Kurdistan Workers' Party

Military points finger at civilian authority for conduct in A?r?

Saying it had been tasked by a civilian authority and its primary motive was not to conduct any military operation, the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) has denied accusations about its conduct in an incident that resulted in a deadly clash with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers? Party (PKK) in the eastern province of A?r?.

Dutch journalist acquitted of 'terror' propaganda

A Dutch journalist tried on a charge of disseminating "terrorist propaganda" was acquitted by a Turkish court on April 13.

Frederike Geerdink's brief detention in January prompted an outcry from rights groups and a protest by the Dutch foreign minister, whilst deepening fears about the erosion of press freedom under President Tayyip Erdo?an.

Turkish General Staff thanks locals of eastern province for helping wounded soldiers

The Turkish General Staff has extended its gratitude to the locals of Yukar?tütek village in Turkey's eastern province of A?r? for assisting with the evacuation of Turkish soldiers who were wounded during clashes with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in the region on April 11. 

Turkey's fight with the PKK is heading toward an end

A statement to German TV channels made on April 9 by Cemil Bay?k, one of military leaders of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers? Party (PKK), could prove to be the strongest response to imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan?s March 21 call to end the armed campaign launched against Turkey in 1984, in which more than 40,000 people have been killed to date.

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