasefire?
End of PKK Ceasefire?
The KCK Executive Council Presidency announced that the near future will either see "a democratic solution or resistance". PKK leader Karayılan said at Reuters: "We can end the ceasefire and resume the armed struggle".
23 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Former DTP Co-Chairs Face Heavy Prison Sentences
Former DTP Co-Chairs Face Heavy Prison Sentences
Former Democratic Society Party officials Türk and Tuğluk face imprisonment of 45 and 70 years respectively under charges of "spreading PKK propaganda". The former party members were imposed to a political ban after the closure of DTP.
22 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Raid on Kurdish Roj TV in Belgium
Raid on Kurdish Roj TV in Belgium
More than ten people were arrested in the course of a police raid in the Roj television studios on Thursday morning in Belgium. The police organized simultaneous raids at 25 places all over Belgium which are supposed to be connected to the PKK.
5 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
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
Öcalan Has Handed "Road Map" to Prison Management
Kurdish question: Search for a solution
Öcalan Has Handed "Road Map" to Prison Management
Öcalan told his lawyers that he has handed his "road map" to the prison prosecution. Lawyers will apply to be handed the document.
27 August 2009 Erhan Üstündağ
Öcalan: "It Has Taken a Long Time, But It Will Be Good"
Kurdish Question
Öcalan: "It Has Taken a Long Time, But It Will Be Good"
The imprisoned PKK leader spoke to his lawyers on the prison island on 14 August, and the Fırat News Agency published parts of the conversation.
17 August 2009 Tolga Korkut
Öcalan's "Road Map" Obstructed by "Inclement Weather"
Kurdish question
Öcalan's "Road Map" Obstructed by "Inclement Weather"
Because of "inclement weather", Öcalan's lawyers have not been given permission to visit him on İmralı island.
12 August 2009 Tolga Korkut
"Real Issue Is PKK's Participation in Legal Politics"
Kurdish Question
"Real Issue Is PKK's Participation in Legal Politics"
According to Assoc. Prof. Yeğen, the government seems to have achieved public support for its Kurdish initiative, but there are still open questions.
5 August 2009 Tolga Korkut
"Öcalan Can Stop Fighting, But Expectations Must Be Realistic"
KURDISH QUESTION
"Öcalan Can Stop Fighting, But Expectations Must Be Realistic"
Bilgen of the Peace Parliament evaluated Öcalan's "road map" as an important starting point but warned of exaggerated hopes.
22 July 2009 Tolga Korkut
Kurds, Yezidis and Alevis Unite in Demand for Civilian Constitution
Democratic Society Congress
Kurds, Yezidis and Alevis Unite in Demand for Civilian Constitution
At the Third Democratic Society Congress in Diyarbakır, delegates called for peace and constitutional change.
15 June 2009
"CHP May Be Key to Solution of Kurdish Question"
Dialogue for Solution Conference
"CHP May Be Key to Solution of Kurdish Question"
Professor Keyman spoke at a conference on the Kurdish question.
12 June 2009 Tolga Korkut
PKK Extends Ceasefire until 15 July, But...
Kurdish Question
PKK Extends Ceasefire until 15 July, But...
The unilateral ceasefire of the PKK, which had excluded "legitimate defence", has been extended for another 1.5 months. However, it is not clear what will happen after that.
1 June 2009
PKK Warns: Intensified Fighting if No Change in Government Attitude
Kurdish Question
PKK Warns: Intensified Fighting if No Change in Government Attitude
As the unilateral ceasefire of the PKK has come to an end, no concrete plans for a peace process have emerged yet.
1 June 2009
“Indirect Negotiations with PKK Seem to Have Begun”
Analysıs by Mesut Yeğen
“Indirect Negotiations with PKK Seem to Have Begun”
According to Ass. Prof. Yeğen, utterances by Minister of the Interior Atalay and PKK leader Karayılan are sending similar messages.
14 May 2009 Tolga Korkut
“Monumental Opportunity” for Solution to Kurdish Question
Kurdısh Polıtıcıan Ahmet Türk
“Monumental Opportunity” for Solution to Kurdish Question
The co-chair of the DTP said, “The public wants an end to violence. We are ready to meet the government on the path towards a solution.”
13 May 2009 Tolga Korkut
PKK Leader Karayılan Calls for End to Fighting
Journalist Meets PKK Leader
PKK Leader Karayılan Calls for End to Fighting
Karayılan says that the PKK will not lay down their arms without anything being offered in return, but he calls for arms to be silenced.
7 May 2009
PKK Expresses Hope for Peace
The PKK has decided to declare a unilateral ceasefire until 1 June, saying “For the first time, a solution to the Kurdish question without clashes. If the Turkish army also makes contributions to a lack of conflict, a solution will be possible within a short time.”
14 April 2009
Two Dead as Police Prevents Öcalan Birthday Celebrations
Two Dead as Police Prevents Öcalan Birthday Celebrations
The police intervened when around 5,000 people tried to visit the village of imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan’s birth on his birthday. Two people died. More than 10,000 people took part in the funeral of one of them.
6 April 2009 Bawer Çakır
Ergenekon Reveals “Connections with PKK and Marxist-Leninists”
Ergenekon Reveals “Connections with PKK and Marxist-Leninists”
The second indictment in the Ergenekon case, accepted by court, claims that the organisation planned to take over the PKK and HADEP, and that it had relations with the MLKP.
27 March 2009 Erhan Üstündağ
Diyarbakır Bomb Blamed on PKK
The Diyarbakır Anti-Terrorism Police has taken 10 people into custody after operations in six provinces, claiming that the perpetrators of the bomb attack in Diyarbakır in 2006 have been caught.
25 March 2009 Bawer Çakır
Two Journalists Face Prison for Alleged "Terrorist Propaganda"
Günlük daily columnist Sarısözen and managing director Çiçekçi faces up to 7.5 years in prison for an article which discusses how and who makes "terrorist propaganda."
24 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
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