Lawyer Kanar: The aggravated life sentence regime must end
Criminal lawyer Ercan Kanar stated that the 'aggravated life sentence' that was brought into the agenda when the ECtHR decision about Öcalan was brought before the European Council must end, and said: "Turkey violates the Mandela rules.'
Towards election in Iraq: All eyes on Kurds
In the election to be held on October 10 in Iraq, where regional, political, military and economic where the battle lines are drawn, all parties involved have their eyes on the Kurds. The US, Iran, Turkey, Iraq and the KDP, which seem to be in conflict, are aligned regarding Maxmur and Shengal.
Şenyaşar Family: Is this equal citizenship?
On the 154th day of the Justice Watch, Şenyaşar family asked, "3 people were slaughtered in a state hospital and there is no indictment against the perpetrators for three years. Is this equal citizenship?"
'Racism against Kurds and refugees feeds from the same roots'
Underlining that the racism against the refugees and the Kurds feeds from the same roots, HDK Migration and Refugees Council Member Yusuf Ak emphasized the importance of solidarity and organization against racism.
Rotating hunger strike in prison enters day 256
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 256. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 235 while it is day 218 in Greece.
Şenyaşar family: We will balance the scales of justice together
On the 152nd day of their struggle for justice, Şenyaşar family said: "We will balance the scales of justice together."
Confessing the murder, perpetrator accused Êzidî woman he killed
Autopsy procedures of the Êzidî woman murdered by Serkan Ö. in Midyat is completed. Confessing the murder in his statement, Serkan Ö. made accusations against the woman he killed.
251 unanswered applications: Öcalan's path can save Turkey
Describing the last meeting they had with PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan 2 years ago, lawyer Rezan Sarıca stated that his foresight and predictions came true one by one and said, "Öcalan is the only person who will solve the Kurdish problem and get Turkey out of the situation it is in."
Rotating hunger strike on day 254
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 254. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 233 while it is day 216 in Greece.
No news from women politicians detained in Hewlér
There is no news from the 3 female politicians detained by the KDP public order (asayish) at the entrance to Hewler.
New application submitted by Öcalan's attorneys, family and guardian
PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan's family, lawyers and guardian made a third application to the Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, demanding an "urgent meeting".
Rotating hunger strike in prisons enters day 253
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 253. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 232 while it is day 215 in Greece.
Murderer of seven Kurds, Altun arrested
Mehmet Altun, the murder suspect of seven people from the Dedeoğulları family in Konya according to the security camera footage, has been arrested. Crime scene and autopsy reports of the massacre have also come out.
Racist group intercepting cars in Aydın lynched 3 people
A racist group of around 100 people, blocking the road in Aydın's Efeler district, lynched 3 people they found in a car.
Racist groups intercepted HDP Co-Chair
Intercepted by an armed and racist group in Döşemealtı district of Antalya, HDP District Co-chair Mehmet Deniz said: "They asked for my ID. I told them I didn't have my ID with me. They later released me. This is a provocation."
Rotating hunger strike in prisons enters day 252
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 252. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 231 while it is day 214 in Greece.
Bülbül: Those who burned the people in Madımak hotel are burning the forests
Underlining that the government is responsible for the forest fires, HDP MP Kemal Bülbül said: "HDP base, the Kurdish people, the revolutionaries do not burn down forests. Those who set the people on fire in Madımak Hotel, those who slaughter a family in Konya and set the house of fire does."
Statement of KCK regarding the forest fires in Turkey
Denying the allegations of PKK’s involvement in the forest fires in Turkey, KCK said, “It is a serious crime to set the peoples of Turkey against each other. Those responsible for these crimes will definitely not go unpunished.”
Forest fire in Muğla: Flames reach thermal plant, evacuation begins
The forest fire in Muğla’s Milas has reached the thermal power plant. While the power plant has been evacuated, the wind has made it difficult to intervene in the fire. The Defense Ministry has announced that people have been taken to safe places.
Killer of Kurdish family of 7, Altun caught after 6 days
Mehmet Altun, the murder suspect of the Dedeoğulları family, was caught in the land where he was hiding at the end of the 6th day.
July report of DFG: 15 journalists subjected to violence in a month
The July report of the Dicle Fırat Journalists Association (DFG) reveals that journalists were arrested, detained and subjected to investigation in July as well. The report said that the police prevented journalists who followed the news and used violence. Journalists were injured as a result of police intervention in Suruç Massacre protests, Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Van and Diyarbakır.
Lawyer of Kurdish family killed in Konya: The massacre was planned in a Whatsapp group
Abdurrahman Karabulut, lawyer of the Dedeoğulları family killed in a racist attack in Konya told that the massacre was planned in a Whatsapp group.
Emine Şenyaşar couldn't make it to the sit in: My mother can not handle this anymore
Staging a sit in demanding justice for 149 days, Emine Şenyaşar was not able to come to the court house today to do the sit in due to her health issues. Staging the sit in alone today, Ferit Şenyaşar, her son, said her mother could not handle the tyranny anymore.
Lawyers of Öcalan submit new application to visit İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
Having killed Kurdish family of 7, Altun is on the run for 6 days now
The wife, mother, father and brother of Mehmet Altun, the suspect of the Dedeoğulları family murdered in Meram, were arrested. The attacker Altun has not been found for 6 days.
