“Diyarbakir Unites in Protest Against Repression: Turkish and Local Organizations Rally for Justice”
Protest in Diyarbakir against repression & expulsion of Mehmed Sidik, governor of Akkari province, & dismissal of Ali Çelik, mayor. Turkish sources report blocked traffic, injured journalists & detained reporters.
“Debate and Doubt: Clash of Opinions Emerges in Constitutional Amendment Commission Meeting”
The commission for constitutional amendments and civil society met with the Prime Minister to discuss a new constitution. Some oppose amending the existing one, but lack expertise to draft a new one. Parliament member believes there’s no urgency for a new constitution as elections can proceed without it. Non-partisan representatives in the commission can’t interfere politically. The article questions their presence if no agreement is reached. Vigen Kocharyan denies attending the meeting. For more, read “Lurer” newspaper from Armenia.