PJAK calls on Azerbaijani people
PJAK warned about the atmosphere of conflict between the Kurdish and Azeri peoples and called on the Azeri people to stand shoulder to shoulder and build "joint institutions".
DEM Party: Parties to meet tomorrow in Parliament for Commission
DEM Party Deputy Group Chair Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit announced that Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş invited the parties to the Parliament for the planned establishment of a commission.
‘Bolu Prison turned into a punishment camp’
People’s Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party MP Newroz Uysal Aslan submitted a report on rights violations in Bolu Prison to the Parliament. The report drew attention to the fact that prisons have turned into “punishment camps”.
Final Declaration of ‘Memory and Justice’: The state must take action
In the final declaration of the “Road to Peace: Memory and Justice” conference held by the Human Rights Association (İHD) in Amed (Diyarbakır), participants called on building social peace. The gathering emphasized the importance of collective responsibility, truth, and justice for a lasting peace process.
MSD condemns attack on church in Damascus
The Syrian Democratic Council (MSD) condemned the massacre that took place yesterday in the Mar Elyas church in Damascus.
Israel bombed Evin Prison
As the war between Iran and Israel entered its 11th day, Evin Prison in Tehran, where political prisoners are held, was targeted by an Israeli airstrike.
‘Women’s Alliance Secretariat’ formed at Kurdish Women’s Union Conference
The Kurdish Women’s Union Platform held its 3rd conference in Amed (Diyarbakır) under the slogan “With the unity of Kurdish women, toward national unity. The two-day conference, attended by 110 delegates, emphasized the leading role of women in preserving the Kurdish language and culture, advancing national unity, and building peace. A new secretariat was established to coordinate the work of a “women’s alliance.”
Congress of Local and Regional Authorities visits DEM Party
President of the European Congress of Local Authorities Marc Cools, Co-Rapporteur Bryony Rudkin and the accompanying delegation visited the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) Headquarters.
Iranian regime on the brink of collapse: Kurdish forces must act responsibly
As the Iran-Israel war enters its 11th day, East Kurdistan-based political analyst Rizgar Roşanî stated that the Iranian regime is on the brink of collapse or overthrow. He emphasized that at such a historic turning point, Kurdish political forces must act responsibly and in coordination to safeguard the national interests and fundamental rights of the Kurdish people.
Pressures increases in Iran: Detention and internet ban
Following the attacks launched by Israel against Iran on 13 June, the regime increased its repression against the people in Rojhilat (West Kurdistan).
Abdullah Öcalan calls for Kurdish National Congress
Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan stated that holding the Kurdish National Congress is a priority agenda item and invited everyone to take responsibility for the realisation of the congress.
Ukraine: 4 killed in Russian attack
The Ministry of Interior of Ukraine announced that Russia attacked Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, with missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles during the night, and at least 4 people lost their lives.
Tree slaughter start in Yazidi village for construction of police station
The construction of a police station has started at the entrance of Kiwex, a Yazidi (Êzidî) village with a history of 2,900 years in the Hezex (Idil) district of Şirnex. Due to the construction of the police station, trees were cut down on the land belonging to the villagers.
'The Road to Peace' meeting: We can achieve peace by joining hands
Families participating in a meeting organised by the Human Rights Association (İHD) to bring together the families of PKK members and soldiers who lost their lives in the conflicts stated that they could achieve peace by joining hands to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
Öcalan should speak on the streets, not in Parliament says Bülent Arınç
Speaking at the “Paving Way for Peace” conference, Bülent Arınç reminded Bahçeli’s call to Öcalan and said, “Why should he speak in Parliament? Let him speak on the streets.” Politician Gültan Kışanak said, “Let’s create social negotiation tables.”
We need an honourable peace says Ömer Öcalan
DEM Party MP Ömer Öcalan stated that Kurds are in love with peace and solution, “We need an honourable peace” he said.
'How to achieve peace' discussed at IHD meeting
The “Road to Peace: Memory and Justice” meeting, “road map for peace” was discussed.
