Hunger strike in prisons enters day 179
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 179. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 158 while it is day 141 in Greece.
Law suit filed against musicians singing Kurdish songs
Fuat Ege, one of the musicians with the band Koma Awaza Azad who was sued for 'Mizgina leheng', one of the songs of the band, said the reason why a law suit was filed against them was the intolerance for Kurdish.
Politicians detained with raids on their homes: 49 detained
At least 49 people including HDP and BDP executives were detained during police raids on their homes in multiple cities.
Hunger strike action in prisons enters day 177
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 177. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 156 while it is day 139 in Greece.
Kobané case adjourned without prosecution's opinion
The Kobané Case in which attorneys demanded a recusal, the internim decision was given without the prosecution's opinion. While the hearing was adjourned to June 14, continuation of detention was decided for all imprisoned defendants.
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".
Kobané Case: Open a path for the facts to be revealed
Stating that Kobané Case is a political case, Attorney Cahit Kırkazak asked why the ECtHR decisions are not implemented in political cases and said: "We will see that at the end of the trial. Truth will come out at the end of this trial. Open a path for the facts to be revealed.
Kaftancıoğlu to be brought to court by force
The attorney of Presidency’s Communications Director Altun said that CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancıoğlu was informed about the trial and requested a warrant against her. The request of the attorney has been accepted.
Kobané Case: We are making our defences under arms
Drawing attention to the violations and irregularities in the hearing of the Kobané Case, lawyers demanded the recusation of the court board. Attorney Ruken Gülağacı said: "We are making our defences under arms."
Witness statements taken without lawyers and without getting to substance of case
It was revealed that witness statements were taken without the presence of lawyers before proceeding with the merits in Kobané Case. Lawyer Nuray Özdaoğan said: "Even though we started our defences on merits, we see witness statements in the online system (UYAP).
Third session of Kobané Case starts
The third session of the second hearing of the Kobanê Trial has started. The lawyers explained the reasons for the recusation and asked the delegation to withdraw.
Combat pilot Altan: Wouldn't those who execute prisoners of war use chemical weapons?
Evaluating the article of Morning Star Newspaper about TSK using chemical weapons in Federated Kurdistan, Combat pilot Bahadır Altan reminded that a phosphorus bomb was used in Rojava before, and said: "Wouldn't those who execute prisoners of war, posing for photos with severed heads, use chemical weapons?"
36th group takes over the rotating hunger strike
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 176. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 155 while it is day 138 in Greece.
Kobané Case protested under police blockade
HDP and HDK Women's Council members protested the Kobané Case under police blockade.
Kışanak: We are giving you a chance to get out of this embarresment
"I am a Kurd, I am a Kurdish woman" said Kurdish politician Gültan Kışanak, and continued, "Don't look for other words to define me. You declare me 'seperatist', 'terrorist'. We are giving you a chance to get out of this embarrassing situation that you will feel shame when the facts in history are clarified."
Lawyers of Öcalan submit new application for a visit in İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
Şenyaşar family, battered and detained
Staging a sit in in front of the Urfa Court House, Emine Şenyaşar and Ferit Şenyaşar was battered and detained right before the visit of HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan.
Kobanê trial resumes today in Ankara
The second hearing of the Kobanê Trial, in which 28 arrested politicians, including HDP executives, are on trial is being held today. The hearing started with the defence of KJA President Ayla Akat Ata.
Şenyaşar family calls for the Minister of Justice to resign
Demanding justice in front of the Urfa Courthouse for 73 days, Şenyaşar family called for the Minister of Justice Gül to resign, saying, "If you can't provide justice, resign!"
Hunger strike in prisons enters day 175
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 175. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 154 while it is day 137 in Greece.
Silence in Diyarbakır following attack on Diyarbakır 8th Main Jet Command
According to the claims, the air stike left a large hole in the runway in Diyarbakır 8th Main Jet Base Command, where an air strike was carried out. Fighter jets which lift off from the runway everyday at 11.00 did not take off from the jet base command.
Operation against Partizan members: 7 detained
Turkish police detained at least 7 people in house raids against Partizan members in Istanbul.
Police raid on Van MEBYA- DER: Co-chair detained
Scores of people including the Co-Chair or Van MEBYA-DER, Gülistan Önver are detained.
Hunger strike action in prisons enters day 174
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 174. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 153 while it is day 136 in Greece.
