Prisoner beaten for refusing mouth search
Emrecan Demir, a prisoner held in Samsun Kavak S-Type High-Security Prison, was reportedly beaten by prison guards on August 4 for refusing mouth search during a hospital transfer. Father Hasan Demir, called for an independent delegation to investigate conditions in the prison.
Letter from Abdullah Öcalan to the people of Mexmûr Camp
Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, in a letter sent to the people of Mexmûr (Makhmur) Refugee Camp, stated that social, political and legal issues will be addressed in a collective manner and a solution will be reached on this basis.
Final declaration of Common Position Conference announced
In the final declaration of the Conference of North and East Syria Components on Common Position, it was emphasised that they insist on building a free, democratic, pluralist and decentralised Syria.
We have to carry out process with a sensitivity says Parliamen Speaker
Speaking at the opening of the second meeting of the commission, Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus said: “We have to carry out the process with a sensitivity that can meet the opinions and expectations of the nation.”
Message of common position from Alevi and Druze representatives
Alevi and Druze representatives sent a message to the Conference of North and East Syria Components emphasised unity and solidarity.
Baloch women: We will not stop until justice is done
Baloch women protesting against oppression said: "We will continue to shout louder and stronger. And we will not stop until justice is done."
'Conference on Common Position' in North and East Syria: Pluralism is a strength, not a threat
Îlham Ehmed, who made the opening speech of the Conference on the Common Position, stated that the components of North and East Syria have shown that pluralism is not a threat but a strength and said: "The new Syria cannot be built without recognising the rights of all components and ensuring their active participation."
Call for youth march: We will respond to spirit of new era
Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Youth Assembly called for participation in the march and concert to be organised in Amed (Diyarbakır) as part of the peace process.
ISIG: 204 workers lost their lives in workplace homicides
Worker Health and Worker Safety Assembly (ISIG) announced the report on workplace homicides in July. According to the report, 204 workers lost their lives in July.
HPG BIM: Turkey's attacks continue
Peoples Defence Forces Press Liaison Centre (HPG BIM) announced that Turkey continued its attacks despite the ceasefire decision.
Exhibition to be opened in memory of journalist Huseyin Deniz
A ceramic exhibition will be organised in memory of journalist-writer Huseyin Deniz, who was murdered by Gendarmerie Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism Organization (JİTEM), with the slogan "We protect our memory".
Parliament to legislate commission’s proposals by October says DEM Party’s Temelli
Sezai Temelli, Deputy Chair of the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party parliamentary group, emphasized the importance of the newly established parliamentary commission listening directly to Abdullah Öcalan as the chief negotiator. He stated that the Parliament is expected to legislate the commission’s proposals by October.
Rudaw outpaces pro-government media: Call to ‘surrender’ directed at fallen HPG fighter
Pro-government media outlets aligned with Turkey’s AKP and Iraq’s KDP have prominently featured the call from the mother of Şeyma Sancar, a member of the HPG who lost her life during a chemical weapons attack by the Turkish military in April 2022 in the Zap region’s Çiyareş area, urging fighters to “surrender.”
Ill prisoner Mehmet Emin Çam's condition critical
Şimel Çam, daughter of the ill prisoner Mehmet Emin Çam who suffered two heart attacks in prison, stated that her father's health is worsening and called on the parliamentary commission to prioritize the release of ill prisoners.
Prosecutor imposes forced remorse on prisoner: Release delayed for a year
Mehmet İsa Aydoğan’s release has been postponed for the third time after he refused to accept imposed remorse. The prosecutor threatened Aydoğan by saying, “I won’t let you go easily.”
‘Solving Kurdish issue is the only path for Circassian identity to survive’
Circassian writer Kuban Kural stated that the Peace and Democratic Society Process initiated by Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan represents a crucial opportunity not only for Kurds but also for other marginalized peoples like the Circassians. “The resolution of the Kurdish issue is the only way for Circassian identity to survive in this geography,” he said.
