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AKP Appoints Its Members For Resolution Commission

AKP Appoints Its Members For Resolution Commission

AKP administration appointed its share of members for the resolution commission, a parliamentary delegation that will investigate means of social peace and determine on the resolution process in Turkey's Kurdish problem.

"CHP Returned to Nationalist Votes"

"CHP Returned to Nationalist Votes"

Ayşen Uysal, an associate professor of Public Administration at Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, said that CHP started adopting a nationalist tone as its party leader Kılıçdaroğlu was convinced by the nationalist wing.

19 April 2013 Nilay Vardar

Former PKK Guerrilla: 1999 Should Not Repeat Again

Former PKK Guerrilla: 1999 Should Not Repeat Again

Ayşe Karabaş, a former PKK guerrilla who withdrew in 1999, underlined that the ongoing withdrawal process of PKK guerrillas should be under the umbrella of legal assurance.

18 April 2013 Nilay Vardar

Court Finds Defense Ministry Partially Guilty of Soldier Suicide

Court Finds Defense Ministry Partially Guilty of Soldier Suicide

An Ankara Military Court Council found Turkey’s Defense Ministry partially guilty of the suicide of Murat Oktay Can, a compulsory drafted soldier, ordering the ministry to pay roughly 3,000 euros as damages.

Police Sprays Cannoned Rose Water, For Celebration

Police Sprays Cannoned Rose Water, For Celebration

German panzer like armored police vehicles sprayed rose water at pedestrians and apartment buildings in Bingöl province on the occasion of Holy Birth Week – a week dedicated to the birthday of Prophet Mohammed.

TIMELINE: What Happened in Dicle University?

TIMELINE: What Happened in Dicle University?

Departing from the recent coverage appeared on bianet, we compiled a timeline in English on the recent clashes between Dicle University and outsider groups that left many students wounded and caused a three day shut-down of education on campus.

Court Orders 11 Students to Serve 120 Years All Together

Court Orders 11 Students to Serve 120 Years All Together

An Erzurum court ordered 11 university students to serve all together 120 years of prison for being "an illegal organization member".

12 April 2013 Ahmet Saymadi

Parliament Approves New Judicial Reforms

Parliament Approves New Judicial Reforms

The parliament has approved new amendments in Turkish Penal Code and Anti-Terror Act last night - a series of judicial reforms publicly known as 4th Judicial Package.

Jailed Defendants Released Pending Trial

Jailed Defendants Released Pending Trial

An Ankara court released all 22 jailed defendants pending a trial yesterday on the first hearing of KESK trial - a criminal procecution against 72 members from Turkey's public workers' union.

Dicle University Takes 3 Day Break

Dicle University Takes 3 Day Break

Dicle University administration declared a three day break to classes after the recent attacks on university students.

Resolution Commission Formed Without CHP, MHP

Resolution Commission Formed Without CHP, MHP

After a series of heated discussions, the parliament has approved to form a commission in charge of investigating the ongoing peace process - a commission only supported by AKP and BDP.

Police Intervenes With Gas Bombs in Silivri

Police Intervenes With Gas Bombs in Silivri

By using tear gas bombs and cannoned water, police intervened demonstrator groups who were left out in the courthouse complex in Silivri to follow the Ergenekon trial this morning. The hearing could not be held.

Lecturers Strike For Second Time

Lecturers Strike For Second Time

France's lecturers located in Istanbul went on a second strike yesterday against their new limited contracting.

"We Are Just Starting"

"We Are Just Starting"

Turkey's Wise People Delegation will promote the ongoing process at their designated regions. They will submit a report to the government.

5 April 2013 Nilay Vardar

Inmate University Student Allegedly Commits Suicide

Inmate University Student Allegedly Commits Suicide

Harun Torgay, an inmate university student, allegedly committed suicide at Sincan high security prison after his first hearing yesterday. An Ankara court ordered to transfer him to Forensics Institute for judicial competence due to psychological instability.

4 April 2013 Ayça Söylemez

4th Delegation Visits Imrali Island

4th Delegation Visits Imrali Island

Peace and Democracy Party co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş and deputies Sırrı Süreyya Önder and Pervin Buldan set off to Imrali island this morning to meet PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan.

"Wise People" List Announced

"Wise People" List Announced

Turkey's "wise people" list - a group of 63 prominent journalists, authors, artists and NGO representatives - has been announced this morning. The list only included 12 women compared to 51 men.

