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.
Temelli: The democratisation of negotiations means determining Öcalan’s status
Commenting on the message conveyed by the Imrali Delegation during their meeting with Abdullah Öcalan, Sezai Temelli of the DEM Party said: “The democratisation of negotiations means clarifying his legal status and, consequently, advancing the process.”
Call for legal action from 11 political parties: The process cannot be left to the government’s attitude
Eleven political parties issued a joint statement calling for legal steps to be taken within the scope of the process. The statement emphasized the necessary steps and invited all segments of society to unite in a common struggle to make peace permanent.
The Kurdish issue is a national issue and must be resolved on a political basis says Piroğlu
Musa Piroğlu stated that the Kurdish issue cannot be confined to concepts such as “terrorism” or “fundamental human rights,” emphasizing that it is a national and political issue that must be resolved on a political ground.
Statement from the Imralı Delegation on meeting with President
In a statement regarding their meeting with Erdoğan, the Imralı Delegation said, "It was stated that it is important for a legal framework, one that will encompass all segments of society and serve as the basis for Turkey’s democratic future, to be enacted without delay and with the broadest consensus.”
Justice and Interior Ministers of Turkey dismissed
President Erdoğan has dismissed the Interior and Justice Ministers.
Pervin Buldan: Öcalan's mission was decisive in the agreement
Imrali Delegation member Pervin Buldan said that Abdullah Öcalan emphasised that the process had reached a precipice and called for renewed negotiations and dialogue, adding that the agreement between the Damascus Government and the SDF had come about in line with this call.
Co-Chairs of DEM Party: The will of Rojava is fundamental for us
Co-Chairs of the DEM Party, Tülay Hatimoğulları and Tuncer Bakırhan, stated regarding the agreement in Damascus, "We clearly welcome the agreement reached between the Damascus Administration and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Syria.”
EMEP Chair calls for joint protests to protect gains in Rojava
EMEP (Labour Party) Chair Seyit Aslan said the attacks against Kurds in Syria are not independent of international powers, calling on leftist and socialist forces in Turkey to engage in “joint struggle” to protect the region’s democratic gains.
Socialist Party representatives call for Aleppo: Attacks must be stop
Condemning the attacks carried out by groups affiliated with the Syrian Transitional Government against the neighbourhoods of Şêxmeqsûd (Sheikh Maqsoud), Eşrefiyê (Asrafieh) and Benî Zêd (Beni Zed), representatives of socialist parties called for an immediate halt to the assaults.
AKP submits report to Parliament
The Justice and Development Party (AKP) has submitted its report, prepared as part of the process, to Parliament.
'Hope and Freedom' rally must be embraced says HDK Co-spokesperson
HDK Co-Spokesperson Ali Kenanoglu said: "Ensuring Mr Ocalan's freedom is a step towards securing the future of the Kurdish people. Therefore, the 'Hope and Freedom' rally must be embraced.”