The Kurdish Issue in Turkey: The Right to Exist Is Not Enough
The Kurdish Issue in Turkey: The Right to Exist Is Not Enough

Summary/Abstract: The Kurdish problem is often discussed in terms of international politics but little is known about the everyday consequences of the conflict on the lives of Kurds living in the Southeast of Turkey. The authors take a look at the most pressing issues, such as forced migration, village guards, underdevelopment, children's rights, and lack of mother tongue education, democratic deficits at local level and the (missed) opportunities of EU-accession in regard to the Kurdish situation. The magnitude of the problems in these fields can also explain why peace initiatives are failing. The authors argue that it is high time for Turkish authorities to face their responsibility in these matters so that a true and sincere peace and reconciliation process can be started. They finish off by specifying their recommendations.

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