United Human Rights Council Pays Tribute To Struggle For Freedom in Turkey

BY PATIL ASLANIAN

Jan 28th, 2010

GLENDALE, CA – The continued struggle for freedom of the speech in Turkey and those who continue to fight to have their say were two of the themes addressed at the second annual Opposite of Silence event organized by the  on January 15. This tribute to human rights activists in Turkey also marked the third anniversary of the assassination of Hrant Dink.

Addressing the struggle of those fighting for freedom of speech and expression, recognition of the Armenian Genocide, and freedom for Kurds living in Turkey was the keynote speaker at the event, Kani Xulam from the American Kurdish Information Network.

SERKAN DEMİRTAŞ

ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News

DTP leader Ahmet Türk, seen with deputy Aysel Tuğluk at a past rally, says the party would be voicing the demands of Kurds on Sept. 1.

Up to 1 million people are expected to turn up for mass demonstrations in the southeastern city of Diyarbakır on Tuesday to acknowledge the government's recent efforts to resolve the Kurdish issue.

The rallies may also coincide with the overdue announcement by Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, of his proposals toward the same end.

President Obama's Statement On Senator Edward Kennedy's Death

  Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy. For nearly five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well-being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts. His ideas and ideals are stamped on scores of laws and reflected in millions of lives -- in seniors who know new dignity; in families that know new opportunity; in children who know education's promise; and in all who can pursue their dream in an America that is more equal and more just, including me.