Demirtaş: Erdogan, Bahçeli and Soylu are sitting in the judge's seat
Stating that the translation was forged to use the ECtHR decision against them, HDP ex-Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş said, “Erdogan, Bahçeli and Soylu are sitting in the seats of the judges; The pro- government media and the troll army are sitting on the prosecutor's seat
AKP's Usta wishes judges of Kobané Case success
AKP Deputy Chairperson Leyla Şahin Usta who made a statement in front of the courthouse before the Kobané Case began with some groups that have no aggrievement in the case, targeted HDP in her speech and wished judges of the case success.
Meeting held between SDF and a U.S. delegation
It was revealed that the SDF commander that meeting was held with a U.S. delegation headed by Joey Hood the Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs and Zehra Bell Director for Iraq and Syria.
HDP's Tiryaki: We are faced with a special court board created for Kobané Case alone
Following the Kobané Case, HDP MP Rüştü Tiryaki said, "A special court board was established only for this case" and emphasized that it will not be a fair trial.
Second hearing of Kobané Case started
The second hearing of the Kobanê Trial against 108 politicians, 28 of whom in prison, has started. HDP co-chairs Figen Yüksekdağ from Kandıra F-Type Closed Prison, Selahattin Demirtaş from Edirne F-Type High Security Prison are attending the hearing via Audio-Visual Information System (SEGBİS).
Şenyaşar family: We will not lose hope
Continuing the 'Justice Watch', Emine Şenyaşar and her son Ferit Şenyaşar reiterated their call for justice and said, "We will not lose hope."
Lawyers of Öcalan submits new application for a visit in İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
Journalists banned from court in Kobané hearing
While the second hearing of the Kobané Case started with heavy police presence, families, complainants and those who came to follow the hearing were taken to another court room. Journalists who went to the court house to follow the hearing were not allowed in the court room because they did not have state issued press cards.
Turkish soldiers raids houses of HDP politicians in Mardin and Diyarbakır
4 people including 3 politicians with the HDP were taken into custody during raids on their homes in Diyarbakır and Mardin.
Hunger strikes in prisons enters day 173
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 173. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 152 while it is day 135 in Greece.
Second hearing of Kobané Case starts today
The second hearing of the Kobané Case starts today at the 23rd High Criminal Court, before the end of a 7 day period to object.
Military personnel deployed to İkizdere
A large number of military personnel and water cannons were deployed to İkizdere where Cengiz Holding wants to open a stone pit.
Lawyers of Öcalan submits new application for a visit in İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
Şenyaşar family back in Urfa Court for sit in
With the end of the lock down, Şenyaşar family went back to the Urfa Court House to continue the sit in where they started.
Assault report not given despite proof of torture
15- year-old V.S who was battered by the police and city guards was not given an assault report altough there was CCTV camera footage of the battery. V.S went to a private hospital after being released, to get an assault report.
Those tortured in Halfeti in prison while torturers remain free
Lawyer Mehmet Ali Aslan stated that even the statements of those who tortured the villagers in Halfeti two years ago were not taken, İHD Urfa Branch Co-Chair Mustafa Vefa drew attention to the systematic torture and impunity.
Hunger strike action in prisons enters day 172
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 172. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 151 while it is day 134 in Greece.
Şenyaşar family: We will never give up
Tagging the official account of Abdulhamit Gül on Twitter, Şenyaşar family said: "We will never give up on our rightous cause."
Farqînî: All mother tongues are halal like your mother's milk
Kurdish linguist Zana Farqînî, who stated that mother tongue is the most fundamental human right, said "All languages are as halal and sacred as your mother's milk."
Hunger strike action in prisons enters day 169
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 169. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 148 while it is day 131 in Greece.
Blood collection tubes discovered in Cemetery of the Nameless in Diyarbakır
Blood collection tubes were discovered buried in the cemetery of the nameless section of Yeniköy Cemetery.
Siwêd: Turkey uses Euphrates River as a tool for war
Cizîr Region Energy and Fuel Committee Co-chair Ahîn Siwêd stated that cutting the Euphrates River is a continuation of the attacks against Northern and Eastern Syria, and said that Turkey uses water as a tool for war.
Hunger strike action in prisons enters day 168
The hunger strike prisoners started against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan continues on day 168. The hunger strike action in Maxmur is on day 147 while it is day 130 in Greece.
KNK Chair Murad: The aim of the operation is to destroy the status of Kurdistan
Stating that the TSK operation in Federated Kurdistan Region aims to destroy the status of the Kurds, KNK Chair Zeynep Murad said: "This war is the war of all four parts of Kurdistan."
HDP: Negotiations are the solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The HDP made a written statement and said: "The solution to the problems between Israel and Palestine is diplomacy, dialogue and negotiation" and called on the international public opinion to act.
Family of Öcalan applies for a visit for the Eid
PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan's family, lawyers and guardian made a third application to the Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to visit him for the Eid.