‘Social peace is essential for women's safety’
Ece Yılmaz, Ankara Representative of the We Will Stop Femicide Platform (KCDP), emphasized the importance of social peace for ensuring women's safety. She called on the newly formed “Commission for National Solidarity, Fraternity, and Democracy” in the Turkish Parliament to take concrete steps against femicide.
Singer Sezen Aksu calls for ill prisoners
Singer Sezen Aksu, who made a statement for detainees Ayse Barim and Murat Calik, called on the government: "The health and life of all seriously ill prisoners and convicts is your obligation."
Mass grave found in Dohuk
Mass graves belonging to 7 people were found in Mêrgetî village of Amêdiyê district of Dohuk city in the Federated Kurdistan Region
This is not a negotiation process says Parliament Speaker
Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus stated that the work to be carried out within the Parliament will be based solely on “recommendations and findings”.
Baloch women: We call on everyone to be our voice
Baloch women marching for the explanation of the fate of enforced disappearances and the release of Baloch activists called on everyone to be their voice.
Systematic violations at Hilvan T-Type Prisons reported to Human Rights Commission
DEM Party deputies Newroz Uysal Aslan and Ferit Şenyaşar visited Hilvan 1 and 2 T-Type Prisons on July 28 and reported systematic human rights violations to the Parliamentary Human Rights Commission (IHIK), calling for an on-site investigation.
All social segments will contribute to the commission says DEM Party’s Oluc
Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party member of the Parliamentary Commission Saruhan Oluc said that civil society organisations and opinion leaders will be invited to the commission and stressed: “We will ensure that the suggestion and ideas of all segments of society are reflected in the commission.”
Peace Mothers' Assembly to apply to meet with Öcalan
Peace Mothers stated that they want to meet with Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan and that they will apply to the Ministry of Justice.
‘Interlocutor is Ocalan, Commission must to meet with him’
Politician and writer Abdülbaki Erdoğmuş stated that Abdullah Öcalan is the main interlocutor for resolving the Kurdish issue and that the newly established parliamentary "National Solidarity, Brotherhood, and Democracy Commission" must engage in direct dialogue with him.
DEM Party elects Celal Firat as new member for the Comission
The 5th member of the Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party's Commission on National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy has been elected as Istanbul MP Celal Firat.
Forest destruction in Elkê: Barren land left behind
The tree cutting that started in Komate are of Elke district of Şirnex (Şırnak) and extended to Kespiyanîş village was stopped when there were no trees left to cut. Barren land was left behind.
Students to organize workshops for 'process'
Istanbul Free Student Assembly will organise a workshop on the Peace and Democratic Society Process with the slogan "We are organising with the spirit of communalist comradeship, we are liberating".
Deniz Fırat remembered: She documented resistance until her last breath
August 8 marks the 11th anniversary of journalist Deniz Fırat, who was killed during a DAESH attack on the Makhmur Refugee Camp in 2014. Her colleague Berivan Tunç recalled that Deniz Fırat continued to document the resistance with her camera until her final moments, standing as a symbol of free press under fire.
Kırşehir residents protest mine: We will protect our water and soil
Residents of Kırşehir are strongly opposing plans to open gold mines by Koç Holding and Fernas Construction, fearing the project will dry up natural resources, devastate agriculture and livestock, and cause ecological disasters.
‘Objectivity will force the government to take steps’
Hakan Ozturk, Chairperson of the Labourist Movement Party (EHP), criticized the government’s reluctance to act on issues related to prisoners, Abdullah Öcalan, and trustee (kayyım) appointments. Speaking to Mezopotamya Agency (MA), Ozturk said: “How long can they keep avoiding? Objectivity will push them to take these steps.”
Prisoners must be seen as actors in the process
Lokman Saman from Cukurova Association for Solidarity with Prisoners and Convicts (TUAY-DER), spoke about ongoing violations in prisons, especially regarding access to healthcare. Despite the ongoing Peace and Democratic Society Process, violations continue systematically in prisons.
13 centres to host festivals, rallies and marches
As part of the Democratic Society Meetings launched in response to Abdullah Ocalan’s “Call for Peace and Democratic Society”, the Democratic Institutions Platform will continue organizing festivals, rallies, and marches in 12 more cities across Turkey and Kurdistan.