Massacre in Ain Issa: Turkish army kills father and three kids
The invading Turkish army targeted the house of the Zêdan Xelef El Isa family living in the Sefawiyê village of Ain Issa with tanks. Four people from the same family were killed in the attack.
'Hotels are built on areas destroyed from fires in the west while police stations are built in the east'
Vahap Işıklı from the Mesopotamia Ecology Movement pointed out that forest fires are caused by a systemic problem, and said, “Burning down forests for rent in the West become security-oriented in the region. While hotels are built on areas destroyed from fires in the west while police stations are built in the east."
Rotating hunger strike in prisons enters day 251
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 251. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 230 while it is day 213 in Greece.
Fire advances to thermal power plant in Milas
While the fire progresses rapidly in Milas, the area was urgently evacuated after the flames reached near the thermal power plant.
Only survivor of the Dedeoğulları family: It all started with them insulting the Kurds
Çetin Dedeoğulları, the only surviving member of the Dedeoğulları family who were killed in the racist attack, demanded the instigators and those who financed the attack be found in his statement to the prosecutor's office, where he explained that the incident in 2010 was caused by an insult to the Kurds.
Rotating hunger strike enters day 250
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 250. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 229 while it is day 212 in Greece.
Perpetrator of the racist attack hasn't been caught yet 5 days after the massacre
Mehmet Altun, who murdered 7 members of the Dedeoğulları family, has not been caught yet 5 days after the massacre. Family lawyer Abdurrahman Karabulut said that the failure of the perpetrator to be caught is an indication that the attack was organized, planned and not carried out by a single person.
Çetin Dedeoğulları from murdered family in Konya to give statement
Çetin Dedeoğulları, the only remnant of the murdered Dedeoğulları family, will give his statement at the prosecutor's office today regarding the incident.
Lawyers of Öcalan submit new application for a meeting with Öcalan
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
Şenyaşar Family: Everyone in Turkey are crying out for justice
Continuing their demand for justice, the Şenyaşar family drew attention to the fires in Turkey and the protests of farmers regarding DEDAŞ, and said: "Everyone in Turkey is crying out for justice."
MA reporter Sezgin tortured under custody: This is a state policy
Our reporter Enes Sezgin battered by a racist group in İstanbul following a press release said: "This torturous process people, especially the journalists have to go through is a state policy."
Şenyaşar family staging sit in in front of the courthouse, prosecutor on summer vacation
Continuing their demand for justice, Şenyaşar family said: "Not one single perpetrator was arrested in the last 3 years. The prosecutor is on summer vacation, mother who lost her loved ones is in front of the court house.
Relatives of Kurdish family murdered in Konya: We were attacked because we are Kurdish
Relatives of Dedeoğlu family slaugtered as a result of a racist attack in Konya gave their statement to the prosecutor on May 28 and said they were under constant threat because they are Kurdish.
Hunger strike in prisons enters day 249
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 249. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 228 while it is day 211 in Greece.
Racist attack against Kurdish seasonal agriculture workers: Family had to leave their village
Subjected to a racist attack of at least 300 people, seasonal agricultural worker Kurğa family from Mardin had to leave their village.
Racist groups stopping people on the roads, looking for Kurds!
After the forest fires in Manavgat, racist groups, which started to block roads and stop people at some points, are attacking Kurdish people.
Mehmet Altun, perpetrator of the racist attack still at large:
It was stated that the murderer of 7 people who lost their lives in the racist attack in Konya was Mehmet Altun. Altun is still at large after 40 hours passed after the massacre in Konya.
Relative of the murdered family: They will win if we cry
The HDP delegation, which arrived in Konya, expressed its condolences to the relatives of the Dedeoğulları family. Hundreds of people set out for the Saracoglu Cemetery in front of the hospital.
10 detained following racist attack
10 people were detained in connection with the murder of 7 members of the Dedeoğulları family.
Perpetrator of 7 Kurds in Konya came as a guest, fired 20 bullets
Erol Şan, cousin of Yaşar Dedeoğulları, who was killed in the racist attack in Konya, stated that they were together before the incident and said that the attacker was a guest at the house and killed the family with 20 bullets.
Lawyer of murdered Kurds in Konya: Killer is in contact with the previous attackers
Lawyer Abdurrahman Karabulut said that a total of 16 bullets were found in the bodies of the 6 people who were murdered, and that the killer was in contact with the people who attacked the family in May.
Journalists following racist massacre blocked by police
Journalist following the murder of the 7 Kurds in Konya was blocked by the police.
Record of Konya Police Chief Dinç: Hrant Dink murder, October 10 Massacre, Sontora murder and Konya Massacre
Konya Police Chief Engin Dinç, who knew beforehand that Hrant Dink would be killed when he was the head of the Trabzon Intelligence Department, was on duty in the Sontoro murder and sent the intelligence on the 10 October Massacre late, was appointed by Erdoğan shortly before the Kurdish family was murdered in Meram.
Call for participation in protest for the murder of 7 Kurdish people
Labor and Democracy Forces called for participation in the mass protest to be held in front of Çankaya Municipality to protest the racist attack in Konya.
Diyarbakır Bar starts Justice Watch following murder of 7 Kurds in Konya
Diyarbakir Bar Association launched a Justice Watch to protest the racist massacre of the Kurdish family in Konya.