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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DEM Party says Turkish parliamentary commission visiting Ocalan ‘historic’

“The upcoming visit to Imrali will be a historic step toward a permanent end to decades of suffering and the establishment of social reconciliation,” DEM Party co-chairs Tulay Hatimogullari and Tuncer Bakirhan said in a statement, stressing that the decision “presents a unique window of opportunity for resolving the Kurdish issue and democratizing Turkey.” 

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CHP says will not go to Imrali for Ocalan meeting

“It is important for everyone to clearly state the positions of each political party. As CHP, we do not believe it is right to assign members to the commission’s delegation,” said the party's parliamentary group deputy leader.

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Peace process commission to discuss upcoming Imrali visit 

Jailed Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtas in a letter urged the leaders involved in the peace process to take concrete steps. The Turkish state has been criticized for failing to move forward with solid measures.

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PKK withdraws from strategic mountainous area in Duhok

“The Movement’s leadership announces that guerrilla forces, which were at risk of conflict in the Zap region … had withdrawn to other areas,” the PKK-affiliated Firat news agency announced. “We believe that this new step will serve as a solution to the Kurdish issue and the peace and democratization of Turkey.” 

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