August 2002
Investigation into Last Night's Explosions in Kabul - 2002-08-31
International peacekeepers are investigating three explosions that occurred near Kabul, with no reported casualties so far. The Turkish peacekeepers are involved, and they are also…
30 Protesters Gather in Front of French Consulate in Istanbul - 2002-08-29
At least 30 protesters gathered in front of the French consulate in Istanbul to oppose the transfer of prisoners to smaller cells, which has led…
Improved Relations Between Iraqi Kurds and Turkey - 2002-08-29
Turkish officials met with Iraqi Kurdish leaders to ease tensions, as both could be important allies in the event of a U.S. attack on Iraq.…
Camps for Housing Iraqi Refugees in Turkey - 2002-08-20
Turkish officials are preparing to establish camps for Iraqi refugees in anticipation of a U.S. military attack on Iraq. The camps will be located near…
Swedish Delegation Unable to Visit Kurdish Regions
A Swedish delegation, including Green Party members, was blocked from entering Iraqi Kurdistan by Turkish officials despite having received prior permission. They waited for four…
Endangerment of Iraqi and Afghan Refugees - 2002-08-08
Turkish security forces rescued nearly 100 illegal migrants, including 13 Iraqi and Afghan children, who were found dehydrated on a boat in the Aegean Sea.…
Israel Purchases Fifty Million Cubic Meters of Water Annually from Turkey
Israel has agreed to buy 50 million cubic meters of water annually from Turkey for the next 20 years, a deal announced by Prime Minister…
Widespread Arrests of Illegal Migrants in Turkey - 2002-08-07
Turkish security forces have conducted widespread arrests of illegal migrants, detaining hundreds suspected of entering the country unlawfully. This includes 453 arrests in Van province…
The European Union Requests Details on Turkey's Human Rights Reform Program
The European Union has asked Turkey for details on its newly approved human rights reform program aimed at facilitating its EU membership. Key reforms include…
Broadcasting of Kurdish Language Radio and Television Programs in Turkey Has Been Permitted
The Turkish Parliament has approved a bill allowing Kurdish language broadcasting, marking a shift in government policy against Kurdish separatism. This move is seen as…
Abolition of the Death Penalty in Turkey - 2002-08-03
The Turkish Parliament has abolished the death penalty and approved reforms aimed at improving minority rights and freedoms in anticipation of joining the European Union.…
The Fate of Turkey's Parliamentary Reform Program Remains Unclear - 2002-08-01
Turkey's parliamentary committee has approved a reform program aimed at EU membership, but its future is uncertain due to opposition from the ruling coalition, particularly…
Turkey's Elections to Be Held on November 3
Turkey's Parliament has approved early elections to be held on November 3, 2002, despite Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit's opposition. This decision aims to resolve the…