'Paving Way to Peace' conference: Democracy front should propose a solution
Delivering the opening speech of the conference "Opening the Road to Peace", Rıza Türmen said, "Peace can only be achieved by eliminating the reasons that lead to the weapons. The democracy front should propose a democratic solution to the Kurdish issue."
Armed raid on fire brigade directorate carrying out 'fire inspection' of JITEM member’s hotel
Cizîr Municipality Fire Brigade Directorate, which carried out the fire inspection of the hotel of Kamil Atak, one of the defendants of the “unidentified murders” in Şirnex, and reported the deficiencies, was raided with a gun by Atak’s relatives.
'I want to visit Öcalan' campaign: Applications to the Ministry continue
“Öcalan’s being in free working conditions is of key importance for peace,” said writer Ertuğrul Mavioğlu, who said that the applications to the Ministry of Justice as part of the “I want to visit Öcalan” campaign are continuing.
Release of ill prisoner Besra Erol postponed for 6 months
The release of Besra Erol, mother of Evrim Deniz Erol, one of the 33 people who lost their lives in the attack organised by ISIS in Pirsûs, was postponed once again by the Administration and Observation Board.
Threat to US: Close the Strait of Hormuz
Hossein Shariatmadari, one of the leading advisors of Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made an open threat to the US and called for the closure of the STrait of Hormuz.
Father of prisoner who tortured with pliers: His treatment is being prevented
Emin Gezici, the father of Birindar Gezici who was arrested in Agirî after being subjected to torture with pliers, said that his son suffered 50 per cent vision loss and his treatment was prevented.
First statement from Netanyahu: US action will change history
Making a statement after the US attack on Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said, "This action will change history."
US struck Iran's nuclear facilities: Key nuclear facilities obliterated
The US announced that they struck Iran's nuclear facilities with aircraft. Addressing the nation afterwards, Donald Trump stated that Iran's key uranium enrichment facilities were "completely and totally obliterated".
Amed Bar Association Chair: The process is about to take flesh and bones
Explaining the issues that came to the agenda during their meetings with political parties, Amed Bar Association Chair Abdulkadir Güleç said, "In the coming months, the process will take on more flesh and bones."
76 per cent disabled prisoner's life in danger
The health condition of prisoner Devrim Ayık, who is 76 per cent disabled and seriously ill, is getting worse day by day. Ayık's mother Hülya Ayık called for his release, saying "Devrim is waiting for death, abandoned to his fate".
Rehan Bayık laid to rest
Rehan Bayık, 94, mother of KCK Co-Chair Cemil Bayık, was laid to rest.
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.
Grave of YJA Star member Revan Zana Barıştıran vandalised
The grave of YJA Star member Revan Zana Barıştıran (Omedya Rohat), who lost her life in an airstrike in Dêrsim In 2016, was vandalised for the fourth time.
Turkey shelled villages in Dohuk
Turkey’s attacks against the Kurdistan Region continue uninterruptedly despite the ceasefire.Turkey recently bombarded Kefne Mijê and Guherzê villages in Dêrelok district of Dohuk.
‘Removal Centers must be closed, refugee rights should not be bargained’
On World Refugee Day, while DEM Party called for the termination of the Readmission Agreement and the closure of Removal Centers, The Amed Bar Association criticized Turkey’s migration policies for conflicting with international obligations, stating, “Refugee rights must not be subject to bargaining; hate speech and forced Removals must end.”
Report from ÖHD on Antalya Prisons: Right to medical treatment blocked
The Lawyers for Freedom Association (ÖHD) Antalya Branch released a report on rights violations in Antalya prisons during the first five months of 2025. The report highlights that prisoners are subjected to additional punishments within prisons and are denied access to their right to health care.
Successive sexual offence against children: Perpetrator released
Sadun Vural, a teacher at a boarding high school in Silopi, sexually harassed 6 students on different dates. Although he committed the offence in a chain, he was released from prison one year after the first case and was only suspended by the Directorate of National Education.