Three Lawsuits Against Hotel Constructions in Cappadocia

Three Lawsuits Against Hotel Constructions in Cappadocia

Two environment advocacy organizations have filed three seperate lawsuits against hotel constructions in Cappadocia, a historical site with its worldwide-known fairy chimneys.

28 March 2013 Nilay Vardar

Deputy Tuncel Ordered to Pay Fine For Slapping Police Chief

Deputy Tuncel Ordered to Pay Fine For Slapping Police Chief

A Silopi district court ordered Peace and Democracy Party deputy Sebahat Tuncel to pay roughly 12,000 euros for slapping a police chief at a Newroz celebration in 2011.

Kürkçü: “Parliament Missed Opportunity”

Kürkçü: “Parliament Missed Opportunity”

Reacting to the ratification of Uludere report in a parliamentarian commission yesterday, Peace and Democracy Party deputy Ertuğrul Kürkçü said the parliament missed the opportunity to be the constituent force of the peace ongoing process.

28 March 2013 Yüce Yöney

MAZLUMDER: "Roboski Report Must Be Contested"

MAZLUMDER: "Roboski Report Must Be Contested"

MAZLUMDER Association Chair Ünsal and Özgür-Der Association Diyarbakır Chief Representative Yılmaz criticized the parliamentary report on Roboski Massacre which concluded that the Turkish military's air strike was not on purpose.

KCK, PKK, HPG Declare Ceasefire

KCK, PKK, HPG Declare Ceasefire

KCK Executive Council Chair Murat Karayılan declared an official ceasefire with Turkey yesterday, adding that they were ready to withdraw from Turkey depending on Turkish administration's response to the ongoing peace efforts.

PKK Might Withdraw By August, Demirtaş Says

PKK Might Withdraw By August, Demirtaş Says

Reminding that PKK leader Öcalan's call to lay down arms is irreversible, Peace and Democracy Party Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş said at least two commissions would beneeded for the withdrawal.

PM Erdoğan: "A Positive Move"

PM Erdoğan: "A Positive Move"

Referring to Abdullah Öcalan's Newroz statement on the withdrawal of PKK guerrillas from Turkey, PM Erdoğan said he saw it as a positive move.

Öcalan: "Our Armed Forces Should Withdraw Beyond Border"

Öcalan: "Our Armed Forces Should Withdraw Beyond Border"

"In the witnessing of millions today I am going to start a new era. Not arms but politics. Our armed forces should withdraw beyond border," Öcalan said in his letter read during the Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır.

Thousands Celebrate Newroz in Diyarbakır

Thousands Celebrate Newroz in Diyarbakır

Hundreds of thousand people gathered in Diyarbakır this morning to celebrate the arrival of spring equinox, a major celebration among Turkey's Kurds also known as Newroz. PKK leader Öcalan's message to Kurdish people was read both in Kurdish and Turkish.

Blast Hits AKP Headquarters, Justice Ministry

Blast Hits AKP Headquarters, Justice Ministry

Explosions hit Turkey's Justice Ministry building and governing AKP headquarters on Tuesday night, a series of attacks later on claimed by DHKP-C organization.

Police Intervene Newroz Celebrations in Ankara University

Police Intervene Newroz Celebrations in Ankara University

Police and private security forces intervened Newroz celebrations in Ankara University this afternoon, casting tear gas bombs and wounding several students.

20 March 2013 Serhat Korkmaz

High School Students From Denmark Visit bianet

High School Students From Denmark Visit bianet

A group of students from Denmark's Naestved Gymnasium and HS high school visited bianet during their trip to Turkey.

Prosecutors Charge 64 Life Sentence

Prosecutors Charge 64 Life Sentence

Turkey's Ergenokon trial reached its 281th hearing yesterday, with prosecutors summing up their case to seek life sentences for 64 defendants including retired generals and an ex-military chief.

Öcalan Underlines March 21 Appeal

Öcalan Underlines March 21 Appeal

Peace and Democracy Party delegation returned from their visit to PKK leader in his solitary confinement this afternoon, bringing Öcalan's message that urged the Turkish government to proceed with its next move towards peace.

18 March 2013 Nilay Vardar

Kurdish Deputies Set Off For Imrali

Kurdish Deputies Set Off For Imrali

A deputy delegation from Turkey's pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party set off to Imrali this morning to meet PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in his solitary confinement, which marked the third row of parliamentary visits since January.