Snow depth exceeds one meter in Elkê - 4
Heavy snowfall that hit the Elkê (Beytüşşebap) district of Şirnex (Şırnak) yesterday blanketed the are in white, with snow depth exceeding one meter in some high-altitude areas.
Snow depth exceeds one meter in Elkê - 3
Heavy snowfall that hit the Elkê (Beytüşşebap) district of Şirnex (Şırnak) yesterday blanketed the are in white, with snow depth exceeding one meter in some high-altitude areas.
Snow depth exceeds one meter in Elkê - 2
Heavy snowfall that hit the Elkê (Beytüşşebap) district of Şirnex (Şırnak) yesterday blanketed the are in white, with snow depth exceeding one meter in some high-altitude areas.
Lawyers react to 11th Judicial Package: Is it a product of a democratic mind-set?
Lawyers say the 11th Judicial Reform Package, which excludes political prisoners, falls short of expectations, asking: “Is this package really the product of a democratic mind-set?”
Foundation linked to abuse of dozens of children to give ‘morality’ lessons
The Ensar Foundation, which came to public attention after dozens of children were abused, will organize a quiz competition in Mersin teaching moral and religious values to children under a protocol signed with the Ministry of Education.
Snow depth exceeds one meter in Elkê
Heavy snowfall that hit the Elkê (Beytüşşebap) district of Şirnex (Şırnak) yesterday blanketed the are in white, with snow depth exceeding one meter in some high-altitude areas.
Call to join ‘Hope and Freedom’ rally: For Abdullah Öcalan’s freedom
Makbule Yavuzer, Co-Chair of KATDER, called for participation in the rally to be held on 4 January, saying: “The physical freedom of our leader, who is the chief negotiator for peace, must be ensured. For this reason, let us join the rally on 4 January.”
In 10 months 17 thousand dogs reported dead in Ankara shelters
It has been alleged that 17 thousand 790 dogs housed in municipal shelters died of “natural causes.”
Attack on Alevi mosque in Homs: Numerous dead and injured
An explosion at a mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab neighbourhood of Homs, Syria, has reportedly left many people dead and injured.
Call for legal reforms and a commission to uncover massacres
On the anniversaries of the Maraş and Roboskî massacres, the İskenderun branch of the Human Rights Association (İHD) called for legal reforms to uncover all massacres and for the establishment of a Truth Commission.
OHD call for ‘Hope and Freedom’ rally
Lawyers for Freedom Association (ÖHD) has called for participation in the "Hope and Freedom" rally to be held in Amed (Diyarbakır) on 4 January, stating in announcements made in many cities that "defending the 'right to hope' is defending peace."
Mazloum Abdi to visit Damascus
It has been reported that Mazloum Abdi, General Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), will visit Damascus before the end of the year and that there is consensus on the necessity of integrating the SDF into the Syrian army.
Systematic violence against prisoners reported at Erzurum Prison
Prisoner Oktay Gul, held at Erzurum Dumlu No. 2 Prison, stated during a weekly phone call that prisoners are being subjected to systematic violence by prison guards.
Wan Bar Association’s Kaya: There are prison administrations seeking to sabotage the process
Lawyer Halil Kaya, a member of the Prison Commission of the Wan (Van) Bar Association, stated that serious rights violations are taking place in prisons and that the release of ill prisoners and those who have completed their sentences is being postponed, adding that there are prison administrations “seeking to sabotage the process.”
Abdullah Ocalan: Islam means returning to the spirit of the Medina Charter
Abdullah Ocalan sent a message to the 1st Ordinary Congress of the Mesopotamia Islamic Research Federation, said, "Democratic Islam means returning to the spirit of the Medina Charter."
Call on women to join ‘Hope and Freedom’ rally
Women politicians stated that the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan is the freedom of women and called on women to raise their voices for Abdullah Öcalan’s freedom at the rally to be held on 4 January.
Parliamentary Commission’s mandate extended by two months
The mandate of the Parliamentary Commission has been extended by an additional two months by unanimous vote.
Prisoners prevented from speaking Kurdish in court
Four prisoners standing trial in Antalya on charges of allegedly damaging the wire mesh on the windows were prevented by the judge from presenting their defense in Kurdish.
Youth to discuss ‘role of the youth in a socialist society’
Youth Assemblies will organise a panel discussion entitled “The role of the youth in a socialist society” with the participation of Veysi Aktas and Cetin Arkas.
Call for ‘Hope and Freedom’ rally: Physical freedom of Ocalan must be secured
Gulcan Kacmaz Sayyigit, co-spokesperson for the Democratic Unity Initiative called for participation in the rally to be held in Amed (Diyarbakır) on 4 January and said, "Mr Abdullah Ocalan's physical freedom must be secured, the right to hope must be implemented."
Clashes intensify: Transitional Government kills a woman
A woman was killed and the number of wounded rose to 15 in attacks by armed groups affiliated with the Syrian Transitional Government on the Sheikhmaqsud and Eshrefiye neighbourhoods of Aleppo.
Attack on internal security forces in Aleppo
Two people were injured in an attack on Aleppo internal security forces.
A restricted district on the border
With its 38 restricted settlements, Colemêrg’s Çelê (Çukurca) district has become the center of “securitized” policies, effectively eliminating civilian life.
AKP submits report to Parliament
The Justice and Development Party (AKP) has submitted its report, prepared as part of the process, to Parliament.
'How can we believe in peace when ill prisoners still in jail?'
Despite the ongoing process, relatives of prisoners who are still being held in jail asked, “What kind of peace is this, and how can we believe in it?”
