Topic: Democratic Society Party

Kurdish anger turns into protests over Turkish court case

A controversial court case, in which defendants have been barred from speaking Kurdish, reflects deeper tensions as Turkey tries to reconcile with a restive minority.

Closing largest Kurdish party DTP, Turkey could stall reform efforts

Turkey's closing of the largest Kurdish party, the Democratic Society Party (DTP), has sparked deadly riots and could stall these reform efforts. Turkey had recently introduced a reform package friendly to its restive Kurdish minority.

Religious Kurds become key vote in Turkey

Despite its secular roots, a major Kurdish political party is fighting to regain conservative Kurdish votes from the ruling party.

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In Turkey, secularists escalate fight against ruling AKP

The country's highest court is weighing whether to allow a motion to shut down the party, saying its Islamic initiatives cross a constitutional line.