Turkish Opposition Meets Parliament Speaker on Prisoner Talks

A delegation from Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party met with Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş. The talks focused on the ongoing process concerning Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the outlawed PKK, who is held on the island of İmralı. DEM Party member Mithat Sancar stated the meeting with Kurtulmuş was productive. He emphasized that "legal guarantees are necessary not only for this process but for all of society." Another senior DEM figure, Pervin Buldan, highlighted the need for political unity. She said it is important for political parties to build a common agreement. The meeting is part of a series of discussions about Öcalan's conditions and potential implications for Turkey's political landscape.