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?.
Censorship claims overshadow Istanbul Film Festival
The 34th Istanbul Film Festival committee announced April 13 that the screening of a majority of films in the National Competition, National Documentary Competition, International Competition, Cinema in Human Rights Competition, Out of Competition, and New Turkish Cinema sections were canceled.
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.
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Main opposition CHP to send delegation to A?r? after deadly clash
The main opposition Republican People?s Party (CHP) will send a delegation to the eastern province of A?r? to investigate the recent clash between Turkish soldiers and outlawed Kurdistan Workers? Party (PKK) militants.
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.
First election debate comes amid clashes with the PKK
The first major debate heading to the June 7 elections has come in the wake of the first major clash between the Turkish military and outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants in over two years.
Five PKK militants killed, four soldiers injured in clashes, Turkish military says
Five militants of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) were killed and four soldiers were injured in clashes in the eastern province of A?r? on April 11, Turkish military said.
Four soldiers injured in PKK attack, clashes continue, says Turkish military
Militants of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) have opened fire on Turkish soldiers in the eastern province of A?r?, injuring four soldiers, Turkish military said in a statement 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.
PKK apologizes to Germany for violent acts in 90s
A senior leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has extended his apology to Germany for the organization's violent actions in the country during the 1990s, adding they did not want to fight with Turkey anymore.
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