PKK?s withdrawal to start as of April 25, following statement from senior figures in Kandil: BDP deputy
from Hurriyet Daily News
The withdrawal of PKK militants from Turkish soil will start April 25..
PKK to ?withdraw, lay down arms soon?
from Hurriyet Daily News
The outlawed Kurdistan Workers? Party (PKK) will soon start to withdraw from..
Turkey?s recent Kurdish opening: opportunities and the challenges ahead
from open Democracy News Analysis – by Müjge Küçükkeleş and Selin Bölme
The opportunity for a peaceful settlement of Turkey’s Kurdish question came as a surprise to many observers, announced as it was in the middle of a period of growing tension. But despite support by both parties, ambiguities that could undermine the whole process subsist.
PKK withdrawal to start in eight to 10 days: BDP deputy Önder
from Hurriyet Daily News
The withdrawal of PKK militants from Turkish soil may sta
Turkish President Gül walks with a huge crowd in the eastern Turkish province of Muş before having a tea break, marking a first ever state visit in 29 years. AA photo
Erdogan: Opposition parties in Turkey will fade away
from Yahoo news
ANKARA, Turkey, April 19 (UPI) — Turkey’s opposition parties will fade away if a peaceful settlement is negotiated in the Kurdish conflict, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday.
AKP Appoints Its Members For Resolution Commission
from Bianet :: English
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.
Investors flock to east in hopes of Kurdish peace
from Hurriyet Daily News
Fresh hopes for a peaceful solution to Turkey?s Kurdish issue have attracted investors? attention to the eastern and southeastern provinces.
Huge crowd greets President Gül in Muş
from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish President Abdullah Gül was welcomed by a large crowd during a visit yesterday to the eastern province of Muş, a first by a Turkish president in 29 years.
“CHP Returned to Nationalist Votes”
from Bianet :: English
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.
A call to engender Turkey?s peace process
from open Democracy News Analysis – by Yakin Erturk
Turkey?s agenda for peace aims to overcome the decades-old Kurdish question and raise democratic standards. While welcoming this initiative, Yakin Ertürk questions whether the end of conflict will bring peace to women if gender equality issues are not adequately addressed
Irrevocable articles still disputed at charter panel
from Hurriyet Daily News
Two-day long negotiations at Parliament?s Constitution Conciliation Commission over the ?preamble?
13.4 million Kurds in Turkey, report says
from Hurriyet Daily News
There are 13.4 million Kurds living in Turkey, representing 17.7 percent of the population.
Turkish PM slams those criticize works of Wise Persons
from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkey?s opposition is failing to match the government?s constructive attitude toward pursuing peace
Turkish opposition leader responds to criticisms over stance in Kurdish issue
from Hurriyet Daily News
Opposition Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli said taking to the streets.
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