‘My father has been left to die, he must be released immediately’
Serdar Akay, whose 65-year-old father Latif Akay is imprisoned in Beşiri T Type Prison and unable to walk, stated that his father has been left to die and called for his urgent release to receive treatment.
‘As someone who has lost 2 brothers, 2 children, a father, and a nephew, we want peace’
İffet Mutaş, who lost her father, two brothers, nephew, son, and daughter during the conflict, said, “As someone who has witnessed the pain of 2 brothers, 2 children, a mother, father, and my nephew Mazlum Tekdağ, we want peace.”
His son's bones delivered in a box: Sufferers like me want peace
Ali Rıza Arslan, whose son’s bones were delivered to him in a box seven years after his death during curfews, spoke about the ongoing peace process. “Those who suffer and are victims like me want peace,” he said.
We must unite and grow organisation for freedom says DBP Co-chair
Speaking at the congress of his party's Şirnex (Şırnak) Provincial Organisation, DBP Co-Chair Keskin Bayındır stated that they are closer to freedom with the process initiated by Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan and said that they can be successful by ensuring Kurdish national unity and increasing the organisation.
12 women sentenced for '15 February protest' in Sincan Prison
12 women prisoners, including DTK Co-Chair Leyla Güven, who protested against the conspiracy against Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, have been given disciplinary penalties.
'Common Position Conference' to be organised in North and East Syria
The "Common Position Conference" of the components of North and East Syria will be held on 8 August in Heseke city.
Baloch women march for disappeared
Baloch women marched in Islamad against the enforced disappearances of Baloch people and the arrest of activists.
New names to elected to commission upon DEM Party's proposal
The Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party has proposed a solution for the election of new members to the three vacant seats in the parliamentary commission. With the accepted proposal, three new members will be elected from DEM Party, CHP and AKP.
Baloch journalist Sarfaraz Shaah arrests
Baloch journalist Sarfaraz Shaah, who has been reporting on rights violations against Baloch people, has been arrested.
Minutes of second meeting of Commission to be confidential
The "National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy Commission", which was established in Parliament yesterday, has decided to hold its meeting on August 8 in closed session.
DBP Party Assmebly Final Declaration: Solution of Kurdish issue to key for living in peace
In the final declaration announced after the DBP Party Assembly meeting it is stated: “The democratic solution of the Kurdish issue is the key not only for the Kurdish people but also for a new future in which all the peoples of the region will live in peace.”
JINNEWS tally: 28 women murdered, 25 suspicious deaths
According to JINNEWS, 28 women and 3 children were murdered in July, 25 women died in suspicious circumstances.
Public meetings: People expect clear steps from government
Co-chairs Democratic Regions Party (DBP) Erzirom (Erzurum) and Mûş (Muş) said that the people conveyed their demand for the state to take steps in the Peace and Democratic Society Meetings.
Free Women’s Movement: Life will be built on axis of free women
Stating that women will lead the process, Free Women's Movement (Tevgera Jinên Azad-TJA) Oznur Evin and Sukran Sen stated that women can build a safe and liveable world with the realistation of the women’s liberationist paradigm.
Trailer of 'Hey Hawar' about grave destruction releases
The trailer for Hey Hawar, a new documentary focusing on the repeated desecration of the grave of Süleyman Aksu, an English teacher killed in the 2015 Suruç (Pirsûs) bombing, has been released. The film sheds light on the broader issue of systemic attacks on Kurdish cemeteries in Kurdistan, using Aksu’s story as a central narrative.
Êzidîs commemorated massacred by facing Mount Shengal
On the 11th anniversary of the ISIS attack, Êzidîs (Yazidis) in Shengal commemorated those who lost their lives by turning their faces to Mount Shengal.
Story of an Êzidî family captured by ISIS
Eleven years after the ISIS attack on Shengal, the fate of five members of the Xelef family remains unknown. Berzan and Faris Xelef, two brothers who were abducted as children and forced to hide their faith to survive, have spoken out about the horrors they endured during four years of ISIS captivity.