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Politics roundup: much-anticipated democratization package might be announced on Monday, Sept 30…

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  Turkish PM sets date for the announcement of much-anticipated democratization package The government?s much-anticipated democratization package is likely to be announced on Monday September 30, PM Erdoğan said Romantic intrigue complicates wiretapping scandal at Turkish prime ministry institution Twelve were detained in an operation on illegal wiretapping Turkish main opposition leader slams government?s foreign … Read more

TR politics roundup: Schools reopen with boycotts in southeastern Turkey…AKP plans to build a “social media army”

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Schools reopen with boycotts in southeastern Turkey The new academic year starts for 17 million students in Turkey, with classes remaining empty in several southeastern cities Öcalan raises the bar in Turkey?s Kurdish bid The third round of dialogue between the Turkish government and the outlawed Kurdistan Workers? Party (PKK) started less than a year … Read more

Yeni Anayasa Gündemi: “Anayasa Uzlaşma Komisyonu başlıkta bile uzlaşamadı

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  Fırat Anlı: Bir tane demokratikleşme paketi var, o da anayasa BBCTurkce.com Bir yanda KCK Eş Başkanı Cemil Bayık PKK‘nın çekilmeyi durdurduğunu açıklarken, öte yandan Başbakan Recep Tayyip Erdoğan‘ın bir süredir beklenen demokratikleşme paketini Adnan Menderes‘in ölüm yıldönümü olan 17 Eylül’de kamuoyuyla .. Anayasa Uzlaşma Komisyonu başlıkta bile uzlaşamadı T24 Anayasa Uzlaşma Komisyonu, bugünkü toplantısında … Read more

“Turkish gov?t to finalize work on “democratization process”… The PM continues to accuse CHP for protests… A politics roundup..

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  Turkish PM increases rhetoric against CHP, accusing it of fomenting unrest Turkish PM Erdoğan has accused the main opposition Republican People?s Party of fomenting unrest across the country, particularly through a sectarian tension Turkish gov?t to finalize work on democratization process A comprehensive democratization package aiming to keep the Kurdish resolution process on track … Read more

BDP says Kurdish Must Obtain Legal Status.. A politics roundup…

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BDP: Kurdish Must Obtain Legal Status BDP Istanbul Headquarters held a press conference this morning, saying that the Kurdish language must obtain a legal status in Turkey. ?Kurdish as second language in public schools is unacceptable,? the statement said. Turkish government to meet at urgent security summit Top Turkish civilian and military officials are set … Read more

“PKK halts withdrawal but vows to continue cease-fire… A politics roundup…

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PKK halts withdrawal but vows to continue cease-fire The outlawed Kurdistan Workers? Party (PKK) has halted its pullout from Turkey bu cease-fire will continue Kurdish rebels halt Turkey withdrawal A pro-Kurdish news agency says Turkey’s Kurdish rebels have halted withdrawing from Turkish territory. Kurdish rebels halt withdrawal from Turkey: report Turkey’s Kurdish rebels have halted withdrawing … Read more

Marc Pierini: Individual Freedoms in Turkey

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Individual Freedoms in Turkey MARC PIERINI Turkey?s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has witnessed economic success and launched major reforms, in particular writing a new constitution, negotiating with the Kurdistan Workers? Party, passing four judicial reform packages, and installing an ombudsman. In sharp contrast, the AKP?s exclusive reliance on its election victories for legitimacy … Read more

Cemil Bayık says PKK stops retreating, PKK demands apology from Turkish gov’t for damaged cemetery in Mardin… A politics roundup…

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Bayık: Turkish State Wants War, We Will Defend Ourselves KCK Executive Council Co-Chairperson Cemil Bayık said the Turkish state has yet to take a step forward in the democratic peace process and wanted to make war – a situation that will require them to make self-defense. PKK demands apology from Turkish gov’t for damaged cemetery … Read more

The Guardian piece: “Uneasy truce holds as Kurdish guerrilla forces withdraw from Turkey… A roundup…

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Uneasy truce holds as Kurdish guerrilla forces withdraw from Turkey Peace process stalls between PKK fighters led by Abdullah Ocalan and Turkish government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan Kurdish politician urges government, PKK to take steps Kurdish politician Kemal Burkay has urged the PKK to withdraw from Turkey as soon as possible and the Turkish state … Read more

Contious warnings about the peace process: “PKK retreat to ?end Sept 1? unless ruling AKP takes steps- Politics roundup

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PKK retreat to ?end Sept 1? unless ruling AKP takes steps A senior PKK leader has said that they will continue to withdraw until Sept. 1 Turkish gov?t urges PKK to keep commitments in peace process A senior government member has urged the outlawed Kurdistan Workers? Party (PKK) to fulfill its responsibility and complete the … Read more

Politics roundup. Erdoğan sort of starts election campaign in Rize… KCK warns about the peace process…

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Discursive humility:  Turkish PM says he doesn?t want to see ?yes men? around  Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan encouraged intellectuals to warn politicians, including himself Increasing Conservative agenda:  Turkish PM promises separate pools for boys and girls during speech Turkish PM has promised to bring separate Olympic pools for men and women to Rize province … Read more

AKP’s midnight bill, another governmental attack against Turkey’s civil society… A politics roundup…

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Ruling AKP approves midnight bill to curb authority of chambers supporting Gezi Ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) votes ensured the passing of a late-night proposa. 24 TV editor-in-chief, columnist and anchor Yiğit Bulut appointed PM’s chief adviser News anchor and editor-in-chief of private news broadcaster 24 TV Yiğit Bulut has been appointed as chief … Read more

Government’s face saving move: “Armed forces? role set to be limited to protecting state from ?external threats?

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Erdogan acts to curb Turkish military Armed forces? role set to be limited to protecting state from ?external threats? after phrasing ? ?to protect nation? ? was used to justify coups   Turkish PM signals no lowering of election threshold Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signaled no withdrawal of Turkey?s 10 percent election threshold.   … Read more

EFD Rights Watch: Two wise men refuse to attend meeting with PM Erdoğan due to Gezi Resistance…

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Two wise men refuse to attend meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Erdoğan because of Gezi unrest Wise men Professor Baskın Oran and columnist Murat Belge.. ************** One arrested in southeastern Turkey rape case One suspect was arrested for charges related to the rape of a sixteen year-old. Turkish police detain 20 alleged protesters during raids … Read more

Politics roundup: Tense days over the Peace process…

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Turkey faces pressure to advance Kurdish militant peace process By Daren Butler ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s main pro-Kurdish party is pressing Ankara to advance a peace process with Kurdish militants before a parliament recess, drawing a government accusation on Friday that it was exploiting unrelated unrest to extract concessions. Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) fighters began … Read more