Ocalan calls for shared understanding to improve Kurds-Ankara relations

“We must develop a collective and civil understanding that establishes the relationship between Kurds and the state in a positive way,” DEM Party quoted Ocalan as saying.

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Ocalan stresses democratic process, rejects armed struggle on peace call anniversary

"A democratic society, democratic consensus, and integration are the building blocks of the mindset of the positive period. The positive phase excludes methods of struggle based on coercion and violence," said PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan.

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Turkish commission to finalize PKK peace process report ‘in the coming days’: Parliament speaker

"The report will be finalized and voted on at the commission meeting planned for the coming days and then submitted to the Turkish parliament’s presidency," said Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus.

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SDF's integration into Syrian state leads to democratic gains in Turkey: DEM Party

“We know that a democratic Syria will also contribute to democracy in the Middle East, and to democracy in Turkey,” She added.

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DEM party MP calls for ‘second phase,’ legislation in Turkey-PKK peace process

Bahceli, who initiated the peace process back in October 2024, expressed support for Buldan’s call, stating: “Ms. Pervin explained the issue very clearly. I stand by every sentence she said.”

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Demirtas calls for justice, democratic reforms during peace process

“Turkey must no longer be remembered through denial, marginalization, and discriminatory policies, but rather as a place where the will to live together is most strongly sustained through democracy, rule of law, and social peace,” said Demirtas.

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Released minutes from Ocalan meeting not accurate reflection of his statements: DEM Party MP

Kocyigit said that the published summary omits Ocalan’s remarks where he expressed concern that a potential fall of democracy in Syria would prevent the integration of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic forces (SDF) into the Syrian state. She noted that only parts in support of a united Syria were included.

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President Barzani praises Turkey-PKK peace efforts

Speaking at an event in Turkey discussing the works of a Kurdish poet and philosopher, President Masoud Barzani hailed the steps take by Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in seeking to bring the almost 40-year-old conflict to a close.

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PKK official slams Turkey’s peace efforts as ‘insufficient,’ urges concrete steps 

Bese Hozat, co-chair of the Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK), said that Turkey must take concrete steps “in legal and judicial terms” to advance the peace process with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

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