DTP holds govt responsible for violence
DTP holds govt responsible for violence
The New Anatolian / Ankara
Democratic Society Party (DTP) co-chairs Ahmet Turk and Aysel Tugluk have claimed that the government is responsible for the outbreak of violent clashes over the last week.
Speaking at a press conference at party headquarters yesterday, the DTP co-chairs criticized Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's comment calling on parents to make sure their children don't participate in demonstrations, with one saying, "The prime minister should know that we'll use our bodies to shield our children to protect the future of our country and our children."
The DTP co-chairs also criticized the state for not returning the bodies of the 14 terrorists that were killed in an operation in Bingol by the security forces on Feb. 25.
Describing the terrorists killed in the operation in Bingol as "guerillas," Tugluk and Turk said that the DTP is deeply upset about the death of four innocent people in the bombing of a bus stop and the attack on a public bus in Istanbul over the weekend.
Turk condemned the recent violent incidents in a televised interview on Sunday, saying that both parties should take steps to prevent violence and establish peace. Turk also said that Kurds and Turks should learn to live together within a unitary state structure.
Asked about his request for an appointment to meet the prime minister, Turk said yesterday that he has yet to receive a response from the prime minister, adding that to meet him is important as it would contribute to the establishment of dialogue.
Asked about statements made by Greater Diyarbakir Mayor Osman Baydemir, which drew heavy fire from the media and opposition, Turk said that Baydemir acted sensitively.
On another question about the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) using children as pawns in demonstrations, Turk replied, "No one or political movement ever uses children as pawns. That's not right."
Turk also said that they're against the banning of broadcasts by Roj-TV, alleged to be pro-Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) by the Turkish state, reiterating his views on the need to change Article 3 of the Constitution, which is among the unalterable articles of the Constitution.
DTP holds govt responsible for violence
The New Anatolian / Ankara
Democratic Society Party (DTP) co-chairs Ahmet Turk and Aysel Tugluk have claimed that the government is responsible for the outbreak of violent clashes over the last week.
Speaking at a press conference at party headquarters yesterday, the DTP co-chairs criticized Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's comment calling on parents to make sure their children don't participate in demonstrations, with one saying, "The prime minister should know that we'll use our bodies to shield our children to protect the future of our country and our children."
The DTP co-chairs also criticized the state for not returning the bodies of the 14 terrorists that were killed in an operation in Bingol by the security forces on Feb. 25.
Describing the terrorists killed in the operation in Bingol as "guerillas," Tugluk and Turk said that the DTP is deeply upset about the death of four innocent people in the bombing of a bus stop and the attack on a public bus in Istanbul over the weekend.
Turk condemned the recent violent incidents in a televised interview on Sunday, saying that both parties should take steps to prevent violence and establish peace. Turk also said that Kurds and Turks should learn to live together within a unitary state structure.
Asked about his request for an appointment to meet the prime minister, Turk said yesterday that he has yet to receive a response from the prime minister, adding that to meet him is important as it would contribute to the establishment of dialogue.
Asked about statements made by Greater Diyarbakir Mayor Osman Baydemir, which drew heavy fire from the media and opposition, Turk said that Baydemir acted sensitively.
On another question about the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) using children as pawns in demonstrations, Turk replied, "No one or political movement ever uses children as pawns. That's not right."
Turk also said that they're against the banning of broadcasts by Roj-TV, alleged to be pro-Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) by the Turkish state, reiterating his views on the need to change Article 3 of the Constitution, which is among the unalterable articles of the Constitution.
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