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Commemoration of Kaytan and Altun: They built a great tradition

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16:01 15/5

Participants at the commemoration of Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun in Tuzluçayı, Ankara, say the two men built a great tradition.

Wan citizens: Now it's the government's turn

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14:02 15/5

Citizens living in Wan, who are waiting for the state to take steps regarding the process, said: “The PKK did its part with the call and laid down its arms. Now it is the state’s turn. The state must now give the Kurds their rights.”

‘The state has serious responsibilities for a solution’

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12:18 15/5

Stating that language and communication play an important role in communicating peace to the society, DIB Assembly member Nesteren Davutoğlu underlined that the state has serious responsibilities in the process.

Makhmur Camp has been blockaded for a month

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11:25 15/5

Stating that Makhmur Camp has been under the embargo of the Iraqi government for 36 days, Ehmed Şehbaz, Co-Chair of the People's Assembly, said that the decision taken upon the request of Turkey violates the laws of Iraq and that they will use their democratic rights if the embargo is not lifted.

Witness of the PKK’s founding congress: Peace will come with the last congress

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10:32 15/5

İffet Zuğurli, who witnessed the PKK's founding congress, said that the PKK's first congress awakened the Kurds and that the last congress would bring peace. Zuğurli said, "I want to host Leader Apo here again, in our home on the Fis Plain."

Fatma Özbay releases

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09:58 15/5

Fatma Özbay, an ill prisoner held in Şakran Women's Closed Prison, was released after 29 years.

Peace Group Member Tunç: Kurdish reality must be acknowledged for success of process

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09:43 15/5

Mehmet Şirin Tunç, a member of the "Peace and Democratic Solution Group" who came to Turkey with the call of Abdullah Öcalan, pointed out that the PKK's decision was historical and said, "A ground must be created that will enable Mr Öcalan to work in a comfortable environment. An approach on this basis will lead to the deepening and rooting of peace."

Journalist Karabay detained

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09:08 15/5

Journalist Furkan Karabay was detained.

Makhmur delegation detained

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08:29 15/5

Makhmur People's Assembly delegation was detained on their return to Baghdad.

Justice Minister responds to request for Öcalan to meet with journalists and politicans

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16:45 14/5

Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç responded to request for Öcalan to meet with journalists and politicians and said, “What needs to be done within this legal framework can be carried out.”

Commemoration in Tuzluçayır on its 2nd day

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15:46 14/5

Commemoration for Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun continue on their second day in the house where Altun grew up in Ankara's Tuzluçayır district.

HRW: Turkey bears responsibility for war crimes

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15:33 14/5

Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated that the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) has committed rights violations in Syria, especially against Kurdish civilians, and called for the removal of individuals involved in massacres in Syria from the army.

'I want to meet Öcalan' campaign to be launched

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14:36 14/5

A global letter campaign called "I want to meet with Öcalan" will be launched.

State must respond to expectations says Ahmet Türk

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13:45 14/5

DEM Party’s İmralı Delegation member Ahmet Türk stated that Abdullah Öcalan and the PKK had fulfilled their responsibilities and emphasized the importance of steps to be taken by the state. "If this process is to turn into lasting peace, the state must respond to public expectations," he said.

Events since 27 February

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11:06 14/5

Since historic call of Abdullah Öcalan on 27 February, the government and the state have “only” made wishes instead of taking concrete steps. After the PKK’s announcement of its congress decisions on 12 May, all eyes turned to the steps to be taken by the state.