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DEM Party delegation meets Iraqi Kurdish leaders amid peace process talks

DEM Party delegation meets Iraqi Kurdish leaders amid peace process talks

The delegation emphasized that resolving the Kurdish issue through political and legal means, rather than conflict, would benefit not only Turkey but also the broader Middle East.

17 February 2025

Öcalan preparing 'historic statement' on Kurdish peace process, says DEM leader

Öcalan preparing 'historic statement' on Kurdish peace process, says DEM leader

"The ball is now in Erdoğan's field," says Bakırhan.

4 February 2025

Senior MHP figure visits exhibit on Kurdish forced disappearances

Senior MHP figure visits exhibit on Kurdish forced disappearances

The visit comes amid the nationalist party's recent openings regarding the Kurdish issue.

4 February 2025

DEM Party delegation makes second visit to meet PKK leader in prison

DEM Party delegation makes second visit to meet PKK leader in prison

The meetings come in the wake of nationalist leader Devlet Bahçeli’s initiatives.

22 January 2025

Survey: Erdoğan’s AKP seen as most capable party of resolving Kurdish issue

Survey: Erdoğan’s AKP seen as most capable party of resolving Kurdish issue

While most Turks believe the root cause of the Kurdish issue is Kurds' asprations for a separate state, Kurds say it's the denial of their identity.

19 December 2024 Ruken Tuncel

MHP speaker allows Kurdish MP to address parliament in Kurdish

MHP speaker allows Kurdish MP to address parliament in Kurdish

Ayşegül Doğan’s Kurdish words were recorded in the parliamentary minutes as “Non-Turkish words were expressed by the speaker in this section.”

18 December 2024

Puzzling comment from Erdoğan on potential Öcalan-DEM dialogue

Puzzling comment from Erdoğan on potential Öcalan-DEM dialogue

When asked whether there will be a meeting between Öcalan and DEM, the president said, “They’re meeting.”

27 November 2024

Bahçeli calls for direct talks between PKK leader Öcalan and pro-Kurdish DEM Party

Bahçeli calls for direct talks between PKK leader Öcalan and pro-Kurdish DEM Party

The DEM Party has filed an application with the Justice Ministry to visit Öcalan at the İmralı island prison.

26 November 2024

New six-month lawyer visit ban on PKK leader Öcalan

New six-month lawyer visit ban on PKK leader Öcalan

Öcalan’s lawyers plan to appeal the decision to Turkey’s Constitutional Court.

21 November 2024

Pro-Kurdish leader says Bahçeli’s Öcalan proposal has merit but doubts government’s intentions

Pro-Kurdish leader says Bahçeli’s Öcalan proposal has merit but doubts government’s intentions

Bakırhan has said that the ruling bloc lacks a concrete plan regarding the Kurdish issue and warned them against possible military action targeting the Kurdish-led administration in northern Syria.

19 November 2024

Bahçeli denies claims of rift with Erdoğan

Bahçeli denies claims of rift with Erdoğan

There is a “deep and unconditional bond” between the MHP and the AKP, the nationalist leader said in light of recent allegations.

19 November 2024

Erdoğan’s advisor denies rift with nationalist ally over Öcalan remarks

Erdoğan’s advisor denies rift with nationalist ally over Öcalan remarks

The advisor has rejected the claims that Erdoğan had no prior knowledge of Bahçeli’s call for Öcalan to speak in the parliament to declare the dissolution of the PKK militant group.

15 November 2024

Bahçeli rebukes journalist over question on alleged disagreements with Erdoğan on Kurds

Bahçeli rebukes journalist over question on alleged disagreements with Erdoğan on Kurds

Following the exchange between the MHP leader and journalist Hilal Köylü, the MHP released a video on social media accounts with the message “Sometimes you are left alone, and even those closest to you don’t understand.”

13 November 2024

MHP's Bahçeli reiterates call for Öcalan to declare dissolution of PKK in parliament

MHP's Bahçeli reiterates call for Öcalan to declare dissolution of PKK in parliament

Despite the recent takeover of pro-Kurdish municipalities, the nationalist leader insists on his offer.

5 November 2024

DEM Party discusses PKK leader Öcalan’s ‘isolation’ with Justice Ministry

DEM Party discusses PKK leader Öcalan’s ‘isolation’ with Justice Ministry

Öcalan had a family visit for the first time in over four years amid renewed peace process discussions.

30 October 2024

Öcalan's message: İmralı Island, possibilities, opportunities

Öcalan's message: İmralı Island, possibilities, opportunities

Öcalan is expressing his own choice, saying, "I am here." From this point, the choice is now left to the state. The state must make its own decision. I believe this phase is the most crucial one for the state.

26 October 2024 Özgür Amed

PKK claims Ankara attack, says it was not related to recent peace discussions

PKK claims Ankara attack, says it was not related to recent peace discussions

The group says the armed attack in the capital city that killed five people was planned well in advance.

25 October 2024

At least 12 killed in Turkey's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraq in response to deadly Ankara attack

At least 12 killed in Turkey's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraq in response to deadly Ankara attack

The strikes targeted internal security forces and civilian infrastructure, according to local sources.

24 October 2024

PKK leader Öcalan allowed family visit for first time in over four years

PKK leader Öcalan allowed family visit for first time in over four years

Ömer Öcalan, a DEM Party deputy and Abdullah Öcalan’s nephew, met him at the İmralı island prison as Turkey discusses a potential new peace process.

24 October 2024

Pro-Kurdish DEM Party condemns Ankara attack amid debate over potential peace process

Pro-Kurdish DEM Party condemns Ankara attack amid debate over potential peace process

While no group has claimed responsibility for the deadly attacks yet, government officials have pointed to the PKK.

23 October 2024

Turkey’s defense minister blames PKK for Ankara attack

Turkey’s defense minister blames PKK for Ankara attack

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack where two armed assailants detonated a bomb at the entrance of the aerospace agency and then stormed the facility, leaving five agency personnel killed.

23 October 2024

PKK leaders respond to Bahçeli’s call for Öcalan to speak in parliament

PKK leaders respond to Bahçeli’s call for Öcalan to speak in parliament

Turkey's new rapprochement initiative with the Kurds is driven by an anticipated regional conflict between Israel and Iran, with Turkey seeking Kurdish support to navigate broader conflict, according to PKK leaders.

23 October 2024

Erdoğan backs Bahçeli’s dialogue initiative with Kurds as ‘historic opportunity’

Erdoğan backs Bahçeli’s dialogue initiative with Kurds as ‘historic opportunity’

The president called for the support of all political parties, civil society and the entire public for the new process.

22 October 2024

Bahçeli calls for imprisoned PKK leader to speak in parliament

Bahçeli calls for imprisoned PKK leader to speak in parliament

Erdoğan’s nationalist ally made yet another surprising move as Turkey discusses a new peace process with the Kurds.

22 October 2024

CHP leader visits Demirtaş in prison amid renewed peace process talk

CHP leader visits Demirtaş in prison amid renewed peace process talk

Özgür Özel will embark on a visit to the country’s Kurdish-populated region.

21 October 2024

Murat İnceoğlu

Is Turkey heading toward a new peace process? Pro-Kurdish DEM party says ‘We won’t reject an extended hand’

Is Turkey heading toward a new peace process? Pro-Kurdish DEM party says ‘We won’t reject an extended hand’

In a closed meeting with a limited number of journalists, DEM Party’s co-leaders discussed the recent talk of a potential new peace process with the Kurds, triggered by the unexpected handshake between nationalist leader Bahçeli and DEM's Bakırhan.

19 October 2024 Murat İnceoğlu