The Turkish Interior Minister Beşir Atalay has taken a new approach to solve the "Kurdish question" . Although presented Atalay no details, but his call "to all parties" and the highlight of a "democratic-liberal path" point towards a 'greater speed' to a 'final solution' to the conflict. Atalay in the Turkish press is, rhetorically very exercise caution carried forward, push as "brainstorming" rated. The government is hoping for the widest possible range of public and productive discussion, the unanimous comment of the Turkish newspapers last Sunday (29.07.2009). 'Indirect talks' between Turkey and the PKK in northern Iraq preceded the most recent attempt. Only two months ago, the famous columnist Hasan Cemal the PKK headquarters in the Kandil Mountains (northern Iraq) had visited and engaged is a media scolding on the part of populist colleagues. Hasan Cemal argues that even if in his "Notes from northern Iraq," he asserts only journalist on the road, so that it shows the current development 'in Safe Boot' is sitting. Even before few years would have such a 'journalistic detour' for each PKK Turkish press representative charges of "propaganda for a terrorist organization" is introduced.
reactions: Support for the Liberals and the DTP - anger at nationalist and Kemalist
In his press conference invited Minister Atalay, Cemal addition, a further 11 equal pro-government journalists. Liberal Democrat names like Oral Çalışlar, Cengiz Candar, Fehmi Koru, Ali Bayramoğlu and Mümtaz'er Türköne are among the most influential opinion-makers in Turkey. At the same time, representatives of the newspapers Hürriyet and "Cumhuriyet" unloaded. The
referred journalists and pro-government press does not just play a show 'accidental' role and the reaction of the chairman of the MHP (Milliyetçi Hareket Partisi, Nationalist Movement Party), Devlet Bahceli. In a speech described Bahceli referred to journalists as "12 angry men" . Bahceli caused a stir but especially with the proposition that the MHP "could go for 50 years in the mountains" . This played on the nationalist armed struggle of his party, if the government dealt with the PKK to the negotiating table should be.
The government push for the "Kurdish question" is supported by the MHP and the CHP (Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi, People's Republican Party) rejected vehemently. Both parties brace themselves against any revision of the nation-state structure, as it was set in modern Turkey by Kemal Ataturk.
Especially noteworthy of the cross-party call Atalay. Thus for the first time and the political wing of the PKK, the DTP is (Demokratik Toplum Partisi, the Democratic Society Party), loaded to the negotiating table. The DTP said the offer of the Government first 'cautiously optimistic'. During an official meeting with the Association of Industrialists of Turkey (TÜSİAD) said the DTP Chairman Ahmet Türk.. "The declaration of Mr. Atalay is extremely important principle we are ready to take the coming our responsibility in this matter to us and to provide any assistance, we believe that the recent pronouncements of the Kurdish people will give much hope. " Ahmet Turk also pointed to the "careful and sensitive use of language towards the interior minister and said" see reason "on.
The DTP characterizes the government push as "good intent" but the "no concrete projects" having. A particular point of debate is the claim of DTP for a participation of the imprisoned former PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan in the solution process. Surprisingly, it came just on the part of Ocalan's criticism of the DTP.
Abdullah Ocalan References and Notes
Ocalan, the 15th announced August a suitable full role in the solution process, let announce to his lawyers following .. "I can take from here, no decisions about the guerrilla Nevertheless pushes everyone to solve the problem off on me I have no power over these factors . Also, I am not informed about many things, not getting any messages. Such social processes to develop not a single person. Rather, the development depends on many factors. This must be grasped well. "
The 'cryptic words' Ocalan's point again, to the swelling of conflict within the PKK / DTP. The former PKK leader complained in recent years repeatedly on the strategy of the PKK. Criticized Ocalan especially the 'opaque' integration of northern Iraq in position lying PKK with the U.S. occupation regime in Iraq. While the PKK / DTP officials for "democratization of Washington's grace 'set, rejects Ocalan from any imperialist intervention in the Middle East and enjoins an independent solution by the regional powers (Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria with the participation of the Kurds).
In this sense, would be the "factors" of which Ocalan says the U.S. and the EU. The hegemony of the West aims at long-term control of the security and energy policy in the Middle East area. In parallel, the security of Israel is a major concern of the Western community of nations. The
by the recent advance of the Turkish government 'factors' are involved, which is currently neither Turkey nor can withdraw the Kurds is evident. Just two weeks after signing the contract to build the Nabucco gas pipeline between Turkey and the EU, efforts are made to the safety of the costly project. For the EU, with the gas pipeline as a major strategic role.
The East Anatolia is therefore a war zone (Turkey vs PKK) is no longer in question. Also, as part of the planned Nabucco project, gas supplies from the Kurdish regions of northern Iraq would be 'saved' it.
report: German-Turkish news
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