17.01.2026 16:05
The DEM Party delegation went to Imralı to meet with the terrorist organization PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan. The delegation's last meeting with the terrorist leader Öcalan was on December 2.
The DEM Party Press Office announced that members of the DEM Party delegation, Pervin Buldan, Mithat Sancar, and Faik Özgür Erol, went to İmralı Island to meet with the terrorist leader Abdullah Öcalan.
THEY LAST WENT ON DECEMBER 2
The delegation had visited İmralı Island on December 2, 2025, to hold a meeting with Öcalan. Since that date, no meetings have been held on İmralı Island.
DEMAND PARTY'S VISIT STATEMENT
Hours before the visit in question, DEM Party Co-Chairman Tayip Temel stated in a broadcast that İmralı would be visited at the first opportunity when weather conditions allowed. Temel said, "There are reports that meetings with Öcalan have stopped. As always, it is expected that three members of our İmralı delegation will visit the island. This visit will take place at the first opportunity when weather conditions allow."
COMMISSION REPORT EXPECTED
On the other hand, the National Solidarity Brotherhood and Democracy Commission, established in the Parliament regarding the Terror-Free Turkey process, continues its work. The deputy group chairpersons of the parties represented in the commission had met last week.
After the meeting, MHP Deputy Group Chairman Feti Yıldız stated regarding the upcoming commission report, "We cannot say that preparations are complete, but it won't take long. I think we will finish it within this month."