Mayor Karalar and Deputy Mayor Sahin dismissed
Ministry of Interior dismissed Adana Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Zeydan Karalar and Buyukcemkmece Municipality Deputy Mayor Ahmet Sahin.
Roadmap of Ocalan for solution will contribute to shaping future says DBP Co-chair
Democratic Regions Party (DBP) Keskin Bayindir described Abdullah Öcalan’s call as a “historic turning point” saying, “Roadmap of Mr Öcalan and willpower will contribute not only to shaping the present but also the future.”
DEM Party will be in Sulaymaniyah on 11 July says Aysegul Dogan
People’s Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party spokesperson Aysegul Dogan announced that they will be in Sulaymaniyah on 11 July to attend the PKK ceremony. She emphasised that all political parties must take responsibility in the process.
AANES Delegation to meet with transitional government
A political and military delegation from Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) is set to meet with the Syrian Transitional Government. The delegation arrived in Damascus today.
After 26 years Amed citizens heard Öcalan: Urgent steps must be taken
After more than 26 years, citizens in Amed (Diyarbakır) listened to a video message from Abdullah Öcalan and emphasise that the state must take urgent steps to meet the requirements of the process.
Abdullah Öcalan’s historic call echoes in international media
The video message from Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan—his first in 26 years—has made headlines across global media.
Politicians and intellectuals to depart for ceremony in Sulaymaniyah
Following Abdullah Öcalan’s call, politicians, intellectuals, and writers will set out tomorrow from Amed (Diyarbakır) Sulaymaniyah for the ceremony organized by the PKK.
Japanese Journalist: Öcalan is today’s mandela and che guevara
French MP: The real issue is what comes after disarmament
French MP Carlos Martens Bilongo said that meeting Abdullah Öcalan would be important for him, emphasizing that the real issue in the current process is what happens after the PKK disarms. Japanese journalist Yasuda Koichi said, “The PKK is laying down arms and striving to build a new society.”
We must shoulder responsibility for unity says DBP Co-cpokesperson for diplomacy
DBP Co-Spokesperson for Diplomacy, Hafize İpek, emphasized that all Kurdish entities must come together on a common ground for national unity. “Kurdish people must shoulder responsibility for unity in every part,” she said.
Historic Call from Abdullah Öcalan
Kurdish People’s leader Abdullah Öcalan has made another historic call. ANF published footage of the historic call. I believe not in the arms, but in the power of politics and social peace and call on you put this principle into practice," said Abdullah Öcalan.
Historic call of Öcalan to be publish
ANF has announced that it will publish a historic call made by Abdullah Öcalan.
ECtHR ruling on Demirtaş: Detained for political reasons
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled that Selahattin Demirtaş was detained for political reasons, declaring a violation of his rights.
‘Truth Commission on Conflict and Children’ to be established
The final declaration of the conference titled “Children in Conflict Resolution Processes”, held in Amed (Diyarbakır) on June 29 and organized by the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Children’s Commission, has been published. The declaration announced the decision to establish a “Truth Commission on Conflict and Children” as part of building a “child justice system” in the construction of a democratic society.
Turkey once again excludes öcalan from the "right to hope"
In a new "action plan" submitted to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe regarding “aggravated life imprisonment,” Turkey once again reiterated that Abdullah Öcalan is excluded from the “right to hope.”
ISIG: 164 workers lost their lives in June
ISIG announced that 164 workers lost their lives in work murders in June.
Nightlong vigil against mine in Hesendin
The vigil against mining activities in Hesendin region continued nightlong.
Governorate declares ban to 3 regions of Elkê
Şırnak Governorate declared 3 regions in Elkê district as "temporary security zones" for 9 days and banned entry and exit of people.
Women in Ankara for 'Peace March'
Women from Kurdistan and many cities in Turkey gathered in Ankara for the “Peace March”. However, the women's march is being prevented by the police.
İmralı Delegation and Ministry of Justice meeting postpone
Today's meeting between the Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party İmralı Delegation and Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç was postponed tue to "busy schedule".
Public meetings: Full trust in Öcalan, demand for equal citizenship
Citizens participating in the meetings organised within the scope of the “Peace and Democratic Society Process” stated that they trust Abdullah Öcalan and emphasised that they demand equal citizenship.
Alevis will convey their demands to commission to be established
Emphasising that Alevis should embrace Abdullah Öcalan’s call the most, Mustafa Karabudak, Co-chair of Democratic Alevi Associations (DAD) Ankara Branch said: “Peace is essential for Alevis. We will sit at the table with our demands.”
If we listen to Öcalan, we can reach a solution
Italian parliamentarian Francesca Ghirra, who travelled to Istanbul to meet with Abdullah Öcalan, pointed to the conflicts in the Middle East and said, "If everyone listens to what Öcalan says, a solution can be reached."
KCK: Ceremony will proceed as planned, but it will not be broadcast live
The KCK Information Office announced that the ceremony will proceed as planned, but it will not be broadcast live.
