DEM Party to organise ‘Take a step for peace’ rallies
As part of the Peace and Democratic Society Process, the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party will hold rallies in several cities on 16 May under the slogan “Gavek ji bo Aştiyê/Take a step for peace”.
Peace Mothers to apply to ministry to meet Abdullah Öcalan
The Peace Mothers will apply to the Ministry of Justice to meet Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
Local Governments conference: We will set out the programme of struggle
Speaking at a Local Governments Conference held in Diyarbakır, DEM Party Local Governments Board Co-Spokesperson Canan Kepenç Özkan said, “At this conference, we will discuss criticism and self-criticism of the past two years and put forward the programme of struggle for the upcoming period.”
Halide Türkoğlu: To May Day squares for bread, peace, and justice
Halide Türkoğlu, saying that May Day squares are the grounds where women's protests against unemployment, poverty, and the exploitation of labor come together, invited all women to May Day for "bread, peace, and justice."
Local Governments Women's Conference in Amed
Speaking at the Local Governments Provincial Women's Conference, DEM Party Local Administrations Central Executive Board member Gülistan Atasoy said, “We will stand against attacks on women's will by strengthening our organization.”
Imrali Delegation: Mr. Öcalan's views are being distorted
The Imrali Delegation of the DEM Party, commenting on the recent shares circulating in certain media platforms that are claimed to be “meeting notes” with Abdullah Öcalan, stated, “views are being distorted.”
DEM Party MP Eren: All steps taken by the PKK are confirmation and assessment
DEM Party MP Serhat Eren pointed out that there has been a pause in the process and said: “All steps taken by the PKK are at the stage of confirmation and assessment.”
DEM Party’s Özgül Saki: Social pressure must be built to advance the process
Özgül Saki said the Peace and Democratic Society Process is at a “standstill”, adding that organised social pressure is needed to move it forward. “We need to demonstrate our seriousness to the state and the AKP government through struggle,” she said.
Remzi Kartal: Status of Leader Apo is a critical step
Remzi Kartal said the urgent provision of Abdullah Öcalan’s conditions for free work and living is necessary, adding: “Determining Leader Apo’s status, ensuring his engagement with media organisations, enabling him to explain the process and respond to all questions regarding the PKK and the process would be a critical step.”
Ilham Ahmed outlines details of Damascus talks
Commenting on the meeting held in Damascus as part of the integration process, Ilham Ehmed stated that Kurds would also take part in the new constitution process.
DEM Party to organize the Democratic Local Governments Conference
Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party will organize the Democratic Local Governments Conference under the slogan “From Democratic Local Governments to Communal Society”.
Former prisoner Sakçi: No progress with one-sided steps
Orhan Sakçi, who spent 30 years in prison, said the Peace and Democratic Society Process cannot advance through unilateral steps, stressing that “there must be a process of mutual steps.”
Revolutionary Party Chair: We see no concrete action beyond the discourse
United Revolutionary Party (Revolutionary Party) Chair Elif Torun Öneren stated that Abdullah Öcalan and other prisoners must be released and criticized the government, saying, “We see no concrete action beyond the discourse.”
Dr Neşmîl Qasimlo: The Kurds are charting their own course
Dr Neşmîl Qasimlo, the nephew of Dr Abdulrahman Qasimlo, has been documenting the human rights violations he has observed during his visits to Kurdistan since 1997. Noting that Turkey and the Middle East are anticipating different developments as a result of the Peace and Democratic Process achieving its objectives, Neşmil Qasimlo stated that the Kurds are charting their own course.
President and Parliament Speaker meet at the Parliament
President Tayyip Erdogan and Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus met at the Parliament.