Many Western and Middle East experts blame Iraqi leaders for the internal disputes and crises. Iraq’s political leaders are one of the reasons, but they are not the main cause. The crucial cause is the new political system, which has failed to address critical questions and key problems.

The victims were without weapons, were dressed in civilian clothes, and they had at least 20 mules. They used a known route. The PKK partisans may have use one or two mules at times, but they never use 20 mules, they do not travel without weapons, and they hardly use this familiar route

Erdogan is sincere in his intentions, the apology must be followed by steps towards true reconciliation and comprehensive compensation to the victim families, if any of them are left. The Turkish parliament must offer an apology on behalf of the Turkish people, and pass an act of recognition of the crime of genocide, open state […]

The earthquake was a natural disaster and had nothing to do with politics, nationality, or ethnicity. This sort of opinion shows a lack of respect for Kurds because of their ethnic background. This racist expression shows the gap between the Turks and Kurds. This would only help to instill more hatred between Turks and Kurds. […]