Mahsum Korkmaz
Turkish fighter jets bomb PKK positions for first time since start of peace bid
Turkish fighter jets have bombarded positions of the PKK in Diyarbakır following militant attacks on military outposts in southeastern provinces, in a first since the start of the peace process
Statue row aims to ‘hit Kurdish bid’: Interior minister
Interior Minister Efkan Ala has refuted speculation surrounding the removal of a statue of a founding member of the outlawed Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK) in southeastern Turkey, maintaining that the rumors aimed at incriminating the state were actually the brainchild of those who want to torpedo the resolution process.
PKK statue’s removal triggers attacks on Atatürk busts in southeast
The removal of a statue of a senior member of the outlawed Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK) has triggered clashes in southeastern Turkey, with protesters targeting busts of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic.
Soldier killed in militants’ ambush in southeastern Turkey
One soldier was killed and another was injured in an ambush set by outlawed Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK) militants near the Iranian border in the eastern province of Van late on Aug. 20.
One killed in clashes during operation to remove controversial statue of PKK founder
One person was killed and two were wounded in clashes that erupted between protesters and security forces during an operation to remove a statue of Mahsum Korkmaz, one of the founders of the outlawed Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK) in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır on Aug. 19.
Controversial statue of PKK founder to be demolished
A Diyarbakır court has ruled for the demolition of a statue of Mahsum Korkmaz, one of the founders of the outlawed Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK), which was erected in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır on Aug. 16.
Senior PKK member’s statue erected in southeastern Turkey
A statue of Mahsum Korkmaz, one of the founders of the outlawed Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK), was erected in southeastern province of Diyarbakır on Aug. 16.