Roughly 100 minors detained for pro-Rojava protests in Turkey: DEM Party

The pro-Kurdish party said that many of the under-18s faced "physical violence" and were prevented from speaking with lawyers following their detention.

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DEM Party criticizes focus on ‘terrorism’ in Turkey’s PKK peace process report

"The Kurdish issue cannot be described with the concept of ‘terrorism,’" the DEM Party said in a statement. "It is not a one-dimensional problem in terms of its root causes; it is a matter of rights and freedoms with a political, social, economic, cultural, and historical background."

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DEM Party urges concrete peace process steps in ‘important’ Erdogan meeting

“During the meeting, the shared will to continue the process with determination was reaffirmed,” read a statement from the DEM Party on Thursday. 

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Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party calls for ‘urgent aid’ to besieged Kobane

Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party has called for urgent aid to Kobane, under siege by Damascus-affiliated factions with supplies running low.

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DEM Party criticizes Turkey's stance on Aleppo clashes

"Every irresponsible sentence uttered about Syria returns to Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh as bombs and bullets," said DEM Party Co-Chair Tulay Hatimogullari.

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DEM Party condemns racist, sexist football chants against Kurdish politician Leyla Zana

The pro-Kurdish Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) called the offensive chants as indicative of "a male-dominated, racist, and fascist mentality."

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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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