Öcalan’s call lays out an alternative path on the national question says Bhaskar Sunkara
Bhaskar Sunkara, founding editor of Jacobin magazine, has expressed his support for Abdullah Ocalan's call, saying it offers "an alternative path the national question".
Wan citizens: Rojin Kabaiş murdered, killers among us
In Wan (Van), where Rojin Kabaiş died under suspicious circumstances, the main expectation of the people is that the incident be investigated and clarified in all aspects. Citizens who do not believe the suicide claim ask, "How many more people will die?"
'Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan' march starts
The march organised by Kurdish youth and internationalist youth in Europe demanding the physical freedom of Abdullah Öcalan started in Cologne, Germany.
'I want to visit Ocalan' campaign in Syria finalised
Syrian Initiative for the Freedom of Leader Abdullah Ocalan and Syrian Lawyer’s Initiative have completed the “I want to visit Ocalan” campaign launched on 20 August.
Operation against Antalya Metropolitan Municipality: 17 detained
The crackdown on CHP-led municipalities continues. Within the scope of the investigation against Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, 17 of 20 people for whom a detention warrant was issued were detained.
Besta vigil over: Resistance will continue until nature is free
Speaking at the end of the vigil in Besta, Şirnex (Şırnak) Ecology Platform Term Spokesperson Adnan Şenbayram stated that they will continue their struggle and stated, "We will continue to resist until nature is free."
Night-long resistance against plunder of nature in Besta
Hundreds of people gathered in the Besta region of Şirnex (Şırnak) and held a vigil against the plunder of nature with songs they sang throughout the night.
13 trade unions and organisations call for 'right to hope'
13 international trade unions and organisations called on the Committee of Ministers to implement Abdullah Ocalan's "right to hope".
EUTCC calls on the Committee of Ministers to act on the 'right to hope'
In a letter to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, the EUTCC urged Turkey to take immediate action to implement the "right to hope" judgement.
Durak releases in prison after 30 years
Mehmet Durak was released from Döşemealtı High Security Prison after 30 years.
Ocalan's vision offers inspiration for anti-capitalist movements says Prof Wallis
"Öcalan’s vision of a democratic and peaceful socialism — which calls for 'ecologizing' our thoughts and way of life — offers a source of inspiration for anti-capitalist movements around the world.," US professor Victor Wallis said in support of Abdullah Öcalan's call.
DEM Party delegation to go to İmralı
DEM Party Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan announced that an expanded delegation will visit Abdullah Öcalan next week.
Chambers, trade unions and NGOs to be heard by Parliamentary Commission
The National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Commission will listen to trade unions, chambers, non governmental organisations and business people at this week's meeting.
Embargo in Makhmur: Workers detained for 15 days
10 workers who were detained in Baghdad, where they went to work from Makhmur (Mexmûr) during the embargo, have not been released for 15 days.
Tree felling continues in Gabar
Tree felling in Gabar Mountain continues in new areas. It is learned that the trees cut down due to the public reaction against ecocide were transported to different cities via Sêrt (Siirt).
He imprisoned for 33 years: We need to focus on 'how to succeed'
Sinan Türkmen, whose release was postponed 5 times and who spent 33 years of his life in prison, pointed to the Peace and Democratic Society Process and said, "We should be aware of our responsibilities by asking the question 'How will we succeed?
Prison to be built in Mûş while peace being discussed
- While the Kurdish issue is being discussed peacefully, the construction of a high security prison has started in Mûş. "The construction of the prison does not serve the spirit of the process," said ÖHD member Metin Güllü.
Latest on CHP blockade: Blockade and resistance continue
The police intervened with tear gas against Republican People's Party (CHP) supporters protesting the arrival of Gursel Tekin, who was appointed as trustee of CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairship, to the provincial building. 10 people were detained during the blockade of the vigil and the resistance of CHP members also continues.
21 women murdered in 8 months in Federated Kurdistan
According to the data compiled by Rojnews from media reports, 21 women were murdered in the Federated Kurdistan Region in the first 8 months of 2025, while 17 women died suspiciously.
Forest fire continues in Şemzînan
The forest fire that started yesterday morning in Derya village of Şemzînan (Şemdinli) district of Colemêrg (Hakkari) continues.
'Millions of children deprived of right to education in their mother tongue'
DEM Party Co-spokesperson for Education Policies İlknur Birol pointed to the problems in the field of education and stated that millions of children are deprived of the right to education in their mother tongue because no steps have been taken despite the process.
Mass visit to Sabriye Duman's condolence
A condolence service was established in Yenimahalle of Wan for Sabriye Duman (Dicle Arya), who was announced to have lost her life in an airstirke in the Federated Kurdistan Region in 2021.
Death of YJA Star Central Headquarters Command member announced
It is announced that Emine Erciyes, YJA Star Central Headquarters Command member Emine Erciyes lost her life on April 20, 2020.
Untreated prisoner confined to wheelchair
Önder Poyraz, who was detained and arrested while wounded during the curfews in Cizîr, was not treated and was left in a wheelchair. His wife Firdevs Poyraz called for Poyraz: "Our only demand is that he be released and treated".
What does Turkey want in Syria?
It has emerged that Turkey, which has been portrayed as the “intransigent party” in recent days and is seeking to intervene by threatening forces in North and East Syria, plans to deepen the civil war by pitting Druze factions against each other.
10 thousand 672 people lost their lives in Syria in 9 months
In Syria, where HTS was brought into the interim government after the Assad regime was overthrown on 8 December 2024, at least 10 thousand 672 people lost their lives as the conflict and crisis continued.
Jin magazine published
The 132nd issue of Jin magazine was published with the cover "Family as an institution: By law, by fatwa, by violence".