John Holloway: Rojava is a super crack in the system
Marxist philosopher John Holloway stated that the feature distinguishing the Kurdish Freedom Movement from the Catalan, Basque or Irish movements is the idea of how it will transform society on a different basis and said, "Rojava is a super crack."
Women call for 'Women's Rally'
Women's organisations have called for participation in the “Women's Rally” they will hold in Ankara on 10 January.
If there to be peace, we must confront what has been done says Cetin Arkas
Cetin Arkas said: "If there is to be peace, everything must be accounted for. For lasting peace, we must confront what has been done and make amends."
'Hope and Freedom' rally must be embraced says HDK Co-spokesperson
HDK Co-Spokesperson Ali Kenanoglu said: "Ensuring Mr Ocalan's freedom is a step towards securing the future of the Kurdish people. Therefore, the 'Hope and Freedom' rally must be embraced.”
‘Cinema and television are producing consent for the polarisation of society’
Noting that censorship in cinema is also becoming widespread at festivals Director Orhan Eskikoy said: "Cinema and television are producing consent for the polarisation of society. Instead of addressing this situation, filmmakers have been chasing prize money."
Workers say they forced to resign to avoid receiving compensation
AHKEM Tekstil workers stated that their employer subjected them to mobbing to force them to resign in order to avoid paying their compensation.
MAF-DAD Co-chair Geisweid: Committee of Ministers should make use of further options for ‘right to hope’
Stating that the failure to implement the “right to hope” should be seen as a political decision, MAF-DAD Co-chair Heike Geisweid said: “The Committee of Ministers should make use of further options to demand implementation of the ECtHR's decisions.”
German Sociologist: Abdullah Öcalan's call was one of the rare moments of hope
German sociologist Hauke Brunkhorst said, "Abdullah Öcalan’s call for peace and a democratic society from İmralı Prison on February 27 was one of the rare moments of hope in a world order that is becoming increasingly authoritarian, fascist, and violent."
Cetin Arkas: Both sides must face the truth
Cetin Arkas stated, "We will make peace by understanding each other; this cannot be achieved through unilateral impositions. We want to emphasise this once again. Both sides must face the truth."
Journalist Aykol continues to be voice of prisoners: He acquitted of solitary confinement but his release prevented
Vedat Bozkurt wrote in a letter to Huseyin Aykol that despite being acquitted of the disciplinary offence, his sentence was upheld on the grounds of three solitary confinement penalties.
Workers' protests continue for 9 days
Workers at İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, affiliated with Genel-İş, are continuing their ninth day of protests against unpaid wages and the pool system.
Aydın citizens: The budget should be allocated to the public
Aydın citizens, stating that living conditions have become difficult and they are struggling to make ends meet, said that the budget should be allocated to women, young people and workers, not to war.
Nazim Dastan and Cihan Bilgin to be commemorated
Journalists Nazım Dastan and Cihan Bilgin, who were killed in a drone attack, will be commemorated.
Prof. Jorge Riechmann sends support message to process in Turkey
Prof. Jorge Riechmann sent a message of support for the process, said that the steps taken by Abdullah Ocalan and the PKK have opened new paths for peace in the region.
Centellas: Labour movement and unions have to participate in peace process
European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) representative Pablo Sanchez Centellas remarked that the labour movement and trade unions should have a significant role in the Peace and Democratic Society Process, noting that democracy starts at the community level.
Italian academic Nadia Urbinati sends support message for process
Italian politician and academic Nadia Urbinati stated that she supports the Kurds' desire for peace with great hope.
‘Prisons are a test of sincerity in the process’
Erol Kocer, a member of the Antalya branch of the Lawyers for Freedom Association (OHD), stated that the human rights violations occurring in prisons are contrary to the spirit of the process, saying, “Prisons are a test of sincerity in the process.”
They can visit only once in a year their banned villages for 32 years
In Colemêrg (Hakkari), where numerous villages are banned, citizens can only visit their villages once a year. Citizens reacting to the situation asked: "The PKK has withdrawn, so your justification is gone. Why are our villages still banned?"
Threat from guards: If you don't say ‘How happy I am to be Turkish,’ we'll kill you
It has been reported that Ishak Dayan, who has been held in a cell for months at Burdur High Security Prison, was threatened by guards who said, "If you don't say 'How happy I am to be Turkish,' we'll kill you."
Imrali delegation-Babacan meeting ends: Legal regulations should contribute to peace
Ali Babacan, Chair of the DEVA Party met with the Imrali Delegation and stated that the biggest shortcoming of the process was the President's failure to inform the public, adding that they expected him to contribute to enlightening society. The Imrali delegation said: "Legal regulations must be made in a way that contributes to the peace process."
Imrali Delegation meets with Ali Babacan
The DEM Party Imrali Delegation met with DEVA Party Chair Ali Babacan.
Daniela Patti: We need to have the liberation of Mr Ocalan
Daniela Patti, Co-Chair of Italy's Volt Party, stated that the International Peace and Democratic Society Conference was important in order to exert pressure, saying, "We need to be able to have the liberation of Mr. Ocalan as a starting point."
Censorship of letters from prison: Only one line left intact
Burak Buyukkaya, a prisoner describing violations at Dumlu No. 2 Prison, stated that his letter had been censored, saying, “Only the line ‘take care of yourself, comrade’ remained on the page; the rest had been blacked out. Of course, this isn’t the first time.”
Treatment of Journalist Aykol continues
Journalist Huseyin Aykol, who has suffered three brain haemorrhages, continues to receive treatment since 14 October.
Prof. Norman Paech: The nation-state is not the future
Proffesor Norman Paech said: "The nation state is always linked to the capitalism and this is not the future of any state."