Wednesday, April 03, 2013

Turkey Asks 'Wise People' to Help Kurd Peace Talks — Naharnet

Turkey Asks 'Wise People' to Help Kurd Peace Talks

by Naharnet Newsdesk 03 April 2013, 11:31

Turkey said Wednesday it has set up a consultative body of "wise people" to help shape public opinion on the latest peace process with Kurdish rebels.

The initiative -- which involves an array of figures including popular actors and singers -- follows a ceasefire call last month by jailed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan.

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