'73 Farman' documentary filmed by Nazım Dashtan screened
In Switzerland, the documentary film "73 Farman (Genocide)" of journalist Nazım Daştan, who was killed in Turkey's drone attack, was screened.
Prisoners in Dumlu Prison prepare to protest against violations
Stating that the applications made by prisoners in Dumlu Prisons Nos. 1 and 2 against the oppression and violations of rights remain inconclusive, DEM Party MP Yılmaz Hun said that prisoners are preparing for a hunger strike against this.
US philosopher Longino: I impressed by Öcalan's call
US feminist and philosophy of science professor Helen Longino, in a letter to the DEM Party, said, "I was impressed by Abdullah Ocalan’s call to set aside the armed struggle and use peaceful means to achieve full rights for all citizens of Turkey, including the Kurds."
YPJ Commander: Greatest experience is the fact that no life without self-defense
Highlighting that women are not only victims of men but also of hegemonic wars, YPJ Commander Newroz Ehmed stated, “Women can only protect their achievements to the extent that they can organize themselves. Therefore, our call is for all women to organize within the framework of self-defense.”
Tree slaughter in Karadag
Karadağ City Forest in the centre of Semsûr is being destroyed due to the works carried out by the Housing Development Administration (TOKİ) and Emlak Konut.
Racist attack in Niğde: They tried to kill us all
Seasonal agricultural workers who were subjected to a racist attack in Niğde stated that the attack was intended to massacre everyone present there and called for justice against this.
'I want to visit Öcalan' campaign lasts 3 months
Hundreds of prominent personalities and international organisations have demanded the physical freedom of Abdullah Öcalan in the events organised as part of the "I want to visit Abdullah Öcalan" campaign, which has completed its third month.
6-7 September pogrom: Öcalan's call is an opportunity to confront these sufferings
Writer Murat Mıhçı stated that if the 6-7 September pogrom is not confronted, the peoples who are seen as "other" may one day become targets, and that Abdullah Öcalan's call for Peace and Democratic Society is a good opportunity to confront these sufferings.
Arab intellectuals demand to visit Abdullah Öcalan
Syrian and Egyptian intellectuals expressed their participation in the "I want to visit with Abdullah Öcalan" campaign and emphasised that "Öcalan has been a philosopher representing the will of the peoples with his philosophy and science in democratic and ethical politics".
Her children's gravestones removed: This is persecution
Firaset Özbek Önkol, whose son and daughter's gravestone was forcibly removed by the gendarmerie, said: "This is persecution. They are disturbed by our bones. This is unconscionable."
Release of 3 prisoners in Antalya postponed
The release of prisoners in Antalya, Mervan Demirtaş, Mahmut Kaygan and Nurşen Tekin, was extended for the 4th, 4th and 2st time repectively.
‘Without Autonomous Administration no construction and territorial integrity’
Journalist Ekrem Berakat emphasised that Syria cannot be rebuild and its territorial integrity cannot be ensured without Autonomus Administration of North and East Syria (AANES).
‘Democratic Society’ festival to be organized in Tuzluçayır
People’s Democratic Congress (HDK) and Democratic Alevi Association (DAD) will organize “Democratic Society and Peace Feast” on 7 September in Tuzluçayır neighbourhood of Mamak.
Died 7 months after his release: They left him after killing him
30-year ill prisoner Mustafa Karatepe died 7 months after his release, "They kill them and leave them like that. They do not leave anyone who can stand," said brother Mehmet Karatepe
World Peace Day statement in Amed: Insistence and courage for a solution
Amed City Protection and Solidarity Platform made a statement at Şêx Seîd (Sheikh Said) Square on 1 September and called for insistence and courage to solve the Kurdish issue.
DFG: Repression continues, 33 journalists in prison
Dicle Fırat Journalists' Association (DFG) announced that 4 journalists were subjected to investigations, 2 were threatened and 2 were prevented in August and 33 journalists are still in prison as of August.
Abdullah Ocalan: I call on all Kurds to unite on democratic grounds
Abdullah Öcalan stated that the fate of the Middle East will change if the process in Turkey succeeds and added: "I call on all Kurds to come together and unite on democratic grounds."
Area around Tishreen Dam bombed once again
Turkey, its paramilitary groups and DAESH continue their attacks on North and East Syria. Drones bombed the area around Tishreen (Tişrîn) Dam in the south of Kobani (Kobanê) city of Euphrates Region last night.
‘Kurdish must be granted official status through constitutional and legal reform’
Mehmet Emin Gökdemir of the Lawyers for Freedom Association (ÖHD) stated that constitutional reform alone is not sufficient to recognize Kurdish; restrictive laws such as the Law on Unification of Education must also be amended.
Artists call for constitutional protection of Kurdish culture and language
Artists expressed their expectations from the newly established parliamentary commission to grant constitutional guarantees for Kurdish culture and arts.
Canadian Baloch Congress established
The Baloch community living in Canada has announced the formation of the federally registered Canadian Baloch Congress (CBC), which advocates for human rights, justice and women's empowerment and aimst to promote the Baloch language, culture and heritage.
Abdullah Öcalan poster at 'Peace Rally'
A poster of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Ocalan was unveiled at the "Peace Rally" held in Istanbyl on World Peace Day.
World Peace Day message from Abdullah Ocalan: Peace is not merely a wish, but a concrete reality
In his message sent on 1 September, Abdullah Öcalan said, "Real peace can only be achieved when freedom, democracy, and social justice are embodied in every aspect of life. This social transformation is not only a right of our peoples, but also the primary responsibility of the new era we are entering."