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The democratic society as the path to peacefully solving the "Gordian knot

The democratic society as the path to peacefully solving the "Gordian knot

“When it is necessary, when their existence is at stake, when they are faced with the loss of their freedom and their dignity, it is inevitable for the peoples to resist. No method other than resis...

The democratic society as the path to peacefully solving the “Gordian knot”

The democratic society as the path to peacefully solving the “Gordian knot”

Devriş Çimen, Kurdish journalist and politician | An analysis of Abdullah Öcalan's call for peace and a democratic society as well as the ongoing process since then.

Abdullah Öcalan’s Isolation May Be Coming to an End

Abdullah Öcalan’s Isolation May Be Coming to an End

After 43 months without outside contact, jailed Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan has been allowed to meet with left-wing MPs. He has encouraged calls for a peace process — but there’s little sign that Turkish authorities are serious about the idea.

Peoples’ Platform Europe To Meet In Vienna

Progressive, left, socialist and ecology activists from across Europe are set to gather in Vienna this February for a major conference aimed at

Abdullah Öcalan’s Isolation May Be Coming to an End

Abdullah Öcalan’s Isolation May Be Coming to an End

After dinner with the Kurdish family with whom we are staying, we sit down in front of the TV. The host flicks through the many Turkish channels. Most

Abdullah Öcalan’s isolation may be coming to an end

Abdullah Öcalan’s isolation may be coming to an end

After dinner with the Kurdish family with whom we are staying, we sit down in front of the TV. The host flicks through the many Turkish channels. Most show the same heated discussions. The so-called experts on screen ...

Peoples’ Platform Europe to meet in Vienna

Peoples’ Platform Europe to meet in Vienna

Progressive, left, socialist and ecology activists from across Europe are set to gather in Vienna this February for a major conference aimed at strengthening grassroots organising. The three-day "Peoples' Platform ...

‘Cry for Freedom’ to be exhibited in Berlin

‘Cry for Freedom’ to be exhibited in Berlin

In Berlin, between 10 October-14 November, 40 works by Ali Zülfikar will be presented to art lovers under the title ‘Reflections’ at Junge Welt Maigalerie, Torstraße 6. Painter Zülfikar created a portrait of Kurdish ...

In Turkey, the Fight for Democracy Isn’t Over

In Turkey, the Fight for Democracy Isn’t Over

(Image: banner reads “our line is the 3rd way” symbolising the way beyond Islamic nationalism and Turkish nationalism towards a free, democratic Turkey)

In Turkey, the Fight for Democracy Isn’t Over

In Turkey, the Fight for Democracy Isn’t Over

Turkey’s elections on Sunday brought incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to the cusp of another term in office. But he now faces a runoff vote, in which prodemocratic and Kurdish forces can still inflict a historic defeat upon the authoritarian president.

Turkey’s Election Is About Democracy Itself

Turkey’s Election Is About Democracy Itself

Even before February’s earthquake claimed 50,000 lives, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had presided over many disasters in Turkey. Defeating him in this month’s election is essential if the country is going to turn away from permanent authoritarian rule.

In Turkey, the fight for democracy isn’t over

In Turkey, the fight for democracy isn’t over

People around the world are waking up to news that Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is nearly certain to spend another five years strengthening his grip on power. In Sunday’s first-round vote, Erdoğan took 49.5 ...