Öcalan Demands End to Isolation for Peace Process
Following their second meeting on January 22nd, a DEM party delegation reported that Abdullah Öcalan continues working toward a resolution, emphasizing the need to end his isolation for the peace process to succeed; further announcements are expected soon.
Öcalan Demands End to Isolation for Peace Process
Following their second meeting on January 22nd, a DEM party delegation reported that Abdullah Öcalan continues working toward a resolution, emphasizing the need to end his isolation for the peace process to succeed; further announcements are expected soon.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Leader Alleges Secret Deal with PKK, Plans Anti-Amnesty Rally
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ alleges a secret deal between the Turkish government and the PKK involving constitutional amendments (Articles 10, 42, and 66) and a general amnesty for PKK terrorists; he is organizing a rally against this on January 19th in Antalya.
Turkish Opposition Leader Alleges Secret Deal with PKK, Plans Anti-Amnesty Rally
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ alleges a secret deal between the Turkish government and the PKK involving constitutional amendments (Articles 10, 42, and 66) and a general amnesty for PKK terrorists; he is organizing a rally against this on January 19th in Antalya.
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60% Bias Score
Erdoğan Denies Öcalan Release, Contradicting Bahçeli
President Erdoğan firmly denied any plans for Abdullah Öcalan's release or house arrest during a meeting with AKP lawmakers, contradicting MHP leader Bahçeli's previously suggested 'right to hope' process; this statement aims to quell public opposition.
Erdoğan Denies Öcalan Release, Contradicting Bahçeli
President Erdoğan firmly denied any plans for Abdullah Öcalan's release or house arrest during a meeting with AKP lawmakers, contradicting MHP leader Bahçeli's previously suggested 'right to hope' process; this statement aims to quell public opposition.
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44% Bias Score
Öcalan's Message, Peace Process Assessment Casts Doubt on Resolution
Two days before the June 23rd elections, Doç. Dr. Ali Kemal Özcan, after meeting with Abdullah Öcalan, released a message through AA and İHA urging the HDP to remain neutral, providing a pessimistic assessment of the peace process, noting the involvement of figures who previously disrupted negotiati...
Öcalan's Message, Peace Process Assessment Casts Doubt on Resolution
Two days before the June 23rd elections, Doç. Dr. Ali Kemal Özcan, after meeting with Abdullah Öcalan, released a message through AA and İHA urging the HDP to remain neutral, providing a pessimistic assessment of the peace process, noting the involvement of figures who previously disrupted negotiati...
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44% Bias Score
Öcalan's Lawyers Deny Marriage, House Arrest Claims
Abdullah Öcalan's lawyers denied claims that he wants to marry and be placed under house arrest, calling the allegations manipulative and disrespectful; these claims originated from a report by TGRT Ankara representative Fatih Atik, sparking debate across social media and television.
Öcalan's Lawyers Deny Marriage, House Arrest Claims
Abdullah Öcalan's lawyers denied claims that he wants to marry and be placed under house arrest, calling the allegations manipulative and disrespectful; these claims originated from a report by TGRT Ankara representative Fatih Atik, sparking debate across social media and television.
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52% Bias Score
DEM Party Announces "Historic New Era" Following Öcalan Meeting
After a DEM Party delegation met with Abdullah Öcalan in Imralı, spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan announced a "historic new era", emphasizing the importance of ending Öcalan's isolation and engaging in dialogue for peace and democratic resolution of the Kurdish issue.
DEM Party Announces "Historic New Era" Following Öcalan Meeting
After a DEM Party delegation met with Abdullah Öcalan in Imralı, spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan announced a "historic new era", emphasizing the importance of ending Öcalan's isolation and engaging in dialogue for peace and democratic resolution of the Kurdish issue.
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60% Bias Score
Öcalan-Imrali Meeting: Isolation, Peace Prospects, and Regional Factors
The Imrali delegation's January 22, 2025 meeting with Abdullah Öcalan centered on ending his isolation as vital for peace process success; a ceasefire call remains pending, with discussions also covering regional issues and legal guarantees.
Öcalan-Imrali Meeting: Isolation, Peace Prospects, and Regional Factors
The Imrali delegation's January 22, 2025 meeting with Abdullah Öcalan centered on ending his isolation as vital for peace process success; a ceasefire call remains pending, with discussions also covering regional issues and legal guarantees.
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44% Bias Score
DEM Party Reports Positive Progress in Turkish Peace Talks
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan on December 28th, 2024, Turkey's DEM Party met with various political parties and representatives, reporting largely positive progress towards a peaceful resolution of the Kurdish conflict and planning another meeting with Öcalan soon.
DEM Party Reports Positive Progress in Turkish Peace Talks
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan on December 28th, 2024, Turkey's DEM Party met with various political parties and representatives, reporting largely positive progress towards a peaceful resolution of the Kurdish conflict and planning another meeting with Öcalan soon.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Bahçeli Demands PKK Disarmament, Rejects Early Elections
MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli issued a statement demanding the PKK's complete disarmament or unconditional surrender, threatening military action in eastern Euphrates if necessary, while rejecting calls for early elections and emphasizing the importance of maintaining political stability and the 1923 fo...
Bahçeli Demands PKK Disarmament, Rejects Early Elections
MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli issued a statement demanding the PKK's complete disarmament or unconditional surrender, threatening military action in eastern Euphrates if necessary, while rejecting calls for early elections and emphasizing the importance of maintaining political stability and the 1923 fo...
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52% Bias Score
Potential Öcalan Disarmament Call in February
CHP deputy Gökhan Günaydın reported a potential February call for disarmament by Abdullah Öcalan, following a meeting between an Imralı delegation and CHP leader Özgür Özel; the call is intended for Europe, Turkey, Rojava, and Iraqi Kurdistan, potentially in exchange for unspecified concessions from...
Potential Öcalan Disarmament Call in February
CHP deputy Gökhan Günaydın reported a potential February call for disarmament by Abdullah Öcalan, following a meeting between an Imralı delegation and CHP leader Özgür Özel; the call is intended for Europe, Turkey, Rojava, and Iraqi Kurdistan, potentially in exchange for unspecified concessions from...
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Parliament as Sole Venue for PKK Ceasefire Negotiations
Turkey's opposition parties and Abdullah Öcalan advocate for the Turkish parliament (TBMM) as the sole platform for negotiations to end the PKK conflict, bypassing President Erdoğan's typical authority, raising concerns about his motives and potential manipulation.
Turkish Parliament as Sole Venue for PKK Ceasefire Negotiations
Turkey's opposition parties and Abdullah Öcalan advocate for the Turkish parliament (TBMM) as the sole platform for negotiations to end the PKK conflict, bypassing President Erdoğan's typical authority, raising concerns about his motives and potential manipulation.
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60% Bias Score
DEM Party Demands Öcalan's Full Involvement in Middle East Peace Efforts
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan in Imrali prison, DEM Party co-chair Tülay Hatimoğulları called for the prison's full opening and Öcalan's involvement in Middle East peace efforts, emphasizing the ongoing violence in Syria and the need for continued democratic action.
DEM Party Demands Öcalan's Full Involvement in Middle East Peace Efforts
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan in Imrali prison, DEM Party co-chair Tülay Hatimoğulları called for the prison's full opening and Öcalan's involvement in Middle East peace efforts, emphasizing the ongoing violence in Syria and the need for continued democratic action.
Progress
52% Bias Score