DTP: Support the Turks in Western Thrace and the Kurds in Turkey
Bianet-The DTP has reacted to Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Babacan's visit of solidarity to the Turks in Western Thrace: "Do not fear Kurds in Turkey".
TDN-Facilitating the laying down of arms by the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) is the pro-Kurdish party's main task, a prominent Democratic Society Party (DTP) deputy said yesterday.
The KCK have revealed declaration of 7 points to a democratic solution
Kurdish Info -The presidents of the The People’s Union of Kurdistan (KCK ) and the Kongra Gel have revealed a declaration of 7 points to a democratic solution, in addition for the solution of the Kurdish question and to surrender.
Bianet-The DTP has denied that its co-chairperson Nurettin Demirtas is avoiding arrest; the party says he is abroad in order to explain "democratic autonomy".
Bianet-A rally was organised by the DTP in Diyarbakir yesterday. Tens of thousands gathered on the Station Square in Diyarbakir to protest against operations and call for rights.
Bianet-Representatives of the Turkish Peace Parliament yesterday (21 November) visited the Grand National Assembly to support the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP).
Congress calls for reform of Turkish legislation on municipalities
Council of Europe - Strasbourg, 20.11.2007 – As part of the Congress’ Autumn Session (Strasbourg, France, 19-21 November), the Congress’ Chamber of Local Authorities held a debate on local democracy in Turkey, in particular in the light of the situation of mayors and municipal councils in South-East Anatolia.