DEM Party: We reject using Alevis’ sensitivities as a political tool
DEM Party’s Commission on Peoples and Faiths said it was unacceptable to portray Alevis as opposed to the peace process, stressing: “We reject the use of Alevis’ sensitivities as a tool.”
‘Abdullah Öcalan should be placed in a position to coordinate the process’
DEM Party Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan said Abdullah Öcalan’s role in the process should be clearly defined and that he should be placed in an position from which he can coordinate the process.
Monitoring and Assessment Board holds first meeting
The Monitoring and Assessment Board, established under the framework law, held its first meeting, led by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz.
Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz: Committee on the process to hold first meeting on August 24
Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said the committee defined in the law and chaired by the Vice President will hold its first meeting on August 24.
Bahçeli: Conditions should be created for Abdullah Öcalan to contribute to the process
Commenting on the process, MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli said the necessary conditions should be created to enable Abdullah Öcalan to continue contributing to the process.
İmralı Delegation-Erdoğan meeting begins
The meeting between the DEM Party’s İmralı Delegation and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has begun.
DEM Party’s İmralı Delegation: We need to meet with Abdullah Öcalan after meeting Erdoğan
The DEM Party’s İmralı Delegation, on its way to meet President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, said: "Following our meeting with the president, we need to meet with Mr. Öcalan as soon as possible.”
Ayşegül Doğan: Establishments of bodies, start of work to be clarified in coming days
Assessing the latest developments, DEM Party spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan said: “A verification and assessment mechanism, along with various bodies, is envisaged for the implementation of the law. The establishment of these bodies and the start of their work are matters that will become clearer in the coming days.”
Framework law reaches Parliament: ‘We’ve never seen Parliament this crowded’
Ahead of today’s debate on the “Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration,” prepared as part of the Peace and Democratic Society Process, DEM Party lawmakers said the bill represented a historic step forward, while stressing the need for peace, a democratic solution and legal guarantees.
Framework bill to go before Parliament’s General Assembly tomorrow
The bill prepared as part of the Peace and Democratic Society Process and approved by a majority vote in Parliament’s Justice Committee will be put before the General Assembly tomorrow.
Justice Commission takes up framework bill
The parliamentary Justice Commission has begun considering the framework bill, titled “Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration,” with opening remarks by Commission Chair Cüneyt Yüksel.
Erdoğan and Bahçeli set to meet
President Tayyip Erdoğan and MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli will meet at the Presidential Complex.
‘Process’ to top agenda at upcoming National Security Council meeting
Turkey’s National Security Council (MGK) is set to convene under the chairmanship of President Tayyip Erdoğan.
Güler: Necessary amendments will be made as needed
Speaking about the framework law, AKP Group Chair Abdullah Güler said that the bill would be debated in Parliament, adding that “necessary amendments will be made as needed.”
AKP’s Central Decision Board convenes after bill submission
AKP’s Central Decision and Executive Board (MKYK) convened following the submission of the bill, referred to as the framework law, to Parliament.