Amed citizens: If process prolonged, Israeli-Iranian conflict will spread here
Stating that they have not seen any concrete steps taken by the government in the process that has been going on for about 6 months, Amed citizens said, "We don't have time anymore, countries in the Middle East are at war with each other. At this rate, the Israeli-Iranian war will spread here as well."
Kurdish Women's Platform Conference to be held in Amed
Kurdish Women's Unity Platform will organise the 3rd Kurdish Women's Platform Conference in Amed (Diyarbakır) on 21-22 June with the slogan "Bi yekitiya jinên kurd, ber bi yekitiya neteweyî ye (From Kurdish women's unity to Kurdish national unity )".
‘The antidote to the monoethnic nation-state in the Middle East is the democratic nation’
Pointing to the Iran-Israel war, “The antidote to the monoethnic nation-state in the Middle East is the democratic nation. If Kurds, Azeris, Persians, Balochs, Shiites, and Arabs develop a democratic nation perspective, its foundation is Iran,” said Journalist Amed Dicle.
Call for sensitivity from a mother whose son is on hunger strike
Kader Akgül, the mother of prisoner Ali Hasan Akgül, who went on an indefinite hunger strike for his demands, said: "Everyone should speak up for our children who are on hunger strike against well-type prisons."
11 days solitary confinement penalty to ill prisoner in Bolu
Ill prisoner Civan Boltan was sentenced to 11 days of solitary confinement by Bolu High Security F-Type Prison administration for "terrorist propaganda" due to books confiscated during a ward search.
She lost her husband and son: They must stop the war and take steps for peace
Hurşe Gürdal, who lost her husband and son during the ongoing conflict, expressed frustration over the continuation of military operations despite the peace process, saying, “As we keep calling for peace, they insist on war. They should stop this war and take steps for peace.”
Peace Mothers: The state must take urgent action
Members of the Êlih Peace Mothers Assembly, pointing to the negative impact of the Israel-Iran war on the peaceful and democratic resolution of the Kurdish issue, called on the state to take urgent action to resolve the issue.
Release demand for ill prisoner Giyasettin Sevmiş
Human Rights Association (IHD) Colemêrg (Hakkari) Branch made a statement demanding the release of ill prisoner Giyasettin Sevmiş, who has been held in prison since 2007.
Peace Mother Latife Dag passed away
Peace Mother Latife Dağ, who had been suffering from health problems for a long time, passed away in Nisêbîn.
Mother of Cemil Bayık passed away
Rehan Bayık, mother of PKK's leading cadre Cemil Bayık, passed away.
Collective Bargaining Agreement demands by union
Office Labourers' Union (BES) made statements in Antalya, Mersin, Wan, Adana and Izmir before the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations and listed their demands.
Our draft for the commission is ready says Ayşegül Doğan
DEM Party Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan stated that there is no deadlock in the process, adding, “Our proposals regarding the commission’s working procedures and principles are ready. Our draft on this matter is prepared.”
Release of prisoner Çetin Arkaş postponed for the 7th time
The release of Çetin Arkaş, a member of the İmralı Secretariat, who was stated to be in "good behaviour" 6 times in the Administration and Observation Board reports, was once again postponed for 3 months.
Father of Güney Doğan, killed in the Ankara Train Station Massacre: Their dream was peace
Mustafa Doğan, the father of Güney Doğan, who lost his life in the Ankara Train Station Massacre on October 10, said: “Their dream was peace. I wish peace existed today, I wish the wars would end.”
DEM Party delegation goes to Silivri for 'process' talks with prisoners
DEM Party Co-Chairs Tülay Hatimoğulları and Tuncer Bakırhan met with prisoners in Marmara Prison with the agenda of a democratic and peaceful solution to the Kurdish issue.
PJAK Director Mûînî: Kurdish forces must act jointly
PJAK Executive Member Siyamend Mûînî said that Kurdish forces in Iran should act in unity in this process in line with the interests of the people.