Imrali Delegation to meet Minister of Justice
People's Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Imrali Delegation will meet with the Minister of Justice Yilmaz Tunc tomorrow at 13.30 local time.
Family meeting in İmralı
Asrin Law Office announced that Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan met with his brother Mehmet Öcalan and his guardian Mazlum Dinç as part of the family meeting.
İmralı Delegation: Reciprocal will to move process forward continues
The People’s Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party İmralı Delegation made a statement on the meeting with Presiden Tayyip Erdoğan: “During the meeting it was emphasised that the reciprocal will to move the process forward continues.”
Erdogan-İmralı delegation meeting end
The meeting between Pervin Buldan and Mithat Sancar, members of the Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Imrali Delegation, and AKP Chair and President Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex has ended
Call of Abdullah Öcalan expected for the ceremony says Journalist Aslan
Aslan Aslan, a journalist following the developments in the Federated Kurdistan Region, stated that the call from Abdullah Öcalan is expected for the ceremony to be held by the PKK.
Erdogan-İmralı Delegation meeting start
The meeting between Pervin Buldan and Mithat Sancar, members of the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party's (DEM Party) Imrali delegation, and AKP Chair and President Tayyip Erdoğan has begun at the Presidential Complex..
Kurdish struggle inspiring says Miloon Kothari
Indian Human Rights Activist Miloon Kothari, who stated that Abdullah Öcalan's call opens a space for the Democratic Nation paradigm, said: "I find the Kurdish struggle very inspiring because it is a very inclusive struggle."
Abdullah Öcalan: We are entering a new phase
People’s Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party İmralı Delegation shared the details of the meeting with Abdullah Öcalan with a written statement.
MKG: 7 women journalists detained, 2 arrested
According to MKG's June Violations of Rights Violations Against Women Journalists Report, 7 women journalists were detained and 2 were arrested.
DEM Party İmralı Delegation to meet President Erdogan tomorrow
DEM Party Imrali Delegation members will meet with President Erdoğan tomorrow.
DEM Party İmralı delegation meeting with Abdullah Öcalan end
The People’s Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party İmralı Delegation meeting with Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan was ended. It was stated that the meeting lasted two and a half hours.
Fire extinguished on Gabar Mountain
The fire that broke out in the forest area in Gabar Mountain of Şirnex (Şırnak), where ecological destruction and nature plunder continues, was extinguished.
Young people met at the workshop: We will lead the construction of a democratic society
“Workshop on Democratic Society with Pioneering Youth” was organised in Amed (Diyarbakır) and Wan (Van). In the workshops, it was stated that the youth will lead the construction of a democratic society.
Committee to 'seize' Kurdish property in Afrin!
Lawyer Hussein Naaso from Afrin stated that Turkey and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) established a new formation called “Economic Committee in North and East Syria” and added that the committee aims to expropriate and confiscate the properties and lands of Afrin residents.
Untreated prisoner loses eye
Omer Yaman, a 70-year-old prisoner who was prevented from receiving treatment in Tokat Prison, stated that he lost the sight in his left eye because he could not receive cataract treatment.
I want to meet and discuss with Öcalan says Djemila Benhabib
"I want to meet, discuss and talk with Mr Öcalan," said Djemila Benhabib, President of the Secular Collective Movement, one of the names who came to Istanbul from Europe.
JINNEWS June tally: 19 women and 1 child murdered
According to the violence tally for June, 19 women and 1 child were murdered, 6 women and 4 children died suspiciously.
DEM Party delegation go to İmralı
Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) Imrali Delegation travelled to İmralı Island to meet with Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
Status demand to Kurdish language: We can play active rol in process
Language associations and organisations want the obstacles to education in mother language to be removed in the “Peace and Democratic Society Process”.
World’s eyes on PKK: Which parties and organisations to follow?
Dozens of political parties, associations, civil society and legal organisatios from different circles will follow the ceremony to be held by the PKK in the Federated Kurdistan Region.
‘Öcalan's plan has the potential to stabilize the Middle East’
Writer Debbie Bookchin, former Icelandic Minister Ögmundur Jónasson, and American musician Quincy Saul stated that Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan’s recent message conveys a universal appeal and called for concrete steps to be taken.
Forest Fire in Omerya Area
A forest fire broke out in the Omerya Region due to sparks falling from an electricity pole.
Fire in Gabar spreads over a wide area
A forest fire that broke out in the wooded area of Mount Gabar has spread over a wide area due to strong winds.
Arrest warrant request for Tunc Soyer and 98 Others
Former İzmir Metropolitan Mayor Tunç Soyer is among 99 individuals referred to the court with a request for arrest. Reacting to the situation Soyer said: "There is not a single question in our case file that lacks an answer."
137 people reffered to Court in İzmir
In Izmir, 137 people, including former Mayor Tunc Soyer, have been referred to the courthouse following their detenditon.
Families apply to İmralı Directorate
Abdullah Öcalan's family and his guardian Mazlum Dinç applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and İmralı Prison Directorate requesting a meeting.