PKK-related demonstrations turn violent across Turkey

01/12/2009

ANKARA, Turkey -- Two days of demonstrations were held in cities across Turkey on Sunday (November 29th) and Monday to mark the 31st anniversary of the establishment of the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). Clashes were particularly serious in Mersin, where demonstrators attacked a police station, hurling stones and Molotov cocktails. According to local media, violence erupted after an incident Sunday, in which a police officer seriously wounded a 16-year-old boy. In Hakkari, around 30 people demonstrated on Monday, demanding better living conditions for PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan who is serving a life sentence in prison. Police used tear gas to disperse them. In Siirt, 12 protesters were arrested, after police found they had no permit to demonstrate. In the Sultanbeyli area of Istanbul, demonstrators torched a municipal bus late Sunday. There were no injuries. (Sabah - 01/12/09; Hurriyet, Press TV - 30/11/09)

Latest News

Hague prosecutors consider combining Karadzic, Mladic trials

31/05/2011

Peter Sorensen to head EU delegation in BiH

31/05/2011

Serbian farmers protest cuts in subsidies

31/05/2011

Dacic says Serbia does not face suspension of visa free regime

31/05/2011

Privatisation plans spur more protests in Greece

31/05/2011

Kosovars convicted of drug trafficking, organised crime

31/05/2011

Kosovo's agreement with IMF at risk

31/05/2011

Albania ranks second in Europe for smoking rate

31/05/2011

Shifts cause Romania's ruling coalition to briefly lose Senate majority

31/05/2011

Turkey's Davutoglu says government cannot prevent another aid flotilla to Gaza

31/05/2011

Turkey's Erdogan visits Georgia

31/05/2011

We welcome your comments on SETimes's articles.

It is our hope that you will use this forum to interact with other readers across Southeast Europe. In order to keep this experience interesting, we ask you to follow the rules outlined in the comments policy. By submitting comments, you are consenting to these rules. While SETimes.com encourages discussion on all subjects, including sensitive ones, the comments posted are solely the views of those submitting them. SETimes.com does not necessarily endorse or agree with the ideas, views, or opinions voiced in these comments. SETimes.com welcomes constructive discussion but discourages the use of copy-pasted materials, unaccompanied links and one-line slogans. This is a moderated forum. Comments deemed abusive, offensive, or those containing profanity may not be published.

SETimes's Comments Policy